Scratch that, I mean the new Google Mobile OS platform is nearly ready for public consumption. Well, to be honest, nothing has actually been confirmed, but it looks like we are getting closer to the truth.

According to a recent report on Engadget, Google's mobile device platform is well on its way, and will be announced in the very near future. Google writes the software, hardware partners build the devices. Wired also think the GPhone myth is alive. They speculate that the GPhone is a device that 'runs a modified version of the Linux kernel and has GPS built in', and will have tight integration with existing Google apps like Maps, Calendar and Docs and Spreadsheets.

It remains to be seen whether Google can truly add value in this space, or whether they should continue partnering with OS manufacturers to better integrate their services into existing platforms. What do you think? Would you buy a GPhone?