a la Mobile Demonstrates Android Platform on HTC Qtek 9090 Smartphone

We heard rumors, we saw prototypes, and we have our expectations, but the first Android phone still seems to be a distant dream. Here is some more to keep us going anyways. a la Mobile, a company specializing in Linux-based open-source technology has announced industry's first demonstration of Android on Google's long-rumored partner, HTC's Qtek 9090 smartphone. According to the press release, they were able to demonstrate Android's browser, phone dialer, audio player, maps, camera, games, calendar, contacts manager, calculator, task manager, and notes, in full glory enhanced by a la Mobile's own graphical user interface.

“While mobile Linux has made steady progress in the industry since 2006, Google’s advocacy with the unveiling of the Android framework further substantiates the position of Linux as a major mobile operating system alongside Windows Mobile and Symbian,” said Pauline Lo Alker, President and CEO of a la Mobile, Inc. “However, despite the market enthusiasm about Google Android, many questions remain concerning the technical details, and skepticism exists concerning its readiness. As the leader in mobile Linux, we believe it is our responsibility to take the initiative to allay the ‘mystery’ and dispel any skepticism surrounding Android by first demonstrating a complete mobile Linux system stack, including drivers, middleware, and a suite of Android-based applications running on an existing advanced smartphone manufactured by one of the premier handset vendors in the market.”

Sadly, there are no pictures or videos available to actually see it in action at this time.