LG this week signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft over the use of patents for Android. Microsoft claims they hold patents that cover a variety of items which Android infringes. HTC, Samsung and eight others have signed similar agreements covering 70% of all Android devices sold in the US.
Source: Microsoft via Android Central
Mickey Papillon
Joey Koppes
At this rate soon half the cost of the fone will be in license payments..
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