08/13/2009 - The Mike's P(a)lace

Google Acquires Android Inc., Establishes Mobile Operating System Foundation

Google acquired Android Inc. on August 17, 2005 for reported $50 million acquisition price establishing control over emerging mobile operating system platform

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