Google is looking to expand the reach of its Android smartphone operating system to more gadgets on the market, including some that do not have telephony capabilities.

The mobile OS has been growing in popularity at impressive rates since it was first released.

In a matter of months, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) or Personal Media Players (PMPs) based on the Android platform are expected to be launched. The release is expected to come at the heels of the launch of the second tablet PC based on the platform.

"For starters, the first Android-based non-phone handheld devices will be shipping over the next few months... Except for the phone part, PMP/MID devices look and work just like smartphones, but if your app really does require phone hardware to work correctly, you can follow some simple steps to make sure your app only appears on phones," read a post on the Android Developers Blog.

The Android has expanded into non-phone gadgets such as Tablet PCs, the first of these devices are the Dell Streak, which released a few months ago, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which was launched last Thursday.

A tablet PC from LG Electronics, called the Optimus Pad, is also expected to become available soon.