Google-Motorola merger could become official next week

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Originally Posted by Neowin

One of the biggest proposed deals in the tech industry in recent memory might finally be completed sometime next week. The Associated Press reports that the Chinese government has given its thumbs up to the merger between Google and Motorola Mobility. China was the last country that needed to give its approval before the deal could officially close. The US and Europe approved the merger deal in February.

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[Cudni]

It will get interesting indeed

[1chaoticadult]

Originally Posted by Cudni

It will get interesting indeed

Indeed it will. I would like to see how Google deals with the Motorola import ban.

[xxJackxx]

Originally Posted by 1chaoticadult

Indeed it will. I would like to see how Google deals with the Motorola import ban.

I'm sure an agreement will be reached before it become an issue. Even if it ends with Motorola paying Microsoft a fee for each phone they sell.

Google closes acquisition of Motorola Mobility

Originally Posted by Neowin

The deal was first announced in August and now it is official. Google's CEO Larry Page has posted word on the company's official blog that it has closed its deal to acquire smartphone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion.

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