Google phones unveiled – devices using Android software seen
A handful of chip makers Monday demonstrated how a mobile device running Google’s Android operating system might look. Consumers won’t get a chance to buy such a phone for several months at least. The demonstrations were using strictly prototype phones.
Google has lined up about 30 phone, chip and software companies to help develop momentum behind Android. Among the companies that demonstrated use of Android on Monday at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona was Texas Instruments, the largest maker of chips for cell phones. Its prototype offers “one-button access” to Web browsing, e-mail, messaging and video. Greg Delagi, general manager of Texas Instrument’s wireless business, said increased audio, video and global-positioning functions and a better Web-surfing experience will drive handset sales, which would help Dallas-based TI sell more chips.
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