Nokia, Google Partnership Highlights Wifi Trend

Google's expected partnership with Nokia for a WiFi device could be seen as a bet on the trend of more communities installing wireless Web connections.
World's largest cellphone maker Nokia has tied up with Google to facilitate web search on its products, even as it launched models offering new services, moves that could consolidate its leadership position.

The integration will begin in select markets on Nokia N96, Nokia N78, Nokia 6210 Navigator and Nokia 6220 classic. Google search will be extended to additional models in the future.

Ultimately, Nokia will make Google search available to its customers in over 100 countries around the world, serving mobile owners speaking more than 40 languages.

Nokia also is talking to other companies about incorporating their Internet communication software onto the device, according to The Wall Street Journal.