Google Phone Expected Soon
August 3, 2007 by Marvin
The next big thing in the cellphone industry could be coming from a Google campus near you; and no, it's not an iPhone. Reuters is reporting that the search giant has supposedly invested "hundreds of millions" into the development of a cellphone and is actively seeking out mobile carriers in both the U.S. and Europe.
Reuters company Anian initially broke the news that Google had established a deal with Taiwan-based HTC (High Tech Computer Corp) to design a Linux-based cellphone sometime last month. HTC currently builds and re-brands cellphones for sale in the U.S. and European markets.
By creating its own cellphone, Google will certainly put its relationships with Apple and other companies at risk. These manufacturers currently rely on Google Maps and other Google APIs to function properly. In fact, Apple's iPhone uses Google's search functionality within the Safari browser.
[Source: Reuters]
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