Editorial: Engadget on Google’s Motorola Mobility acquisition

Google’s announcement today of its planned Motorola Mobility acquisition may come as a surprise to some, but Moto’s dedication to producing Android handsets, along with its recent $56 million Q2 net loss and comprehensive patent portfolio, make this a logical next move for Mountain View’s search giant. Operating independently — for the near-term, at least — both companies will cooperate to grow Android , while Google claims that it will remain committed to its other partners as well. So what will this mean for Google and the future of the smartphone industry as a whole? Jump past the break for our thoughts. Continue reading Editorial: Engadget on Google’s Motorola Mobility acquisition Editorial: Engadget on Google’s Motorola Mobility acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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