For now, the gPhone isn't in the picture, but a successful search engine partnership could lead to discussions down the roadVerizon Wireless and Google may be nearing an agreement that would place the Internet search engine in a prominent spot on the cellular operator's phones, but speculation that Verizon is set to introduce a new breed of phones developed by Google is overblown, say people familiar with the matter.
The companies have been speaking off and on over the past year about a deal to feature a Google (GOOG) search box on Verizon's (VZ) mobile Web service. But the talks have heated up recently and could produce an announcement over the next few weeks, these sources say. However, major sticking points remain over financial terms and the specific branding and placement of the Google search engine.
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