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Thursday, May 2, 2013
WINDOWS GROWTH IN US IN Q1 2013
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3 months ending March 2013
49.3% Android share of US smartphone sales
43.7% iOS share of US smartphone sales
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While Android and iOS remain the top contenders, Windows steadily moves upwards
As iOS and Android continue to battle it out for top selling smartphone OS, Windows has grown steadily over the past year and is now at its highest sales share figure so far.
While accounting for just 5.6% of smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2013, Windows gained 1.9% compared to the same period last year, according to US smartphone sales data by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
With nearly half (49.3%) of smartphone sales, Android remains the top selling operating system, but saw only slight growth compared to the same period last year, and is down versus the 3 months ending February 2013 (-1.9%). iOS remains in second place with 43.7% of smartphone sales, down throughout Q1 2013.
Windows strength appears to be the ability to attract first time smartphone buyers, upgrading from a featurephone. Of those who changed their phone over the last year to a Windows smartphone, 52% had previously owned a featurephone. Comparatively, the majority of iOS and Android new customers were repeat smartphone buyers, with 55% of new iOS customers, and 51% of new Android customers coming from another smartphone. While the differences between these figures are small, with over half of the US market still owning a featurephone, it's likely that many will upgrade over the coming year, which will ultimately contribute to more growth for the Windows brand.
Little movement is seen among the top smartphone carriers in the U.S market. Verizon continues to lead smartphone sales with 37.2% of smartphones sold in the 3 months ending March 2013. AT&T remains in second place at 27.9%, and Sprint in third place with 12.3%. T-Mobile is the only carrier to decline this period, seeing a 3.2% loss versus the same period a year ago, down to 9.5% of smartphones sold.
Source: Kantar Worldpanel
Monday, April 29, 2013
Xperia SP available in the UK; T-Mobile has it for £249.99 on PAYG
Xperia SP available in the UK; T-Mobile has it for £249.99 on PAYG
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/29/xperia-sp-available-in-the-uk-t-mobile-has-it-for-249-99-on-payg/
Saturday, February 2, 2013
HTC M7 initial U.S. launch partners to include T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T – Verizon launch delayed
For months, we’ve been hearing that the upcoming HTC M7 would be the first HTC device to launch on all four major U.S. carriers since the HTC Tilt 2. We’ve heard descriptions of a Sprint branded device and seen evidence to suggest that the M7 would also be heading to Verizon and AT&T.
According to one of our most trusted sources, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint will launch partners for the HTC M7 in the U.S. market. While there are details that show a Verizon variant of the phone is in the works, our source claims that the launch of the Verizon HTC M7 will be delayed. Our source was not able to elaborate on why Verizon is delaying its launch of the M7, but we have a feeling that they may want to put some distance between the M7 and the HTC Droid DNA since the two devices are so closely related.
Based on previous details from a different source, we expect the HTC M7 to go on sale in Europe on March 8th. The roll-out of the HTC M7 on AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint will most likely follow a few weeks later. Hopefully, HTC will lay out all of the HTC M7 launch details at the February 19th press event in New York and London.
http://htcsource.com
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G user interface
This is a hands-on video of Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G for T-Mobile.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant 720p HD Video Sample
Dave Demarest shows off his humble abode in this 720p HD sample video shot with the Samsung Vibrant from T-Mobile.
T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant Review
Dave Demarest (Shiver316) reviews T-Mobile's version of the Galaxy S, the Samsung Vibrant.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Cellcrypt Offers Government-Grade Voice Security for BlackBerry Smartphones on T-Mobile's Network and Wi-Fi Hotspots
Encryption Application Enables Convenient, Cost-effective, and Secure Conversations for Government Agencies and Businesses.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- WES 2010 -- Cellcrypt (www.cellcrypt.com), the leading provider of secure mobile voice calling, announced the availability of its high-strength government-grade encryption application for mobile devices, including BlackBerry® smartphones, on both T-Mobile's secure cellular network and T-Mobile's Wi-Fi® HotSpots across the globe. With encryption accredited to the FIPS 140-2 standard (approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology), a government official or traveling executive can use their T-Mobile Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry smartphone to make classified or confidential calls and be assured that the content of their call is protected to government-level standards.
According to a recent study conducted by the Ponemon Institute entitled, "Security of Voice Data," it costs U.S. corporations on average $1.3M each time a corporate secret is revealed to unauthorized parties. For more than 60 percent of surveyed organizations, these breaches occur at least once per month.
"Any breach of proprietary enterprise or government information can be incredibly costly," said Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO at Cellcrypt. "Now, business and government customers using T-Mobile's Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry smartphones with Cellcrypt's encryption application can add peace of mind to the cost and convenience benefits of Wi-Fi calling. In addition, Cellcrypt provides added security for calls placed over standard mobile networks."
