https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-ordered-to-pay-5-7bn-in-haptic-tech-patent-caseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-ordered-to-pay-5-7bn-in-haptic-tech-patent-casehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-ordered-to-pay-5-7bn-in-haptic-tech-patent-case#u101197Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:36:39 +0000A US federal jury ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology after finding the company infringed two patents related to haptic feedback. The verdict specifically identifies Apple's Taptic Engine, used in the iPhone and Apple Watch, as the infringing technology. While the jury found that Apple infringed the claims, it determined the company did not willfully violate the patents. Apple has stated it plans to appeal the decision.Why it mattersTaction Technology, a California-based audio firm, first claimed in 2021 that Apple used its vibration technology wit