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| − | '''Google Android''' is an [[operating system]] developed for use on mobile cell phones and is a joint effort of the Open Handset Alliance. Anybody can create applications using the Android Software Development kit and Google holds a contest for best applications. | + | '''Google Android''' is an [[operating system]] developed for use on mobile cell phones and is a joint effort of the Open Handset Alliance. Anybody can create applications using the Android Software Development kit and Google holds a contest for best applications. Initially all, now many applications can be freely downloaded through the online Android Market. |
[[Image:G1 dec182008 029.jpg|bottom|thumb|250px| Google Android G1 HTC Dream Phone]] | [[Image:G1 dec182008 029.jpg|bottom|thumb|250px| Google Android G1 HTC Dream Phone]] | ||
| − | HTC, a smartphone manufacturer based in [[Taiwan]], was the first to market a [[Google]] Android phone in the [[United States]], called the HTC Dream. October 2008 was the launch date on the T-Mobile network, the only carrier offering the service. Branded by Google and marketed as the G1, it is a 3G phone and will also work on a Wi-fi wireless | + | HTC, a smartphone manufacturer based in [[Taiwan]], was the first to market a [[Google]] Android phone in the [[United States]], called the HTC Dream. October 2008 was the launch date on the T-Mobile network, the only carrier offering the service. Branded by Google and marketed as the G1, it is a 3G phone and will also work seamlessly on a Wi-fi wireless networks. The phone and operating system have gained a reputation as an [[Apple]] iPhone competitor. More models will be developed in 2009. The Sprint network is perhaps the next carrier to offer Google Android phones, mid- 2009. |
| + | T-Mobile has sold 1 million G1 Android phones. <ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10226034-94.html?tag=mncol;txt T-Mobile has sold 1 million G1 Android phones] CNet, April 23, 2009</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Netbook== | ||
| + | The Android operating system is set to be installed in the first netbook. The Alpha 680 produced by Guangzhou Skytone Transmission Technologies, will cost $250. and will be available summertime '09. <ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10227770-1.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0 Report: First Android Netbook to cost $250]CNet Crave, April 26, 2009</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Google]] | *[[Google]] | ||
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*[http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=T-Mobile-G1-with-Google-Black HTC Dream T-Mobile G1 Google Phone] | *[http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=T-Mobile-G1-with-Google-Black HTC Dream T-Mobile G1 Google Phone] | ||
*[http://www.htc.com HTC Homepage] | *[http://www.htc.com HTC Homepage] | ||
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[[Category:Operating system]] | [[Category:Operating system]] | ||
[[Category:Google]] | [[Category:Google]] | ||
Revision as of 21:15, April 27, 2009
Google Android is an operating system developed for use on mobile cell phones and is a joint effort of the Open Handset Alliance. Anybody can create applications using the Android Software Development kit and Google holds a contest for best applications. Initially all, now many applications can be freely downloaded through the online Android Market.
HTC, a smartphone manufacturer based in Taiwan, was the first to market a Google Android phone in the United States, called the HTC Dream. October 2008 was the launch date on the T-Mobile network, the only carrier offering the service. Branded by Google and marketed as the G1, it is a 3G phone and will also work seamlessly on a Wi-fi wireless networks. The phone and operating system have gained a reputation as an Apple iPhone competitor. More models will be developed in 2009. The Sprint network is perhaps the next carrier to offer Google Android phones, mid- 2009.
T-Mobile has sold 1 million G1 Android phones. [1]
Netbook
The Android operating system is set to be installed in the first netbook. The Alpha 680 produced by Guangzhou Skytone Transmission Technologies, will cost $250. and will be available summertime '09. [2]
See Also
External Links
- Google Android Homepage
- Google Android Market
- Open Handset Alliance
- HTC Dream T-Mobile G1 Google Phone
- HTC Homepage
References
- ↑ T-Mobile has sold 1 million G1 Android phones CNet, April 23, 2009
- ↑ Report: First Android Netbook to cost $250CNet Crave, April 26, 2009