The Cellcrypt easy-to-use mobile application provides end-to-end voice encryption on smartphones over the entire path between callers. Utilizing an IP data channel, it seamlessly protects and supports both Wi-Fi and 2.5G, 3G and 3.5G cellular networks.
"Across the enterprise, we are seeing as many as 1.6 million calls originated using Wi-Fi calling per month," David Pepe, Divisional Director, Government Sales at T-Mobile. "T-Mobile has put in place several security safeguards – from security algorithms and encryption keys on our Wi-Fi-enabled devices to an IPSec VPN tunnel to secure voice and data traffic between the core network and the device. For those customers desiring additional levels of security, Cellcrypt's government-grade encryption application makes secure calling as easy as placing a normal phone call."
Cellcrypt will be demonstrating its technology at WES 2010, at which it is a Silver Sponsor, in Orlando Fl. between 27-29 April 2010.
About Cellcrypt
Cellcrypt is the leading provider of technology to secure mobile voice calls on everyday smartphones. Founded in 2005, Cellcrypt's R&D innovation resulted in Encrypted Mobile Content Protocol (EMCP), an Internet Protocol (IP) based technology that optimizes delivery of encrypted data between mobile devices over wireless networks.
Cellcrypt's products are undergoing security certification to the FIPS 140-2 standard approved by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), operate over data-enabled networks including 2G (GPRS/EDGE), 3G (HSPA, CDMA/EV-DO) and Wi-Fi®, and are optimized to run on Nokia® Symbian and BlackBerry® smartphones. Cellcrypt is a BlackBerry Alliance Partner and Inmarsat Connect Partner.
Today, Cellcrypt solutions are used routinely by governments, enterprises and senior-level executives worldwide. Cellcrypt is a privately-held, venture-backed company with headquarters in London, UK and offices in USA and Middle East.
For more information please visit: www.cellcrypt.com
ORLANDO, Fla. -- WES 2010 -- Cellcrypt (www.cellcrypt.com), the leading provider of secure mobile voice calling, announced the availability of its high-strength government-grade encryption application for mobile devices, including BlackBerry® smartphones, on both T-Mobile's secure cellular network and T-Mobile's Wi-Fi® HotSpots across the globe. With encryption accredited to the FIPS 140-2 standard (approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology), a government official or traveling executive can use their T-Mobile Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry smartphone to make classified or confidential calls and be assured that the content of their call is protected to government-level standards.
According to a recent study conducted by the Ponemon Institute entitled, "Security of Voice Data," it costs U.S. corporations on average $1.3M each time a corporate secret is revealed to unauthorized parties. For more than 60 percent of surveyed organizations, these breaches occur at least once per month.
"Any breach of proprietary enterprise or government information can be incredibly costly," said Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO at Cellcrypt. "Now, business and government customers using T-Mobile's Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry smartphones with Cellcrypt's encryption application can add peace of mind to the cost and convenience benefits of Wi-Fi calling. In addition, Cellcrypt provides added security for calls placed over standard mobile networks."
The Cellcrypt easy-to-use mobile application provides end-to-end voice encryption on smartphones over the entire path between callers. Utilizing an IP data channel, it seamlessly protects and supports both Wi-Fi and 2.5G, 3G and 3.5G cellular networks.
"Across the enterprise, we are seeing as many as 1.6 million calls originated using Wi-Fi calling per month," David Pepe, Divisional Director, Government Sales at T-Mobile. "T-Mobile has put in place several security safeguards – from security algorithms and encryption keys on our Wi-Fi-enabled devices to an IPSec VPN tunnel to secure voice and data traffic between the core network and the device. For those customers desiring additional levels of security, Cellcrypt's government-grade encryption application makes secure calling as easy as placing a normal phone call."
Cellcrypt will be demonstrating its technology at WES 2010, at which it is a Silver Sponsor, in Orlando Fl. between 27-29 April 2010.
About Cellcrypt
Cellcrypt is the leading provider of technology to secure mobile voice calls on everyday smartphones. Founded in 2005, Cellcrypt's R&D innovation resulted in Encrypted Mobile Content Protocol (EMCP), an Internet Protocol (IP) based technology that optimizes delivery of encrypted data between mobile devices over wireless networks.
Cellcrypt's products are undergoing security certification to the FIPS 140-2 standard approved by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), operate over data-enabled networks including 2G (GPRS/EDGE), 3G (HSPA, CDMA/EV-DO) and Wi-Fi®, and are optimized to run on Nokia® Symbian and BlackBerry® smartphones. Cellcrypt is a BlackBerry Alliance Partner and Inmarsat Connect Partner.
