Google has been lobbying the U.S. government for changes in wireless policy. While it did not achieve as much as it wanted in the planning for the upcoming 700 Mhz spectrum auction in January, it did push for the fact that consumers in the U.S. can buy any phone and use it on any carrier in the future. Meaning, that when the Gphone does drop, most likely you'll be albe to use it on any carrier you please. The Googlephone will most likely be 3G as well, which means video conferencing, yea you can't do that with the iPhone. For you iPhones users though, would this be enough to make you switch? Join discussion...

According to shadowy "Taiwanese handset makers", Google (GOOG) is definitely building a mobile phone. The details, little things such as the hardware specs and operating system, are still reportedly being worked out. Furthermore, Google can't decide if it is going with an EDGE device or wait for 3G. Join discussion...

Google is planning a multi-terabit undersea communications cable across the Pacific Ocean for launch in 2009, Communications Day has learned. Join discussion...

Google (NSDQ: GOOG) is reportedly considering launching its mobile phone with 3G capability, a move which would push the launch to the first half of next year rather than the end of this year... Join discussion...

Google's platform is expected to consist of an operating system, mobile versions of Google's existing software, and built-in tools that make it easier for developers to dive in. Google is expected to open up much of its gPhone programming code, enabling mobile developers to easily integrate Google's applications with their own software. Join discussion...

There are rumors all over the web about the upcoming Google phone. Well, we just got a tip over the transom that's different from what everyone else is reporting. This isn't a tip about Google's working environment, but since everyone else is talking about Google's phone, I thought we'd write about it too.... Join discussion...

Gearlog got an interview with Google co-founder Larry Page talking about Google's prize for putting a robotic camera on the moon, and the interviewer asked him about the Google phone. That entire section of the interview reads thus: Join discussion...

The race to capture the richest piece of real estate on the planet - the screen on your mobile phone - is about to start in earnest. Apple has fired the latest shot to claim this space from manufacturers and operators with its iPhone. Soon it will be joined by Google, which will launch if not a phone, then customised specifications for a range of mobiles. Yahoo! and Microsoft are preparing their plans to prevent Google from using the leverage of its search pre-eminence to gain pole position in the potentially lucrative mobile market. Join discussion...

This article talks about how different google apps can enrich the mobile experince. Join discussion...

What we actually know publicly about Google's plans for a mobile phone could fill a thimble. What is being speculated online could fill a swimming pool. Join discussion...