The company that operates Americas largest wireless telecommunications network now considers itself a friend of Android.

Google and Verizon Wireless have sealed a deal thatll see the two working together on mobile products and services.The results should be almost immediately apparent, as Verizons promised to introduce Androidbased handsets within the next few weeks. A formal statement also promised that the two companies will devote substantial resources to accelerate delivery of leadingedge innovation that will put unique applications in the hands of consumers quickly.Then they should collaborate on even more devices, services, and apps in the future.