Comments on: Google Phone – I’m More Convinced it’s Real http://cybernetnews.com/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/ Technology News Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:26:55 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: harto http://cybernetnews.com/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/comment-page-1/#comment-114838 harto Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:04:48 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/04/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/#comment-114838 By using HTC phones, its practically their phone. I've never seen a HTC phone branded with "HTC" on it, its always read "3" or "Orange", etc. I'm sure they make lots of modifications for them and will do the same for Google. Plus they plan to buy there own freq. in the US and maybe in Canada. Which would give them a lot of control. By using HTC phones, its practically their phone. I’ve never seen a HTC phone branded with “HTC” on it, its always read “3″ or “Orange”, etc. I’m sure they make lots of modifications for them and will do the same for Google. Plus they plan to buy there own freq. in the US and maybe in Canada. Which would give them a lot of control.

]]> By: Ashley http://cybernetnews.com/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/comment-page-1/#comment-114818 Ashley Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:36:05 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/04/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/#comment-114818 Interesting article Matt, and very thorough too. I think this is one of those situations where we'll just have to wait and see if now is a good time for software companies to dive into releasing their own hardware. Sure a phone gets Google 100% of the way, but there are a lot of "if" factors. To get 100% of the way, the phone would have to click with consumers. If the phone didn't go over well, it doesn't take Google all the way. It would certainly be a risk for them to take, and maybe one that's worth taking. Only time will tell. Interesting article Matt, and very thorough too. I think this is one of those situations where we’ll just have to wait and see if now is a good time for software companies to dive into releasing their own hardware. Sure a phone gets Google 100% of the way, but there are a lot of “if” factors. To get 100% of the way, the phone would have to click with consumers. If the phone didn’t go over well, it doesn’t take Google all the way. It would certainly be a risk for them to take, and maybe one that’s worth taking. Only time will tell.

]]> By: Matt S http://cybernetnews.com/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/comment-page-1/#comment-114769 Matt S Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:17:31 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/04/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/#comment-114769 I disagree completely about Google not wanting to step on Apple's toes. I'm sure Google has iTunes in it's sites to actually make money off something other than advertising and to solidify their place in digital entertainment. Are you guys serious in thinking that Apple will jump for joy upon hearing there is now another competitor for their mobile OS? Further, Microsoft has a Mobile OS that pretty much no vendors carry on Smart Phones in NA. Don't people think Google learned from this flop? I think the only option is for Google to produce hardware and integrate it's mobile services exclusively on that device. Then there is no need for BS like negotiating with device manufacturers and then again with Carriers. Did you know Rogers Communications in Canada removes Google software from Blackberry's and installs Yahoo! software? An OS only gets them 1/2 way there - a phone - 100% of the way. I wrote a long article on why I think Internet Service Companies like Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft(cough cough) have a leg up on the next Mobile Bubble: http://mattstark.blogspot.com/2007/ 09/4-reasons-internet-service-companies.html I disagree completely about Google not wanting to step on Apple’s toes. I’m sure Google has iTunes in it’s sites to actually make money off something other than advertising and to solidify their place in digital entertainment.

Are you guys serious in thinking that Apple will jump for joy upon hearing there is now another competitor for their mobile OS?

Further, Microsoft has a Mobile OS that pretty much no vendors carry on Smart Phones in NA. Don’t people think Google learned from this flop? I think the only option is for Google to produce hardware and integrate it’s mobile services exclusively on that device. Then there is no need for BS like negotiating with device manufacturers and then again with Carriers.

Did you know Rogers Communications in Canada removes Google software from Blackberry’s and installs Yahoo! software?

An OS only gets them 1/2 way there – a phone – 100% of the way.

I wrote a long article on why I think Internet Service Companies like Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft(cough cough) have a leg up on the next Mobile Bubble:
[mattstark.blogspot.com]
09/4-reasons-internet-service-companies.html

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/comment-page-1/#comment-114706 Ryan Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:37:27 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/04/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/#comment-114706 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-114681" rel="nofollow">Mohan wrote:</a><blockquote>The Motorola RAZR2 V8 (http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=1242) looks pretty cool</blockquote></div> I've never been a big fan of the RAZR's because everyone I know says they get horrible reception and bad battery life. I can't say I'm all that shocked since they are so tiny though. <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-114686" rel="nofollow">Phillip Black wrote:</a><blockquote>I don’t think Google wants to step on Apples’ toes yet, so this is a great idea! An OS rather than a actual phone is just another way Google can get under Microsoft’s skin. (Windows Mobile I’m looking at you.) :twisted:</blockquote></div> I think you're right...Apple is a strong supporter of Google, and Google wouldn't want to do anything to hurt that. Mohan wrote:
The Motorola RAZR2 V8 ([phonescoop.com]) looks pretty cool

I’ve never been a big fan of the RAZR’s because everyone I know says they get horrible reception and bad battery life. I can’t say I’m all that shocked since they are so tiny though.

Phillip Black wrote:
I don’t think Google wants to step on Apples’ toes yet, so this is a great idea! An OS rather than a actual phone is just another way Google can get under Microsoft’s skin.
(Windows Mobile I’m looking at you.) :twisted:

I think you’re right…Apple is a strong supporter of Google, and Google wouldn’t want to do anything to hurt that.

]]> By: Phillip Black http://cybernetnews.com/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/comment-page-1/#comment-114686 Phillip Black Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:52:39 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/04/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/#comment-114686 I don't think Google wants to step on Apples' toes yet, so this is a great idea! An OS rather than a actual phone is just another way Google can get under Microsoft's skin. (Windows Mobile I'm looking at you.) :twisted: I don’t think Google wants to step on Apples’ toes yet, so this is a great idea! An OS rather than a actual phone is just another way Google can get under Microsoft’s skin.
(Windows Mobile I’m looking at you.) :twisted:

]]> By: Mohan http://cybernetnews.com/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/comment-page-1/#comment-114681 Mohan Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:29:53 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/04/google-phone-im-more-convinced-its-real/#comment-114681 Looks (pics) and sounds pretty cool, will on a look out for this one as my cell phone contract has ran out and I am looking around for a decent plan with a decent phone. The Motorola RAZR2 V8 (http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=1242) looks pretty cool and as does the Nokia N81 (http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=1340). Looks (pics) and sounds pretty cool, will on a look out for this one as my cell phone contract has ran out and I am looking around for a decent plan with a decent phone. The Motorola RAZR2 V8 ([phonescoop.com]) looks pretty cool and as does the Nokia N81 ([phonescoop.com]).

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