The first Android-powered mobile phone, the T-Mobile G1 manufactured by HTC Corp., will use a chipset from Qualcomm Inc., a founding member of the OHA. The Android platform is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware, and key applications.

Article Tools

• 

As part of its work with the OHA, Qualcomm optimized the Android software by integrating it with the company’s MSM7201A-a. The single-chip, dual-core solution combines high-speed processing, hardware-accelerated multimedia capabilities, 3D graphics, and built-in, multimode 3G mobile broadband connectivity.

In addition, GPS location-based services enhance Google’s StreetView and Google Maps for mobile, while high-quality video playback and streaming functions support services such as YouTube. A 3-Mpixel camera enables barcode scanning for applications that compare sale prices, search for reviews, and store shopping lists.

Qualcomm worked with HTC on the design and development of this first Android-based device. The company is also working with other OEMs to develop handsets that operate on the Android platform as it works to expand the wireless ecosystem to meet the growing demands of an increasingly mobile population.

• HTC Corp.
• Open Handset Alliance
• Qualcomm
• T-Mobile

Related Articles

1. Open Handset Alliance Adds 14 New Members
2. Consumer Devices Can Help Redistribute The Wealth
3. T-Mobile G1 Tallies $143.89 In BOM Costs