Eric Schmidt, left, chairman and CEO of Google, and Lowell McAdam, president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, announce a partnership, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in New York. Verizon Wireless and Google Inc. said they are teaming up to speed development of new mobile devices based on Google's Android software that will run on Verizon's cell phone network. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Eric Schmidt, left, chairman and CEO of Google, and Lowell McAdam, president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, announce a partnership, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in New York. Verizon Wireless and Google Inc. said they are teaming up to speed development of new mobile devices based on Google's Android software that will run on Verizon's cell phone network.

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  1. Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, left, and Lowell McAdam, CEO of Verizon Wireless, held a joint conference call in New York City today to announce their companies' new partnership. They said Verizon Wireless will deliver devices of the future with leading-edge mobile applications and services using Google's Android open platform in coming weeks. To learn more about today's announcement, look for the news release on the Verizon Wireless web site at http://news. vzw.com.
  2. Eric Schmidt, left, chairman and CEO of Google, and Lowell McAdam, president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, announce a partnership, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in New York. Verizon will begin using Google's Android platform in it's handheld devices.
  3. Eric Schmidt, left, chairman and CEO of Google, and Lowell McAdam, president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, announce a partnership, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in New York. Verizon Wireless and Google Inc. said they are teaming up to speed development of new mobile devices based on Google's Android software that will run on Verizon's cell phone network.
  4. Eric Schmidt, chairman and CEO of Google, discusses the partnership with Verizon Wireless, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 in New York. Google Inc. is seeing an economic recovery under way, not just in the U.S., but also in Europe, Schmidt said Wednesday.
  5. Eric Schmidt (L), Chairman and CEO of Google, sits for an interview with James Fallows (R) of the Atlantic at the Newseum in Washington, October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  6. Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, speaks during an interview at the Newseum in Washington, October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  7. Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, departs after an interview at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  8. Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, makes a point during an interview at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  9. Starting today, Verizon Wireless customers have exclusive access to Mobile Magic, the first Disney-developed mobile application that enables them to easily navigate Disney attractions on both coasts, providing helpful and timely information.
  10. Verizon Wireless' How Sweet the Sound co-hosts Donald Lawrence and Lisa Kimmey-Winans announce "The Best Church Choir in America" for 2009, Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir, and the runner up, The Remnant Concert Choir.
  11. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Actress Katrina Bowden and (L) actor Ian Somerhalder attend the Verizon Wireless Launch of DROID at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  12. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Actress Amy Landecker attends the Verizon Wireless Launch of DROID at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  13. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Actor Eric West attends the Verizon Wireless Launch of DROID at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  14. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Actress Amy Landecker attends the Verizon Wireless Launch of DROID at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  15. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Actor Adrian Grenier attends the Verizon Wireless Launch of DROID at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  16. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Actress Dana Delaney attends the Verizon Wireless Launch of DROID at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on November 6, 2009 in New York City.

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