I am not sure where the truth lies. It is certainly possible that Google will do a smartphone of its own. There are reasons why it makes sense and why it does not. My reflex answer is that Google will not do it, but the company does need another big business to dominate and maybe smartphones (and netbooks) will be it.

I am 60/40 against a Googlephone being introduced this year, but also would not be terribly surprised if Google does one. I just wonder how they can turn it into a real success with customers.

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