Also on Thursday, all the executives on the panel, who represented Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, ZTE and Sony Ericsson, said they don't expect any ill effects from . Some even expect it to benefit the Android device ecosystem.

The deal, which is expected to close by early 2012, would give the creator of Android control over a key competitor for handsets using the OS. But none of the executives voiced concern when asked his view of the deal.

"By having their own development shop with Motorola, I think it really benefits all of us," said Samsung's Packingham, who works for the biggest Android device maker. With a handset maker under its ownership, Google will be able to give third-party Android developers access to important hardware features as they developed for future Motorola phones and tablets, Packingham said. Developers want to be able to use features such as improved cameras and location capabilities, he said.

"It's tough to get behind the scenes and really figure out how to expose those new, innovative technologies to developers," because doing so would reveal Samsung's future hardware specifications to its competitors, Packingham said.