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T-Mobile MyTouch 3G now official, costs $199.99
Author: +866.com21 Jun
We knew that the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G was going to be announced this month and, well, the smartphone is now finally official.
Sadly, T-Mobile USA will only sell its second Android handset starting early August. However, the carrier’s current customers will be able to pre-order it as of July 8 and thus receive it sometime later that month. The smartphone’s price is of $199.99 with a contract agreement for two years.
As expected, the MyTouch 3G will be offered in three color versions: white, black and merlot.
Unlike its predecessor (T-Mobile G1), MyTouch 3G doesn’t have a hardware keyboard, so it’s slightly thinner.
The new smartphone obviously features stuff like Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, YouTube and Picasa access and so on. It is highly customizable (including apps like Sherpa) and it comes with a 4GB card in the box.
Other than that, the specs of MyTouch 3G are similar to the ones of HTC Magic: 3.2 inch touchscreen display with 320 x 480 pixels, GPS, Wi-Fi and a 3.2MP camera with autofocus and video recording.
The official website of T-Mobile’s MyTouch 3G can be accessed here.
Via Press release
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Samsung Houdini – T-Mobile’s third Android phone?
Author: +866.com28 Apr
A phone named after the great Harry Houdini has to be a cool one, right? Add a touch of Android, plus Samsung’s know-how, and you probably have a real winner there.
What am I talking about? Well, it looks like T-Mobile USA is getting ready to launch a so-called Samsung Houdini later this year.
The handset is part of T-Mo’s Android line-up, and, according to a document found at CellPhoneSignal, it will be released sometime in the fall, several months after the G2 / Magic / MyTouch 3G.
Details about the Samsung Houdini are scarce for the moment, but the handset looks somewhat similar to the Samsung i7500 – so it might be its US edition.
The above-seen document also unveils the possible contract price of MyTouch 3G: $179 – just like the current price of T-Mobile G1 (which, by the way, will be sold for only $149 starting… this month?).
All in all, good news for T-Mobile’s subscribers in the US.
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Sony Ericsson CS8 and CS5 release dates unveiled
Author: +866.com28 Apr
Alongside the 8MP Sony Ericsson CS8 (aka C905a), T-Mobile USA will also launch the CS5 – another camera phone made by SE.
Apparently, Sony Ericsson CS5 is a North American version of the C903 Cyber-shot (pictured below), which we first saw back in February.
In consequence, T-Mo’s users should expect the CS5 to come with a 5MP dual-LED flash camera, a QVGA display, 3G, GPS and TV out.
According to CellPhoneSignal, T-Mobile will release the Sony Ericsson CS8 on June 24, while the CS5 should hit the shelves on July 8.
No word yet on pricing, but the CS8 will most probably be more expensive than the CS5.
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Install Cupcake On Your G1 Now
Author: +866.com22 Apr
Google certainly looks like it has been sitting on the Cupcake update for quite a while now, and we know that most of us are an impatient lot. The good news is a blogger called haykuro has successfully ported the software from the upcoming HTC Magic (G2) over to the current G1. It might be a little trickier than clicking a button or two, but if you’ve fiddled with firmware updates before, it shouldn’t be too hard. The additional bonus for all your hard work is that the APNs for T-Mobile USA and AT&T already come pre-loaded in the software. Once you’ve got this Cupcake update installed, you’ll probably care a lot less about when Google decides to release the Cupcake update.
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Touch Pro2 May Come to T-Mobile USA
Author: +866.com28 Mar
We are loving what the rumor mill has been cranking out lately. The latest biggie may give American gadget junkies a reason to make the switch over to T-Mobile in just a couple months.
The HTC Touch Pro2, introduced to us last month at MWC, was shown off by a user at XDA Developers with a T-Mobile Branded ROM. Not sure how this person got their hands on it, but it appears genuine. This phone stacked with all the goodies is rumored for release in May.
We already knew the Pro2 was set for release in America but naturally assumed it would be found on AT&T’s network first, given that it featured some 3G frequencies normally reserved for AT&T. If released on T-Mobile first, it doesn’t necessarily mean AT&T is out of luck, but probably won’t get it for a while.
According to the source, here are some of the features we can expect from the Touch Pro2:
- 528 MHz processor
- Video Out!
- 480 x 800 resolution screen
- 512MB ROM and 288 MB RAM
- a-GPS
- 3.1MP Camera with video record
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- Maybe a secondary VGA camera for video calls (not likely with T-Mobile)
Word also has it that Windows Mobile 6.5 will be on the Touch Pro2.
More details to come as we get them!
via CellPhoneSignal
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3G webConnect USB Laptop Stick launched by T-Mobile USA
Author: +866.com28 Mar
T-Mobile webConnect USB Laptop Stick – this is the name of T-Mo USA’s first 3G USB laptop stick, launched today by the fourth largest North American carrier.
Manufactured by Huawei, the new laptop stick comes with MicroSDHC card support (8GB) and it allows users to easily connect their laptops to T-Mobile’s 3G network (where available), as well as to more than 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots.
The webConnect USB laptop stick features tri-band 3G connectivity and GPRS/EDGE, so it’s not only compatible with T-Mobile’s nationwide network, but also with networks from abroad.
The webConnect USB Laptop Stick can be bought both online and via T-Mobile’s retail stores. You can get it for $49.99 with a 2-yr contract agreement, or for $249.99 without a contract.
Source: Press release
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Nokia 5330 XpressMusic Leaked
Author: +866.com20 Mar
Word has it that the newly announced Nokia 5330 XpressMusic slider phone is set for release soon with a blue neon look and carrying a T-Mobile USA logo. T-Mobile diehards will soon have their cravings for the 1700 MHz 3G band satisfied through this upcoming newbie. Certainly something to look forward to this summer, which is when the launch is expected.
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T-Mobile G2 To Be Announced At CTIA?
Author: +866.com15 Mar
No, it’s not a calculated guess or a shot in the dark; more like a process of logical thinking. Who wants to bet that T-Mobile USA won’t be announcing its T-Mobile G2 at CTIA in April? The G2 – which some people claim is the same phone as the G1, just without a keyboard –appears to be definitely on the cards, it’s only a matter of timing!
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T-Mobile G1 now only $98 at Amazon
Author: +866.com15 Mar
T-Mobile USA sells the Android-powered G1 for $179.99 (with a 2-yr contract agreement), and that’s not a bad price for a smartphone. Still, it would be nice if you could buy the device for a lower price, right?
Well, if you’re in need of a new contract agreement with T-Mo, you can get the G1 for only $97.99, via Amazon.
The stocks of the discounted T-Mo G1 seem to be limited, but if you hurry up and follow these links you can get the Googlephone in black
Of course, this new offering may have something to do with the fact that T-Mobile is getting ready to launch the G2 and wants to sell as many G1s as possible until then. Or perhaps Amazon is simply being generous?
Whichever it is, you can now buy a G1 for nearly half its initial price, and that can only be good news.
Via BrightHand
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HTC Maple Gets Bluetooth SIG Certification
Author: +866.com11 Mar
The HTC Maple has already been leaked a couple of times, so it should be quite on track to be released in May, which is the rumored release time. Now the device has taken one more step closer to being released, as it has just received Bluetooth SIG certification. The HTC Maple is aimed for T-Mobile USA, and should replace the T-Mobile Dash.