Although the main reason for this purchase was to beef up Google's patent portfolio to help them defend Android, there's been tons of speculation in the press about Google's other intentions with this acquisition and how it'll affect their relationship with their Android partners. I intend to offer my own two cents worth in an article next week. Until then, I'll tell you I don't think this is going to have a negative effect on Android makers in the least. In fact, it should remove some of the roadblocks that are being constructed by the patent trolls.