Today, Cellcrypt solutions are used routinely by governments, enterprises and senior-level executives worldwide. Cellcrypt is a privately-held, venture-backed company with headquarters in London, UK and offices in USA and Middle East.
For more information please visit: www.cellcrypt.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The photographs T -Mobile of myTouch Of slide demonstrate the separate button of the search For google
On the larger part of the computer keyboards in the entire world is a button “Windows”. The company Of google decided it will destroy this monopoly and to affirm separate key, but already with its logotype. For the beginning not on the computers, but on the cell phones. To [knopochku] with beaten G will first obtain [smartfon] T -Mobile of myTouch Of slide, about which we already previously reported. Then in the photographs her place was painted over and estimate the creation of designers Google it was impossible. Now the resource Of tmoNews published immediately two photographs, that demonstrate this model of [smartfona] “in entire [krase]”.
Special [krasy] in the apparatus there is not, it must replace not too popular and likable a series Of sideKick. The suppositional time of [reliza] of model - May of the present year, if it is more precise, then on May 19. Device works under control of the operating system Of android 2.1 and relates to the middle class of [guglofonov] with the lateral QWERTY- keyboard.
Known characteristics T -Mobile of myTouch Of slide:
* Storage battery: 1300 [mAch]
* Slot for the maps of the memory of microSD of the size (hot replacement it does not require the removal of storage battery)
* Optical [trekpad]
* Camera with the flash
* 3,5- mm [audiorazem]
* Screen with the permission 320 X of 480 points
* Processor ARM11
Special [krasy] in the apparatus there is not, it must replace not too popular and likable a series Of sideKick. The suppositional time of [reliza] of model - May of the present year, if it is more precise, then on May 19. Device works under control of the operating system Of android 2.1 and relates to the middle class of [guglofonov] with the lateral QWERTY- keyboard.
Known characteristics T -Mobile of myTouch Of slide:
* Storage battery: 1300 [mAch]
* Slot for the maps of the memory of microSD of the size (hot replacement it does not require the removal of storage battery)
* Optical [trekpad]
* Camera with the flash
* 3,5- mm [audiorazem]
* Screen with the permission 320 X of 480 points
* Processor ARM11
Friday, April 9, 2010
T-Mobile expecting “10,000″ more HTC Desire phones next week
The ongoing STOCK CRISIS that's hampering the launch of the HTC Desire in the UK continues, although UK network T-Mobile could be about to save the day - by flooding the country with a fresh batch of the most-wanted smartphone.
According to a poster on the T-Mobile forum today, T-Mobile is expecting another 10k HTC Desires to arrive on Wednesday of next week, which will be used to fulfill the orders of those poor souls still languishing on waiting lists.
T-Mobile will liberate us all! Here's the comment:
"I have just been informed by a T-Mo store manager (chippenham) that they're expecting to get stock in store on Wednesday. 10,000 handsets are on their way from HTC as we speak and should get to the T-Mo central distribution/warehouse a few days before Wednesday, fulfilling phone and online orders before the remainder gets filtered down to the high street stores"
source
According to a poster on the T-Mobile forum today, T-Mobile is expecting another 10k HTC Desires to arrive on Wednesday of next week, which will be used to fulfill the orders of those poor souls still languishing on waiting lists.
T-Mobile will liberate us all! Here's the comment:
"I have just been informed by a T-Mo store manager (chippenham) that they're expecting to get stock in store on Wednesday. 10,000 handsets are on their way from HTC as we speak and should get to the T-Mo central distribution/warehouse a few days before Wednesday, fulfilling phone and online orders before the remainder gets filtered down to the high street stores"
source
Monday, March 1, 2010
Merger of T-Mobile UK and Orange UK cleared by EU Commission
* Green light for subsidiaries of Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom to start implementing their joint venture
* Commitments will have no negative impact on customers or overall business synergies
* Joint venture company will be market leader in the UK mobile market serving 29.5 million customers
Today, the European Commission informed Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom that it has granted clearance for the proposed merger of their UK-business operations. The implementation of the integration measures can start immediately. The closing of the transaction is expected in Spring.
Tim Höttges, CFO of Deutsche Telekom, said: “This is excellent news, for our customers, for our highly committed teams in the UK and for our shareholders. Now the way is clear for pooling our resources to create an outstanding high-speed mobile broadband network in one of the most competitive markets in Europe. This joint venture company is based on a significant potential of synergies which create substantial value for the two shareholders and translate directly into customer benefits. Our teams in the UK will be rolling up their sleeves to roll out these benefits."
Gervais Pellissier, Deputy CEO and CFO of France Telecom said: “We are delighted to receive the EU clearance on our project to create a joint venture with Deutsche Telekom in the United Kingdom. This clearance will allow us to create a strong operator and to offer high-quality network and services to our customers. By drawing on the resources of Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom, and on an experienced management and staff in the United Kingdom, we are confident that we will leverage on identified synergies and generate significant value for our shareholders."
Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom offered to divest 2x15 MHz of their joint GSM spectrum (1800 MHz) by the end of 2011. Of the divested spectrum 2x10 MHz needs to be cleared by 30 September 2013 at the latest and further 2x5 MHz need to be cleared by 30 September 2015 at the latest. In addition, the existing network sharing deal with 3UK, owned by Hong Kong based Hutchison Whampoa, was reinforced.
As outlined back in September 2009, the new joint venture company is expected to generate estimated synergies with a net present value in excess of 4.0 billion euros (£3.5 billion). This continues to remain the case.
The new business will have pro forma 2009 revenues of approximately 8.5 billion euros (£7.57 billion) and EBITDA of 1.55 billion euros (£1.38 billion).
The board of the new joint venture company will have balanced representation from Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom. On the formation of the new business, Tim Höttges, CFO of Deutsche Telekom, will lead the board as non-executive chairman for two years after which time it will rotate to Gervais Pellissier for two years. The management team will be led by Chief Executive, Tom Alexander, currently CEO of Orange UK, and Richard Moat, currently CEO of T-Mobile UK, who will take on the role Chief Operating Officer.
The T-Mobile and Orange UK brands will continue to operate in the UK for at least 18 months after the completion of the transaction.
With a combined customer base of around 29.5 million the new joint venture company will be the number one player in the UK mobile market and it will be in a stronger position to invest in innovative services and to exploit new technologies. It will offer major customer benefits, including expanded network coverage, enhanced network quality for 2G and 3 G services, providing the platform for unparalleled mobile broadband offers as well as better customer proximity through a larger network of own shops and improved customer services.
* Commitments will have no negative impact on customers or overall business synergies
* Joint venture company will be market leader in the UK mobile market serving 29.5 million customers
Today, the European Commission informed Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom that it has granted clearance for the proposed merger of their UK-business operations. The implementation of the integration measures can start immediately. The closing of the transaction is expected in Spring.
Tim Höttges, CFO of Deutsche Telekom, said: “This is excellent news, for our customers, for our highly committed teams in the UK and for our shareholders. Now the way is clear for pooling our resources to create an outstanding high-speed mobile broadband network in one of the most competitive markets in Europe. This joint venture company is based on a significant potential of synergies which create substantial value for the two shareholders and translate directly into customer benefits. Our teams in the UK will be rolling up their sleeves to roll out these benefits."
Gervais Pellissier, Deputy CEO and CFO of France Telecom said: “We are delighted to receive the EU clearance on our project to create a joint venture with Deutsche Telekom in the United Kingdom. This clearance will allow us to create a strong operator and to offer high-quality network and services to our customers. By drawing on the resources of Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom, and on an experienced management and staff in the United Kingdom, we are confident that we will leverage on identified synergies and generate significant value for our shareholders."
Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom offered to divest 2x15 MHz of their joint GSM spectrum (1800 MHz) by the end of 2011. Of the divested spectrum 2x10 MHz needs to be cleared by 30 September 2013 at the latest and further 2x5 MHz need to be cleared by 30 September 2015 at the latest. In addition, the existing network sharing deal with 3UK, owned by Hong Kong based Hutchison Whampoa, was reinforced.
As outlined back in September 2009, the new joint venture company is expected to generate estimated synergies with a net present value in excess of 4.0 billion euros (£3.5 billion). This continues to remain the case.
The new business will have pro forma 2009 revenues of approximately 8.5 billion euros (£7.57 billion) and EBITDA of 1.55 billion euros (£1.38 billion).
The board of the new joint venture company will have balanced representation from Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom. On the formation of the new business, Tim Höttges, CFO of Deutsche Telekom, will lead the board as non-executive chairman for two years after which time it will rotate to Gervais Pellissier for two years. The management team will be led by Chief Executive, Tom Alexander, currently CEO of Orange UK, and Richard Moat, currently CEO of T-Mobile UK, who will take on the role Chief Operating Officer.
The T-Mobile and Orange UK brands will continue to operate in the UK for at least 18 months after the completion of the transaction.
With a combined customer base of around 29.5 million the new joint venture company will be the number one player in the UK mobile market and it will be in a stronger position to invest in innovative services and to exploit new technologies. It will offer major customer benefits, including expanded network coverage, enhanced network quality for 2G and 3 G services, providing the platform for unparalleled mobile broadband offers as well as better customer proximity through a larger network of own shops and improved customer services.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
T-Mobile USA’s HTC HD2 to Bring a Never-Before-Seen Mobile Experience to Entertainment Fans Across the U.S.
T-Mobile to Deliver a Multimedia Powerhouse With Content From Barnes & Noble, BLOCKBUSTER, MobiTV and Paramount Pictures on the Largest Screen on a Smartphone.
