T-Mobile and Google’s G1 Smartphone get showcased
Yesterday, Google and T-Mobile showcased the first Google Android OS Smartphone. The device, which is called the T-Mobile G1 is set to be the first in a long line of Android powered devices and will be positioned to rival Apple’s iPhone, RIM’s Blackberry and Palm’s devices.
In case you don’t know, Android is a completely open source mobile phone operating system, which means that any third party developers can make applications for the platform. This is set to revolutionise the functionality and uses of our mobile devices.
The G1, which is manufactured by HTC, features a 3.2 inch touchscreen display, Trackball for alternative navigation and a slide out QWERTY keyboard. Other additions include Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, GPS navigation, MP3 player, Bluetooth and a 3 megapixel camera.
As mentioned above, the G1 will use the Android Operating System, which will have access to Android Market, an application shop where you can download the latest software and games. The device will also have access to Amazon’s new MP3 store, which has over 6 million DRM-free songs to buy and download to the device.
The T-Mobile G1 will be available in the US from the 22nd October, with the UK release at the beginning of November and the rest of Europe in early 2009. It will cost from $179 in the US, but there is no pricing for the UK and Europe yet.
