T-Mobile to launch Android-powered HTC Dream G1 in October?

HTC’s got an Android-bun in the oven, and that little bun is just about golden-brown and ready for consumption. The HTC Dream G1 has been anxiously expected by mobile enthusiasts around the globe as the first smartphone to run Google (NSDQ: GOOG)’s new Android mobile platform. And, the latest rumblings along the e-grapevine now point towards T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) launching the HTC Dream G1 earlier than expected – good news for Android fans, for sure.

T-Mobile could announce their Android-powered G1 as soon as September 23, making official the carrier’s work with smartphone manufacturing powerhouse HTC and search engine giant Google in pushing the limits of open-source mobile platforms. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that an “insider” claims that the HTC Dream G1 will ahead of the speculated November launch window. T-Mobile customers could see the T-Mobile HTC Dream G1 in stores as early as the end of October, which leaves plenty of time for holiday shoppers to get their fill of Android-powered smartphone goodness.

The HTC Dream G1 could hit the market with a price-point as low as $150, which makes the HTC Dream G1 almost a dream-come-true for power-users on a budget. And, with HTC reportedly expecting to move between 600,000 and 700,000 HTC Dream G1 units (beating previous analysts’ estimates of 300,000 to 500,000), the No. 4 US wireless carrier could see some serious revenue – not to mention the influx of new customers lining up for a chance to own the first Android-powered smartphone in the world.

The HTC Dream G1 has so far been spotted in the wild, shown on stage, and caught on video. And, with the T-Mobile G1 possibly poised to launch earlier than expected, we’ll soon be seeing the HTC Dream G1 in the flesh.

[Via: electronista]