Motorola News

A federal judge Friday reduced the number of patents under litigation between Apple and Motorola, but the five remaining could affect not only Motorola, but the entire Android OS.

Motorola posted heavy losses due to merger costs and lagging sales, and anticipates changes in strategy once Google's buyout of the company completes.

Motorola filed suit against Apple, accusing it of patent infringement, the opening shot in the long-anticipated showdown with Google over the Android OS.

An International Trade Commission judge Monday ruled Motorola Mobility's phones don't violate three of Apple's patents, a rare loss for Apple as it seeks rulings worldwide against Android phones.

Motorola will embrace a "less is more" strategy in the coming year, vowing to release fewer phone models and focus its efforts on better products.

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.

Verizon plans to launch the Motorola Droid 4, an Android smartphone with a slide-out keyboard, in the next few weeks, officially unveiling the follow-up to the Droid 3.

Verizon will reportedly discontinue offering the Motorola Droid 3, along with several other devices, as the carrier cleans up its catalog heading into the new year.

Motorola is pushing the Droid 4 release to February 2, as Verizon spreads out the launch of its high-end smartphones to capitalize on sales.

Microsoft and Apple are employing different legal strategies in their fight against Google's Android OS, as courts rule Motorola phones violate a Microsoft patent and Apple opens another front against Samsung.

The European Union is postponing its final decision on Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility as it reviews additional information, adding to antitrust scrutiny over the deal.

Apple's devices are facing a ban in Germany after a court ruled in favor of Motorola, a rare strike against the iPhone maker in its legal battles against Android rivals.

Nearly all major phone makers and carriers are facing lawsuits over use of tracking software in their phones, as consumer groups and federal regulators investigate alleged privacy violations.

Motorola shareholders voted almost unanimously in favor of Google's takeover, but several regulatory filings and federal approval are still needed before the $12.5 billion deal can close.

Google again assured Android phone makers it will not favor Motorola after its acquisition, attempting to allay concerns and shore up relationships while it decides how to handle its purchase.