Google just released the new G1 which is only being run on T-Mobile at the moment.  Google has launched its new Google operating system on this mobile device.  Let’s be honest: would you rather have the new iPhone or the new G1?  That’s right, no crowds, no hype, no lines out the door for this G1.  So far, Google’s handheld phone has been a dud. 

Digging deeper into the specifications, this phone cannot integrate with Outlook, doesn’t provide turn-by-turn directions, and is a bit on the wide side.  The good points: it looks like the iPhone, has a new open source operating system named Android, and allows you to share/access your Google calendar, contacts, gmail, maps, and gtalk. 

Android allows developers to provide new programs and tweaks for the phone that others may use.  Developers are probably already looking for a way to integrate Outlook.  Overall, it looks tech-friendly with minimal computer training.  It provides a full screen and might gain market share on the iPhone as the Android system evolves.

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