[RYCeT]

Google phone is now reality

Damn, that's ugly, they're better off partnering up w/ Nokia & provide their expertise to make software on Nokia phone.

 

[goldenratiophi]

Let's just hope it's cheaper than the iPhone.

 

[SubDiv]

yes! I sure hope they follow through on this. The telecomms will actually have some competition now!

...I wonder what Google's got planned for all that dark fibre they own, I'm hoping for Google ISP

 

[ls20]

i welcome google to taking over the world, with open arms

 

[Jon118]

Funny, I know I saw multiple articles yesterday that stated Google was not bringing out a branded phone, hardware side at least. Yes they have been making prototypes, however they had no plans of manufacturing or selling any of them because profits are so slim with hardware compared to software that they are quite successful with now. Basically the Google phones are the phones you have now, having Google search functionality, maps, etc. are going to be Google's contribution to the phone world. I imagine they will be working on more content for cellphones, but I doubt they will bring out their own. That said I bet that picture is as real as this one.

Point is the Google phone is more likely than not going to be software on the phone only, with a phone made by an existing company.

*Well it looks like the Google phone is in speculation again. There was no chance of production when I went to sleep last night, now no one seems sure, it might be possible. I hate rumors, and I still doubt Google will be making their own device.

 

[xnothingpoetic]

I like the first design. Stay away form the boring apple style.

And the physical keyboard is a big plus in my book, as is the internet thing.

 

[Samgotit]

I'm looking forward to the litany of spastic arguments that's bound to ensue over which is better, the iPhone or google phone?

 

[ls20]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon118 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Point is the Google phone is more likely than not going to be software on the phone only

A prospect I also welcome with open arms

A good piece of hardware can be severely crimped with bad software. This is what matters to most of us. WM6 on my Tmobile Dash... what a chore!

 

[Jon118]

Speaking of more support for existing mobile phones...

Look who released the first third-party iPhone app.

Looks like we will get more cell phone apps from Google, regardless of whether we see hardware for them or not.

 

[crwoo]

WOW great design, (that white one)
I hope its priced better than the rest with data plan

 

[crwoo]

ohh also need office apps, thats where open office for mobile devices comes in.

But google and apple, WHY 5 YEARS LATE

 

[Dimitris]

It sounds good. I dont like the design but at least it brings competition and that will lower the prices.