But building its own applications store is not Verizon’s only goal. The company also wants to exclude handset-specific software outlets like Blackberry App World and the Android Marketplace.

Verizon Wireless prepares to take on the big names in mobile application stores, including Apple and Google, with the launch of its own carrier-specific “Vcast App Store” next week. Here ...

Verizon (VZ) customers can expect a lot less bloatware on their phones next year. The wireless carrier on Monday announced plans to shutter its self-branded app store, which it launched in March ...

Verizon will launch its long-anticipated VCast App Store in the fourth quarter, promising to bring new mobile applications to market in less than 14 days.

Verizon certainly was hoping that its app store, pre-installed on some Android devices, would be a great way to spread its own apps.

Verizon Wireless, which has traditionally taken a closed-door approach to developer relations, is trying something new with its forthcoming app store.

Verizon has been accepting submissions for its forthcoming V CAST Android app store, which is rumored to be unveiled at the VCD Conference on September 21.

Verizon is shutting down its app marketplace on Android and BlackBerry models, admitting that its attempt to reinsert itself into the mobile content economy was not aligned with 'a whole new tech ...

Verizon announced today that it is shutting down its app store in favor of existing marketplaces such as Google Play and Amazon. The app store and apps downloaded from it will be taken down by ...

Verizon Communications is about to open up its new Widget Bazaar to third-party developers to create an "app store" for its Fios TV service in a move that could forever change how people watch TV ...

Well today, Verizon announced in a Blog post that they would be taking down their App Store. And any downloaded apps from the store that involve payment will be taken down by March 2013.