Google Phone FAQ: Android Platform for Mobile Phones

When will you be able to buy a Google phone? We'll answer your questions about everything about Android, the Google phone, and the Open Handset Alliance in this evolving FAQ.

What Google's Mobile OS Will Do for Your Next Cell Phone

When will you be able to buy a Google phone? We'll answer your questions about everything about Android, the Google phone, and the Open Handset Alliance in this evolving FAQ.

Updated: Details on Google's Android Mobile Platform

Google's open-development platform for mobile devices, backed by industry heavyweights, could shake the wireless market to its core.

Updated: Details on Google's Android Mobile Platform

Google's open-development platform for mobile devices, backed by industry heavyweights, could shake the wireless market to its core.

HTC Advantage X7501 PDA Smart Phone

Hybrid device's great display doesn't make up for an awkward phone and poor keyboard.

Google's Android Adds to Mobile Complexity

Handset makers and operators are regarding Android, Google's new Linux-based mobile phone software, as just one more of many platforms that they already use.

HTC Advantage X7501 PDA Smart Phone

Hybrid device's great display doesn't make up for an awkward phone and poor keyboard.

Google's Android Adds to Mobile Complexity

Handset makers and operators are regarding Android, Google's new Linux-based mobile phone software, as just one more of many platforms that they already use.

Frankly Speaking: Wishes fulfilled

Indestructible mobile phones and a two-minute warning for e-mail are a reality. A truly smart credit card? Not so much. Two weeks ago in my column, I listed a dozen user-level tools I want — and, I suspect, many of our users do too. As usual, readers didn't hesitate to jump in with ideas, suggestions and, in some cases, the products themselves.

Phoenix Pushes Platform for Instant-on Notebook Apps

HyperSpace supports instant-on notebook computers, but Phoenix needs to lure vendors.

Phoenix Pushes Platform for Instant-on Notebook Apps

HyperSpace supports instant-on notebook computers, but Phoenix needs to lure vendors.

Google Details Anticipated 'Android' Mobile Platform

Google has announced an open-development platform for mobile devices backed by industry heavyweights.

Google Details Anticipated 'Android' Mobile Platform

Google has announced an open-development platform for mobile devices backed by industry heavyweights.

Motorola Tests 3G Femtocells in Europe

A handful of carriers are trying out the technology designed to improve indoor reception.

Motorola Tests 3G Femtocells in Europe

A handful of carriers are trying out the technology designed to improve indoor reception.

LG's iPhone look-alike launched in Europe

LG's iPhone look-alike is based on Windows Mobile 6.0 and has a smaller screen than Apple's device but supports faster data speeds.

Google offers up 'Android' as its new open mobile platform

Google, joined by several other companies, is launching a new mobile platform today called Android. The system is designed for use in a variety of phones, not just a Google phone.

Google's Android platform seen as leading to market fragmentation

Android is intended to be an open operating system for mobile devices, but analysts said it could lead to market fragmentation and would seem to threaten incumbent carriers and other mobile players.

Google's Android platform seen as leading to market fragmentation

Android is intended to be an open operating system for mobile devices, but analysts said it could lead to market fragmentation and may threaten incumbent carriers and other mobile players.

Update: Google touts 'Android,' its new open mobile platform

Google, joined by several other companies, is launching a new mobile platform today called Android. The system is designed for use in a variety of phones, not just a Google phone.