Kent German | Aug 20, 2008
It's been only a day since the
HTC Dream, a.k.a. the first Google
Android phone, won approval by the Federal
Communications Commission. That's why I think it's a little early to start
naming
reasons
why the iPhone is better.
Sure, comparisons between the two devices are obvious, but I'd prefer to wait
until I have the Dream in my hands to make my own. Despite the iPhone's success and
popularity, it's both possible and acceptable for another cell phone to compete
against it.
Here are a few reasons why I'm excited for both the HTC Dream and Google
Android. As CNET colleague Nicole Lee said Monday, actual details remain sketchy, but we still can, ahem, dream.
- The Dream promises an open platform with Android.
- Android won't be limited to one manufacturer or (hopefully) just one
carrier.
- Android will operate on multiple devices that will offer varying designs and
features.
- You can bet that the Dream will have basic cell phone features like
multimedia messaging, voice dialing, and video recording, all of which are
lacking on the iPhone.
- Google applications galore.
So until the HTC Dream rolls out of T-Mobile's
doors, let's keep an open mind. It could be a bomb, or it could go on to be one
cool device that shows the iPhone some serious competition. And just for the
record, I loathe the term "iPhone killer".
Via
Crave CNET
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