We’ve already mentioned the bizarre news about how much Microsoft earns in licensing fees every time HTC sells an Android phone – now the software giant is set to strike again.
According to Reuters today, Microsoft is pursuing Samsung for licensing fees of around $15 for every Android device it sells, as a result of technology patents used in its Android smartphones. And, as we well know, Samsung sells a LOT of Android phones…
Reuters goes on to quote sources who say Samsung could get that down to $10 per phone in exchange for producing more Windows Phone 7 devices. Such a TANGLED WEB, eh?



Simon
/ July 6, 2011Microsoft are basically using their dominance in one sector (Windows) to bully their way in other sectors.
Samsung know they can’t upset Microsoft, as they are reliant upon them as a Windows OEM, so have to tow the line and basically cough-up whatever Microsoft’s Protection Racket is asking….
It’s interesting that Microsoft aren’t actually saying what these patents might be, just a “don’t fuck with us, we are Microsoft” stance.
Andy
/ July 6, 2011That’s true. Still, it’s a clever way of getting a bit of additional revenue from a business perspective.
Sponge Finge
/ July 6, 2011Would, would.
Also, it’s ‘toe the line’, so your entire argument is wrong Simon.
Gary C
/ July 6, 2011The other ones were even wouldier:
http://www.eurodroid.com/2011/07/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-sold-3m-units-in-55-days/
Sponge Finge
/ July 6, 2011I meant /I/ would, not /they/ would.