All right, let me just say it: I'm glad I'm the one guy who didn't buy the iPhone. And it's not just because of all the talk of trouble with the trendy devices. It's also because of Android.
The highly hyped Google-based phone is finally on the way to store shelves -- on time -- according to new information obtained by the New York Times Friday. People with inside knowledge tell the Times despite ongoing rumors of delays, T-Mobile will have its HTC-manufactured model ready to roll before the year's end, most likely around October. And this thing looks pretty freakin' sweet.
Now, I know there's plenty of talk about how Android won't be able to touch Apple's holy ground. And admittedly, the iPhone has some devout disciples. But you also have to remember that the iPhone doesn't currently perform its most basic functions up to par.
In contrast, the upcoming Android release, unofficially dubbed "The Dream," looks...well, like a gadget geek's dream. In addition to the iPhone-style touchscreen, it has a slide-out keyboard, which is something I'd definitely appreciate. And the open source model, while it's had its hurdles along the way, promises to deliver some standout applications by the time the phone rolls around.
Oh yeah, and did I mention: The phone, one might assume, will actually work.
I realize it's a bit blasphemous not to fawn other everything Apple releases these days but I, for one, have never been happier that I didn't get an iPhone. I accept that the Android might not immediately rule the mobile field, but I'm excited to see what Google's OS can offer -- and that's one "I" you can definitely capitalize.
After all the rumors and discussions, it will be interesting to see if this one finally comes true. I'm not holding my breath.
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I've been a loyal Palm user since the 500s. I've been waiting for a new Palm OS phone (I have the Treo 680 with ATT), for what seems like a very long time. I refuse to buy any phone with Windows Mobile. Now it's time for a new phone and the iPhone is looking very tempting. But for lack of Memos type app and a couple of other features, I would have already made the switch. I suggest that if Palm is planning a new phone with the traditional Palm OS apps it had better start advance advertising. I'm sure third-party developers are already hard at work at new iPhone apps. I'm giving it a few more months and then iGo iPhone.
I am really behind the android OS buuuut.....the HTC Dream is not exactly "pretty freakin sweet" in terms of looks. In fact, nect to the iPhone, it looks like an 80s cellphone. They (Google) needs to find a better looking gadget to put their OS on ASAP