Simeon Simeonov has posted what he calls some inside information about the new Google Phone, including a picture of it which was allegedly leaked to Engadget and described as an Apple iPhone killer :

The phone is said to have the following features :

* Blackberry-like, slick device
* C++ core w/ OS bootstrap (some version of Linux?)
* Optimized Java running on the C++ core
* Vector-based presentation courtesy of Skia’s technology
* Many services, including VoIP.

Simeon writes : “Apparently, Google is planning to build distribution relationships with multiple carriers by allowing them to minimize subscription and marketing costs. In other words, Google will market the phone online and carriers will fulfill.”

There seems to be a lot of chaff flying around this product from inside sources. Could Google be using a disinformation campaign to disguise its true intentions?

One thing’s for sure, any physical product from Google is bound to make a huge dent in the market, especially if it can undercut the iPhone on price.