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and an integrated browser. The whole operating system is Open Source, so everybody can change or add new functionalities, which opens a fantastic way for creating new applications and specialized services. New cell phones using "Android" as its software platform are also able to communicate among each other, in a way like P2P networks do. There will be nearly endless possibilities for using the cell phone.

5. When will we see the first gPhone?

At the moment theres no clear information about when the first "Android" based cell phone will appear. It is stated that the first phones will come out in the second half of 2008 and it will likely be released by one of the handset manufacturers that joined the "Open Handset Alliance". The "Android" software development kit (SDK) will be available earlier, on November 12th. Developers are encouraged to test the new SDK and start writing their first applications. If all things work, well definitely see some brand new applications on the market.

6. New possibilities for your cell phone

Im really no expert in the field of programming, but I think there will be some really great new things you can do with your cell phone. For example I can imagine taking photos with the integrated cam that get geotagged from your GPS device and submitted to online databases like the Google Earth Community. In the future it may even be possible to run Google Earth on your mobile phone (if the underlying hardware power increases). The possibilities are endless, also because of the fact that the phone can use (wireless) internet connections.

7. A reason why the new gPhone isnt actually a new cell phone

It sounds a bit funny, but Google CEO Eric Schmidt joined Apples board of directors in 2006, and we all know that Apple has its own cell phone on the market, the iPhone. Sure, its only my opinion, but I think this could be one reason why Google only releases a software platform (at this moment), they wont compete with Apple. Eric Schmidt also loves making his calls with an iPhone ;-)

All in all I think the new Google Phone or more specifically the open software platform "Android" will be a big step towards completely new mobile applications and services. We all know that Google offers great services, not only their search, but also a lot of free software like the Google Pack, so I think the gPhone (as I call it) will start a new hype like with Apples iPhone. So stay tuned and keep an eye on the further developments, its likely the next big thing in the mobile market.

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