Full FeedGoogle Android: Hmm, Where Have I Seen This Before?
With the recent announcement and demo of the Google Android Phone, one thing is for sure. Google took a trick or two from their neighbors in Cupertino. The Phone features a touch screen, and the most striking similarity is the home screen, shown in the picture above. Most of the apps seen on the current home screen are givens for any smartphone, but the Market app is an app store much like the one that will be in iPhone 2.0 software. Project leader Andy Rubin comments on the ability for developers to upload to the store (certified or not, unlike the iPhone) and be sold for a price:
“It would be a great benefit to the Android community to provide a place where people can go to safely and securely download content and where a billing system would allow developers to get paid for their effort. We wouldn’t have done our job if we didn’t provide something that helps developers get distribution.”
Other notable similarities include swiping across the home screen to access more content and accelerometers. Although the Android uses a similar “slide to unlock” feature, Google’s version presents the user with a 3x3 grid of dots that must be connected in the correct sequence for the device to become usable.
Although Google will not manufacture the devices themselves, they will have full control over the OS.
Unlock Screen/Home Screen
Via [AppleInsider]
Subscribe to keep up with the latest Apple news and rumors! - 
Subscribe to our feed
Black Friday 2009
Black Friday is almost here! Gadgetell's got you covered with all the latest news on who's offering the best deals. Dangerous crowds? You're on your own.
Our new podcast: Meet...
We know. Podcasts are so last year - but this one you won't want to miss. Whether it’s a rumor that won’t die, a new product announcement, or just a really good Macintosh or iPhone app find that we have to let you know about, we’ll make sure it’s covered on Appletellcast.
iPhone App Reviews
iPhone Apps. They were great when the App Store was first announced and we could all pick and chose what we wanted, but the number is now overwhelming. Here at Appletell, we'll detail the great iPhone apps we find, and steer you clear from those that aren't worth it even if they're free.
iPhone Game Reviews
As Apple turns the iPhone into one of the most popular gaming devices, the staff of Appletell--gamers and Apple fans alike--are here to help you get the most entertainment value out of your app store purchases.
Looks just like the home screen on my touch-screen equipped Windows Mobile phone, long before Android OR the iPhone were shown to the public.
What about it?
on June 1, 2008 at 01:55 AM - LINK