Google Android Smartphone to be sold by HTC in China

Google Android Smartphone to be sold by HTC in China  China Mobile and Taiwan's High Tech Computer (HTC) are planning to sign a deal next month for the sale of China's first mobile phone based on Google's Android software.

It has been learnt that a Chinese-language version of the Android operating system developed by HTC would be used by the handset, HTC's Magic smartphone. 

Furthermore, the software will also be tweaked to meet the needs of China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier. 

The users would be glad to learn that the touchscreen phone would be equipped with China Mobile applications including the firm's instant messaging client, a mail service and a download platform for songs and pictures. 

It has been learnt that previously an announcement related to an Android-based phone for China was made by Huawei Technologies, a Chinese telecommunications equipment provider; however its handset is slated for sale in the third quarter.

Last year, HTC, earlier known for handsets based on the Windows Mobile OS, became the premier firm to provide an Android-based smartphone, the G1 in the U.S.

(via TopNews.Asia Contributed by Supreet Mangat)