Larry Page via the google blog: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/supercharging-android-google-to-acquire.html http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/super

Larry Page via the google blog: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/supercharging-android-google-to-acquire.html http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/supercharging-android... "Motorola’s total commitment to Android in mobile devices is one of many reasons that there is a natural fit between our two companies. Together, we will create amazing user experiences that supercharge the entire Android ecosystem for the benefit of consumers, partners and developers everywhere" and "Our acquisition of Motorola will increase competition by strengthening Google’s patent portfolio, which will enable us to better protect Android from anti-competitive threats from Microsoft, Apple and other companies."