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Google launches its cell phone ambitions

Tech giant unveils Android, its new software for mobile devices. Now it's up to phone makers to put Google's goods into gear.

CNET News staff
2 min read
On Monday, the tech giant unveiled Android, its new software for mobile devices. Now it's up to phone makers to put Google's goods into gear.

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