Briefs: Google Executive Says On Track With Android in 2nd Half

+ Google Executive Says On Track With Android Phone In 2nd Half (via Dow Jones)

Google isn’t concerned about getting squeezed out by the carriers or rival Yahoo Inc., which has been aggressive with its mobile applications, [Rich] Miner said in an interview with Dow Jones Newswires. When users find a browser on their cellphone, they typically end up going to Google, he added.

+ Voice-to-Text Services Proliferate (via PhoneScoop)
Note: Another service we use is Jott.com, it’s free. We also like reQall.com. It’s also available at no charge.

+ Verizon Enters The ‘Voice Search’ Fray With 1-800-THE-INFO (via SEL)

+ TechSoup Announces NetSquared Top 21 Mashup Challenge Finalists

+ Yahoo Introduces Wide Range Of Mobile Search Improvements (via SEL)