Motorola has apparently switched operating systems for their latest handset switching from Windows Mobile to Android stating they believe Android is more competitive.

However, Motorola does say when Windows Mobile 7 becomes available in 2010 they will participate in a more focused way.

Betanews had a discussion with analysts on thi subject last week with Avi Greengart, Research Dircetor for Consumer Devices as Current Analysis, and he defended Windows Mobile 6.5 as a viable OS.

So is Motorola looking to save cash simply by skipping Windows Mobile 6.5 and opting for Google Android OS due to its relatively low-cost licensing model and semi-open-source structure?