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Google phone to compete with Apple iPhone?
Google appears to be at work developing a new Google phone, or GPhone, which will go up against the likes of the Apple iPhone.The US search giant is creating a device that will be designed specifically to showcase Google applications such as its search engine, email and Google Maps. It will also allow it to tap into the mobile advertising market, which is due to take off in the next couple of years.
In January it emerged that Samsung Electronics had inked a deal with Google to launch the Google phone, while other companies such as Yahoo and Microsoft are keen to claim a slice of the mobile pie as well.
Reports suggest that the GPhone will feature a camera, built-in WiFi, 3G and GPS capabilities.
However, a spokeswoman for Google refused to confirm or deny the rumours, telling IT Week: "What our users and partners are telling us is that they want Google search and Google applications on mobile, and we are working hard every day to deliver that.
"We're partnering with carriers, manufacturers, and content providers around the world to bring Google search and Google applications to mobile users everywhere."
Google News posted on 03 August 2007
