People you all there, How many of Us know about the story happened and happening behind the Android device manufacturers with Microsoft ? Read the contents below.
Microsoft wants Samsung to pay $15 per Android device they make
After succeeding a few times in reaching license agreements from various Android manufacturers (HTC, Velocity Micro and General Dynamics), Microsoft is now going after Samsung.
Microsoft owns various patents that are in Google’s Android platform and it was reported earlier that they collect $5 from every Android device that HTC makes. Samsung has seen their results skyrocket since adopting Android and have released some of the most successful devices in its history. The Galaxy S family of devices was the first to sell 10 million units worldwide, and recently the Galaxy S II broke records of selling 3 million in just 55 days. Reuters has reported that Microsoft is seeking $15 per Android device that Samsung makes. However, Samsung has apparently responded and says they’ll produce more Windows Phone devices if Microsoft reduces the license fee to $10 per device.
Microsoft - HTC Deal
The Microsoft - HTC deal started it all. In early 2010, Microsoft and HTC jointly announced a patent deal that will provide broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for HTC's range of smart phones running Android OS and HTC will pay Microsoft an undisclosed sum for these intellectual property rights.
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