Though we here at AndroidCentral really love the HTC Dream moniker (especially if it lives up to our dreams, har har) we're fairly certain that the device known as the HTC Dream will become the T-Mobile G1 when it's all said and done. We think. Hopefully.

Either way, here at AndroidCentral we'll be referring to it as the T-Mobile G1 until T-Mobile or Google says otherwise (which may be September 23rd) but until then, let there be no confusion. HTC Dream = T-Mobile G1. Cool?

After reporting about T-Mobiles apparent gaffe in posting the Android device on their website, we have found more pictures on a very finished-looking T-Mobile G1 [Via Utterli]. It looks very much like something that HTC would build and the "real world" use seems great. Comparing it to the guy's hand, it doesn't look too thick, too wide, or too long.

On this particular phone, it doesn't seem to have any particular branding which is understandable because this is likely a prototype unit. The spy who managed to capture these pictures believes that the this is being used as a primary phone so it must mean that Android is pretty much done. Though we can't figure anything out from the glare of the screen, I'm pretty satisfied with this "real world" tease.

Well, look what we have here! The HTC Dream, the first Android Device, shows itself in all its glory (and slide keyboard) on T-Mobile's website (Via Gizmodo). The problem? Well, T-Mobile and Google have not officially announced anything regarding Android and the HTC Dream and won't until Sept 23 10:30 AM (EST) at the Android Event in New York City, NY. There isn't more information but we can see that it is black and it looks pretty darn good. We'll have much more information come Tuesday of next week.

So it's no secret that the HTC Dream will have 3G and that T-Mobile will be the exclusive carrier for the first Android Device-we all know that. We also do know that in its current shape, the 3G Coverage provided by T-Mobile is pitiful at best and nearly non-existent. Having just rolled out 3G in New York in May, T-Mobile has expanded to only a total of 13 cities since then: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Antonio and San Diego.

When the HTC Dream is released (currently speculated as being mid-October), T-Mobile will have 3G coverage in 14 more cities for a total of 27 cities with T-Mobile 3G. In comparison, by that same timeframe AT&T will have 350 cities with 3G coverage and people still complain about the lack of 3G being available on AT&T's network.

The lucky new 14 cities are: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Seattle all of which will get 3G by mid-october. And by the end of the year, six more cities will get 3G: Birmingham, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Memphis, and Tampa.

In other words, hurry up T-Mobile, the fate of Android's first impression lies with you.

[Via CNET]

Google has released details on Android Market, the Android application that allows easy access to other applications, in short--it's Android's version of the App Store. The version that will ship in Android 1.0 will be in beta which means it won't currently support paid applications but it certainly plans on it. Having an Android Market will make getting third party applications for Android so much easier and can really show off the versatility of Android.

Terming it 'market' instead of 'store' was a conscious decision on Google's part because it wants to keep things open for developers and not kick out applications with no discretion (ahem, Apple). What's crucial is that Google keep malicious software out of Android Market or this free market might turn into a swap meet of malware.

Well we guess Google wasn't lying when they said Android will be able to run on any device that wants it because we have word (Via Gizmodo) that the Gizmondo 2, the follow up to the underwhelming original Gizmondo, will have the option to run Android. Cool huh?

This shows the versatility of Android and how it can easily adapt to each platform. Though the Gizmondo isn't really relevant in terms of pushing the Android OS forward, its still puts Android in more hands. Hopefully we'll see more from this front in the coming months.

So if anyone says that T-Mobile isn't going after AT&T and Apple with the HTC Dream, they're lying. We're getting news from the WSJ that the HTC Dream will release with a $199 price point and an "aggressively priced" data plan. Coming from T-Mobile an "aggressively priced" data plan sounds intriguing considering that their plans are currently the most affordable in town.

We also are catching word that the phone will be branded in Google glory, what this means, we have no idea but be sure to expect Google announcing its arrival with this handset.

We caught word a month back that T-Mobile was planning to roll out an 'App Store' similar to that other App Store that would be available to all phones on T-Mobile. Well, that news has changed according to mocoNews, it looks like Android devices (and the Sidekick) won't have the T-Mobile App Store when the app store goes live. But don't fret, T-Mobile is still planning on eventually including Android just not when things are so green.

In any case, when the T-Mobile App Store launches it'll probably feel more like a beta since T-Mobile won't allow API Access or allow free apps to use advertisements. So I guess we won't be missing much, it's better to get all that trial and error out of the way before it reaches our Android handsets.

At Google's Developer Day over in London, Google seemed to show off a very complete-looking version of Android and a device that looks eerily similar to the HTC Dream. WIth the scheduled T-Mobile event to jump off September 23rd, I think it's safe to say that what we see in this video is pretty much what we'll see at the vent.

The actual device details were 'taped up' according to the video so we can't know for sure but Android is looking better and better by the day. Click the Read Link for the full video to see some basic Android UI and what 2 hours of development can create.

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So it looks like this Android thing is really ready to jump off. We have an official report from T-Mobile that they will host an Android-centric Event on September 23rd at 10:30 AM. This is what we've been waiting for folks, what can we expect? The official specs of the HTC Dream, the release date, pricing information, and a full tour of Android 1.0 isn't asking for too much is it?

The invite itself includes peeks of Google Maps, Street View, and 3G. Hopefully, T-Mobile will announce a widespread 3G rollout and GPS turn-by-turn directions for the HTC Dream. Either way, September 23rd is not too far off and the event is sure to be amazing. Keep checking Android Central for the latest updates on the HTC Dream and Android!