A manufacturer from Korea, HTC, was the first to market a Google Android phone in the United States, called the G1. October 2008 was the launch date on the T-Mobile network, the only carrier offering the service. It is a 3G phone but will also work of a Wi-fi wireless network. The phone and operating system have gained a reputation as an Apple iPhone competitor. More models will be developed in 2009. | A manufacturer from Korea, HTC, was the first to market a Google Android phone in the United States, called the G1. October 2008 was the launch date on the T-Mobile network, the only carrier offering the service. It is a 3G phone but will also work of a Wi-fi wireless network. The phone and operating system have gained a reputation as an Apple iPhone competitor. More models will be developed in 2009. |