Apple Hit with Record $5.7B Patent Verdict Over Vibration Tech

A US jury awarded a record $5.7 billion in damages to a plaintiff over Apple's use of vibration technology in iPhones and Apple Watches, marking the largest patent verdict in US history. The case, initially dismissed in 2023, was revived on appeal; jurors found infringement non-intentional after two days of deliberation. The verdict is subject to post-trial motions and appeal, leaving the final outcome uncertain, but it sets a significant precedent for patent litigation and could pressure Apple's cash reserves.