Google shows phones to manufacturers

It's one thing for Google to say that they're interested in phones. It's another to put a prototype phone in the hands of hardware manufacturers. According to reports, Google has shown off a device and has begun looking for a solid partner to help bring the phone to market. Between cell networks and WiMAX, the possibilities for wireless Google are growing rapidly. No one can mistake Google's intentions in the space, and the existence of the prototype says those plans are getting ever closer to reality.

For more on Google's wireless plans:
- read this editorial from DailyTechRag
- and read up on the full story at NetworkWorld