Tech Rumor of the Day: Google

The new G2 myTouch smartphone announced Monday by T-Mobile might have its physical shortcomings, but it still manages to put Google's (GOOG Quote) Android system in a good light.

The 3G HTC phone is the second Android-based device for Deutsche Telekom's (DT Quote) T-Mobile, only this time around it lost its physical keyboard. Less phone, more money -- the phone available in black, white and "merlot" will start selling in "early August" for $199, $50 more than the G1.

The G2 myTouch for T-Mobile.

T-Mobile says the thinner myTouch is targeted to a less techie crowd, presumably that means a less texting and typing dependent customers, and more for the general consumer. A T-Mobile representative also added that the G1, with the slide out keypad, will continue to be available. ...