Published Apr 27, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another. I delight in looking at the phone market from as many angles as possible, and while my opinions may be odd, at times, they're always from the heart as much as the head.  I have a background in the mobile accessories world, which explains my odd enthusiasm for cases and things that clip onto smartphones.  I worked for Digital Trends from 2017 to 2025 . It's not uncommon for companies to sue others for patent infringement, when one believes another has encroached on their patents. In the most unscrupulous cases, these are known as "patent trolls", and aim to score a payout to go away.…