The possible gPhone prototype we pointed out yesterday named the “Dream” might just be this HTC Omni communicator. The first reason is that HTC’s actually seen and commented on the internal Google prototype, even going so far as to consider developing a real version of the reference design. Unwired View matches up the description of the device to the leaked specs of the HTC Omni, which mesh quite well in both size, shape and functionality. So is this the real “Google Phone” design? If so, it looks less like a phone and more like a fancy—and pants tearingly-large—communicator. We wouldn’t have our Google Phone any other way.

As previous post [cref 36], there are many rumors about the gPhone. No Google phone exists yet, but the search giant’s announcement of an open platform for mobile-phone apps is a step in the right direction. So when will we see the so-called Android phones from members of the newly founded Open Handset Alliance?

We have answers to some of these questions!

1. Will a Google Phone ever be made?
2. So what is this Android?
3. When will I be able to buy a Google-powered phone?
4. How will Android phones differ from today’s coolest smart phones?
5. Why is a Google mobile platform any better than an existing mobile OS from Palm or Microsoft?

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Google has just announced that it will work with leading technology and wireless companies to develop Android - the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. The main goal would be fostering innovation on mobile devices while providing them with a superior user experience compared to what they’re getting today. The Android platform will be made available under one of the most progressive, developer-friendly open-source licenses, which gives mobile operators and device manufacturers significant freedom and flexibility to design products. An early access software development kit will be released as early as next week, enabling developers to come up with innovating and compelling applications for Android. Sorry guys, no gPhone for you.