Android's rise to dominance as a smartphone/tablet OS has reshaped the mobile OS market--but recent actions by both Microsoft and Oracle could damage the operating system's appeal. Oracle and Google are locked in an ongoing lawsuit over Android's alleged infringement on certain Java-related patents, while both Oracle and Microsoft are negotiating licensing agreements with Android device manufacturers.
While this is an ongoing situation, pressure has mounted in recent weeks. Last week, news broke that Microsoft has demanded Samsung pay it $15 per Android device. The deal is similar to one
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