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  • jt45
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    • Apr 2003
    • 5074

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    Google Demos Android in London

    http://www.redherring.com/blogs/24986

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    I called T-Mobile today to upgrade my phone and get a Blackberry. I was greeted by perhaps the nicest CSR ever who began to tell me about "the Android". I had never heard of it, but had heard rumblings about a "gPhone" (an iPhone competitor put out by Google). Well turns out the "gPhone' doesn't exist, but an operating system does.

    Google debuted the new OS today in London and have a big announcement in NYC set for next week. The CSR told me that the advertising would begin next week and the product should be widely available by mid-October.

    Best part is that he said the launch price should be $199.99. Substantially lower than the launch price of the original iPhone.

    Anyone else heard anything about it??
  • slapnutz2k2
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    • Apr 2005
    • 1356

    #2
    Re: Google Demos Android in London

    Been reading about it for a few weeks now. Very interesting. Sprint is suppose to get one but they haven't announced it yet.

    Here's a leaked pic.



    Compass mode is nice, check out the last 30 seconds of this video:

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    • bkfount
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      • Oct 2004
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      #3
      Re: Google Demos Android in London

      lol, Android is exclusive to T-mobile?

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      • Heelfan71
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        • Jul 2002
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        Re: Google Demos Android in London

        Originally posted by bkfount
        lol, Android is exclusive to T-mobile?
        Android is an open source operating system, not a phone. Like Windows Mobile. So any carrier can use it if they choose..
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        • NoleFan
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          • Aug 2002
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          Re: Google Demos Android in London

          I hope Verizon picks it up!
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          • bkfount
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            • Oct 2004
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            Re: Google Demos Android in London

            Originally posted by NoleFan
            I hope Verizon picks it up!
            yeah right. I've been on verizon for years, and they have basically the same locked down OS for all their phones. They want control so you have to buy everything from them.

            you can't even put your own mp3 ringtones on the phone without using a program like bitpim.

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            • pfunk880
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              • Jul 2004
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              Re: Google Demos Android in London

              Very interesting. Hopefully Sprint announces their plans soon, I'm starting to think about taking the plunge into the smartphone world.
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              • gta95
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                • Apr 2007
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                Re: Google Demos Android in London

                Wow this looks exciting. If Verizon picks it up and doesn't **** with the OS, I may give it a go. If Verizon does its thing, I may also switch carriers.
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                • jt45
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                  • Apr 2003
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                  #9
                  Re: Google Demos Android in London

                  I preordered mine last month. Has anyone else ordered one or thinking about it? I'm pretty excited about getting my hands on it.

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                  • RAZRr1275
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                    • Sep 2007
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                    Re: Google Demos Android in London

                    Nice looking phone. I'm not going to get it though as I won't be getting a new one for a whlie but this looks pretty good.
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                    • Brian_OS
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                      • Jul 2002
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                      #11
                      Re: Google Demos Android in London

                      Was this video intended to impress? I will stick with my Iphone. It just looks like everyone is scrabbling to play catch up at this point

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                      • Lester206
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                        • Oct 2003
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                        #12
                        Re: Google Demos Android in London

                        anyone pick this phone up?

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                        • Psyblast
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                          • Jun 2003
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                          Re: Google Demos Android in London

                          I got mine on Tuesday.

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                          • Scott
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                            • Jul 2002
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                            #14
                            Re: Google Demos Android in London

                            Originally posted by Psyblast
                            I got mine on Tuesday.
                            As an iPhone user, im curious how you like it...
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                            • Flyboy
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                              • Jun 2003
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                              Re: Google Demos Android in London

                              I don't have one, but it has a QWERTY which by itself gives it an edge over the iPhone to me.
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