Google-bought AdMob is now expanding its iPhone OS SDK to support iPad native apps. By giving developers two new ad formats—an iPad Text and Tile ad as well as an iPad Image ad—AdMob hopes to remain a viable competitor to the upcoming Apple iAd platform. AdMob’s ads will be available in 300×250, 728×90, and 468×60 pixels, and can now host interactive content much like Apple’s platform will do.

In a written email statement sent to TechCrunch after the news of Apple’s patent infringement lawsuit against HTC came out, Google has this to say: “We are not a party to this lawsuit. However, we stand behind our Android operating system and the partners who have helped us to develop it.” This is interesting simply because Google took the time to make a statement in response to the news when their company technically isn’t being sued.

According to an Android team member, Google did not implement multi-touch into their T-Mobile G1 because Apple requested they leave it out. Why did Google agree, you might ask? Well, according to this source, he is actually relieved Google chose not to implement it. With the signs that a patent battle is in the works between Palm and Apple, Google wants no chance of ruining their relationship with our favorite company.

Al Gore’s personal wealth just exceed an estimated US $100 million, and this may be due to Apple and Google’s stock options. Bloomberg reported that a significant portion of his wealth may from stock options that Apple and Google rewarded him for. When Al Gore left the White House he had less than about $2 more »