Verizon releasing Google Android phones in ‘next few weeks’
October 6th, 2009, 8:09 am · 3 Comments · posted by Tamara Chuang, a.k.a. The Gadgetress
Noted: Google’s first cell phone, the G1 from T-Mobile, went on sale last Oct. 22. Could the company be planning a big one-year anniversary by releasing more phones?
Verizon Wireless mentions today that it has joined Google in a strategic partnership to “leverage the Verizon Wireless network and the best of the Android,” the name of Google’s phone software.
No specific details disclosed other than the ending line, “The agreement will come to fruition within the next few weeks as Verizon Wireless introduces Android-based handsets.”
(Disclosure: I have the original G1.)
The news comes out of the big wireless convention being held in San Diego today International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment show is just getting started so I suspect we’ll be hearing more news from the mobile phone companies.
T-Mobile recently added a second Android phone, the MyTouch. Sprint’s first Android phone, the HTC Hero, goes on sale Thursday, October 8.
Related:
- Verizon to release Android handsets (CNET)
- Best Buy Mobile’s Holiday Playbook: Upcoming Android launches (Boy Genius Report)
- Verizon Wireless, Google in Android partnership (AP)
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I just wish Apple will suck it up and go to Verizon with the iPhone. The best overall phone with the best coverage. That would definitely get me to buy.
yup. waitin for iphone for verizon..
Im not an apple fan at all. But lets face it. Iphone is still the best for now.
I am not an Apple fan either. I do not like proprietary systems with only being able to buy or use what Apple says I can. I have a T-Mobile G1 I bought in October and with a year of experience I am still very happy with it and it even has a real keyboard. Apple may have more apps but there are now quiet a few for my Android phone. You can keep you I-Phone and its limitations and Apples “my way or the highway” attitude.