When it comes to the relationship between Motorola and Google, it seems that the lovefest may be waning. First came news that the Motorola Backflip , AT&T's first smartphone to be powered by Google's Android operating system, would use Yahoo , not Google , as the default search engine on that device. Now comes news, via a post on Engadget , that Motorola has partnered with Microsoft's Bing to power search and maps Chinese Android phones. 
Share:  When it comes to the relationship between <span class="company">Motorola</span> and Google, it seems that the lovefest may be waning. First came news that the <span class="company">Motorola</span> Backflip , AT&T's first smartphone to be powered by Google's Android operating system, would use Yahoo , not Google , as the default search engine on that device. Now comes news, via a post on Engadget , that <span class="company">Motorola</span> has partnered with Microsoft's Bing to power search and maps Chinese Android phones. Tweet this 

Motorola has struck a deal with Microsoft to add Bing search and map widgets to Android powered phones. According to a release , it starts with phones in China, but it's a "global alliance," so Google could be getting pushed aside on its own software everywhere (We've emailed Motorola to get some clarity.). This is part of the risk with Android. 
Share:  <span class="company">Motorola</span> has struck a deal with Microsoft to add Bing search and map widgets to Android powered phones. According to a release , it starts with phones in China, but it's a "global alliance," so Google could be getting pushed aside on its own software everywhere (We've emailed <span class="company">Motorola</span> to get some clarity.). This is part of the risk with Android. Tweet this 

At the end of January, Morgan Stanley analyst Ehub Gelblum warned that Google's tangle with the Chinese government could burn Motorola . 
Share:  <span class="sent">At the end of January, <span class="analyst">Morgan Stanley</span> analyst Ehub Gelblum warned that Google's tangle with the Chinese government could burn <span class="company">Motorola</span> .</span> Tweet this 

Here are the comScore "expanded" search data: Meanwhile over on the other side of the globe Motorola has made a very public statement that whatever happens with Google in China, it will be working with Bing search on its Android handsets there. This comes from the press release out yesterday: Motorola, Inc today announced a global alliance with Microsoft Corp. to deploy Bing services on Motorola devices powered by Android. This new offering, launching in China on smartphones in Q1, will provide consumers a choice when using search and map functions on their Android based devices. 
Share:  Here are the comScore "expanded" search data: Meanwhile over on the other side of the globe <span class="company">Motorola</span> has made a very public statement that whatever happens with Google in China, it will be working with Bing search on its Android handsets there. This comes from the press release out yesterday: <span class="company">Motorola</span>, Inc today announced a global alliance with Microsoft Corp. to deploy Bing services on <span class="company">Motorola</span> devices powered by Android. This new offering, launching in China on smartphones in Q1, will provide consumers a choice when using search and map functions on their Android based devices. Tweet this 

With Google's future in China uncertain, Motorola and Microsoft cut a deal to put the software giant's Bing search engine on Android handsets in China. In a statement late Wednesday, Motorola and Microsoft announced a deal to put Bing on handsets. Bing will first launch in China in the first quarter via an over the air update for existing handsets. 
Share:  With Google's future in China uncertain, <span class="company">Motorola</span> and Microsoft cut a deal to put the software giant's Bing search engine on Android handsets in China. In a statement late Wednesday, <span class="company">Motorola</span> and Microsoft announced a deal to put Bing on handsets. Bing will first launch in China in the first quarter via an over the air update for existing handsets. Tweet this 

Motorola Inc ( ) has taken a strategic decision to enable the smooth sailing of its newly launched 3G smartphones in China. The company has entered into a global agreement with Microsoft Corp ( ) to deploy the latter's Bing services on its 3G smartphones. Users will enjoy a pre loaded Bing bookmark on their mobile browser and an enhanced search widget with Bing integration. 
Share:  <span class="company">Motorola</span> Inc ( ) has taken a strategic decision to enable the smooth sailing of its newly launched 3G smartphones in China. The company has entered into a global agreement with Microsoft Corp ( ) to deploy the latter's Bing services on its 3G smartphones. Users will enjoy a pre loaded Bing bookmark on their mobile browser and an enhanced search widget with Bing integration. Tweet this