Apple sued by Chinese software writers for $166,000

Apple are being told to pay $166,000 to 7 Chinese writers for infringement of copyright.

Apparently the writers have sued Apple over their content being free on iTunes and being downloaded through the AppStore. The writers have seen the work being given away for free, which has meant lost revenue for them and their company called ChineseAll.

Another incident in the ‘conflict’ between China and Apple! To be honest, I can only see one winner.

Copyright laws relaxed in the UK

The Government have announced that copying films, music and other copyrighted items for personal use is now to be made legal in the UK.

Up until now it is illegal in Britain to copy CDs, DVDs, eBooks, mp3 files or another digital files from one electronic device to another. However it is still illegal for people to share files with others.

Business Secretary Vince Cable said the move was "not only common sense but good business sense".

"Bringing the law into line with ordinary people's reasonable expectations will boost respect for copyright, on which our creative industries rely," he said.

"We feel we have struck the right balance between improving the way consumers benefit from copyright works they have legitimately paid for, boosting business opportunities and protecting the rights of creators."

Musicians and songwriters do not agree. They believe they will lose out.

Source: BBC News