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"Nexus One" Is Google's Android Phone

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the better-than-the-oculus-one dept.

xchg writes "It's still not called the 'Google Phone,' but the Nexus One — to be made by HTC — is as close as I think we're going to get. The WSJ cites sources familiar with Google's plans and says that Google has designed this handset and plans to sell it directly to consumers, unlocked."

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  1. Re:Clash of the Titans by the+ReviveR · · Score: 5, Informative
    I also love my N900. Too bad most americans probably won't be seeing it. There is no way any carrier will subsidize N900.

    Why?
    • Tethering (usb/bluetooth) - Bluetooth makes this too easy, No need for extra software, no need to even take the phone out of pocket
    • Loads of free apps with stuff like Star Control 2 (includes 130 Mb voice & music pack) - lots of network traffic with no slice for the carrier
    • torrent client (Transmission) - carriers will love this ;)
    • When you try calling someone, N900 opens a list with GSM / Skype / SMS /Email /IM for the person - Guess whether people will choose GSM or SMS if they have choice...
    • The same internet/video traffic that iPhone has plus then some from using apps like Google maps, other Flash stuff etc.
  2. Re:I'm so glad I bought a Droid by TooMuchToDo · · Score: 5, Informative

    My bill does. I call the carrier and haggle them down on the price after the contract is up, since I can leave and it's cheaper for them to discount the service than to acquire a customer from scratch.