Tagged: Telecoms/Tech

Verizon to support Google Android
At a time of numerous developments in the mobile phone world, carrier Verizon Wireless has announced it is now to support Google's Android initiative.

Yahoo! extends its mobile scope in Asia and Latin America
Yahoo!'s mobile services division announces new partnerships with mobile operators across Asia and the launch of oneSearch in major Latin American markets.

Microsoft to purchase Musiwave
Internet and software firm Microsoft is planning to purchase mobile music service provider Musiwave in a move that would see it competing with other mobile music services such as Apple's iPhone.

T-Mobile may partner with Google in the US
T-Mobile may be set to enter into an agreement with internet giant Google that would make the carrier the first in the US to produce a phone powered by the Android operating system.

Google announces Android challenge
Following last week's announcement of its Open Handset Alliance and Android platform, Google has unveiled a $10 million Android challenge.

Microsoft teams up with Reliance
Internet and software firm Microsoft has partnered with Indian telecoms service provider Reliance Communications.

Hulu partners with MSN, AOL and Yahoo!
Video site Hulu has partnered with MSN, Yahoo! and AOL to provide television programmes and films supported by advertising.

Google to purchase data from Nielson
Internet giant Google has signed an agreement with rating firm Nielsen, enabling the search engine to obtain more detailed information regarding the television-viewing audience.

Yahoo! agrees mobile advertising deal with Telefonica
Yahoo! has announced an agreement with Spanish mobile phone operator Telefonica, which owns mobile carrier O2, the Telegraph reports.

Google Maps 'popular with iPhone users'
Google Maps have received a boost in popularity following the release of the iPhone, according to online news site GigaOM.