Google to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion

Google has just announced that it is acquiring one of the biggest names in the mobile phone industry and one of pioneers in the telecommunications space - Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. Google will continue to operate Motorola Mobility as a separate entity. The deal is still pending regulatory approval considering the sheer size of the transaction and is expected to be completed in 2011 end or early 2012. Investor Call Live Blog 2011-08-15T13:06:04 Dear FoneArena readers .. thanks for tuning in 2011-08-15T13:03:53 Ladies and Gentleman you may now disconnect and have a wonderful day ! 2011-08-15T13:03:34 We want to thank all the employees at Google and Motorola Mobility for all their hardwork 2011-08-15T13:03:00 We are very excited about the opportunities going forward 2011-08-15T13:02:23 Android is growing like crazy 2011-08-15T13:02:12 #larry page final word . We at Google at very excited about this 2011-08-15T13:01:52 A. We will continue to build patent potfolio 2011-08-15T13:01:36 Q about patent portfolio again and strategy going forward 2011-08-15T13:00:24 There is a transition from Settop box to IP world 2011-08-15T12:59:49 Ans:We are really excited to work with Motorola 2011-08-15T12:59:31 Q : Hardware strategy and how patents will help . 2011-08-15T12:58:11 Talk about Nexus Program right ...