What's a Google phone?

Powered by Google Android technology, the HTC Magic is often referred to as a Google phone. Though not strictly a Google phone, it does use Google's Android software, and comes fully loaded with your favourite Google apps.

Google Search. Google Mail. Google Maps. The HTC Magic lets you switch instantly between its pre-loaded Google applications. And with its big, bright touch screen and intuitive user interface, the new Google Android phone is an absolute doddle to use.

Simply flick your phone between screens to check your Gmail, search on Google and get where you're going using Google Maps. It's genius.

There are over 800 (and counting) apps and games to download in the Android Market - and lots of them are seriously cool.

Like a bargain? There's a thrifty shopping app that uses the camera on your mobile phone to scan a barcode - and then finds you the best deal at local and online shops. Worried about global warming? The eco widget works out your carbon footprint. Need a light sabre? There's even a widget that will turn your phone into a Jedi wand.

It doesn't matter what you're into - saving money, the planet or a galaxy far, far away - you'll find loads of widgets in the Android Market that'll help you do it with your mobile phone. And you can download lots of them for free.