01-03-2013, 01:18 PM | #1 |
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Google Cleared in FTC investigation
Google accused of 'anticompetitive conduct' in how it ranks search results
• FTC finds 'evidence does not support' that claim • Google's use of patents will change so that 'essential' patents will be licensed. • Rivals fear US regulators will let search giant off lightly. • European verdict in similar case expected later this month. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...dict-live.html |
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01-03-2013, 03:46 PM | #3 |
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kenny, I'm glad Google is vindicated here. First, I think it's Google's right to order the results in any way it sees fit. If we as consumers don't like it, we can use Yahoo or Bing or whatever other search engine is out there. Second, Google can hardly be described as selfish. It seems they forgo considerable potential profit by distributing their android OS without charge and many of their apps as well. Frankly, I've never understood why they do this.
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And what are the non-free portions of android that the OEMs put on their phones? --Pat |
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For off-brand devices, they don't. Now with the rise of devices like the Kindle Fire, that don't include the full 'Android experience', the 'not' proportion has grown to include 'prestige' devices, rather than just cheap ones. Quote:
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So selfless. Giving away so much all out of the goodness of their little hearts. Bless them, every one.
Takeaways from this story: 1. Google will no longer be able to abuse Motorola's SEP portfolio. Good news for Microsoft and Apple who will be able to licence them at FRAND rates. 2. Lobbying pays off. |
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How about Apple is also prevented from abusing patents.
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1. Where they trying to help Microsoft and Apple or where they trying to keep Google from going blind? 2. True. Unfortunately. |
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Good to hear.
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