So Google is officially pushing Android, it's open source operating system for mobile phones. The catch is that you must sign an agreement that you will not fork the code -- that is, that you won't modify the code in incompatible ways.

Here's Google's own clip on Android. It showcases a a pretty impressive array of functionality. Take note of how they completely dispell any myths about a forthcoming gPhone.

This is Loren Feldman's take on the significance of Android's release. Indeed, he raises some indisputable points as to why this is such a big deal (hint: it's free).