Galaxy Nexus built to avoid Apple patents

Thank u samsung. Finally.

All Samsung have to do to avoid Apple Patent Infringement is;
* Don't include TouchWiz and other Bloatware.
* Manufacture original Hardware Designs.
* Use Packaging that isn't a direct rip-off of Apple's Packaging.

That's how patents are supposed to work - if you don't own it, you avoid using what is described in it or you get a license. Samsung (or any other company) shouldn't be applauded for doing what should have been done in the first place.

well at least they're trying now. Still had to put in an iPhone-esque ear speaker, but that's probably just me nit-picking.

Shin: "Now we will avoid everything we can and take patents very seriously"
Wow, an implicit admission that they haven't been taking Apple's patents seriously. Talk about strengthening Apple's case!
At least they seem to be trying to do things the right way now.

I see no innovation, only the troublesome face unlocking, photo apps and android beams not enough to declare as android 4.0, don't u think?

Very less feature, with only the troublesome face unlocking, android beam, some photo function, thats all? with such little upgrade should call it 2.5 or 3.5 instead of 4.0

"'Now we will avoid everything we can and take patents very seriously," Shin told reporters Tuesday on the eve of the Galaxy Nexus launch."

So, does this mean that their other phones knowingly infringed upon apple patents? Or, does it mean that 'now' they actually care about them?

I'm no attorney but isn't saying something along these lines kind of admitting you violated Apple's patents before?