WIRELESS AND MOBILE NEWS

Previously, Verizon announced some of their favorite apps, some of which appeared on Wireless and Mobile News' Top Best Coolest Android an' Droid Apps. Now, Verizon would like Droid users to check out the Verizon Channel on Android Market.

"We're thrilled that there are thousands of app that customers can discover in the Android Market," said Verizon spokeswoman Debra Lewis, "The Verizon Channel highlights the app we hope our customers will find fun and useful on their Droids. "

Lewis notes that Verizon also hopes to make the app discovery process easier.

Verizon's Android smartphones were well-reviewed. The Droid by Motorola has received excellent reviews. The Droid Eris by HTC has also gotten great reviews, however, the Verizon Android Market channel is not available on the Droid Eris.

Verizon Android Market Channel free and paid apps selections are updated and changed weekly.

This week, customers can find and the Verizon Android Market Channel:

FREE

• Weatherbug - With the WeatherBug Mobile app, customers can access live, local weather information and images for thousands of locations; customized maps; daily videos; severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and much more, all free of charge.
• Slacker Radio - Listen to free personalized radio on your mobile phone with Slacker Radio, the best way to discover new artists and hear favorite songs. Customers can choose from more than 100 expert-programmed radio stations from every genre or can create their own custom stations.

PAID

• Platinum Sudoku - Leave the messy pen and newspaper behind and play 640,000 unique Sudoku grids anywhere. For $2.99, customers can take Sudoku to the next level, tackling five difficulty levels.
  
• Fast Food Calorie Counter Pro - For just $1.99, customers can keep their diets on track when on the run. The application offers 72 restaurants with 8,858 menu items - each item has nutritional information, including calories, fats, carbs, fiber and protein.
• dxTop: Home Alternative - Customers can make their Android phones more usable and feature-rich with Access Lane's dxTop (pronounced dex-top). dxTop provides four different screens for applications, widgets, etc. and full theme support, including custom icons and fonts, ringtones, lock screen and dxTop specific themed widgets. dxTop also supports two types of quick access to the phone's core functions. The app costs $2.99.
• NBA Mini-Bobble LeBron James - Now customers can have LeBron James right in the palms of their hands with the NBA Mini-Bobble LeBron James edition. When customers purchase the application for $1.00, they also get a "limited time only" offer for 15 percent off of their favorite LeBron James merchandise atthe NBA store.