G1 News

Sony Ericsson has today announced they are in the process of creating their first Android handset, having joined the Open Handset Alliance.

And according to the CVP of Creation and Development, Rikko Sakaguchi, the phone could be part of the Cybershot, Walkman or even Xperia stables…

“We believe Sony Ericsson can bring a wealth of experience in making consumer focused multimedia handsets with new user experience to the Alliance drawing on the successes of the Walkman and Cyber-shot sub-brands.  Sony Ericsson is a strong supporter of open operating systems and we believe the Open Handset Alliance offers an exciting opportunity for a new and unique user experience only Sony Ericsson can deliver.”

Sounds like there will be some pretty impressive flagship phones in the near future from Sony, and goes some way to explaining the kind words said about Android surrounding the Xperia’s launch event… The fact that Sony are clearly stating that Android will ‘compliment’ as opposed to replace their existing operating systems of Symbian and more recently Windows Mobile means that no-one is going to be left out in the cold following this announcement.

Exciting times!

Source: Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog

In the US, the Samsung Behold (known to the natives as the Samsung Tocco) has been released mere moments after the T-Mobile G1, and as another exclusive on the network aren’t the two handsets occupying a frighteningly similar market space?

Touchscreen candybar handset, unique interface, slightly simpler than most smartphones to enter the semi-casual market…which one am I talking about?

Well, luckily for you guys our sister mobile phone comparison site Omio (more a protective parent, really…) has a Samsung Tocco/Behold review up on their site, in a fetching pink ensemble no less…

Have a look at the widgets, get an idea of the shape and size, and realise that perhaps you wouldn’t miss the lack of a G1 keyboard…

Video review by yours coolly below!