[citation][nom]Cons29[/nom]i don't mind if they do something that is already existing, just DONT CLAIM THAT YOU INVENTED IT.i can hear it now, they will broadcast repeating messages to continue the brainwashing[/citation]
They haven't said they invented it. In fact, I've never seen Apple claim they have ever invented things people accuse them of saying they have.
What seems to get people is the fact that Apple patents so much. Well, is that Apple's fault or the patent system's? Perhaps it is ridiculous to patent rounded corners, but at the same time, it's not ridiculous to patent and trademark an overall design. Think of the Coca Cola bottle. That design is in linked to their brand. Many will say "well it's old" and that's true. However, there was a time it wasn't old, that it was in fact new. Apple likes having all their products to have a similar design for consistency. I can understand why.
And while the patent system may need some overhauling, people still need to be able to have ideas to be protected or else all innovation ceases. It also doesn't help your point to scream out in all caps that they shouldn't have done what they never did to begin with.