Microsoft, Samsung to share mobile patents

Release Date ‎Sep 29, 2011‎ in Times of India

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Microsoft Sucks Up $444 Million From Android Makers PC Magazine - Sara Yin - ‎Sep 29, 2011‎ Microsoft will reap $444 million in licensing fees from Android manufacturers this year, charging $3-6 per mobile device, according to a report from Goldman Sachs. This represents only 4 percent of Microsoft's projected revenue this year; ...
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