Korea's LG will pre-install Google software on its phones as internet giants court handset makers

Google is to pre-install its software in LG mobile phones as the internet search giant broadens its footprint in the market for handheld devices.

Handsets made by LG, of South Korea, will be shipped to Europe, the US and Asia with Google products and services, including Google Maps, Gmail and Blogger, the blogging platform, from next spring.

The two companies will market the handsets jointly.

Full article: Times Online