Rumor has it that Microsoft has been kicking tires to purchase Motorola as well, and Google hasn't been the only candidate lured by the relatively low price for an already-restructures company, and its valuable patent portfolio.
This might have been the reason why Google swooped in and grabbed Moto yesterday for $12.5 billion, right after CEO Sanjay Jha started commenting that Motorola might jump on the Android patent licensing gravy train or welcome Windows Phone as well last week. Google was apparently so eager for the deal to materialize, that agreed on a $2.5 billion penalty clause in case it didn't, which is quite a bit more than usual.
Redmond undoubtedly sees the opportunity to lure disappointed Android manufacturers into increasing their share of Windows Phone handsets, now that everyone is fearful Google will give Motorola preferable treatment with new editions of Android. Andy Lees, the Windows Phone Director, said in a statement that Microsoft's mobile OS is now the only platform that provides "equal opportunity for all partners".
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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