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Game-Changer: Google Phone Will Revive Motorola, Force Apple to Slash Prices

 
The smartphone wars are heating up in a major way. On Thursday, Google unveiled its Android market while T-Mobile launched the Android-based G1 phone. Meanwhile, Research In Motion says its much-delayed Bold will be available Nov. 4 via AT&T.; ... (link)

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