December 30th, 2009
Google had a Android press event scheduled for next week. Though no specific details about what to expect is out, the word on the street is that the Nexus One would see an official unveiling at the event. Its been a year since we saw the first Android G1 and since then the devices have poured in plenty. The Motorola Droid that runs the latest Android 2.0 has been rated the gadget of the year and this Android event would ideally be a platform where Google would highlight whats next! The rumors of Nexus One making a official launch at this event is supported by leaked screenshots of the Nexus One’s order page.
As per the screen grabs of the landing page that is seen, the NexusOne shall be offered with and without contract. Nexus One on a T-mobile contract for 2 yrs would cost you $180 with a Nexus plan of $79. The unsubsidized version would cost $530. But what Google really plans with this is a mystery. After denying that they are getting into hardware, this seems to be a Android device that Google has designed and is promoting under its own banner (expected to be sold at google.com/phone). We should expect some clarity next week. Till then keep drooling over the leaked Nexus One videos and pictures. (more…)
Categories: Android, Google, Tech Industry News |
Tags: Android, android 2.1, google phone, gphone, nexus one, nexus one launch | 3 Comments
November 25th, 2009
Since our last views on the Google phone that TechCrunch was positive on, there have been a couple of more rumors/speculation hitting the streets. While TC came under fire universally after predicting that the Google phone (where many are citing Google’s Andy Rubin who said that Google isn’t getting into hardware), there are a couple of reports (rather an update by TC and an analyst prediction) suggesting that Google won’t be making a conventional cellphone after all, instead it can possibly be a VOIP device with unlimited calling powered either by Google Voice and its latest acquisition Gizmo5 or something similar, while rendering regular carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as just data pipes.
We aren’t new (more…)
Categories: Google, rumor, smartphones |
Tags: Android, google handset, google phone, gphone, rumors | 1 Comment
November 19th, 2009
There have been enough rumours, and an equal number of ‘NO’ responses by Google. But somehow the keen interest by Google in the mobile phone industry (more than half of Google’s web products are available for handsets – case in point: the Android) makes me ask: what’s next? Somehow, all roads (or more roads) are leading up to a Google Phone.
All the work Google has put into the Android OS with the Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Eris, and other Android phones appear to have just been a (more…)
Categories: Android, Google, rumor, smartphones |
Tags: google phone, Google phone 2010, Google Phone Korea, gphone | 15 Comments
October 21st, 2008
Android is not full open source, with the source being available to anyone and everyone for FREE.
Today, Google and the Open Handset Alliance announced the availability of the Android platform source code to everyone, for free, under the new Android Open Source Project. This represents the first truly open and fully featured mobile platform which will enable people to create a mobile device without restrictions, build applications that run on Android powered devices, and contribute to the core platform.
Source
Categories: Android, Tech Industry News |
Tags: Android, Google, gphone, open source | No Comments
August 18th, 2008
The long rumored and leaked and awaited Android powered HTC Dream has finally gained the FCC approval. This means that the device is ready for launch soon.
The device is said to be labeled as (model) ‘DREA100‘. And the features and physical specs seem to be inline with the leaked video we saw earlier. So would we see a October November release as rumored?
Via Engadget
Categories: Android, Tech Industry News |
Tags: Android, dream, fcc, gphone, HTC, htc-dream | No Comments
August 2nd, 2008
We have previewed Android several times in the past, and just a little update from HTC confirms that they are still on track to ship out Android powered devices before year end. Not sure if its the much rumored DREAM, but its surely good news for the masses who are waiting to get their hands on it!
Source
Google Android Preview – Features
Is this the Android powered device from HTC?
Google Android Demo Video and more
Categories: Android, Tech Industry News |
Tags: Android, gphone, HTC, htc-dream | No Comments
June 1st, 2008
Since almost a year
we are speaking about the Google Phone aka Android platform. Google realizes that the handheld’s market will offer tremendous growth in the coming years, and Android will ensure that it holds a good share of the mobile market. Data usage on mobile devices is on a rise and most telecom companies estimate that in coming years the Data revenue would be much more than what it is today.
We also saw some preview videos and spy shots, but here we now have a better idea of what the Android holds for us (+Video):
Google recently demoed the HTC Dream at a conference which highlighted the potential of Android platform. The HTC dream is a big device with a 5″x3″ touch screen, a slider keyboard and a accelerometer like the iPhone which lets your tilt the device for navigation or scrolling. But that shouldn’t give you the impression that all Android devices are going to be high-end touchscreen. In a previous demo we have already seen (Video Downstairs) that the Android would come in different types ranging from QWERTY, normal number pad with trackball or a touch like iPhone.
Many manufacturers are developing devices for the Android and by 2008 end we would start to see the announcements. The heart of a Android device is its Open Source nature. The hardware is merely a facilitator of what is being developed, the software offers the real GOLD. We also hear rumors that Google would offer a app store for Android users to get their hands on the latest applications and innovations. (more…)
Categories: First look |
Tags: Android, Google, google phone, gphone, htc-dream, open source | 3 Comments
August 3rd, 2007
Over the past one week we have read numerous articles by reputed publishers on a possible Gphone. Reportedly Google has invested hundreds of Millions of dollars on the development of the possible Gphone.
However this is not the first time that such rumors (or unconfirmed News as we would call it) has emerged. But Google expressed its interest on developing Mobile apps.
Recently there has been a race between Google and other Internet giants to get hold of the Mobile search market. And as it appears now Google is going the Apple way with a possible Gphone (Google Phone) which will give Google Apps a distinctive boost.
“The Google phone project consists of creating numerous prototype phones and software, costing in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Much of the development work is being conducted at a facility in Boston, and is working on sophisticated new Web browser for cellphones.”
As per reports there are several Google Phone prototypes kicking around, including hardware that has been produced with partners like LG Electronics. HTC of Taiwan is reportedly working on Linux-based handset (with Google apps) for launch in Q1 2008.
What it appears here is that Google will only partner with Manufacturers and Networks to better market its Ads and Apps on mobile.Hardware business is known for its thin margins and Google wont get into such an uncharted territory. Instead it will look to maintain and concrete its position as a software developer.
From Google PC, Google OS to Google Phone now that we have heard it all. Only time will tell whats really coming.
Categories: Google, Tech Industry News |
Tags: Google, google phone, gphone, HTC, LG Electronics | 2 Comments
