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Privacy Concern: Verizon Wireless and Google’s Mobile Search Deal

Over the last few days, the NY Times and the WSJ have been writing about Verizon Wireless’ talks with Google to have Google build a mobile search engine and operate all of Verizon’s mobile searches.  The talks started because Verizon couldn’t figure out how to create a single way to search from their phones.  In other words,  most Verizon phones make the customer use different search methods for each thing they are looking for.  So, if you want to search for a ring tone, you have one tool.  If you want to search for a game, there is another.  If you want an app, there is another.    Here comes Google to the rescue!   Read the rest of this entry »