INTRODUCING GOOGLE’S DREAM PHONE: THE G1
The Google-powered G1 phone was unveiled the other day and is the talk of the tech world.
The handset is made by HTC and the service is provided by T-Mobile, but the reason it’s garnering so much attention is that it has a completely open source Android platform developed by Google. What this means is that third-party developers can create applications, making the possibilities endless.
The G1 comes with three preinstalled applications: Ecorio, which measures your carbon footprint; ShopSavvy (formerly known as GoKart), which scans bar codes to compare prices; and BreadCrumbz to create a step-by-step visual map using photos.
In addition, there is an Amazon MP3 application with the option of purchasing music directly to the device and a built-in compass, which displays a 360-degree Google Street view based on location. Other Google apps are also built right into the system, including support for Gmail and YouTube videos.
The phone itself is thin, about 3 inches wide and 5 inches long, and features a touch-sensitive, rectangular screen. It is also time-sensitive: Hold down your finger longer, and the area you’re controlling expands. The bottom end of the handset, near the navigational controls, is slightly beveled so it nestles in the palm. The screen also swivels to one side, revealing a full keyboard beneath.
It’s like a mini computer in your purse or pocket.
The G1 comes out Oct. 22.
Enjoy!
Tom Taraci
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