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Recently, we've covered some of the momentum that the Android operating system is gaining. Motorola and several other handset manufacturers have Android phones coming, Android is heading for the hot netbook hardware category, and more. Now, as JKOnTheRun reports, T-Mobile is getting set to release its follow-on Android phone to the original T-Mobile G1. The myTouch 3G does not have a physical keyboard, as the G1 does, and is thinner and lighter as a result. It runs Android 1.5, which has an onscreen keyboard. It's to sell for $199.99 with a two-year contract. Check out more details at JKOnTheRun.?

As JKOnTheRun reports, HTC--the maker of the original T-Mobile G1 Android phone, has today unveiled the HTC Hero smartphone with its new HTC Sense interface. This phone runs Android, and is a thin touch phone with no physical keyboard. The HTC Hero's claim to fame is the HTC Sense interface. It's customizable, and looks very splashy. The Hero will be available in Europe in July and in Asia later this summer. A North American version will be out later this year. There isn't any word on pricing yet, but JKOnTheRun has more details.?

It was only back in March when I wrote this post, Why is Android Stalled? In it, I wondered why there weren't any new smartphones running on the Linux-based operating system, or any other notable news to speak of. It's amazing how quickly that has changed. There are approximately 30 new Android handsets coming from top manufacturers this year, several companies are putting Android on netbooks (a hot hardware category), and there are even new strains of Android appearing. Here are just a few of the notable Android developments from the past few days.