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Apple hit with $5.7 billion patent verdict over haptic technology

Original: Apple faces $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics

Apple has been ordered to pay $5.7 billion in a patent infringement verdict relating to the haptic feedback technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. The ruling, one of the largest patent judgments against the company, is expected to prompt an appeal and could affect how Apple sources vibration components for its flagship devices.

Why now: The massive damages award against one of the world's most valuable companies is major breaking tech and business news.

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