10 Most Expensive Google Acquisitions
#10. Android Mobile Platform
Acquisition Cost: Estimated up to $50 million
Year: 2005
The takeover of Android mobile platform is at number 10 spot in our top 10 expensive acquisitions by Google. Google acquired Android from ex-Danger leader Andy Rubin who started this mobile platform. Since then Android is one of the most preferred mobile operating systems over the world. With a built-in-userbase for mobile search and an annual contribution around $1 billion, there is no doubt that Android is the “best deal ever” by Google.
