Google Officially Announces Android Mobile OS

Google plans to take the wraps off its much anticipated mobile phone strategy today. In a joint press conference to be held at 12p.m. EST with T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, and Motorola Google says it will "discuss the development of Android, the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices, and the announcement of the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of more than 30 technology and mobile industry leaders."

Today's press conference comes amid intense speculation the the company will offer a mobile operating system that would free a cellphone to run a vast array of mobile applications not tied to one specific wireless carrier.

Handsets based on the Google's software are expected to be offered by a number manufacturers including HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung and made available through U.S. carriers T-Mobile and Sprint. But don't expect to see the handsets soon. Google says its handsets won't be available unit the second half of next year.

Google explains its mobile ambitions in a press release sent in advance of today's press conference:

"With nearly 3 billion users worldwide, the mobile phone has become the most personal and ubiquitous communications device. However, the lack of a collaborative effort has made it a challenge for developers, wireless operators and handset manufacturers to respond as quickly as possible to the ever-changing needs of savvy mobile consumers. Through Android, developers, wireless operators and handset manufacturers will be better positioned to bring to market innovative new products faster and at a much lower cost. The end result will be an unprecedented mobile platform that will enable wireless operators and manufacturers to give their customers better, more personal and more flexible mobile experiences."

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