Coordinated by Google, the Android platform has been finally released into the market!

T-Mobile is already accepting pre-orders for the first HTC with it, the G1, being priced at $179.99 (plus taxes and fees; two-year agreement required). You can see the video about it at HTC home page, but before that, here are the specs:

• 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.
• Full 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
• One-click Google Search.
• Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications.
• Instant access to Google services (Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Google Talk, Calendar).
• High-speed 3.5G network connection.
• Wi-Fi technology with seamless transition to open networks.
• Android Market with access to variety of software and media downloads. (some fees may apply)
• 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.
• microSD™ (SD 2.0 compatible) expansion slot for all your storage needs.

Forget about the closed IPhone, here’s the new hype!