Google talks Google Phone / Android with T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola
What we initially heard is quite different from what’s being announced now. We’re about to jump on the press conference call being held at noon to gather all the details, so this will be updated, but as of now:
- The "Google" phone is not one device, rather a broad "Open-Handset-Alliance" with over 34 manufacturers and mobile operators.
- The core software stack is completely open so carriers and manufacturers can customize and create unique pieces of software.
- The initial early SDK will be released next week to developers.
- The first actual phone shipping Google’s Android platform will not be seen until around the middle of 2008 and HTC has committed to doing so by that time frame.
- Android is hoped to speed up development and the release of new handsets, while also making them much more affordable to the consumer.
"With nearly 3 billion users worldwide, the mobile phone has become the most personal and ubiquitous communications device. However, the lack of a collaborative effort has made it a challenge for developers, wireless operators and handset manufacturers to respond as quickly as possible to the ever-changing needs of savvy mobile consumers. Through Android, developers, wireless operators and handset manufacturers will be better positioned to bring to market innovative new products faster and at a much lower cost. The end result will be an unprecedented mobile platform that will enable wireless operators and manufacturers to give their customers better, more personal and more flexible mobile experiences."
Great, sooner or later I’ll have to carry Google in my pocket whether I want to or not.
Wonderful. I hate to think of what Google will do with the information they collect off some ones cell phone.
At least now I can choose to NOT use Google apps that come pre-loaded on my phone, but with this, it sounds like you’ll eventually have to use something Google related.
looks like someone’s been sipping on some “hateraid”.
I’m incredibly underwhelmed by all of this. This has been in he rumors for along time and basicly its google leading the way on designing a new open source OS for mobile devices?
So if we are interested then we still pay Tmo or Sprint here in the US for our services but we get to use a different OS. Sorry but that doesn’t sound great or revolutionary to me.
I’m all for open source but unless that open source OS cuts my phone bill or data bill I will use whatever works the best for me.
PS and most HTC devices all look the same, they mentioned that these will not be branded google so the hardware will likely be the same as the HTC WM versions.
must be a msft intern lol
qualcomm being involved defeats the chance of this platform being open. Google should chose partners more carefully. Let qualcomm into the party is a nail in the coffin.
not so fast about your assestment of qcom, in fact,cdma was all the brain of wireless of 3g. next thing you know 4g is coming up soon, think about flarion tech they acquired of late, they owned 2500 patents of these advance generation or wireless!!
Andriod is an open source mobile operating system analagous to Windows Mobile. It is not a vehicle for gathering information unless you use Google’s services. That would be no different than using your desktop computer. You are not tied to using Google. In fact, Andriod community encourages developers to write software for other communities, etc…