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Why does Google want Motorola so badly? I believe there are 3 main reasons. Read more Google's Motorola acquisition: Is there a role for third party mobile operating systems? Apple, Google, RIM and HP all have integrated mobile stacks. Does this spell doom or opportunity for Microsoft and Windows Phone 7? Read more Google's Motorola acquisition: Nail in the Android patent coffin? Google is to become a mobile manufacturer -- competing with Apple and Research in Motion directly. Read more Is Microsoft's next move buying Nokia or RIM? Nah... Does Google's acquisition of Motorola mean it's finally time for Microsoft to buy Nokia or RIM? I still don't see the potential gains from a handset-maker purchase offsetting the losses. Read more Does the Google Motorola deal lead to more smartphone market streamlining? With Google buying Motorola we are seeing more and more that the consolidated smartphone OS and hardware solution may be the way to success. What will Microsoft do with Nokia? 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