Samsung may need already announced T-Mobile’s variant of the Galaxy S II , but here at Mobilize the carrier’s gone and revealed all of the nitty-gritty details. We are able to now confirm that the 4.52-inch smartphone wields a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, eschewing Sammy’s 1.2GHz Exynos found on its other stateside brethren. And far just like the just announced Amaze 4G , it will be one of several first phones to milk the carrier’s 42Mbps HSPA+ and T-Mobile TV functionality. The TouchWiz-covered, Gingerbread 2.3.5-sportin’ superphone could be yours on October 10th for $229.99 (after a $50 mail in rebate) from Deutsche Telekom’s website, or in stores and choose dealers at the 12th. Stay tuned for an impending hands-on — you may bide time by eying the PR after the break, or taking a look on the gallery below.
T-Mobile USA CMO Cole Brodman details consumer adoption of 4G technology and unveils next-generation 4G devices
SAN FRANCISCO and BELLEVUE, Wash. – Sept. 26, 2011 – Today at GigaOm Mobilize 2011, T-Mobile USA Chief Marketing Officer Cole Brodman outlined the company’s ongoing efforts to fuel consumer adoption of mobile data through increased speeds of America’s Largest 4G Network®, rate plans that make mobile data more cost-effective, and new devices that cash in on the company’s faster 4G network and worth.
Unveiled throughout the T-Mobile keynote address at Mobilize 2011, the HTC AmazeTM 4G and Samsung Galaxy STM II shall be T-Mobile’s fastest smartphones and the primary smartphones to exploit T-Mobile’s faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) network technology. The hot smartphones will allow customers to browse the online faster than at the average home Internet and are showing average download speeds approaching 8 Mbps with peak speeds around 20 Mbps on T-Mobile’s 4G network1. Both smartpthones are expected to be available next month.
Moreover, T-Mobile today announced the T-Mobile® SonicTM 4G Mobile HotSpot, the company’s fastest 4G (HSPA+ 42) mobile hotspot, providing customers with access to T-Mobile’s fastest 4G speeds on as much as five Wi-Fi enabled devices. America’s Largest 4G Network, that is now faster than ever with the 4G technology of HSPA+ 42, reaches greater than 170 million Americans in additional than 150 markets inside the Country.
“These new products unlock the entire potential of our faster 4G network and deliver the proper experience yet for watching video, surfing the net, and creating and sharing content at the go,” said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “A 4G connection delivers a miles improved experience, which entices consumers to do more with the devices they bring. We have seen that first hand; customers with 4G devices on our network consume roughly thrice as much data compared as people with 3G devices. Smartphone buyers are increasingly searching for built-in 4G capability, and we’re offering what we believe is the very best 4G product portfolio within the industry.”
HTC Amaze 4G
Exclusively available from T-Mobile, the HTC Amaze 4G features essentially the mostsome of the most advanced camera experience of any smartphone and is the most recent in T-Mobile’s family of advanced camera smartphones. The HTC Amaze 4G is provided with an 8-megapixel camera and 1080p HD video recorder, a backside illuminated sensor for improved low light performance, zero shutter lag and a dual LED flash, in addition to advanced camera features, including:
- SmartShot, which captures five photos and creates the most productive shot using clear faces with smiles and no blinking.
- PerfectPics, that’s a separate album within the gallery created by scoring and filtering the perfect photos to the skin. PerfectPics prioritizes photos through criteria reminiscent of important calendar events, the presence of faces, and overall picture quality.
- Additional innovative camera features first introduced at the T-Mobile myTouch® 4G Slide akin to SweepShotTM, ClearShot HDR and BurstShot.
The HTC Amaze 4G also enables top of the range video recording with an entire HD 1080p camcorder and an embedded video editor. Customers can instantly capture quality photos and videos with a dedicated camera button and T-Mobile’s first direct-to-camcorder button. Sharing photos is straightforward with one-touch access to post to Facebook®, Picasa® or Flickr® – all at 4G speeds.
The device runs on AndroidTM 2.3.4, incorporates a Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM S3 Processor with a 1.5 GHz dual core CPUs, and provides the HTC Sense user experience. With support for T-Mobile TV, HTC Watch and further apps and services, the HTC Amaze 4G is superb at keeping customers informed, connected and entertained using its gorgeous 4.3-inch qHD super LCD multi-touch display. The powerful handset can even include NFC capabilities for wireless searching, information sharing and, sooner or later, mobile payments.
Samsung Galaxy S II
T-Mobile today also revealed additional information about the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 Processor with 1.5 GHz dual CPUs, running on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) and NFC enabled, the Galaxy S II will offer T-Mobile customers speedy access to their favorite movies, TV shows, websites, games, applications and more.
The smartphone also acts as a mobile entertainment center with quick and simple access to thousands of premium movies and television shows through Netflix®, T-Mobile TV in Mobile HD2, Samsung Media Hub and YouTube®. The Galaxy S II rich entertainment features and experience are further enhanced with a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen -the most important screen available on a T-Mobile smartphone. With DLNA compatibility and HDMI out, this media powerhouse also offers the facility to view content on a compatible HD TV.
T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot
The Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is T-Mobile’s fastest mobile hotspot, providing access to T-Mobile’s 4G (HSPA+ 42) network for as much as five Wi-Fi enabled devices including iPads, music players, gaming consoles, laptops, cameras and eReaders, among other devices, all from virtually anywhere. Manufactured by Huawei, this sleek and ultra-portable on-the-go network hub weighs just 3.88 ounces, making it easy to slip into a pocket, backpack or purse. Whether staying connected at the go together with colleagues and clients or providing a family Internet hub at a holiday spot or within the car, the T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is a tool that uniquely complements the company’s existing lineup of mobile broadband devices on America’s Largest 4G network.
As an additional benefit, the Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot comes equipped with an SD card slot that accommodates as much as 32GB of expandable memory, enabling customers to share and save photos, documents, videos and more with their friends and family also connected to the Mobile HotSpot. The Sonic 4G also features an OLED display to point out signal strength, variety of devices connected, variety of unread text messages, connectivity to the web, battery level and network connection type.
Availability
The HTC Amaze 4G and Galaxy S II are expected to be available in an exclusive online pre-sale via www.T-Mobile.com beginning Oct. 10 and are expected to be available at T-Mobile retail stores and choose dealers nationwide starting Oct. 12. The HTC Amaze 4G is predicted to price $259.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and information plan. The Galaxy S II is anticipated to price $229.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and knowledge plan.
The T-Mobile Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot is anticipated to be available in October at T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.T-Mobile.com.
T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network, including increased speeds, not available everywhere. See coverage details at http://www.t-mobile.com.
1 In accordance with average download speeds on T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps network in four major markets.
2 Mobile HD TV can deliver a piece rate of 800kbps and 16:9 resolution; the bit rate and determination you experience will vary in line with many factors, e.g., programming, network connection, and device.
About T-Mobile USA
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the tip of the second one quarter of 2011, approximately 128 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group – 33.6 million by T-Mobile USA – all via a standard technology platform in line with GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T-Mobile USA’s innovative wireless services and products help empower people to connect with individuals who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA a number of the highest in several regions through the U.S. in wireless customer care and contact quality. For more info, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor- relations.
For additional information about T-Mobile’s 4G products, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
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