Wish you had Google with you wherever you go? That may happen soon — the Guardian Observer reports that Google is in talks with mobile operator giant Orange to create a “Google Phone” with a variety of Google features in addition to normal phone functions.
The device, reports the Guardian, would have a screen much like the video iPod’s and offer quick access to Google. In addition, the paper reports that it would offer location-based services. Google would be aware of your geographical location and “could offer a tailored list of local cinemas, restaurants and other amenities, and maps and images from Google Earth.”
Google is already working to make YouTube videos easily accessible by mobile phones, and one can imagine Google making all of its services available wirelessly as well, including Gmail, and its Web-based word processor and spreadsheet.
Imagine, for example, if you had Google Desktop on your phone. You would be able to search through all the documents on your PC from your phone, no matter where you were.
The paper reports that the phone would not go on sale before 2008. When it goes live, expect there to be a very long line of waiting customers.(source computerworld.com)
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