Monday, 5. November 2007
Rumors Over Google Mobile Strategy Heat Up
The Internet is abuzz with rumors that Google will unveil its new software and services for mobile phones in the next few weeks. The new products are expected to enable handset makers to bring Google-powered phones to market by the middle of next year.
In recent months Google has approached several US and foreign handset manufacturers about the idea of building phones tailored to Google software, with HTC and LG Electronics seen as potential contenders. Google is also seeking partnerships with Sprint Nextel Corp, Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA, Motorola Inc and Samsung Electronics.
Google-powered phones are expected to bring together several Google applications, including its search engine, Google Maps, YouTube and Gmail. Google’s product strategy includes making the phones with open software, including the operating system using Linux, so that independent software developers get access to tools to build additional phone features.