T-Mobile + HTC + Google Android = G1

September 26th, 2008 | 1 Comment | by Ani | Share

All google fans listen up, this is big news that the much awaited Google Android is now out lose and is looking for you. So if you’ve already not heard, you should check out the all new T-Mobile G1 which features the Generation 1 Android platform on a HTC hardware. I know all you Nokia fans would also want to know what G1 has to offer, well following are a few captures and a little list courtesy cnet that you can enjoy at the moment. I will get back to you with more updates.

G1

Following is what cnet said about their hands on experience with the device:

Where the G1 really comes into its own is when you see the slide-out Qwerty keypad – it’s well-laid out and very easy to use, perfect for tapping out long messages on or updating your Facebook status. It’s not a small device by any means, but it does feel very sturdy. Indeed, our only disappointment with it is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, which means you can’t plug in a standard pair of headphones.

In terms of the Android interface, our first impressions are really positive. When you turn the G1 on you’re presented with a simple start page that features a large clock. You can add applications by clicking on the menu button and dragging and dropping the ones you use most. If you want to add extra apps, you visit the Android Market, Google’s version of the iPhone app store, which features both free and paid-for programs.

The native ones are made up of Google’s arsenal of well-known apps such as Gmail, YouTube, Calendar and Google Talk, which work well but don’t include VoIP. We were told by T-Mobile that a VoIP app is likely in the future, but you’d have to pay extra if you wanted to use it. In terms of pricing, the G1 will be free on a £40 per month contract, which includes unlimited Internet, and will be made available in November. There will be no pay as you go option at launch, but there might be one later on.

Specs-wise, the G1 comes with a microSDHC slot and a 2GB card, which you can upgrade to 8GB. A 3.2-megapixel camera sits at the back, but as leaked earlier, it can’t record video – something we hoped it would do considering that the iPhone doesn’t offer it. Hilariously, given the amount of stick the iPhone has taken, the G1 doesn’t have full copy and paste. Equally strange is the lack of stereo Bluetooth, which again isn’t featured on the iPhone and is more annoying since there isn’t a 3.5mm jack as an alternative.

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  1. Zaif Says:

    Cool OS but outdated phone design and features!!
    Maybe we’ll see some good Android based phones in 2009.


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