Google Phone, Software by Jun '08?

Google Phone, Software by Jun '08?

Techtree News Staff, Oct 31, 2007 1641 hrs IST

It is also learnt that the search giant is in serious talks with Verizon Wireless, the second largest mobile carrier in the US, to build Google-powered phones.

According to rumors doing the rounds, Google is expected to announce a mobile operating system within the next two weeks.

It is also learnt that the search giant is in serious talks with Verizon Wireless, the second largest mobile carrier in the US, to build Google-powered phones.

The applications/programs that will run on these phones include: Google Maps, YouTube, and Gmail.

More over Google has approached several other handset manufacturers, including Taiwan-based HTC and South Korea-based LG Electronics that are looked upon as potential contenders.

Possibly, Google will be coming up with new software and services tailored to work on Google-powered handsets by June 2008.

Basically, the idea behind seems to be to make an open mobile operating system that would allow independent software developers to access tools to create more applications.

There is a possibility that this might also result in lowering of handset rates, as Google is expected to charge lesser for the licensing of the operating system and applications, as compared to current industry standards.



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And yes, google will cross subsidize phone costs by ads, so it means lower phone bills.........ENJOY the talking .......

by rajen, ahmedabad, on Nov 01, 2007 10:06 AM, Report abuse   Reply

Let the Google revolution hit mobile phones too ! Mobile phones are going to be data convergence platform of the future. And we can be sure that Google's presence would make it more affordable and userfriendly. Google approaching the South Korean giant LG is also good news; with South Korea already demonstrating 4G with speeds upto 1 Gbps, they sure have a head start in future, bandwidth hungry mobile applications.

by Sierra, Cochin, Kerala, on Oct 31, 2007 07:18 PM, Report abuse   Reply

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