{"id":11502,"date":"2010-09-09T00:21:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-09T04:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pocketpccentral.net\/newscenter\/2010\/09\/08\/t-mobile-g2-android-phone-is-official-release-date-still-unknown\/"},"modified":"2010-09-09T00:21:00","modified_gmt":"2010-09-09T04:21:00","slug":"t-mobile-g2-android-phone-is-official-release-date-still-unknown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/computerhunter.us\/?p=11502","title":{"rendered":"T-Mobile G2 Android Phone is Official; Release Date Still Unknown"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"T-Mobile<\/a><\/p>\n

After weeks of offering little more than a grayed-out teaser image<\/a>, T-Mobile has given the world its first official look at the G2, successor the first Android phone released in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Like its predecessor, the G1<\/a>, the T-Mobile G2 is an HTC-built slider with a QWERTY keyboard.  But the similarities pretty much end there.  The G2 will run Android 2.2 at launch and will be compatible with T-Mobile\u2019s growing HSPA+ \u201c4G\u201d network.  It will also come with Google Voice as part of the base package, allowing users of Google\u2019s phone management service full access out of the box.  <\/p>\n

The G2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7230 which features a processor core running at 800MHz and an updated Adreno 205 GPU; the combination is supposed to offer about the same performance as the Samsung Hummingbird (Galaxy S) or TI OMAP3630 (Droid X, Droid 2).  <\/p>\n

Other features include a 3.7\u201d touchscreen display, a 5MP camera with 720p HD video recording, the Swype software keyboard, and a pre-installed 8GB microSDHC memory card.<\/p>\n

The T-Mobile G2 will be available for preorder at the end of the month, and will begin shipping sometime thereafter (October or November).  <\/p>\n

Read the full press release after the jump\u2026<\/p>\n

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Introducing the T-Mobile G2 with Google \u2014 the First Smartphone Delivering 4G Speeds on T-Mobile\u2019s Super-Fast HSPA+ Network<\/b><\/p>\n

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T-Mobile, Google and HTC re-team to deliver the groundbreaking successor to the T-Mobile G1; Exclusive preorder for current T-Mobile customers begins later this month<\/i><\/p>\n

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BELLEVUE<\/b><\/em>, <\/b><\/em>Wash.<\/b><\/em> <\/b><\/em>\u2014 <\/i><\/b>Sept. 9<\/b>, 2010 <\/b><\/em>\u2014<\/a> <\/a><\/b>T-Mobile USA, Inc. today unveiled the T-Mobile\u00ae<\/sup> G2\u2122 with Google\u2122, delivering downloads at 4G speeds1<\/sup>, a blazing fast web browsing experience and tight integration with Google services. The G2 breaks new ground as the first smartphone specifically designed for T-Mobile\u2019s new HSPA+ network2<\/sup>, which covers 100 million Americans in more than 55 major metropolitan areas across the country. The G2 is an ultra-powerful smartphone designed by HTC and is the highly anticipated successor to the <\/p>\n

T-Mobile G1, the world\u2019s first Android\u2122-powered mobile phone, pairing a large 3.7-inch screen with a unique hinge design that opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. Current T-Mobile customers will get exclusive access to preorder the G2 starting later this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cT-Mobile ignited the spark that set the Android world ablaze two years ago with the launch of the world\u2019s first Android-powered mobile phone, the T-Mobile G1, which remains an important milestone for both T-Mobile and the Android operating system,\u201d said Cole Brodman, chief technology and innovation officer, T-Mobile USA. \u201cNow, with the launch o<\/a>f the T-Mobile G2, we are re-teaming with our partners at Google and HTC to provide T-Mobile customers with another first \u2014 the first Android smartphone designed to deliver 4G speeds on our new network.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the advantages of an open platform is the opportunity for developers to create rich mobile experiences and seamlessly get those experiences into the hands of consumers,\u201d said Andy Rubin, vice president, engineering, Google. \u201cFrom new services, such as Voice Actions, to mobile applications, developer-led Android innovation is flourishing. On Android Market alone, the number of applications available to consumers has grown from just 50 applications two years ago to more than 80,000 applications today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo years ago, HTC and T-Mobile worked together to deliver the world\u2019s first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1. From that start, Android has grown to be the leading smartphone platform in the U.S., and one of the most popular globally,\u201d said Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation. \u201cWith today\u2019s announcement of the G2, HTC and T-Mobile are once again bringing a breakthrough Android product to market.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first smartphone specifically designed to deliver 4G speeds on T-Mobile\u2019s new HSPA+ network, the G2 is optimized for performance to provide customers with blazing fast access to a world of information through websites, applications, videos, file downloads and more. Built on Android 2.2, the G2 offers seven customizable home screen panels, including a dedicated panel with one-click access to your favorite Google applications such as Android Market\u2122, which currently offers more than 80,000 applications.<\/p>\n

The T-Mobile G2 delivers a powerful mobile data experience that is tightly integrated with Google Voice\u2122, as well as packed with Google applications such as Voice Actions\u2122 from Google, Google Goggles\u2122 and more. It is one of the first smartphones in the industry to offer the new Voice Actions feature of Google Search\u2122, which allows you to control your phone with your voice for calling contacts and businesses, sending messages, browsing the Web, listening to music and completing common tasks. It is also the first smartphone to offer integrated access to Google Voice\u2122, allowing customers to create a new account using their current mobile number right from the home screen. Google Voice then automatically transcribes voicemails to text so customers can read them like an e-mail or text message from their phone or online. Additional pre-loaded Google services include Google Search, Gmail\u2122, Google Maps\u2122 with Places and Navigation, YouTube\u2122, Google Talk\u2122 and Google Earth\u2122, among others.<\/p>\n

Adding fuel to the G2\u2019s speed is its Snapdragon\u2122 MSM7230 mobile processor which combines Qualcomm\u2019s new HSPA+ capabilities and second generation applications processor.  The Snapdragon MSM7230 offers an 800 MHz CPU and is optimized to deliver exceptional performance, long battery life and leading edge multimedia and web browsing \u2014 with download speeds faster than other solutions currently in the market.<\/p>\n

The G2 delivers advanced smartphone features including an HD video camera for recording crystal-clear, high-definition (720p) videos that can be automatically uploaded to your Photobucket account and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus. The G2 also offers smartphone essentials such as easy access to personal and work e-mail, including support for Microsoft\u00ae<\/sup> Exchange e-mail, contacts and calendar; social networking; and instant messaging. In addition, the G2 features a pre-installed 8GB microSD memory card with support for up to 32 GB, as well as a music player.<\/p>\n

Additional features of the G2 include the following:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Dedicated Quick Keys for one-touch access to your favorite Google shortcuts and applications<\/p>\n