The Google G1 was the first smartphone to run Google's Android mobile platform.http://news.cnet.com/google-shows-touchy-feely-android-phone/?tag=txt It was also the first touch-screen smartphone to directly compete with the Apple iPhone.http://blog.compete.com/2008/10/23/iphone-killer-t-mobile-g1-sprint-instinct-att-tilt/ The G1 came with 256 MB of internal storage for applications and the ability to increase storage for pictures and other media by way of microSD memory cards.http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/specification.html The smartphone also featured a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus, and a 3.2 inch LCD touch screen.http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/specification.html Alongside the G1 launch was a complementary app store to purchase applications for use on the phone. There were only 50 apps available for download on the day of the G1's release.http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/10/t-mobile_g1_android_application_marketplace_-_the_inaugural_list.html In April 2010, that number increased to 50,000 available applications.http://androidspin.com/2010/04/24/android-market-passes-50000-applications/In 2009, Google Maps Navigation: Beta was launched, enabling all Android devices including the G1 to provide users with turn-by-turn GPS navigation.http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/ Over one million Google G1 smartphones have been sold since April 2009.http://www.internetnews.com/mobility/article.php/3817306/All-Eyes-on-Android-as-G1-Passes-1M-Sold.htm
Google G1 Discontinued
On July 27, 2010, T-Mobile ceased its fulfillment of the Google G1. It no longer offers the G1 model on its website or in retail stores. The HTC myTouch (the second Android smartphone) is the recommended alternative for the new discontinued Google G1 (HTC Dream).http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/27/t.mobile.g1.leaves.after.nearly.two.years/
Google G1 Alternatives
This list of alternative Android smartphones is taken from T-Mobile's website.http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Default.aspx?features=48CC3997-D234-4683-8B5A-F026B9DB5528&WT.z_unav=mst_shop_phones_android
- myTouch
- Motorola CLIQ XT
- Samsung Behold II
- Garmin-Asus Garminfone
- Motorola Charm
- Google G2
- Samsung Vibrant
- Motorola Defy
Google G1 Review
The Gadget Show takes a first hand look of the Google G1 (HTC Dream) at the T-Mobile offices in London, and discusses how it's the first smartphone to run Google Android and take on Apple's market share. The reviewer also discusses that it's easier to keep in touch with your contacts and manage email and calendars because it is fully integrated with Google.
References
Fast Facts
-
Made By
-
Model
G1 (HTC Dream)
-
Release Date
October 2008
-
Price
$179 with 2-year contract
-
Cell Networks
HSPA/WCDMA, Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDG
-
Size
117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm (4.60 in x 2.16 in x 0.62 in)
-
Operating System
-
Display
3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch screen
-
Camera
3.2 megapixel
-
Memory Type
256 MB ROM, 192 MB RAM
-
WiFi
802.11b/g
-
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.0
-
GPS
GPS Enabled
-
Battery Type
Removable Lithium-ion 1150 mAh
-
Carrier
T-Mobile
