The wild leaks and rumors surrounding the Google Nexus One smartphone continue today as the latest news suggests that the company will hold an official press conference detailing the handset on January 5, 2010 in Mountain View, California.

An apparently legitimate press invitation surfaced on Engadget today, detailing a “Google Android” press conference. Given the hype surrounding the apparently leaked Google Nexus One pricing details, this conference is most likely the official “Google Phone” announcement.

From the invitation:

With the launch of the first Android-powered device just over a year ago, we’ve seen how a powerful, open platform can spur mobile product innovation. And this is just the beginning of what’s possible.