Google acquires Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion

15 August, 2011
Google plans to use Motorola's rich patent portfolio to supercharge its Android platform.

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  • 15 Aug 2011

Dave, 15 Aug 2011I cant believe people still post first. How sad. Gratz to G... moreCoz, dis tym u r not 1st! He he he!

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    • Cod3rror
    • ppk
    • 15 Aug 2011

    Next Microsoft will buy Nokia.

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      • Dave
      • myA
      • 15 Aug 2011

      Anonymous, 15 Aug 20111stI cant believe people still post first. How sad. Gratz to Google for the purchase.

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        • AnonD-616
        • gFx
        • 15 Aug 2011

        samsung should focus on bada os more . not on android because always google first used new version in nexus devices . after that samsung htc lg sony ericsson . thanks good nokia not join google android :-)

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          • 15 Aug 2011

          This move by Google is highly welcome. All innovative companies must be protected at all cost and Google SHOULD take the patent war to the itoys and Mangoes. LET THEM PAY FOR THE MOBILE TECH THEY NW USE.

          Google has a responsibility to my Generation: lnnovation must not die during our time. ONE LOVE.

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            • t7K
            • 15 Aug 2011

            this is the BEST NEWS i've ever heard lately. I've had enough of Motorola's delays on Android updates. They are way too slow!!

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              • t7X
              • 15 Aug 2011

              lg, sony ericsson, htc and samsung all support this on the surface but deep down they will be worried. samsung will definitely concentrate now more than ever on their bada platform. after all, motorola is still a competitor which just got stronger.

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                • yong
                • tVj
                • 15 Aug 2011

                wow

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                  • Gem86
                  • nid
                  • 15 Aug 2011

                  Smart move! This might turn the whole thing around.

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                    • AnonD-4697
                    • Pr@
                    • 15 Aug 2011

                    OMG

                    This will be a big move for Google.

                    Thay can have a new phone just for Android (Like old Google G1)

                    This sound more like Microsoft and Nokia contract for me...but the good point is Motorola will have all the prime of Android on their phones, also the compatibility wil be total and they can launch unique designs..now withs some patents and benefits Google can be more powerful in a near future, maybe even than Samsung.

                    Good for Motorola I will keep my Atrix some more time heheheheh :P

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 3aA
                      • 15 Aug 2011

                      is it google will change the brand name nd logo of motorola@????

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                        • gF5
                        • 15 Aug 2011

                        good moved by google :-) it's is bit late :( but google did it . now google can challenge apple nokia

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                          • IaA
                          • 15 Aug 2011

                          Long term downturn for Android, as it will make HTC, LG or Samsung turn away from Android and balance their risk by adoption Windows Phone

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                            • 15 Aug 2011

                            Anonymous, 15 Aug 20111stNow I'm convinced that there are people that are trolling around and not even reading what the fuck article says just to say 1st...its stupid.

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                              • 15 Aug 2011

                              Take that Apple and Microsoft! Excellent move by Google, they get 170000patents and great hardware with a large amount of distribution channels to! :)

                              Bright future for Android!

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                                • 0u3
                                • 15 Aug 2011

                                Now this IS good news. :)
                                Highly likely to both benefit Android and Moto.
                                :-D

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                                  • kbh
                                  • 15 Aug 2011

                                  Well dun google.Keep android on top of tings because krapple&d rest wanna c u fall.Well dun!SE for life tho!Have a htc desire hd,gonna sell an buy an arc soon.Just love sony&there products:)

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                                    1st

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                                      • 15 Aug 2011

                                      Take that Apple and Microsoft! Excellent move by Google, they get 170000patents and great hardware with a large amount of distribution channels to! :)