First Android handset launched by T-Mobile

by Scott Bicheno on 23 September 2008, 18:58

Tags: T-Mobile (NYSE:DT), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG)

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T-Mobile and Android appear to be hoping that Android Market, where users will be able to download applications made by third party developers (a bit like the iPhone App Store?), will be a compelling feature of the G1 and other Android phones.

Apart from the touch screen and keyboard, the handset also has a trackball. It looks like the touch screen functionality appears to have some degree of gesture-driven functionality, again not unlike the iPhone.

It has 3G (HSDPA) and Wi-Fi connectivity and claims to "seamlessly" transfer between the two. It also has a three megapixel camera

Software wise, it comes with Google Maps built in (but doesn't appear to be GPS enabled) and an email client that syncs with Gmail as well as "most other POP3 or IMAP mail services." Instant messaging is supported by, of course, Google Talk. The origin of the internet browser is not stated. There's built in support for YouTube.

 

 



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VERY interesting! Hadn't heard of Android before, but I'll be keeping tabs on it! Shame they couldn't have whopped a 5mp camera on that badboy, but you can't have everything I guess! Price is a bit nuts atmo though.
the company im working for are thinking of putting some time and money into developing apps for this new platform. sounds interesting indeed
i really hope this comes to vodaphone. as my upgrade is due about christmas time

edit: no 3.5mm jack on the phone
am i the only one to think it looks powerfully ugly?

The flimsy bit on the bottom, looks like its detachable
TheAnimus
am i the only one to think it looks powerfully ugly?

The flimsy bit on the bottom, looks like its detachable

it looks slightly bent on the picture :laugh:

nah im sure it will be fine. its nothing like as pretty as the current smartphone crop but it still intrigues me and i wish to subscribe to its newsletter