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Google Finalizes Acquisition of Motorola Mobility

Posted by Unknown on from the no-antitrust-issues-here-officer dept.

zacharye writes with news of the end of the regulatory saga that was Google acquiring Motorola Mobility. From the article: "In line with earlier reports, Google on Tuesday finalized its acquisition of Motorola Mobility. The $12.5 billion merger was approved by regulators in China on Monday after having been given the green light by the United States Department of Justice this past February. Chinese regulators did stipulate terms for its approval, however, namely that Google must continue to make Android open-source and freely available. Former Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha has stepped down and Google's Dennis Woodside will replace him as chief executive..."

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  1. Now can we see some bootlocker unlock love... by mlts · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The biggest thing I've been hoping for with the Google/Motorola merger is that Google could offer a method to unlock bootloaders on newer Motorola phones, such as the Atrix 2, Photon, or others.

    I'm just hoping this comes to pass now that all the big names have signed onto this.

  2. My wish... by dogsbreath · · Score: 4, Interesting

    ... is that the superb Motorola cell phone radios get implemented in the Google phones. I live in a rural area and although I really like both the iPhone and the Samsung android phones, I rely almost exclusively on my Motorola Defy.

    The reception and voice quality is incredibly better than any other cell phone I have used (and that is a lot). I have never experienced a dropped call with it and it always connects unless there is absolutely no signal.

    Sigh

  3. Just one thing... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I still think "Motorola Mobility" sounds more like a company that makes scooters for disabled people than mobile phones.

  4. Translation: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apple is becoming applier than ever
    Orange is getting sweeter and juicier.
    Banana is getting a bigger bunch
    Goodbye Pear...

    (seriously, this is how stupid you sound)