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Is Google the champion of freeware?
I'll believe it when I see it.
Found this article this morning on Drudge. For all the
Tech folks.
Rumors multiply of 'Google Phone' launch
Aug 31 03:51 AM US/Eastern
Specialized blogs are all abuzz this week with rumors that Internet giant Google will soon launch the "Google Phone" or "GPhone," a cheap mobile phone equipped with a Google operating system.
High-tech product specialist Engadget said a Google announcement would come next week, adding that a Google operating system would be tailor-made for the new cell phone.
According to another blog, CrunchGear, "Google is currently assessing over twenty (of Taiwan's) HTC models" and plans to launch its cell phone between January amd March of 2008.
Photographs of Google's touch-screen handset are already on the Internet, and according to Rizzn.com, it will cost a mere 100 dollars.
CrunchGear said the HTC/Google phone would have Google Talk enabled, allowing users to make free Internet phone calls.
The blog said the Google phone will not only be able to surf the net but also will include "a special version of Google Maps, compatible with built-in GPS, and compatibility with Gmail," Google's email service.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Google has already shown its prototype to US companies AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, making it seem clear the Google Phone's launch will definitely take place in the United States.
Indian blog Rediff said the GPhone will be launched in two weeks simultaneously in the United States and Europe, adding that Google was talking with Indian telephone operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar, and that Bharat Sanchar Nigam could be one of the manufacturers.
Google has refused to make any comment on the rumors.
The company, at any rate, is interested in telecommunications. It recently announced it would participate in an "open" frequencies auction next January in the United States that could cost it billions of dollars.
The owner of open frequencies could create a mobile phone network across the country accessible to any cell phone, and not restricted to models chosen by US operators, as is now the case.
The Wall Street Journal quoted sources familiar with the dealings who said Google has invested several hundred million dollars in the project and that a phone will be launched in early 2008.
Google also intends to develop special applications for mobile phones, such as a search engine for ringtones, and offer free telephone subscriptions that would be financed through advertising.
The persistent rumors about a GPhone reflect gadget fans' enormous interest for the iPhone Apple launched in late June, which has since generated a lot of buzz on the internet.
The idea of a cheap, touch-screen, internet-adaptible GPhone promoted by a company that advocates "open" frequencies seems to be in direct compe ion with Apple's iPhone.
Greatly valued for its design, the iPhone has its high price (500-600 dollars) going against it, as well as its exclusive contract with AT&T.
Several hackers have recently boasted of having found the way to "unblock" the iPhone and make it work with other telephone operators, and some have promised to put their unblocking software up for sale on the internet soon.
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Is Google the champion of freeware?
I'll believe it when I see it.
Interesting. Makes sense to me.
I'll be impressed when they come out with the "GWife".
They do give people access to a lot of stuff. I still cant
believe they can make that much money off of advertising.
But obviously they do.
I just wonder what the other phone carriers will do if
google does come up with a phone and lets those who
buy it have access to free calls.
But I thought Cricket and a couple of others would
eat into the big boys, but so far they haven't. I
guess it was the lack of coverage for the little guy.
But google want have that problem. They are
worldwide.
Most men are hard pressed to just take care of
one.
About 75% of our Company's business is though internet sales, and we're still a "medium" sized company. Our Google bills in the busy season run upwards of $200K per month. I find it very, very easy to believe.
Holy smokes I had no idea. Your company must obviouslyAbout 75% of our Company's business is though internet sales, and we're still a "medium" sized company. Our Google bills in the busy season run upwards of $200K per month. I find it very, very easy to believe.
get their money's worth or they wouldn't pay that
kind of freight. Wow!
No,no,no......you trade in the ol' one for the G one.
one.
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