Google Android hits the US at $199

The first "GooglePhone" will hit the streets of the US for $199 next week. It's a T-Mobile exclusive (For now) and will require a service agreement with T-Mobile. In simple UK speak: its on contract, not PAYG.

Despite that, it does appear the phone is going to cost a lot less than the iPhone - but that's dependant on what sort of contract you will be pushed into.

Oh and the HTC Dream / GooglePhone has now got a proper name - maybe. Rumours suggest 'T-Mobile G1' is the rather unoriginal name.