Not that they were an extremely well kept secret, but T-Mobile is finally able to exhibit its two newest Android phones which are geared toward first-time smartphone buyers. The 4G-capable myTouch and myTouch Q are everything the leaks indicated, with the previous sporting a three.8-inch touch screen and the latter coming home with a three.5-inch screen (no word at the display tech utilized in either one) and landscape sliding QWERTY keyboard. Both run Android 2.3 out of the box on a 1GHz Qualcomm CPU and 5MP / 720p cameras, with the myTouch throwing in a front facing shooter to your video conferencing enjoyment. Both might be available in two different color schemes “in time for the vacation season” — check the click release after the break for the whole rundown.
The newest within the myTouch family offer a simple transition for first-time smartphone owners
Bellevue, Wash. – Oct. 5, 2011
2011-10-06 00:15:33
T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the approaching availability of the recent T-Mobile® myTouch® and the T-Mobile® myTouch® Q, both by LG, because the latest Android™-powered smartphones to enroll in T-Mobile’s line of myTouch products running on America’s Largest 4G Network®. The myTouch and myTouch Q, designed to be easily set-up at the first day and stay easy to exploit, are ideal for individuals adopting the advantages of smartphones for the primary-time.
The myTouch and myTouch Q are designed with quite a few features that lead them to approachable, including the choice of 2 different kinds of hardware to fit customer needs: the myTouch touts a three.8-inch touch screen and a virtual keyboard with Swype®, while the myTouch Q is supplied with a three.5-inch touch screen plus a physical slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.
To aid customers not just wake up and running and keep running, the myTouch and myTouch Q offer quite a few useful tools, including the next:
Set-up Wizard: Simple instructions for fast e-mail and social network integration
Tips Widget: a brief âhow-toâ providing an outline of the available device features, including a group of tutorial videos
Genius Button™: One-shot voice commands to name, text, or search the internet all with the click of a button
When moving to their first smartphone, customers desire a simple and uncomplicated experience without compromising on quality,â said Andrew Sherrard, senior vp, marketing, T-Mobile USA. âWith the introduction of those new myTouch smartphones paired with our worry-free data plans and fast 4G network, we’re making it easier than ever to step as much as 4G experiences.
Both devices are powered by Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread) and a 1GHz Qualcomm® processor giving customers the ability and functionality they desire. Additionally, the myTouch and myTouch Q are equipped with advanced multimedia features, including a 5-megapixel camera and 720p HD video recorder for capturing photos and videos while at the go. The myTouch also features a front-facing camera with access to T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik™ for face-to-face video chat.
With access to T-Mobile’s 4G network*, the myTouch and myTouch Q allow customers to browse the internet, access email and social networking services, download free and paid applications through Android Market™, and far more. Both devices also offer built-in entertainment applications, including T-Mobile® TV in Mobile HD, Netflix® and YouTube® for real-time mobile video streaming and on-demand TV and flicks.
Availability
The T-Mobile myTouch is obtainable in two colors – either black or white – and the T-Mobile myTouch Q is accessible in two colors – either gray or violet. Both phones, exclusively from T-Mobile, are expected to be available in time for the vacation season. Customers can visit www.T-Mobile.com for additional information.
*T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at http://www.t-mobile.com.
1Mobile HD TV can deliver a bitrate of 800kbps and 16:9 resolution; the bitrate & resolution you experience will vary in line with many factors, e.g., programming, network connection, & device.
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