Google Android G2 Phone glimps

(image of Android G2 phone found on Gizmodo.com)

Well the rumors have been circulating for sometime now about a new Google Android G phone being called the G2. These are some photos I recently came across on Gizmodo showing a new design that seems to be only offered in this white color. Look out Apple iPhone, it looks like someone is knocking on your door.

(image of the G1 found on dbtechno website)
This new design has gotten rid of the G1 keyboard option to replace it with just a touch screen. I don't know whether to love it or wonder if its a bad design move. Granted everything is getting to be a touch screen environment. But, when it comes to usage these PDA phones hold a lot of information, if the touch screen has an issue and is not working rite, the user could have a big problem. I think having the keyboard option is a nice safety net when it comes to the usability of the device itself. Plus, there are still many people who prefer a physical keyboard instead of a virtual one on a screen.

The device also comes equipped with a 3.2 mega pixel camera upgrade too. Expected release for this new item are being circulated as somewhere around May 2009 but nothing has been officially confirmed yet. Also, this phone does still offer a Linux-based alternative for iPhone lovers.

On my personal phone I have both a keyboard that slide up like the G1 and a touch screen keyboard option. Granted at times i do use the virtual one on the screen but its nice to know if i have a problem with the touch screen i can still use my phone when needed and not have to find a shop or use another persons phone until it can get fixed.

Plus as the current G1 phone continues to expand into Europe and other countries i think that the fan base of the touch screen and slide up keyboard option will grow in popularity and desire.
I think its great to be able to see new items that will soon be released but Google has not officially confirmed that this is what the unit will look like but its a nice peek at what may be of things to come.

Next-gen Android phone coming soon? (Cnet news)
Get your Google Android Based T Mobile G2 Pics (googlewatch.eweek.com)
T-Mobile G1 Phone Set To Expand To More Countries in Europe (dbtechno.com)