Posted by Chris Barton, Strategic Partner Development TeamToday we're happy to announce that we'll be working with
Sprint to provide quick and easy access to
Google search,
Google Maps for mobile,
YouTube, and other Google mobile services on Sprint's new generation of consumer devices. Google will also be the default search provider on the Sprint portal, and Sprint will enable users to take advantage of location data for Google search and Google Maps for mobile on certain devices.
On some of Sprint's upcoming devices, you'll be able to get to the web with even greater ease with one-click access to Google search from your phone's home screen. In the spirit of openness, you'll be able to add, change, or delete your preferred search provider at any time. Also, having more location data available for Google Search and Maps will make it easier and faster for you to get directions and search results for nearby restaurants, shops, services, and more.
We're always looking for ways to work with
carriers,
device manufacturers,
software providers, and others to help you get the information and content you need, whenever and wherever you need it. To learn more about how Sprint and Google will be working together, take a look at our
press release.
We also announced today our investment alongside Sprint, Comcast, Intel, Time Warner, and others in a new wireless broadband company,
Clearwire. The company is developing a nationwide mobile WiMax network that will adopt open standards and policies that can ultimately make your mobile broadband experience more internet like. Read more on the
Official Google Blog.
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