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by devsda 907 days ago
> Apple is a consumer devices company and may not be able to justify a high royalty price and still meet certain consumer price points.

Do we know the total BOM cost plus the amortized cost of development & other expenses for an Apple watch ?

While I don't think one patent holder should get a major share of the available margins, I find it hard to believe that margins for Apple on smart watches are anywhere close to "thin".