Google and Dell tipped to reveal iPhone rival plans

Speculation is mounting that Google is plotting the launch of a mobile phone in partnership with computer giant Dell.

Senior industry sources claim the two companies will reveal their plans at next month's 3GSM telecoms conference in Barcelona, although Google insiders deny an announcement is due in the near future.

But the rumours will once again throw the spotlight on Google's mobile strategy, which has been the subject of much conjecture over the last year.