Well, Google has already infringed on the devices sold. So, yes they are liable for that. For new devices, Google wouldn’t need to include the same functionali

Well, Google has already infringed on the devices sold. So, yes they are liable for that. For new devices, Google wouldn’t need to include the same functionality — new customers won’t be expecting the functionality. What I’m curious about is why they removed the functionality from existing devices. That just opens them up to another lawsuit, this time from customers (for bait and switch). I’m sympathetic… they are in a damned if you do/damned if you don’t situation. And this is probably the cheapest way out.