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Why Google Won't Save Motorola
By Kate Knibbs
Google won't jeopardize its valuable alliance with Android makers by beefing up Motorola, but rather, take what it needs from the beleaguered handset maker, leaving it to hemorrhage out.
Apple Gains on Android with Slide-to-Unlock Patent Win
By Melissa Daniels
Apple gained an edge in its patent battle with Android devices after securing a ban on Motorola smartphones for a slide-to-unlock infringement.
CES 2012: Verizon Unveils Longer-Lasting Droid Razr
By Sandy Fitzgerald
Verizon plans to release the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, a long-lasting phonw with 21-hours of talk time, in the coming months for $300 with a two-year contract.
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Why Google Won't Save Motorola
Wed May 02, 2012 12:05 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Google won't jeopardize its valuable alliance with Android makers by beefing up Motorola, but rather, take what it needs from the beleaguered handset maker, leaving it to hemorrhage out.
How Apple Is Softening Its Legal Strategy
Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:01 pm | By Kat Asharya
Apple CEO Tim Cook said he'd "rather settle a patent lawsuit" than fight legal battles to a bitter finish, but a kinder, gentler Apple won't show up in the courtroom.
Playing Politics: Why Carriers Pony Up Millions
Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:49 pm | By Melissa Daniels
When it's time for U.S. voters to elect new representatives, the mobile phone industry is willing to spend millions to lock in candidates who will represent their best interests.
Google to Tell Apple Its Android Secrets
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:03 pm | By Joe Arico
A Chicago district court ordered Google and Motorola hand over Android secrets to Apple, which the iPhone maker plans to use in its patent case against the Internet giant.
Apple's Sales Ban Win Raises Questions Over Fair Use
Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:31 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Apple notched a victory over an attempted sales ban on its devices by Motorola, raising more questions over how common technology gets used under intellectual property ownership.
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Google to Replace Motorola CEO
Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:59 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Google is set to replace Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha, promoting from within to foster unity between the two companies as the deal gets ready to close.
Microsoft Wages Patent War Against Motorola
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:32 am | By Melissa Daniels
Microsoft is firing at Motorola for its treatment of fair-use patents, piling evidence against Motorola for alleged abuse of standard patent usage guidelines.
Apple Says Motorola Abuses Patents, Shifts Legal Strategy
Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:26 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Apple is taking issue with Motorola's treatment of fair-use patents, filing a formal complaint about potential violations and pushing for changes to how patents are defended.
Apple Gains on Android with Slide-to-Unlock Patent Win
Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:47 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Apple gained an edge in its patent battle with Android devices after securing a ban on Motorola smartphones for a slide-to-unlock infringement.
U.S. Approves Google-Motorola Deal, But Warns Against Patent Abuse
Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:42 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Google's Motorola purchase received U.S. approval, but government regulators will watch closely to prevent patent abuses, curtailing Google's new-found power.
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Google's Move Into Hardware Gains Momentum
Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:24 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Google's strategic expansion into hardware got a major push as its planned Motorola acquisition gained E.U. approval.
Google-Motorola Deal Wins EU Approval, But Patent Concerns Persist
Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:10 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
European regulators today approved Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, but the search giant must use its newly enhanced patent library with caution to stay in regulators' favor.
Google-Motorola Deal to Change Industry Alliances
Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:20 pm | By Melissa Daniels
U.S. regulators are close to approving Google's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola, putting the Android maker one step closer to forming a partnership that may change alliances in the industry.
Verizon's Droid 4 Takes on AT&T in 4G Fight
Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:31 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Verizon plans to sell the Motorola Droid 4, its flagship Android 4G device, on February 10 for $200 with a two-year contract.
Germany Lifts Apple Ban, But Motorola Victory Stands
Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:51 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Apple won a reprieve against a German court order banning online sales of Apple's devices, but Motorola eked out a victory that may affect future patent battles.
