Even if they have relevant patents they would be looking for money rather than legal costs and injunctions. I think it is likely that Apple would just pay some reasonable fees and move on.
They might even view the development as positive if it cost Android manufacturers as much per unit as they typically have less margin so may have to raise their prices making the Apple products relatively more attractive.
They might even view the development as positive if it cost Android manufacturers as much per unit as they typically have less margin so may have to raise their prices making the Apple products relatively more attractive.