Samsung has struck a deal with a Swiss clock maker that hasn't enjoyed the happiest of relationships with Apple in recent years.

Samsung Electronics confirms that its various devices have been chosen for a "technology buildout" at Swiss Federal Railways. Consequently, Samsung will provide thousands (at least 30,000 mobile devices in all) to Switzerland's state-owned rail company.

Just two years ago, upon the introduction of iOS 6, critics blasted Apple for ripping off SBB's famous clock face design that dates back to 1944 when it was created by Swiss engineer

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