A prototype of the Google Android system The first mobile using the internet giant's Android operating software is expected to be unveiled on Tuesday in New York. The phone, reportedly known as the Dream, is being manufactured by Taiwanese manufacturer HTC. It will be available exclusively through T-mobile, with units expected to be in the shops in November. Rumours suggest that the phone will cost $199 (£110), though that has yet to be confirmed. It is thought that the phone will have a slide-out keyboard, in-built GPS and will run a range of Google web applications. Google sees Android as an open source platform for designing mobile devices and says it will encourage innovation by allowing outside software developers to tinker with the system and create better mobile programmes and services. The phone is being seen as a major challenger to the iPhone. The first mobile device powered by Google's(GOOG Quote - Cramer on GOOG - Stock Picks) "Android" mobile phone software is expected to sell for $199 and will showcase the Google brand, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter.The mobile phone world is set to be shaken up next week when Google enters the market.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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