Kogan magic revives Agora Android

Speaking today in Sydney, founder Ruslan Kogan said several providers expected to launch the Google Android phones this year after "industry red tape" is bypassed.

are launching the HTC Magic loaded with the Android operating system this month.

"A major company that doesn't want us to release [the Android phone] is creating red tape... others expect that this will clear and are looking to release by the end of this year ," Kogan told.

"It will be similar to the ," he said, adding the device will have a large multi-touch screen.

Kogan will travel to the United States to finalise its first step into overseas markets, which the company will spearhead with its Pro range of HD TVs. He expects the company's "very aggressive" push in the US to succeed because Americans, like Australians, tend to scour the Internet for the best deals when buying technology.