Android is taking the books and the teachers out of music lessons. The newest way to learn music – via your cell phone (as long as you have Android).

Among the first of many Android applications is SplashPlay Mobile Music Maker, an instrument learning and music sharing tool. Wherever your phone goes, SplashPlay goes with you to learn, listen or share music anywhere. Right now, guitar is the only instrument compatible with the software. Continued after the break.

Without the fanfare and definitely not as euphoric as the launch of the iPhone 3G that we saw yesterday, LG has launched two new music phones, the LG KM710 and LG KM380. Though these two LG phones may not be as classy and high-profile than the iPhone, they still merit some coverage from us since both are a good and low-cost alternative. Besides, the intended market of the LG KM710 and KM380 might still not see the iPhone 3G coming into their areas this year. So, they might as well find an alternative which could possibly be these two new LG music phones.