Google to buy Motorola's mobile phone unit
source: http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/mergers-and-acquisitions/2011/08/15/google-snaps-up-motorola-han...
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Search engine giant Google is to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn (or £7.6bn).
The deal will boaster the Android software system. Google chief Larry Page says "The combination of Google and Motorola will not only supercharge Android, but will also enhance competition and offer consumers accelerating innovation, greater choice, and wonderful user experiences". Page also says the operation system will remain open. Motorola was split into two public-traded companies in January (Motorola Solutions was the other company).
Source: http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/mergers-and-acquisitions/2011/08/15/google-snaps-up-...
The deal will boaster the Android software system. Google chief Larry Page says "The combination of Google and Motorola will not only supercharge Android, but will also enhance competition and offer consumers accelerating innovation, greater choice, and wonderful user experiences". Page also says the operation system will remain open. Motorola was split into two public-traded companies in January (Motorola Solutions was the other company).
Source: http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/mergers-and-acquisitions/2011/08/15/google-snaps-up-...
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