Unveiling an Android-based prototypes at the Mobile World Congress brought Google's Android platform back into the spotlight. Below a few clips of the news coverage and some screenshots.
Android Prototypes Debut in Barcelona
A man demonstrates Google's Android software platform at the World Mobile Congress, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. The congress is expected to bring together more than 50,000 industry executives from some 1,300 companies. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Google's Android Makes Its Public Debut
BARCELONA — The Mobile World Congress became the coming-out party for Google's Android OS as four mobile processor vendors showed off pre-production devices running versions of Android.
Google's Android is a Linux-based, open operating system for mobile phones that will sport Google applications. It will be free for manufacturers to adopt, though how free and open the actual phones end up being will be up to phone manufacturers and wireless carriers.
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Android on TI OMAP 850 |
Android Home Screen |
Android Main Menu |
Android Main Menu Closeup |
Android Photo Gallery |
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