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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. All applications can be freely downloaded through the online Android Market.
'''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 network. 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, early 2009.
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>
==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]]
*[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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