Google phone - Will this be the Droid Killer?

[hajabooja]

Looks like they think it is the Passion. Will be supported by T-Mobile and will be able to use on AT&T. Google Phone: HTC made, sold by Google, T-Mobile supported - PhoneDog Cell Phone News & Articles

I love my Droid!

 

[takeshi]

What makes it a 'Google Phone' rather than simply a new Android device? Just the possibility of marketing it themselves/via the alliance?

See:
The Real Google Phone: Everything Is Different Now - Android - Gizmodo

What in the history of mankind couldn't that same statement be made about?

Space rockets. We have yet to build one with more lift capability than the Saturn V.