DigiTimes: Google will definitely launch its own branded handset
by Thomas Ricker 
posted Sep 19th 2007 at 5:07AM
Citing sources at "Taiwan handset makers," DigiTimes is reporting that "Google will definitely launch its own branded handset." However, the Googlephone's OS, hardware specs, production contractor and operating partners have still not been finalized. Given that we're already pretty sure that Google has developed their own mobile OS based on Linux, we'll assume that their use of "finalized" refers to the final feature set and UI polishing -- not the possibility of the gPhone running Symbian or WinMo, for example. DigiTimes' sources also note that Google is contemplating going with a 3G handset instead of EDGE for its initial foray into the cellphone market. However, the choice for Qualcomm's 3G versus TI's EDGE could push the introduction of the HTC manufactured handset into the first half of 2008. Come on Google, it's post-Labor Day now so just go ahead and announce your plans already. We're big boys, we can take it.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
VTECaddict @ Sep 19th 2007 5:58AM
3G? so another at&t exclusive?
Omagus @ Sep 19th 2007 7:20AM
Well, it mentions Qualcomm. Could be CDMA, I suppose.
jrk @ Sep 19th 2007 11:07AM
ya know, t-mobile is planning on launching 3g here too, so if it's gonna be 2008 before the googlephone comes out, there's a pretty good chance it could be for t-mobile too..
plh2034 @ Sep 19th 2007 2:44PM
I will be SO dissapointed if it doesen't look like the picture engadget has been showing us for the last few months. That screen size looks sweet
JayCaesar @ Sep 19th 2007 5:46PM
cdma sprint here it comes! running on their wimax network lol