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Google Launches Unlocked Android Dev Phone
Google launched today the Android Dev Phone 1 for developers that wish to field test applications on actual hardware without relying on the SDK emulator or access to T-Mobile service.It is a unlocked as far as the SIM card and hardware features, meaning you can use it with any carrier supporting GSM.The phone fits with the standard HTC style designs, however it comes with a neat fractal graphic on the back and includes a three mega-pixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Quad-band GSM and EDGE for input access.
All that is required in order to purchase the device is a $25 application fee for the Android Marketplace along with registration information, and the device can be purchased directly from Google for $399.99 with a strict limit of one per individual or organization.
A total of 18 countries including the US, UK, Germany, Japan, India, Canada, France, Taiwan, Spain, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Poland, and Hungary will receive access to the hardware with future expansion planned to other countries down the line.
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