Looking for a new mobile phone? If you never got on the iPhone NZ bandwagon (or your blackberry needs and update), you’re in luck.

Google Phone has been confirmed for release in New Zealand within the first half of this year. The phone, which uses Google’s open source operating system Android, will be available on the Vodafone network.

The Google Phone, a second generation version of the T-Mobile G1, will feature WiFi, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS capabilities and a touch keyboard.