Apple runs interference on Lodsys Patent Lawsuit.

As expected Apple files motion to intervene on Lodsys Patent Lawsuit against iOS Developers. Previously Apple Legal sent a letter Lodsys in response to the lawsuit threats against iOS Developers. Lodsys then filed lawsuit against seven iOS Developers earlier than planned because of the response by Apple.

Apple is not the only company juming into the Lodsys lawsuit mess. A Michigan company named ForeSee Results Inc. is seeking to invalidate Lodsys patent portfolio.

Apple will not be the last headache Lodsys have to deal with, assuming that Google would defend Android Developers from similar lawsuit threat.

This is what iOS 4 think about Lodsys:

Hundreds of Apple Developers are eager to break iOS 5 NDA.

Following the introductions of iOS 5, hundreds of registered Apple Developers are busy refreshing Apple Developer site only to see the familiar “We’ll be back soon.” yellow sticky note.

A registered Apple Developer who goes by the nickname PrettyAwesomeTechBlogger told us that he/she (let’s face it, most likely it’s a he) couldn’t wait to post screenshots of iOS 5 on the blog and Facebook profile in addition to Twitter.

Another Apple Developer who spoke to us under the condition of anonimity also emphasized that he/she (once again, it’s a he; no girl developers are seen in 13 mile radius from Moscone West) would immediate post all the details of iOS 5 ahead of Apple-centric sites like AppleInsider, MacNN, TUAW and 9 to 5 Mac. “I will be the one who break the NDA first, not those sites!” he/she added.

What is NDA?

What is iCloud?

What is iCloud?
iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, calendars, documents, and more. And wirelessly pushes them to all your devices — automatically. It’s the easiest way to manage your content. Because now you don’t have to.

http://www.apple.com/icloud/what-is.html

iCloud includes:

  • iTunes in the Cloud
  • Photo Stream
  • Apps, Books, Documents and Backups
  • Contacts, Calendar and Mail
    (this is the MobileMe component)