Verizon Wireless Announces Support for Android Smartphones

­USA based Verizon Wireless has announced that it is to support the Google backed Android smartphone platform and has signed a cooperation agreement with Google for other services.

Verizon Wireless and Google plan to co-develop several Android-based devices that will be pre-loaded with applications from both parties as well as third-party developers. The family of Android phones on the Verizon Wireless network will come from leading handset manufacturers.

"The nation's best wireless broadband network is a perfect complement to the innovation of Android-powered services and devices," said Lowell McAdam, chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless. "Together, we'll work to deliver a compelling new experience to our customers."

The agreement will come to fruition within the next few weeks as Verizon Wireless introduces Android-based handsets.

Posted to the site on 6th October 2009