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Exec Confirms Google Phone

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the let-the-battle-begin dept.

cyberianpan writes "The head of Google in Spain and Portugal has confirmed that Google is working on a mobile phone. "Some of the time the engineers are dedicated to developing a mobile phone," This could be the 20% free time development but publicizing that would be stupid. Obviously this phone could link in with Google Earth/Maps... it is a marketers dream for targeted advertising."

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  1. I'll say it first... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I for one welcome our new mobile overlords

  2. Hate to break it to ya... by PoopDaddy · · Score: 5, Funny

    why can't the phone they're working on be the iphone?

    I believe that name is taken.

    1. Re:Hate to break it to ya... by jrp2 · · Score: 5, Funny

      why can't the phone they're working on be the iphone?

      "I believe that name is taken."

      like twice

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    2. Re:Hate to break it to ya... by alexburke · · Score: 5, Funny

      why can't the phone they're working on be the iphone?

      I believe that name is taken. Didn't stop Apple, did it? :)
  3. Shortly after his declaration... by Noryungi · · Score: 2, Funny


    The Google executive in question disappeared from the surface of the Earth.

    The first rule of the Googleplex is: you don't talk about the Googleplex.
    The second rule of the Googleplex is: you DON'T TALK about the Googleplex. Byotch.

    (Or course this is said tongue-in-cheek)... :-)

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  4. Most geeks will only buy it... by Billosaur · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...if they change "I Feel Lucky" to "I Want to Get Lucky".

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  5. Organizing the world's conversation by Random+BedHead+Ed · · Score: 4, Funny

    From a leaked press release:

    At Google we are committed to organizing the world's conversation. Our GPhone (or Google Telephone in Europe) will be entirely free, as will its service plan, so long as you agree to hear targeted ads during your conversations. This works in much the same way that GMail or GoogleMail parses your e-mail text for its ads. GPhone ads will be audio ads, akin to radio ads but targeted using keywords taken from your verbal conversation, and with the option to call the sponsor. If you call a friend and mention that you'd like to make vacation plans, for example, you may hear several brief ads for travel agencies, with the option to call each agency. When the ads are finished (or your convenient parallel-call to book an exciting Alaskan cruise is finished) you will be returned to the conversation with your friend, who will have waited patiently for you. Even more exciting is that all of your past conversations will be searchable, using Google's innovative new audio indexing algorithms.
  6. Re:Google functionality by physicsboy500 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does this mean that, in an unfamiliar town, I can just type "pizza," hit "I Feel Lucky," and be connected with the most popular pizza joint in town based on call volume?

    Wouldn't that be the "I Feel Hungry" button??

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  7. They're also working on World Domination by guruevi · · Score: 2, Funny

    No, seriously, some engineers are working on a plan for Google World Domination (I don't know whether it's going to remain Beta) including a Google (Moon)Base and more... that they're working on free wireless for everybody and/or a phone doesn't surprise me.

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  8. A sample conversation by cryptochrome · · Score: 5, Funny

    John: Hey darlin'!

    Jane: John... we need to talk.

    John: Uh, OK.

    Jane: It's just not working out.

    Google: Want abs you can grate cheese with? Join Bally Total Fitness!

    John: God damn thing - wait, what are you saying?

    Jane: It's over John.

    John: But why?

    Jane: It's not you, it's me.

    Google: Head to iTunes to download hot new singles like "Why Can't I be You" by Taylor Hicks!

    Jane: Oh god, he totally sucked.

    John: Just ignore it, please? And don't give me that bullshit line. What's the real reason?

    Jane: It's your damn gPhone, alright? We can never just talk!

    Google: Reduce ads by getting your friends a gPhone of their very own!

    Jane: Goodbye John.

    John: Wait Jane-

    Jane: [click]

    John: Oh for fuck's sake.

    Google: Looking for sensual encounters? Try AdultFriendFinder.com!

    John: I guess I am now.

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  9. Re:Best Feature Evar by geoffspear · · Score: 2, Funny

    Well, once their voice recognition software that's indexing everything you ever say on your phone hears you say you want no advertising, I'm sure you'll start getting ads for phones that don't have ads on them.

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  10. Re:why assume it's google's phone? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    why can't the phone they're working on be the iphone? also, i wouldn't say the "head of google in portugal" making an off-handed comment really counts as "publicizing" it.

    Why should I live with my parents at 45 and not be rich and surrounded by blonde babes?

    I guess reality doesn't take clues out of a geek's wet dream. Most bad Flynt, most bad...

  11. Re:Magical Google phone? by saboola · · Score: 4, Funny

    Or maybe google has figured out your anniversary date through a combination of Gmail and google calendar. When you walk by a Zales, the sales associates are alerted to your upcoming event, and hops out of the store to sell you up.

    Does the phone come with the "kick salesman in the nuts cause it's none of his damn business" feature, or is that a monthly charged service?

  12. Re:Some of the time? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...I see a over narrow bandwidth pipe with badly designed fittings.

    My girlfriend said the same thing last night, but she was talking about my genitals.