FOX partners with Google for enhanced American Idol voting and other second screen options

For the first time in months, we can talk about Ryan Seacrest without mentioning the company he co-founded, Typo, and the lawsuit by BlackBerry that it is defending. Actually, we're here to talk about that talent show that pays Seacrest something like $14 million a year to chat with rock star wannabes, American Idol. The show, actually FOX to be sure, has entered into a partnership with Google to make voting for contestants easier this year.



The announcement, made on Wednesday, no longer requires fans to install an American Idol app to vote using a mobile device. Now, those interested in ...