In the last days more and more people around the net are talking about the new Google Phone. It seems a new hype is starting like with Apples iPhone. Ive gathered some information about the new gPhone that will tell you some interesting facts about Googles big next step in its expansion.

1. The new gPhone isnt a cell phone, its an Android!

Sounds a bit strange to you? But its true, the praised new Google Phone isnt actually a cell phone at all, its an open software platform called "Android". It allows different software developers to use it as an easy programming interface to the underlying cell phone hardware and its features. Its based on open standards, so for a developer its way easier to write customized phone applications that can access the cell phones hardware functions like transmitting messages or an integrated GPS device for example. Behind "Android" stands a big consortium of over 30 companies like Mobile Operators, Handset Manufacturers, Semiconductor and Software Companies called the Open Handset Alliance.

2. Who stands behind the gPhone?

As stated above, the software platform "Android" is managed by the "Open Handset Alliance". 30 well known companies worldwide have consolidated to build a base for the future development of "Android". Big names are China Mobile, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Ebay, Intel and Nvidia. You see, a great portfolio of different companies mostly from the cell phone, hardware and software branch stands behind quality development. But some of the most popular phone companies like Nokia are missing at the moment, maybe they have there own plans or they just wait to see if "Android" has a successful start.

3. Why Google dives into the mobile business

Google is steadily growing in its size as a company that provides quality services like search solutions or free software. So diving into the mobile business would be the next logical step, because its a huge market and millions of peoples around the world are using cell phones. With the new software platform "Android", Google is able to monetize new mobile services even if they are based on open source software and standards. Advertising would be a big worthwile field for making money, for example Google could integrate its Adwords program into their gPhone browser.

4. What are the features of the gPhone?

The underlying software platform is based on a Linux kernel which is also able to run the Java virtual machine.

• 1
• 2
• next page >>

---

Add your voice

Know something about Facts and features the new Google phone?
We want to hear your view. Write now!