Google Phone Might Find Lukewarm Carrier Reception

November 13th, 2007

Google seems bent on claiming a larger piece of the wireless pie, but the search engine king could find some obstacles stateside. As the world awaits Google’s confirmation on just what its next steps will be, analysts are beginning to highlight the obstacles of making a Google-powered phone a reality in the U.S.According to the Wall Street Journal, Google is expected to announce advanced software and services designed to pave the way for handset makers to bring Google-powered phones to store shelves by the middle of 2008. The Journal cited sources familiar with the matter in its Monday report. Google could not be reached immediately for comment.

Google is reportedly working on a suite of applications — including maps, e-mail, social-networking features, and video — optimized for the wireless experience. But Current Analysis analyst Avi Greengart said that’s not a new revelation. Google has been developing its own suite of applications for some time.

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