It looks like this fall could see an invasion of Androids here in the United States.  No, I am not talking about the latest science fiction movie, but of the Android operating system, which seems to finally be landing on CDMA flavored networks like Sprint and Verizon.

Rumors are running rampant about a leaked Android looking handset photo, bearing the logos of both Motorola and Verizon.  Given the speculation that Motorola has been planning an Android based phone, the fascinating game of connect the rumors dots has begun.  The unconfirmed conclusion: Android will be on Verizon sometime this fall.  If true,the Motorola Sholes (as it is being called) will feature:

• slider with a horizontally-oriented QWERTY keyboard
• 480 by 854 pixels (WVGA+) screen
• 256 MB of RAM and will ship with a 16 GB microSD card
• EV-DO Rev. A mobile broadband
• Wi-Fi b/g
• Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR.
• 5 megapixel auto-focus camera
• a GPS receiver
• 1400 mAh battery.

I have to admit, those are some pretty impressive specs.  I think we will all be watching for a closer look at this one.  And who knows, with a few JAMM team members already on Verizon, maybe one of these phones will show up at JAMM headquarters sometime soon.

Meanwhile, back at the farm, Sprint is also readying an Android invasion of its own, this time based upon both the HTC Hero and the Samsung Q.  Rumors are running rampant around various websites and forums indicating that the Hero will be coming to Sprint in the fall.  The news is no less sketchy the the Verizon rumor.  Though, I think two things are clear: Sprint’s exclusivity with the Palm Pre is about to expire, meaning Verizon is likely to get it sometime in 2010; and Sprint does not want to get caught with their pants down when (if) Verizon launches and Android based phone.  Bottom line, this fall could shape up for an Android invasion…or even a battle of Android giants.  While I do not think there is much more here than meets the eye, a competition like this could spell good news for consumers looking for a price cut.

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