It’s always awkward when two of your close friends start to fight. For the fitness-minded, Strava and Garmin are what you might call close friends. And yes, they just got into a fight. In an odd change of heart, Strava is suing Garmin for alleged patent infringement.

The fitness segment in tech has one of the most tight-knit collections of companies. Despite how many of them there are, it’s highly likely that one will work with the other. Strava, for example, works well with Garmin’s smartwatches. The two giants were formerly adamant about working together.

Now, the situation has mysteriously changed. Strava is suing Garmin over patent infringements involving the latter’s segments and heatmaps features. The case also alleges that Garmin violated a Master Cooperation Agreement when the company developed its own heatmap technology.

For compensation, Strava is asking the courts to stop Garmin from selling any of its smartwatches which include the infringing features. That’s pretty concerning when most of Garmin’s devices have those features.

According to an official post on Reddit, the proverbial straw the broke the camel’s back is Garmin’s new policies. Partnered software must now include Garmin’s logo in activity posts. Otherwise, Garmin will reportedly revoke access to its API.

Curiously, as some commenters pointed out, Strava has done the same thing in the past. And, according to DC Rainmaker, who first spotted the case, Garmin doesn’t, in fact, require the logo.

It’s still up in the air whether the litigation will result into anything substantial. However, speculation says that Strava might eventually drop the case since Garmin can definitely retaliate.

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In a major development, Adobe has announced that Adobe Premiere is now  available for free on Apple iPhone devices.

Optimized into a powerful new app built natively for iOS, Adobe Premiere for iPhone empowers creators to make pro-quality video on the go for free. Upgrades are available for additional generative credits and storage.

The Adobe Premiere mobile app makes it fast and intuitive for creators to edit videos with precision edits, crystal clear voiceovers, and AI effects.

They can likewise access millions of free multimedia assets and send work directly to Premiere desktop for further fine tuning on a larger display if needed.

Naturally, the mobile app is tailor-made for shortform content creation for YouTube (and Shorts), TikTok, Instagram, and more apps.

Meanwhile, streamers can select their best live moments for posting online. Podcasters can likewise clean up dialogue and add studio-quality sound effects on the go.

Among the Adobe Premiere mobile app’s powerful editing capabilities are:

• 4K HDR editing
• frame-accurate editing
• bold, animated captions
• smooth speed and motion effects
• background removal
• AI audio tools for studio-quality sound, including Enhance Speech and Generative Sound Effects
• free creative assets
• one-tap exports to every major social platform

What about Android?

Android device user? Don’t worry. Premiere on Android is currently in development.

realme is bringing Westeros closer to home with the launch of its latest crossover innovation. The realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition is coming to the Philippines on October 8, which is the same day it releases globally.

A partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the special edition handset is inspired by the legendary HBO series.

The design pays tribute to the grandeur of the Westeros with black-gold styling. There are nano-engraved dragon motifs. Plus, the phone features the world’s first dragonfire-inspired color-changing design.

Daenerys Targaryen’s rebirth through fire inspired this particular feature, wherein the phone shifts from black to red when warmed.

In the past, realme introduced a color-changing design for the realme 14 Pro series’ Pearl White variant when it drops to below 16°C.

The company has not specified yet what temperature the handset should reach to unlock such change in design color.

Themed “Own Your Real Power”, the limited edition device celebrates values that resonate strongly with today’s Filipino youth. These are authenticity, bravery, and self-determination.

The iconic design, along with immersive features, redefine what a smartphone can be, allowing users to express their individuality and unlock their full potential.

Beyond its appearance, the realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition also offers custom UI themes inspired by House Stark and House Targaryen.

This allows users to further choose allegiance and bring cinematic flair to everyday interactions.

Moreover, the limited-edition gift box is just as collectible. It includes a micro-replica of Westeros, an Iron Throne-inspired phone stand, and exclusive house insignia cards.

All these make the phone a must-have for Filipino fans who live for epic fandoms.