Open Handset Alliance Announced   November 6th, 2007

Googles share price rockets on the back of its Open handset Alliance annoucement. A whopping $734.

What is the Open handset Alliance? They say it best,

Welcome to the Open Handset Allianceâ„¢, a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies who have come together to accelerate innovation in mobile and offer consumers a richer, less expensive, and better mobile experience. Together we have developed Androidâ„¢, the first complete, open, and free mobile platform.