Rumor has it that Apple is so strict about its multitouch recently-patented technology that not even Google dared to include it in its Android platform. The G1 smartphone has had some pretty good reviews, but of course this was one of the things missing.

 

The news comes from a member of the Android team, who told Venture Beat that Apple had demanded Google not to implement the technology, which apparently kept them out of the mess Palm seems to be getting into, with a possible lawsuit knocking on their door.

 

Considering how many Android phones are said to come out this year, all eyes are on Google now to see if the technology will ever get implemented, since it has been on such high demand with the first generation Android.

 

Venture Beat suggested that Google is feeling comfortable with not upsetting Apple, especially with CEO Eric Schmidt on Apple’s board of directors, and based on the recent amount of iPhone-compatible apps it has been rolling out. Oh, and let’s not forget they’re both fighting the same enemy here, Microsoft.

 

I think the most logical guess here is that Google’s “no multitouch” policy is not going to hold for much longer, consider the demand.

 

Last month, Apple chief exec Tom Cook said competition is good, but they will not stand to have (their) IP ripped off. He did not mention any name in particular, but that was clearly one way of saying they welcome all competition, except Palm Pre, which is said to be the competitor to match the iPhone.

 

Venture Beat’s source said the Android team were relieved to see Google comply with Apple’s wishes, considering the ongoing discussions with Palm which could end up bad for the latter.