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Review summary: T-Mobile and Google show off the second Android device to hit the U.S. market. Check out our hands-on look at the T-Mobile myTouch 3G.

Pros: Slick design improves upon the square T-Mobile G1. Great Android OS and interface design. Top-notch Web browser. Loads of messaging options, including Exchange for e-mail

Cons: Lacks calendar and contacts sync options beyond Google (not even Exchange). Hardware design is prettier, but not more usable than G1. Onscreen keyboard needs improvement

Verdict: the carrier's (and the country's) only other Android device. The graphics seemed very sharp and navigating the homescreen and the phone's interface was fast and easy. Our rep told us that the battery life of the T-Mobile myTouch 3G was improved by 50% ...

Review summary: Last year, HTC released the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1, but the second handset to run the OS is also an HTC product. Meet the Magic – a slimmer and QWERTY-less smart phone, running on the ......

Pros: Much smaller size than the G1, Expandable memory, Access to App Market for purchasing and downloading apps

Cons: Same old interface as the G1, miniUSB connector requires an adapter for using a traditional 3.5mm headset, Awkward connectivity to a computer, Lack of multi-touch

Verdict: In a nutshell, the HTC Magic offers a slimmer and smaller form factor than the G1 but lacks a QWERTY keyboard. Software wise, they are almost identical (once the G1 is updated to Android 1.5) and there isn't anything too cool about the Magic. It is a ...

Review summary: HTC has left G1 behind and is on its way to sell its millionth Magic by August this year! HTC chief, Peter Chou confirmed the news saying that it took roughly six months to sell the millionth G1, and since its launch in May, Magic is on its way to ...

Review summary: The T-Mobile myTouch 3G has finally gotten an official release date, and it'll offer Exchange ActiveSync support out-of-box.

Verdict: The T-Mobile myTouch 3G is a much slimmer phone than its predecessor, but otherwise utilizes a very similar feature set to drive the Android platform. In addition to the new button arrangement on the face, changes from the original T-Mobile G1 system ...

Review summary: A slimmer version of the 'Google phone'

Pros: Great interface ; applications can be downloaded ; decent screen

Cons: Edge of screen lacks sensitivity ; camera has no flash ; no headphone socket

Verdict: A slick, powerful smartphone with a lot of cool features and great interface