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US carrier T-Mobile and Google overnight detailed the first-ever mobile handset running Google's new Android operating system.
US carrier T-Mobile and Google overnight detailed the the first-ever mobile handset running Google's new Android operating system. This photo gallery gives you a close look at the phone.
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