Apple and Samsung are back in court, with Apple accusing Samsung of copying distinctive features on mobile devices. In dispute are the “slide to unlock” function and tap-from-search technology, for example when a phone number is shown on a web page and the user can tap it to begin a call. However, Samsung have responded with their own claims saying their innovations have also been copied.

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