14 DAY TRIAL // If we were to listen to previous rumors on Google's Gphone, the device ought to have already been here. This is not the case and even more rumors pour in to keep the story hot. Latest information states that the Gphone will be a 3G enabled one.
Come to think of it, a 3G handset coming from Google sounds like the most plausible decision for the company to take. When a search engine rolls out its first mobile phone, it's only natural to have it equipped with the most evolved technology for reliable data transfers. Choosing 3G over EDGE is the best solution for making this possible, especially if the producer wants to bring out a truly impressive device and not one that features such drawbacks.
The lack of 3G was considered by many people to be one of the main problems that the iPhone presented on its release. The Gphone has high chances of reaching a similar amount of popularity, especially if the producer plays the market with the same amount of skill, boosting a great amount of publicity on this device's release.
Still, performances will be the main aspects to impress everyone. Market rumors previously stated that Google is likely to use an EDGE solution developed by Texas Instruments. Still, recent developments hint towards a 3G enabled Gphone, with high chances of using Qualcomm chipsets.
Other partnerships for bringing the Google phone out on the market also include High Tech Computer (HTC) as the manufacturing contractor for the Gphone. There are also high chances that the new handset will run on a new operating system that will take on the existing others.
The device is expected to be unveiled in the first half of year 2008, although most of this information comes mostly from rumors. Google is keeping a low word on the development of their new mobile phone, although it's a clear thing now that such a device will surely be launched in the future.