Google’s Dream Apple’s Nightmare?
In a world where technology becomes obsolete the minute it is released should it be any surprise when the latest and greatest becomes a thing of the past? No… however should it be a surprise when the biggest threat comes from a newcomer? Maybe, but when that newcomer is one of the largest corporation’s in the world with a proven record of success I would have to say once again, no.
Last Monday the FCC approved Google… yes the same Google that has taken over the internet, in their effort to take over the wireless communications industry by introducing their Android operating system.
“There are twice as many phones as there are Internet users in the world. This platform is a means of correcting this,” said Google’s Andy Rubin, who led the Open Handset Alliance initiative.
So not only is Google planning to bring an inexpensive smart phone to the market, but with full internet capability, a “planned iPhone killer” as reported by Engadget.
Other than using Google’s open-source platform nothing much is known for sure. It will be built by HTC and is described as thin, about 3 inches wide and 5 inches long. Unlike the iPhone, the screen is also touch sensitive: hold down your finger longer and the area you’re controlling expands. The screen also swivels to one side revealing a full keyboard beneath.
It is speculated that it will use T-Mobile’s 3G network and Wi-Fi while fully supporting Google’s Gmail. Venture Beat says, “FCC documentation makes it clear that the most exciting things about the phone may remain confidential until as late as Nov. 10.”
Why November 10 you ask? Well that could be the day that this “Dream” becomes a reality and Google makes like George Washington, ready to chop down an Apple tree.
More details to come…
A possible design for the Dream (aka gPhone)
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