“T-Mobile is committed to delivering a strong and diverse portfolio of 4G handsets that runs on our fast and dependable 4G network, including smartphones that enable people to get amazing 4G experiences at a great value. The value and ease of use that the myTouch devices deliver, paired with our worry-free rate plans, means it is easier than ever for customers to get everything they want in a smartphone without the expense for features they won’t use.”
- Brad Duea, senior vice president of product management, T-Mobile USA
The new T-Mobile myTouches will be available with Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbread) and include a 1.4 GHz processor. Unfortunately for consumers the phones are not shipping with Android 4.x (Ice Cream Sandwich). The devices will feature a dedicated camera button for easy access to the smartphone’s 5-megapixel camera. Both devices will also include a front-facing camera for video chat via T-Mobile’s 4G network. Another nice feature will be the redesigned camera user interface, which will allow for quick access to the camera’s key features.
According to T-Mobile’s press release, both Huawei smartphones will also included the following features:
Voice Control Made Better: To make the process of learning and using a smartphone’s best features quicker and easier, both devices are equipped with the next-generation Genius Button 4.0, powered by Dragon from Nuance, providing customers with a powerful voice-controlled service. With Genius Button 4.0 customers have access to the new Genius Web Search, featuring new voice-command capabilities such as direct search among multiple sources, direct app launch, and even the ability to make dinner reservations.
Simple Setup: The new myTouch devices feature an onboarding experience that allows users to set up what’s important without having to deal with extra steps, including a simple login process, a tips widget and tutorials for the most-used features of Android.
Enhanced App Drawer: A redesigned app drawer gives customers quick access to recently used apps, a separate tab for all downloaded apps, and an easy way to search their app collections by text or even by voice.
The main difference between the myTouch and the myTouch Q is the Q has full slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
Both phones will be offered in two colors : the myTouch will be offered in black or dark red; and the T-Mobile myTouch Q will be offered in black or white. Both devices will retail for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card with a two-year agreement on a qualifying plan.
For more information visit T-Mobile.com.
