The Google Android has had a pretty wacky history going into its release which is rumored to come in October. With its initial delays back earlier in the year. Then Google was being questioned on just how “open” their new OS was going to be. Through it all it looks as though the first Android powered handset is just about ready, as proof through this video:

The HTC Dream is the first phone to be use Android, which is developed by T-Mobile. The biggest question on a lot of people’s mind is how this handset will compete with the iPhone. If at all. It may be early to have the discussions as the official details of the HTC Dream haven’t even been released yet. Going by speculation and rumor, I’d say that Google Android/HTC Dream has a good shot at taking it to Apple’s iPhone. Although some developers have been complaining about a lack of an update for the Android SDK, atleast they are getting one this early. Apple took nearly a year before the iPhone was released before they released a SDK to the public. This initial jump in app development will certainly give the Google Android powered HTC Dream an advantage.

The developers who were complaining, can now rest easy as Google has announced a new SDK. On top of the release, they are actually reaching out to developers to help find bugs in the system, Full Disclosure email.

Google has released a road map for SDK development which can be found here.

It’s entirely too early to even say that Google Android powered handsets will even compete with the iPhone. What can be said is that barring some delays, Google is definitely equipping itself for battle. After watching the video, I’m ready to believe in the HTC Dream, and Google Android.

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