Google’s Android is not a Phone
Here’s the scoop on the Google phone: right now, Google is releasing a platform called Android that will run on existing mobile devices by mid-2008. This is only a platform, not actually a phone like we had previously hoped. But, Android promises to be open so carriers and manufacturers can customize software. Android also puts huge pressure on Apple to open up the iPhone so that developers can create free programs to run on it.
As Google writes “Android is the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. It includes an operating system, user-interface and applications — all of the software to run a mobile phone, but without the proprietary obstacles that have hindered mobile innovation. We have developed Android in cooperation with the Open Handset Alliance, which consists of more than 30 technology and mobile leaders including Motorola, Qualcomm, HTC and T-Mobile. Through deep partnerships with carriers, device manufacturers, developers, and others, we hope to enable an open ecosystem for the mobile world by creating a standard, open mobile software platform. We think the result will ultimately be a better and faster pace for innovation that will give mobile customers unforeseen applications and capabilities.”
Here’s a YouTube video that will help explain the Android platform, if you’re still a bit confused!
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on November 14th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Have you noticed how google android looks like iPhone operational system?
Compare the functions shown in the videos below:
weshow.com/us/p/23362/google_android_demo
weshow.com/us/p/18795/iphone_home_made_review
What do you think? Will google bring iPhone power to everyone who can’t afford apple products? That would be great