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Apparently, Google plans to release a new Android SDK in a couple of weeks, and according to the review at Reg Developer, the updated kit should be more functional than the previous one, and will also include a new user interface.

Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo has teamed up with Google to offer Google services to its customers, including email, search, photo and schedule functionalities.

This partnership should be beneficial for both parties, as NTT DoCoMo has lost a decent number of subscribers in the recent years, and Google was the second search engine in Japan after Yahoo!.

Here is one of the first live photos of Google's Android OS in action.

Gizmodo, the source of the photo says that despite the system is still a prototype, it runs light and fast, and that the programming is overall better than Windows Mobile 5.

We'll be able to test the complete version once the first Android-based handsets appear.

Google presents a new web-based application for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch called Picasa Software.

It is basically an online photo album: users will be able to upload pictures from their PC in the net, and access them via this software on the iPhone.

Google has optimized its website for the Apple iPhone .

Those who own the handset will notice the difference. Now besides the search bar the main page also features quick access links to Google's services and applications such as Gmail, Calendar, Reader, Docs, News, etc.

For the rest of existing handsets the site's interface remains the same.

According to Lowell McAdam, Verizon Wireless CEO, the company will support and use Google's new Android mobile platform.

If you recall, last week Verizon announced that it will allow any application, any device to access its network, so the use of Android just proves the intentions.

Google confirmed today it would participate in the FCC 700 MHz spectrum auction that will start on January 24, 2008.

It has chosen the "C" block of spectrum, and will be bidding alone, without any partners. The deadline for filling an application to take part in the event is December 3.

The company said it will take care of all the necessary paperwork with the FCC on Monday.

Google has released a new beta version of its Mobile Maps application for BlackBerries, Nokia S60 3rd Edition and Windows Mobile smartphones.

This version includes a service called location finder, which uses cell towers to pinpoint user's location. It consumes less power than GPS, works much faster, and can be used indoors.

Here's a fresh rumor for you: apparently, Google intends to purchase Skype from eBay.

Cool! Just imagine having Skype as a Google service integrated in the company's new Android OS !

As we said before, it is just a rumor, so don't get too exited.

Google has updated its Google Maps application for Windows Mobile OS to version 1.7.1.4.

The new built is a stand-alone native WM application, which offers several changes over the previous versions including functional route mapping and clearly marked turn-points on every loaded map.

Refer to the VIA link for more details.