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In what might be a sign that the maker just isn’t sure what Android is going to do for LG, Vodafone showed off LG’s first offering with Google’s Android OS, the Etna.  The phone was shown off at IFA over in Germany at the Vodaphone booth.  The phone looks able to compete with many of the Android phones slated to hit the market this fall.  So why did the phone show up like a mysterious throwing star found in someone else’s booth?

From the photo, we can see a 3-inch screen with slide out keypad form factor.  We’re told it has a 5mp camera and USB connections.  From the image, it is clear that LG did not invest in a custom UI for this Android phone like HTC has.  Is it me or does the stock background and UI on Android feel dated already?

Rumor has it this could be the replacement for the LG Neon over at AT&T.  The LG Neon is currently being hyped as a “quick messaging phone” and being offered with a Bluetooth headset for just $29.99 with a 2-year contract (AT&T throws in overnight shipping for free).  If this is the replacement, AT&T will lose the Neon’s distinctive bubble-like circle keys that really made that phone stand out.  This new Etna lacks a distinctive look, but maybe Android will make up for that?

Read: [Phandroid]