Microsoft to sue Google for patent infringement

Microsoft plans to receive patent royalties from Android smartphones for the use of a number of patented developments.

The company's patent claims will harm not only Google but also major Android phone manufacturers, including Acer and Asustek Computer. Analysts believe these claims are aimed at reducing the popularity of the Android mobile operating platform.

It is possible that similar claims will also be made against the future Chrome OS operating system, which Google plans to release in the near future.

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