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Ahead of iPhone 5 launch, Apple wants ban on Samsung Galaxy S III

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CALIFORNIA, USA: Ahead of expected iPhone 5 launch on Sept 12, Apple is wants a ban on rival Samsung Galaxy S III, the present hottest selling smartphone.

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Apple sought the ban on Friday when it moved a paper in the federal court in California.

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Devices added to a complaint Apple filed against Samsung in February were the Galaxy S III and its special Verizon edition; Galaxy Note; Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet; and the Galaxy S II in both its basic and carrier-independent forms.

The latest move by Apple comes at a time when there are thick rumors about Google Inc Chief Executive Larry Page and Apple CEO Tim Cook having conducted behind-the-scenes talks about a range of intellectual property matters, including the mobile patent disputes between the companies.

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A Reuters report on Friday indicated at discussions involving lower-level officials of the two companies.

The February case has already resulted in a ban on the sale of Galaxy Nexus phones in the United States, although that injunction is pending appeal. Apple is seeking a similar ban against the Galaxy S III and other devices in its amended complaint filed Friday with the court.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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