Stay tuned: Google-Verizon Wireless announcement on Tuesday

Google and Verizon Wireless issued an alert tonight for a news conference in the morning, the day before the kickoff of the CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment show in San Diego. There were no details on the nature of the news but taking a few guesses isn't too tough.

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We've been expecting news of Google Android phones on the Verizon Wireless network, but I can't help but think that that a device manufacturer - maybe Motorola or HTC - would be in the mix of that news, too. There's also been some buzz about a netbook powered by Verizon Wireless but I would expect a Dell or HP type to co-host a press conference, not Google.

I also can't help but wonder if we'll see Verizon partner with Google to change the way add-on features and services are treated by Verizon. As developers write popular third-party apps for mobile phones - basically setting the new standard for the way consumers interact with mobile phone programs - the company behind the operating system, not the carrier, seems to be the ones calling the shots these days. That certainly goes counter to Verizon's VCast strategy.

Of course, all of this is speculation. Google and Verizon Wireless will make us wait until morning for the headlines.