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Rumors flying all around that Google are going to follow the Apple way by launching a phone themselves. The rumors of the Apple iPhone are heard everywhere and Google too think that this could be a productive area. Orange are at the forefront in teaming up with the search engine giant to produce a Google-branded phone.

The best part about the Googlephone if and when released would be the applications and services offered. Since Google is at the centre of great and useful apps like Google earth, Maps, Gmail, Calendar, Spreadsheets and more coupling these with a Smart phone could be a clincher in my opinion. The word out is the phone will be manufactured by HTC, but this opens out another doubt. The HTC phones are all powered by the Microsoft Windows Mobile Operating System and would they be willing to turn to Linux or a open source OS.

Looking at the fact that the services offered by Google are already coming loading on newer phones with whom they have a tie-up, a phone of their own could not be too far away.

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Orange has been working as team with Acoustic Energy to roll out their new product which is the Bluetooth Loudspeaker system. This is very similar to the ones released by BenQ and Sony which also work on the A2DP technology i.e., the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile.

All you have to do is keep your phone or PDA within 10 meters of this gadget and you can enjoy great quality music on this pretty powerful and effective system.The Loudspeaker has a 20 watt amplifier which is better than its counterparts and also has the feature to separate the two mini speakers. The mini speakers can be detached from whole set and be kept from main amplifier. In addition to using the wireless functionality of this gadget it also comes with a 3.5mm input jack so you can attach your non-Bluetooth systems and enjoy the music.

The loudspeakers do not have the best of looks, but are very effective. The price of this speaker set is close to $150 and it is a perfect gift for the holiday season!

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