Yes, a Google phone. No official mobile device has been formally announced but they have announced that they are involved with new Google mobile software. BUT, what if Google does release a phone? Besides creating a whole new meaning to the phrase “let me Google it”, such a product would most likely carry features that are integrated with all of Google’s existing programs and search engines. But we will get to the speculation fever in a moment.
Let’s play the “what if” game, shall we?
First, a quick note on what is factual about Google’s involvement in the mobile market. According to an Engadget article by Thomas Ricker, LG plans to release many of their phones with pre-installed Google services. According to Google’s South-East Asia managing director Richard Kimber, Google is “very focused on the software, not the phone.” This is a very true statement given that the LG’s will be pre-installed with applications like Google Maps, Gmail, and Blogger. Also according to Ricker’s article, Google currently has 18 major R&D projects being worked on in the labs so the chances of a Google mobile device are still pretty good…
But now let’s play the “what if” game, shall we?
IF Google put out a phone it could have the potential of being the iPhone’s biggest threat (if not it’s only). Yes I understand that this is a bold statement to make but there is some glimmer of reason behind this.
Samsung has called a possible Google phone a “iPhone killing monster.” There ya go, that’s my reasoning! No but really, the Google can be a threat because of its applications–in particular, Google Maps. With a sophisticated service like this, the iPhone and even many GPS services would see a qualified competitor. But with all the techies (not trekies) there are many rumors floating around about the Google phone.
One, the contact system is said to be “an extended version of Gtalk combining Gmail, text and instant messaging (Ricker).” Nice in its own right no doubt but there is also rumor that is quite revolutionary in mobile technology. According to sources and “tipsters” that contribute to Engadget.com, the Google phone would likely not have an on-board storage. Basically this would mean that all applications would be attached to your account over a live network. (The techies love this one).
So when all is said and done, would you buy a Google phone? Many people would be turned on by the applications, but considering not much is known about how the phone itself would look, I can imagine that people would be reluctant to commit to buying one.
If I was Google, I’d try my hardest to get a sleek looking phone. With a sleek looking phone at my side I would not hesitate to Google a fellow Googler and hope many people will Google me so that I could show of my Google phone. Success!
Engadget- Google Phone Articles
http://www.engadget.com/tag/googlephone
Engadget- More details emerge on the mythical Google phone? By Evan Blass
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/06/more-details-emerge-on-the-mythical-google-phone/
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