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I think the subtext is that. before, the Google line on the acquisition is that it was solely for the patents. Possibly to not piss off their other partners wh

by athst 15y ago

I think the subtext is that. before, the Google line on the acquisition is that it was solely for the patents. Possibly to not piss off their other partners who are making the hardware that competes with Motorola. To my knowledge this is the first Google exec to admit publicly that having control over both the hardware and software platforms could make better products.

hasslblad 15y ago
Most of the talk of Google buying Motorola Mobile has been about the patents and more control over the hardware. I think it's also important to consider the tax breaks Google could be aiming for - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/01/google_buys_tax_breaks_along_with_mobility/ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/01/google_buys_tax_brea...