Google denied a dubious report by thestreet.com that its Android phones are to be delayed to next year. Google said in a statement that it is on track with developing the revolutionary mobile OS and its partners plan to ship Android phones in the fourth quarter this year.

Android is based on the Linux operating system and was first announced on 5 November 2007, and is the result of the collaboration between Google and companies like HTC, Intel, Motorola, T-Mobile, NVIDIA and Qualcomm, all working on developing open standards for mobile devices. Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications.

Apparently, Google plans an "AppStore" for its mobile platform Android, The Register reported a few days back. During the Google I/O developer conference, Andy Rubin, Android project leader, hinted about a similar place, from where the users will be able to securely download content provided by the community of Android developers.

Rubin also noted that a billing system is needed in order to allow developers to get paid for their effort.

At the I/O, Google offered a live demo of Android on an unbranded mobile device. The presentation featured touch screen capabilities for a wide range of applications and Web services. In addition to that, with the help of its compass feature, which includes an accelerometer, Google’s Street View allows the user to orient the view as he turns the device.