Finally, Android snatched the number 1 spot for the leading OS in smartphones in US. Since, Q4 2007, RIM’s Blackberry held that spot.

Google’s latest survey shows that Android 2.1 accounts for more than 50% of all Android devices currently on the market. Android 2.2 also makes a mark in the chart with 3.3%.

The major problem of the Google Android OS is the fragmentation. People have always criticized the Android OS for its high-level of fragmentation.

HTC has confirmed that the T-Mobile myTouch 3G, and its sibling the 3G slide will get some Froyo love soon. HTC had earlier confirmed that most of their devices launched in 2010 would get the Froyo update.

HTC releases the Android 2.1 update for HTC Hero. This is the final update on HTC Hero.

LG recently launched the Android powered GW620 in India. This handset comes with an amazing slide-out QWERTY keypad. This handset is LG’s first Android powered smartphone targeted at the budget-conscious consumers in India.