Verizon Adds Second Google Phone

Nov 5th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal

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Verizon Wireless unveiled Thursday its second device running on Google Inc.'s Android software, the Droid Eris, a smart phone getting less fanfare than others but one that is significant to its manufacturer, HTC Corp.

For the Taiwan-based HTC, having a device with the full support of Verizon Wireless is a huge step towards getting the company's name in the consumer consciousness. The company recently began running commercials touting the HTC name in an effort to build a brand similar to Apple Inc. or Research in Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerry.

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