According to CNET, the much anticipated HTC Android smartphone by Google is rumored to be released for sale by T-Mobile as early as this September. However, many speculate the supposed release date is simply a promotion scheme. Nevertheless, although the Android is no iPhone, it does hold up a good competition and has been referred to as the “HTC Dream” phone on various blogs. The Android is made by HTC, a smartphone manufacturer. This is the first smartphone to use Google’s Android operating system. The Android also uses 3G services, Wi-Fi, GPS, a music player as well as support for third party applications. Like the iPhone, the Android has a touch screen interface however, while it does not have the multi-touch feature the Android does have a trackball for alternative navigating. The Android can also run several applications at once and users can easily switch between them—in fact, when applications that are running require your attention the screen will alert you. Another cool feature the Andorid has is the internal compass and acceleromerter that are great for the Google Maps Street View. These features allow users to obtain directions according to their exact orientation. Finally, it is rumored that by syncing ones gmail account with the open system of the Android, the phone can actually use its GPS feature to remind you to perform tasks in relation to your navigational positioning. While some of the Android’s features sound alluring, many believe that there are still some quirks to work out in order to make it a true contender for the iPhone. In the end, with Google behind the Android—the sky’s the limit!
Alex Gariano
Thurs. 9am
http://www.cnet.com/google-android/?tag=TOCcarouselArea.0
http://news.cnet.com/google-shows-touchy-feely-android-phone/
http://phandroid.com/
http://news.cnet.com/googles-android-phone-to-go-on-sale-in-september/
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