Apple, Samsung have 'communicated lately' about settlements

Apple, Samsung have 'communicated lately' about settlements: High-level executives from Apple and Samsung have "communicated lately about potential settlement options," according to Bloomberg Businessweek, citing sources familiar with the situation. The magazine has a new cover story called "Apple's War on Android," detailing the lawsuits the company has been pursuing against corporations like Samsung and Motorola. Bloomberg's report of a possible settlement echoes recent rumors though, and could indicate that neither Apple nor Samsung are genuinely willing go to trial....