Right on the heels of an Apple iPhone announcement, now it’s a mobile phone by Google that everyone’s raving about.

VoIP News reports that Google officials in Spain mentioned that the company is working on a mobile phone, in an interview (original article here). However, Google’s headquarters at Mountain View, California, refuse to disclose any details for the moment, save for stating that Google keeps open to creating services that open up possibilities for mobile users.

Mobile is an important area for Google and we remain focused on creating applications and establishing and growing partnerships with industry leaders to develop innovative services for users worldwide. However, we have nothing further to announce.

The rumors vary. Some say that the device will be similar to the Blackberry, but with VoIP capabilities. These speculations spring from Google’s acquisition of mobile applications providers Android, Reqwireless and Skia recently. However, there is doubt whether Google will itself enter the hardware business. Even a partnership with a mobile manufacturer is unlikely. The most likely scenario is that Google wants to open up its service to all users possible, regardless of handset, network or any other factor.

There are three possible scenarios, as speculators say.

First, Google could be developing an agnostic and open mobile platform. Through this, it will be easy to convert upcoming devices for use with whatever tools Google will come out with for a mobile platform, such as Google Talk, Maps, Desktop, and the like. There could be possible Google co-branding, but not likely a Google-made device.

A second scenario would be Google developing a full-blown mobile operating system that would directly compete with Windows Mobile. This could include partnership with mobile providers to make distribution and marketing easier.

Third scenario is a mix of these, such that maximum adoption is ensured. This could include mobile versions of Google’s existing applications and services that would be easy to install on existing platforms.

For now, Google and mobile lovers are left to eagerly await a Google phone!

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