Programming Blog
Web development , php , ajax , symfony, framework, zend
RUMOR: Google to Launch Its Own Phone Through Retailers
In: web resources
21 Oct 2009
For as long as we can remember the term “Google Phone” has referred to Google’s Android operating system as opposed to an actual Google device.
But this morning TheStreet.com is reporting that there is an offical Google-branded phone on the way, and it will be the product of a partnership between Google and an unnamed smartphone manufacturer.
Even more remarkable is that the rumors have this Google Phone poised to be released before the end of the year and available through retailers instead of carriers. Essentially, the phone would be something you could purchase regardless of your wireless service provider, and the antithesis to the iPhone and its exclusivity with AT&T.
At the center of the rumor is Ashok Kumar, a Northeast Securities analyst, who claims to have spoken with Google’s design partners about the phone and it’s product release strategy. The article speculates, “If talk of the Google phone plan is true, the entrance of a unlocked, low-cost, Web-friendly touchscreen device will probably undercut other Android phone efforts by players like Motorola, Samsung and Dell.”
We’re quite anxious to see how this rumor develops and if there’s any merit to it. We think it would be a smart and logical move for Google, with the potential to steal customers away from Apple and their wildly successful iPhone, which remains exclusive to AT&T in the US.
Reviews: Android, Google
Tags: Google, google phone
Comment Form
About this blog
This blog delivers stylish and dynamic news for designers and web-developers on all subjects of design, ranging from: CSS, Ajax, Javascript, web design, graphics, typography, advertising & much more. Our goal is to help you communicate effectively on the web with an engaging website or functional interface.
- JFK: Linux is basically Just An Operating System Similar To Windows ( A Little Less Complex ). The Benef [...]
- Don M: You can get adapters that convert 9-pin to USB. Check online or check out Fry's electronics. [...]
- bestarmygirl: Buy good, firm apples such as Granny Smith. Wash apples, remove stems and dry with a kitchen tow [...]
- Mia: Here are a bunch of popular backlink checking tools - [...]
- Insider3: Try this http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/building_a_b [...]
- 200+ Photoshop Brushes for Light, Sparkles, Glows and Glitter
- Comics of the Week #17
- Useful Adobe After Effects Tutorials
- Compiled or Bust?
- FCC Prepares to Auction Off Additional Wireless Spectrum [The 700MHz D-Block May be Auctioned off in 2011 with T-Mobile as a Potential Buyer]
- Windows Phone 7 Emulator Hacked, New Features Exposed [Hack the Windows Phone 7 Emulator to See What Goodies Microsoft Included inIts Latest Mobile OS]
- Apple Now Accepting iPad App Submissions [iPad App Developers Need to Submit All Apps By March 27 To Make The iPad App Store Grand Opening]
- Chrome for Windows to Get 3D Acceleration Thanks to Google ANGLE? [The Google ANGLE to Offer 3D Acceleration to Chrome; No Need for Extra OpenGL Drivers]
- Exclusive White Orange Xperia X10 Release Date Confirmed [Orange X10 in Black & White Available from April, Free On Selected Contracts]
- MSI Unveils P600 Business Notebook [New Business Notebook Features Core i5 Processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, ECO Engine, 15-inch Display]
New offer:
1 Response to RUMOR: Google to Launch Its Own Phone Through Retailers
theTRUTH
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 am
the answers get a little better as they go along but please listen to me. First off it must now be added at time of purchase one of the new ways to stop fraud it can be added however by calling LOCKLINE this is actually who you will be dealing with and no you cannot put it towards an upgrade or get a different model unless they dont have yours because either it is out of stock or long discontinued. the actual number to insurance is 1-888-562-8662 that will get you to lockline the other goes to customer care and they will tell you to call the number i just gave. they will send you a prepaid sticker in the box to return your phone unless it is lost or stolen which go in the same category and in which case they will make you provide a police report if you dont return a broken device. it is a $50 deductible that goes on your bill. if you go into a store they will just give you the # i did and put you on the phone. hope that helps its a good question i just hate it when people answer things they dont know about when it could cause you wasted time and frustration.