Yes, Google bought Motorola to protect itself from patent war.
...Which is why Google is now attempting to shut down a competitors product lines using patents.
Wait, what?
I stand by my post. This is straight up bullshit, just like the rest of the industry. Google is no better than Apple or Microsoft or anyone else. Do no evil has become Do the status quo.
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They're protecting its competitors (Android ones that is) - http://articles.businessinsider.com/2011-08-15/tech/30008645...
Yes, Google bought Motorola to protect itself from patent war.
...Which is why Google is now attempting to shut down a competitors product lines using patents.
Wait, what?
I stand by my post. This is straight up bullshit, just like the rest of the industry. Google is no better than Apple or Microsoft or anyone else. Do no evil has become Do the status quo.