Despite the victory over Samsung a week ago, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has never demonstrated the same appetite for ‘thermonuclear war’ against Android as his predecessor Steve Jobs. He has hinted at a desire to make a settlement ‘ on Apple’s terms of course ‘ to halt the endless round of expensive lawsuits, and is rumored to have held preliminary discussions this week with Google CEO Larry Page. However, while Apple may be resisting bringing its former friend directly into the fray, it is not letting up the pressure on Samsung, extending its legal attacks to the newer Galaxy S III and Note models, as the Korean firm increasingly expands its market dominance. Google has not been the direct target…