Google finally announced its intentions recently to release a mobile phone operating system, dubbed Android (previously the name of the firm that created this system). The nuts and bolts of the OS can be found here: What is Android.There has been, of course, rampant speculation for months on Google's intentions in this space, as there is in any space Google might approach (the latest rumor has Google buying Sprint...for 67 Billion or more).
So, what exactly is Android? From the horse's mouth: The Open Handset Alliance, a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies, is developing Android: the first complete, open, and free mobile platform. To help developers get started developing new applications, we're offering an early look at the Android Software Development Kit.
Google is moving forward quickly on this, and recently offered $10mil to developers interested on working on Android-based projects. Check our the coverage of Googles offer at ReaWriteWeb.
"the first complete, open, and free mobile platform." As blogged about before, we (Movaya) are very excited about this concept, as it leads us to believe the entire industry is truly moving towards open standards, like in parts of Europe. We could one day be faced with buying phones FIRST, then selecting our preferred carrier, THEN getting the content, applications and what not, all in our own way and without limits. That is exciting.
