Microsoft & Android

[Anon_F]

Microsoft makes much more money from Android than Windows Phone. Every time you buy an Android smartphone or tablet, Microsoft is likely receiving $5 to $15. They likely make at least $2 billion per year from Android.


This financial agreement is all about patent royalties. Microsoft claims to hold software patents that Android infringes on, and they threaten lawsuits against Android device manufacturers until they settle.


More @ http://www.howtogeek.com/183766/why-microsoft-makes-5-to-15-from-every-android-device-sold/

 

[exmoor]

So it's a win win situation for Microsoft, must buy some shares!!!

 

[Ian]

Wow, that's a lot more that I had realised... win-win indeed!

 

[CSB]

Whoooaaa! Microsoft, the greedy so and so. They don't care about us then as we're the people who will be paying that extra fee when we buy the device/service.

Microsoft, don't you think you can just let us have a break for once? Money can't buy you respect.

 

[EvanDavis]

So M$ could basically cripple Android when ever they want.