It's one thing for Google to say that they're interested in phones [1]. 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 [2], the possibilities for wireless Google are growing rapidly. No one can mistake Google's intentions [3] 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 [4] from DailyTechRag
- and read up on the full story [5] at NetworkWorld