However, I do think Motorola will very quickly become the only place to buy a Google phone for most consumers.

Despite the prototype and the persistent rumors that a Google phone is imminent, few in the industry expect the company to go into the business of selling phones.

Rumors of a Google phone have been around for years now.

There has, for example, been speculation that it was considering a "Google phone," to allow its search service to be accessible to mobile Internet users.

Learn about the Google phone and what makes it different from the rest.

Vodafone close to signing deal on new 'Google phone'

Rumors have been circulating about the possibility of a Google phone.

Buy a Google phone and they'll provide you with updates and the risk of fragmentation is much lower.

I was excited at the *concept* for a Google phone but underwhelmed by the G1 and initial Android release.

We'll explore everything from the advanced - the iPhone or the future of the Google phone - to cell phone viruses and ring tones.