BARCELONA, Spain, and BELLEVUE, Wash. – During a press conference at Mobile World Congress, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the creation of a comprehensive mobile entertainment experience for the upcoming HTC HD2, available exclusively in the U.S. from T-Mobile this spring. Offering the largest touch screen on a smartphone in the U.S., the new HTC HD2 will come ready with access to millions of eBooks, movies, television programs and more.
The slim and sleek HTC HD2 comes equipped with an industry-leading, high-resolution 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, a blazing-fast 1GHz Snapdragon™ by Qualcomm processor, and support for T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network for a fast mobile data experience. Designed by HTC, the HTC HD2 is also the first Windows phone with HTC Sense™.
"T-Mobile is committed to offering innovative solutions to connect, inspire and entertain our customers through the power of mobile technology,” said George Harrison, vice president, marketing product innovation, T-Mobile USA. “By combining leading innovation in the world of entertainment with the large screen and processing power of the HTC HD2, we’ve created a unique and powerful mobile entertainment experience."
Consumers will have access to a complete entertainment package consisting of pre-loaded content and new pre-installed applications. In addition to the device’s array of built-in multimedia applications, the HTC HD2’s top entertainment features include the following:
* Barnes & Noble eReader application puts the world’s largest eBookstore in your hand with access to more than a million eBooks, newspapers, magazines and your Barnes & Noble digital library everywhere you go. Enjoy reading on the largest screen available for eReader smartphone software.
* BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® application is for discovering and downloading the hottest new releases on the go. Blockbuster’s first-ever video download application on a smartphone allows consumers to buy a movie on one device and watch on another connected device through Blockbuster’s library.
* MobiTV mobile application offers consumers access to live and on-demand TV on their phone — including news, sports and entertainment. Favorite channels such as MTV, NBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, ESPN and more are available for HTC HD2 consumers to watch at home or away. Plus, when HTC HD2 consumers subscribe to MobiTV, their first 30 days of service are free
* Paramount Pictures’ popular films “Transformers” and “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” come pre-loaded on the device’s memory card and optimized for viewing on the HTC HD2’s high-resolution screen.
* Gogo® Inflight Internet service offers consumers who purchase the HTC HD2 an added bonus: up to six months of free in-flight Wi-Fi access on their device, with Internet access on 2,500 daily flights in the continental U.S. and growing.
"With an ultrafast 1GHz processor, crisp, vivid 4.3-inch screen and the hallmark HTC Sense user experience, the HTC HD2 represents the ultimate fusion of power and usability,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “By building on this highly capable platform with a wide range of mobile entertainment options, HTC is helping deliver a multimedia powerhouse to people looking to enhance their on-the-go lifestyle.”
“Windows phones offer flexibility for people who want to get the most out of life — work and play — with no compromises,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft Corp. “The HTC HD2 is an ideal phone for people who are always on the go as it gives access to the things they care about most. Whether it’s music, TV, Internet or e-mail, they have what they want, when they want it."
In addition to the comprehensive entertainment features of the device, the HTC HD2 delivers advanced phone features including Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, GPS functionality with access to turn-by-turn navigation from TeleNav GPS Navigator™, a Web browser, a pre-installed 16 GB microSD card, and an advanced 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash for capturing images, even in dim conditions.
Availability
The HTC HD2 is expected to be available in the U.S. exclusively to T-Mobile customers this spring. More details will be available at http://www.sticktogether.com/htchd2.
BARCELONA, Spain, and BELLEVUE, Wash. – During a press conference at Mobile World Congress, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the creation of a comprehensive mobile entertainment experience for the upcoming HTC HD2, available exclusively in the U.S. from T-Mobile this spring. Offering the largest touch screen on a smartphone in the U.S., the new HTC HD2 will come ready with access to millions of eBooks, movies, television programs and more.
The slim and sleek HTC HD2 comes equipped with an industry-leading, high-resolution 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, a blazing-fast 1GHz Snapdragon™ by Qualcomm processor, and support for T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network for a fast mobile data experience. Designed by HTC, the HTC HD2 is also the first Windows phone with HTC Sense™.
"T-Mobile is committed to offering innovative solutions to connect, inspire and entertain our customers through the power of mobile technology,” said George Harrison, vice president, marketing product innovation, T-Mobile USA. “By combining leading innovation in the world of entertainment with the large screen and processing power of the HTC HD2, we’ve created a unique and powerful mobile entertainment experience."
Consumers will have access to a complete entertainment package consisting of pre-loaded content and new pre-installed applications. In addition to the device’s array of built-in multimedia applications, the HTC HD2’s top entertainment features include the following:
* Barnes & Noble eReader application puts the world’s largest eBookstore in your hand with access to more than a million eBooks, newspapers, magazines and your Barnes & Noble digital library everywhere you go. Enjoy reading on the largest screen available for eReader smartphone software.
* BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® application is for discovering and downloading the hottest new releases on the go. Blockbuster’s first-ever video download application on a smartphone allows consumers to buy a movie on one device and watch on another connected device through Blockbuster’s library.
* MobiTV mobile application offers consumers access to live and on-demand TV on their phone — including news, sports and entertainment. Favorite channels such as MTV, NBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, ESPN and more are available for HTC HD2 consumers to watch at home or away. Plus, when HTC HD2 consumers subscribe to MobiTV, their first 30 days of service are free
* Paramount Pictures’ popular films “Transformers” and “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” come pre-loaded on the device’s memory card and optimized for viewing on the HTC HD2’s high-resolution screen.
* Gogo® Inflight Internet service offers consumers who purchase the HTC HD2 an added bonus: up to six months of free in-flight Wi-Fi access on their device, with Internet access on 2,500 daily flights in the continental U.S. and growing.
"With an ultrafast 1GHz processor, crisp, vivid 4.3-inch screen and the hallmark HTC Sense user experience, the HTC HD2 represents the ultimate fusion of power and usability,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “By building on this highly capable platform with a wide range of mobile entertainment options, HTC is helping deliver a multimedia powerhouse to people looking to enhance their on-the-go lifestyle.”
“Windows phones offer flexibility for people who want to get the most out of life — work and play — with no compromises,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft Corp. “The HTC HD2 is an ideal phone for people who are always on the go as it gives access to the things they care about most. Whether it’s music, TV, Internet or e-mail, they have what they want, when they want it."
In addition to the comprehensive entertainment features of the device, the HTC HD2 delivers advanced phone features including Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, GPS functionality with access to turn-by-turn navigation from TeleNav GPS Navigator™, a Web browser, a pre-installed 16 GB microSD card, and an advanced 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash for capturing images, even in dim conditions.
Availability
The HTC HD2 is expected to be available in the U.S. exclusively to T-Mobile customers this spring. More details will be available at http://www.sticktogether.com/htchd2.
Monday, January 25, 2010
The American version of HTC HD2 get more memory and Windows Mobile 7?
Despite the fact that the communicator HTC HD2 is already sold in Europe and on Russia's market would benefit U.S. customers who will buy this machine the operator T-Mobile USA, starting in March. The original model has 512 MB of internal flash memory and 448 MB of RAM. At the same time on the official website of the U.S. Office of HTC indicated quite different characteristics: 1 GB of ROM and 576 MB of RAM. This means that the HD2 from T-Mobile will not only be faster than its European counterpart, but also have the opportunity to upgrade the Windows Mobile from version 6.5 to 7.0.
Talks about, will the communicator HTC HD2 only device out on the market today, which will get the operating system Windows Mobile 7, have been going on for quite some time. So, taking into account updated "American" version, this upgrade is very likely, because of their system requirements Windows Mobile 7 - the presence of at least 1 GB of ROM. Currently, however, do not describe what the device will receive the Windows Mobile 7, it has not been presented, and communicator HTS HD2 operator T-Mobile also will come with your version 6.5.
Another advantage of the "American" would be the presence in the sales package 16-gigabyte memory card - in Europe is set only 2 GB.
Talks about, will the communicator HTC HD2 only device out on the market today, which will get the operating system Windows Mobile 7, have been going on for quite some time. So, taking into account updated "American" version, this upgrade is very likely, because of their system requirements Windows Mobile 7 - the presence of at least 1 GB of ROM. Currently, however, do not describe what the device will receive the Windows Mobile 7, it has not been presented, and communicator HTS HD2 operator T-Mobile also will come with your version 6.5.
Another advantage of the "American" would be the presence in the sales package 16-gigabyte memory card - in Europe is set only 2 GB.
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Edition unboxing
Todd Haselton takes his first stab at video for MobileBurn with a look at the stylish T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Edition, which is styled after a guitar and comes with a load of music applications.
T-mobile HTC HD2
The HTC HD2 is so fast—and its screen is so big—that you might not even notice it's a phone. When you're watching a video, you'll think it's a TV. When you're working, you'll think it's a computer. When you're surfing the Web, you'll miss your bus.
* Immerse yourself. This screen is our biggest yet, 4.3 inches corner to corner, with bright, lifelike 480x800 resolution.
* Keep up with people, don't keep track of messages. See all your conversations with someone—from calls and e-mails to text messages and Facebook® status updates—all together, all in one place.
* Make your home your own. Change your home screen to create the perfect phone for you, with your apps and interests right on top.
* Be a weather watcher. The HD2 automatically checks the local weather, and then shows you what to expect with animated weather wallpaper.
