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I wonder how they're getting around Apple's MagSafe patent, considering Apple doesn't license it out?

• iamshs 12y ago
  Surface also uses these magnetic connectors btw. So either there is a patent sharing agreement, so they have somehow circumvented it.
  • NickNameNick 12y ago
    Microsoft have a patent on power-and-data connectors, which have shown up on devices before (I think ms kin phone had one)
  • Joeri 12y ago
    Apple and microsoft have a permanent patent deal since the 90's. They can use each other's patents for free as long as they don't make direct competitors. Hence why this is a fitness band and not a smartwatch ;)