Google announced the release of their Nexus One smart phone. The phone is based on Google’s Android smart phone operating system. The phone was built in partnership with HTC and will be available for $179.00 from T-Mobile with a two-year contract and for $529.00 unlocked directly from Google. Verizon Wireless and Vodaphone will offer subsidized phones sometime in the spring of 2010.
Only time will tell if Nexus One will be a true competitor to industry leaders Apple and Research in Motion. I’m excited to have an additional entrant into the market to spur competition in the smart phone market. It’s also nice not to be restricted to one carrier (e.g. iPhone) even if it will cost an arm and leg to buy an unlocked phone.
Apple better wake up and unlock the iphone or face the harsh reality associated with an aggressive and competent competitor. Apple should also rethink their lack of responsiveness to their user community if they want to retain their market share.
Google Nexus One
How many iPhone killers does this make?