The Google phone turns out to be only an OS
Yes, you heard it right. The much hyped Google phone (aka gPhone) is not a device, but a software platform based on Linux OS.
Not much details were revealed on today’s press conference. What is clear is that no new phones using Google’s platform (called Android) will appear till the second half of 2008.
The Android platform is a brain child of Open Handset Alliance, which consists of more than 30 technology and mobile leaders including T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others. The SDK for the platform is scheduled for release on 12th of November. (continue reading this article and leave comments here…)
