Gadgets: iPad as Etch A Sketch ABC News' gadget roundup this week features the nostalgically fun Etch A Sketch case for the iPad, a USB battery fuel cell charger for smartphones, and HP's newest Spectre XT ultrabook. Click through for more exciting gadget picks this week.
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 China approves Google’s Motorola buy, demands Android remain open
The United States Department of Justice approved Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility this past February, but the massive deal awaited the blessing of one more major regulatory body before it could go through. This past weekend, China’s Ministry of Commerce followed the DOJ’s lead and granted Google permission to acquire the struggling vendor. China’s MOC did have a condition Google must honor if it moves forward with the deal, however: Android must remain open-source and freely available. Google announced last August that it intended to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, and the deal is expected to close in the coming months.
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