Barnes & Noble has laid Microsoft’s proposed Android licensing agreements bare after several exhibits attached to an ITC complaint letter exposed Microsoft’s tactics and fees. The software giant is currently facing the prospect of a … read more
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Lenovo planning hybrid dual-mode Windows & Android laptop
13th Nov 11 9:57 pm with 29 CommentsLenovo is planning a new hybrid Windows and Android laptop, according to reports. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid will feature an Android and Windows mode according to The Verge who unearthed details of the new … read more
Microsoft facing Android patent probe after Barnes & Noble complaint
10th Nov 11 10:31 am with 65 CommentsMicrosoft is facing a potential investigation into its Android patent agreements following a complaint from Barnes & Noble. Barnes & Noble has asked U.S. regulators to investigate Microsoft’s Android patent agreements. “Microsoft is embarking on … read more
Huawei in Android patent talks with Microsoft
8th Nov 11 10:38 am with 30 CommentsHuawei, a Chinese telecoms group, confirmed on Monday that it is in patent talks with Microsoft. Victor Xu, Huawei’s chief marketing officer, revealed the company’s discussions with Microsoft are “in progress.” The talks relate to … read more
Google: Microsoft patent wars are due to lack of Windows Phone success
7th Nov 11 11:29 am with 55 CommentsA Google lawyer has claimed that Microsoft uses the patent system when its products “stop succeeding.” Tim Porter, Google’s patent counsel, made the claim in a recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. Porter claims … read more
Microsoft: Google is simply “standing on the shoulders” of us with Android
30th Oct 11 10:32 am with 79 CommentsMicrosoft has revealed that it feels Google is ”standing on the shoulders” of other people’s work with its Android devices. Horacio Gutiérrez, deputy general counsel in charge of the Microsoft Corporation’s worldwide intellectual property and licensing … read more
Microsoft announces tenth Android patent deal, half of all devices now covered
23rd Oct 11 5:17 pm with 41 CommentsMicrosoft announced on Sunday that it has signed a patent agreement with Compal Electronics. The deal will cover Compal under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for the company’s tablets, mobile phones, e-readers and other consumer devices running … read more
Google believes Microsoft’s Android patent deals will backfire
13th Oct 11 10:32 pm with 121 CommentsGoogle co-founder and CEO Larry Page revealed on Thursday that he believes Microsoft’s Android patent deals will ultimately backfire. Page revealed his feelings in an earnings call on Thursday. Google reported third quarter earnings of … read more
Microsoft signs Android and Chrome patent deal with Quanta Computer
13th Oct 11 4:56 pm with 39 CommentsMicrosoft announced on Thursday that it has signed a patent agreement with Quanta Computer. The deal will cover Quanta under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for the company’s tablets, smartphones and other devices running on Android or … read more
Dell hints at ditching Android in favor of Windows 8
13th Oct 11 10:55 am with 40 CommentsFounder and chief executive of Dell, Michael Dell, has hinted that the company may be planning to drop Android in favor of Windows 8. “We are very aligned with Microsoft around Windows 8. You’ll hear … read more