Technology14.10.2011
Android sales not hurt by patent attacks
Larry Page, chief executive of Google has told analysts that he sees no signs that looming patent infringement accusations from companies such as Microsoft and Oracle are hurting growth of the Android operating system.
“We’re seeing no signs that that’s effective,” Page told an analyst in response to a question. “If anything, our position is getting stronger.”
Page also noted that Microsoft is pushing its partners such as HTC, who make use the Windows mobile operating system as well as the Android operating system on various handsets, to sign licensing deals allowing them to make use of Android on their devices.
“They’ve continued resorting to legal measures to hassle their partners. It’s odd,” Page said.
Read the full story over at: Cnet.
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