I think the best decision for Google to do would be to buy out Motorola. The market in Europe is a perfect fit for Google to potential monopolize the mobile phone market. Apple is not a huge player in Europe, although they are constantly gaining market share throughout the globe. If Google could use the patents that Motorola already owns and manipulate them to make a new breed of super phone they would be very successfull. Also, the iphone has become such a success in America and innovations need to occur or else Apple will totally control the mobile phone market.
I understand your concern with the lack of approval in Asian markets. But, Asian markets are controlled much more by government regulations, I think the money is made in the free markets of Europe and America. Although the Asian market is the largest, the parameters to enter their markets legally would be far too costly and not worthwhile.
I think competition between the big mobile phone players is a good thing for the consumer. Phone prices are extremely high at this moment in time, and competition may decrease the demand, which in turn could decrease some prices. The question I end this reply with is, is competition within a market always good for the consumer?
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