Google Phone News

So, if you are at tech savy, you have probably heard about the iPhone but did you know Google has an anxiously awaited phone on the horizon as well?

I love the howstuffworks website and they recently came out with an article related to the new Google phone. Much of it is speculation so far but here are some known facts to start.

• Google purchased Android, a software company that makes software for mobile devices.
• Google filed a patent for a mobile payment processing system called Gpay.
• Google purchased Zingku and Jaiku, two companies that provide social networking services. Zingku offers applications for text messaging, sharing pictures, instant messaging and other networking features. Jaiku is a microblog site like Twitter, allowing users to post and read messages with friends.
• Google has expressed interest in bidding in the FCC's upcoming 700-MHz auction with the minimum reserve of $4.6 billion and the stipulation that the FCC agree to its "open devices" terms. This auction will sell off commercial blocks of bandwidth in the 700 MHz frequency. Google executives say they want the mobile phone market to become more competitive, allowing customers to buy any handset and use it with any phone service or operating system.
• Google is working on creating mobile device versions of its applications.
• Google continues to lead the market of Internet-based advertising.

Full Article HERE