* Keep in touch the way you want. Stay close to friends on Facebook, Google Talk™, and Flickr®. Master your tweets with HTC Peep™.
* Do everything faster. Qualcomm’s latest processor, the new 1GHz Snapdragon™, speeds up everything—from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
* Tech Specs
The HTC HD2 is so fast—and its screen is so big—that you might not even notice it's a phone. When you're watching a video, you'll think it's a TV. When you're working, you'll think it's a computer. When you're surfing the Web, you'll miss your bus.
* Immerse yourself. This screen is our biggest yet, 4.3 inches corner to corner, with bright, lifelike 480x800 resolution.
* Keep up with people, don't keep track of messages. See all your conversations with someone—from calls and e-mails to text messages and Facebook® status updates—all together, all in one place.
* Make your home your own. Change your home screen to create the perfect phone for you, with your apps and interests right on top.
* Be a weather watcher. The HD2 automatically checks the local weather, and then shows you what to expect with animated weather wallpaper.
* Keep in touch the way you want. Stay close to friends on Facebook, Google Talk™, and Flickr®. Master your tweets with HTC Peep™.
* Do everything faster. Qualcomm’s latest processor, the new 1GHz Snapdragon™, speeds up everything—from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
Operating System Windows Mobile 6.5
Processor Qualcomm 1GHz Snapdragon
Internal Memory ROM 1GB;
RAM 576MB
Compatibility * WiFi: 802.11 b/g
* GPS/AGPS
Email One Exchange, up to 6 POP/IMAP
Dimensions 122x67x11mm
Weight 157g (with battery)
Display 4.3-inch HD touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
Technology GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
WCDMA/HSPA: 1700 MHz (AWS) / 2100 MHz
Battery 1230 mAh
alk Time: 380 min (GSM)
Standby Time: 490 hours (GSM) (The above are subject to network and phone usage)
Speakerphone Built-in microphone, speaker
Built in Camera 5MP, including widescreen capture, digital zoom and 2x LED Flash
Audio/Video * Windows Media® Player
* Albums
* Pictures & Videos
* FM Radio
* Audio supported formats:
.aac, .amr, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .mp4, .qcp, .wav, .wma
* Video supported formats:
.wmv, .asf, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v, .avi
I/O Interface Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate, WiFi: 802.11 b/g
Expansion microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible) (up to 32GB)
Antenna Internal Antenna
In Box Content 16GB MicroSD Card
MicroUSB Cable
Travel Charger
User Interface * HTC Sense user experience
* Capacitive touchscreen with pinch-to-zoom and haptic capability
* G-Sensor
* Proximity sensor
* 3.5 mm headset jack
* Immerse yourself. This screen is our biggest yet, 4.3 inches corner to corner, with bright, lifelike 480x800 resolution.
* Keep up with people, don't keep track of messages. See all your conversations with someone—from calls and e-mails to text messages and Facebook® status updates—all together, all in one place.
* Make your home your own. Change your home screen to create the perfect phone for you, with your apps and interests right on top.
* Be a weather watcher. The HD2 automatically checks the local weather, and then shows you what to expect with animated weather wallpaper.
* Keep in touch the way you want. Stay close to friends on Facebook, Google Talk™, and Flickr®. Master your tweets with HTC Peep™.
* Do everything faster. Qualcomm’s latest processor, the new 1GHz Snapdragon™, speeds up everything—from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
* Tech Specs
The HTC HD2 is so fast—and its screen is so big—that you might not even notice it's a phone. When you're watching a video, you'll think it's a TV. When you're working, you'll think it's a computer. When you're surfing the Web, you'll miss your bus.
* Immerse yourself. This screen is our biggest yet, 4.3 inches corner to corner, with bright, lifelike 480x800 resolution.
* Keep up with people, don't keep track of messages. See all your conversations with someone—from calls and e-mails to text messages and Facebook® status updates—all together, all in one place.
* Make your home your own. Change your home screen to create the perfect phone for you, with your apps and interests right on top.
* Be a weather watcher. The HD2 automatically checks the local weather, and then shows you what to expect with animated weather wallpaper.
* Keep in touch the way you want. Stay close to friends on Facebook, Google Talk™, and Flickr®. Master your tweets with HTC Peep™.
