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Google phone to hit Indian stores in December

Taiwanese handset major High Tech Computer is planning to launch the Android platform-powered phone (popularly referred to as the Google phone) in India this December.
The price, however, will be higher than the US debut tag of around Rs 8,200 ($179).
Ajay Sharma, country manager, HTC (India), told Business Standard: “We would prefer a mobile operator tie-up to [...]

How much for a Google Android phone?

The soon-to-be announced, first-ever Google Android phone will be priced at $200 with a two-year contract, according to a blog post on TechCrunch.
The tech blog said an “insider” had confirmed the $200 price tag, which is reasonable considering that AT&T is selling the iPhone 3G for the subsidized price of $199. That said, it’s still about [...]

Google Street View goes mobile

Street View endows Google Maps with a driver’s-eye view of the world, and now people actually on the street will be able to use it, too.
The company announced a new version of its Google Maps for Mobilesoftware that includes support for Street View, as well as walking directions and reviews of businesses. Google said the new [...]

Android handset demo at Google Developer Day