Does it not seem all too coincidental that this "wave" of patents should make itself to public light on the day the product is released? Government is not supposed to work hand-in-hand with private enterprise in such a fashion. When it it does, that is called corporate statism and it is a slippery slope from there to fascism. These patents should have worked their way through the system just like any others, without preference or prejudice to Apple's reputation, Steve Jobs money, or AT&T's history.

On that subject, look at Aaron Russo's video lol. The timing is odd -- perhaps they just want Jobs to do well....

There is no reason why in the case of something like the iPhone that a corporation should not be able to ask the US Patent Office to hold a patent announcement until a certain date. If no other person or entity has submitted a similar patent that needs to be rejected, then why should other entities get a head start on stealing Apple's innovative ideas any sooner than the actual product is released?