“Google in a statement accused Microsoft of effective bullying with its Samsung cross-licensing deal. Consistent with its message but more aggressive than usual, the Android creator likened the strategy to extortion,” Electronista reports. “Because few customers were buying Windows Phones, Microsoft had decided to tax Android instead.”
“‘This is the same tactic we’ve seen time and again from Microsoft,’ Google wrote. ‘Failing to succeed in the smartphone market, they are resorting to legal measures to extort profit from others’ achievements and hinder the pace of innovation. We remain focused on building new technology and supporting Android partners,'” Electronista reports.
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MacDailyNews Take: Google seems to be feeling the heat.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Fred Mertz” for the heads up.]
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