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Microsoft Signs Android Patent Deal With HTC

Posted by timothy on from the patent-hook-or-patent-crook dept.

adeelarshad82 writes "Microsoft and HTC have signed a patent deal that will provide broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for HTC's mobile phones running the Android mobile platform. The announcement comes in the wake of a massive patent suit from Apple, which alleged 20 instances of patent infringement on the part of HTC."

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  1. Re:Novell? by sparrowhead · · Score: 2, Informative

    I guess it's the usual FUD. As usually MS claims their IP got violated, however without telling which ones. Barking dogs...

  2. Re:I smell EVIL by TrancePhreak · · Score: 2, Informative

    You can write an app for Android 1.5 and cover all devices if desired. The UI differences have no impact on outside apps.

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