Android’s always had a ally forever (or, in the intervening time) in Verizon. Together, the 2 companies were in a position to establish Andy Rubin’s mobile OS as a major platform competitor, fighting back against the then threat of AT&T’s exclusive iPhone juggernaut with Moto’s Droid . Flash forward to provide day and it’s no wonder Big Red’s SVP John Thorne is giving a public-facing, albeit tentative, thumbs as much as Google’s Motorola Mobility acquisition . Thorne’s official line at the deal concerns the “stability [it may bring] to the continued smartphone patent disputes,” but declined to comment further, citing a scarcity of known details for the proposed buyout. Certainly, the wireless operator has good reason to maintain a detailed eye at the takeover, as a up to date Chitika survey pegs it with a commanding 41 percent share of active Android handsets. To date, only Nokia has pop out from behind Microsoft’s shadow , hailing the move as a boon for WP7 and casting shade on Google’s intentions. As for the remainder of the industry, it sounds as if they’re all making heavy use of that nifty statement generator. Hit the more coverage link to peer what we mean.
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