Internet search engine giant Google has generated excitement around its much-discussed smart phone with the announcement of "an Android press gathering" at its Mountainview headquarters in California on January 5.
Google, however, has not confirmed whether the rumoured Nexus One smart phone -- which will compete directly with Apple's popular iPhones in Internet browsing as well as playing video games -- will actually be unveiled that day.
Android is already being used in more than a dozen smart phones by many vendors including Motorola and Samsung.
The Google-branded Nexus One will use its Anrdoid 2.1 operating system and is likely to have a 3.7-inch AMOLED (active matrix organic light emitting diode) touch screen.
AMOLED, which is a bright display technology, needs no backlighting for the device to function. Since there is no backlight, touch screen looks brighter.
The Google GSM smart phone will also have a 5-megapixel camera and Wi-Fi connectivity. According to mobile industry bloggers, Google may sell the smart phone unlocked, thus not locking buyers in long-term contracts with carriers.
Google's Android OS, which was launched in October 2008 for cellphones, is fast emerging as the most competitive rival to Apple's iPhone.
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