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Reincubate Sues Apple Over Continuity Camera, Alleging Patent Infringement and 'Sherlocking'

The company asks a court to bar Apple from canceling its developer account under a clause that permits termination when a developer files suit.

Overview

  • Reincubate, maker of the Camo iPhone-as-webcam app, filed a lawsuit claiming Apple copied its technology with the 2022 launch of Continuity Camera.
  • The complaint alleges infringement of patents covering capturing video on one device and processing it for display on another.
  • Reincubate also claims Apple used control of its operating systems and App Store to disadvantage Camo and steer users to an Apple-only feature.
  • The filing seeks an injunction to prevent termination of Reincubate’s developer license, which Apple’s terms say can occur when a developer sues the company.
  • Apple has not publicly commented on the lawsuit in the coverage cited.