* Do everything faster. Qualcomm’s latest processor, the new 1GHz Snapdragon™, speeds up everything—from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
Operating System Windows Mobile 6.5
Processor Qualcomm 1GHz Snapdragon
Internal Memory ROM 1GB;
RAM 576MB
Compatibility * WiFi: 802.11 b/g
* GPS/AGPS
Email One Exchange, up to 6 POP/IMAP
Dimensions 122x67x11mm
Weight 157g (with battery)
Display 4.3-inch HD touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
Technology GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
WCDMA/HSPA: 1700 MHz (AWS) / 2100 MHz
Battery 1230 mAh
alk Time: 380 min (GSM)
Standby Time: 490 hours (GSM) (The above are subject to network and phone usage)
Speakerphone Built-in microphone, speaker
Built in Camera 5MP, including widescreen capture, digital zoom and 2x LED Flash
Audio/Video * Windows Media® Player
* Albums
* Pictures & Videos
* FM Radio
* Audio supported formats:
.aac, .amr, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .mp4, .qcp, .wav, .wma
* Video supported formats:
.wmv, .asf, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v, .avi
I/O Interface Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate, WiFi: 802.11 b/g
Expansion microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible) (up to 32GB)
Antenna Internal Antenna
In Box Content 16GB MicroSD Card
MicroUSB Cable
Travel Charger
User Interface * HTC Sense user experience
* Capacitive touchscreen with pinch-to-zoom and haptic capability
* G-Sensor
* Proximity sensor
* 3.5 mm headset jack
doubleTwist(TM) Partners With T-Mobile USA to Provide Media Sync and Desktop Media Management Software for Android(TM) Smartphones
SAN FRANCISCO -- doubleTwist(TM) announced the availability of Multimedia Sync by doubleTwist, a custom version of the critically acclaimed media management software that will be available for free to T-Mobile Android(TM) smartphone customers. A custom installer will be pre-loaded on the T-Mobile(R) myTouch(TM) 3G Fender(TM) Limited Edition, and customers can download the software for free with other devices including the T-Mobile G1, Motorola Cliq(TM), Samsung Behold(R) II and T-Mobile myTouch 3G at http://apps.t-mobile.com/doubletwist.
The software, available for Windows(R) and Mac platforms, automatically finds music, photos and videos stored on a user's computer and enables seamless syncing of their media to their mobile devices. doubleTwist includes step-by-step instructions for connecting and transferring DRM-free content to each supported device, making the process simple and accessible.
Users can create and sync new playlists or import their existing iTunes(R) playlists to start enjoying their music on a new device. doubleTwist also enables users to transfer videos and photos to and from smartphones and automatically converts video to ensure compatibility with each device, eliminating file format problems for consumers.
"doubleTwist is dedicated to providing consumers with a seamless digital media experience," said Monique Farantzos, CEO of doubleTwist Corp. "We are proud to partner with T-Mobile to offer a customized solution to their users and create a compelling entertainment experience."
Warren McNeel, T-Mobile USA's vice president of product development, said, "We know the ability to easily transfer media and music from a computer to a mobile device is a pain point for consumers, so we are pleased to work with doubleTwist on an easy solution."
About doubleTwist Corporation
doubleTwist's (http://www.doubletwist.com) mission is to create a seamless digital media experience enabling consumers to enjoy all of their media in an open ecosystem, in partnership with OEMs, carriers and content providers. Founded in 2007 by digital media interoperability pioneer "DVD Jon" Lech Johansen and Monique Farantzos, doubleTwist is backed by Index Ventures, Horizon Ventures, Northzone Ventures, Alex Zubillaga and Michael Ovitz. doubleTwist is based in San Francisco, with offices in Tokyo.
The software, available for Windows(R) and Mac platforms, automatically finds music, photos and videos stored on a user's computer and enables seamless syncing of their media to their mobile devices. doubleTwist includes step-by-step instructions for connecting and transferring DRM-free content to each supported device, making the process simple and accessible.
Users can create and sync new playlists or import their existing iTunes(R) playlists to start enjoying their music on a new device. doubleTwist also enables users to transfer videos and photos to and from smartphones and automatically converts video to ensure compatibility with each device, eliminating file format problems for consumers.
"doubleTwist is dedicated to providing consumers with a seamless digital media experience," said Monique Farantzos, CEO of doubleTwist Corp. "We are proud to partner with T-Mobile to offer a customized solution to their users and create a compelling entertainment experience."
Warren McNeel, T-Mobile USA's vice president of product development, said, "We know the ability to easily transfer media and music from a computer to a mobile device is a pain point for consumers, so we are pleased to work with doubleTwist on an easy solution."
About doubleTwist Corporation
doubleTwist's (http://www.doubletwist.com) mission is to create a seamless digital media experience enabling consumers to enjoy all of their media in an open ecosystem, in partnership with OEMs, carriers and content providers. Founded in 2007 by digital media interoperability pioneer "DVD Jon" Lech Johansen and Monique Farantzos, doubleTwist is backed by Index Ventures, Horizon Ventures, Northzone Ventures, Alex Zubillaga and Michael Ovitz. doubleTwist is based in San Francisco, with offices in Tokyo.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
T-Mobile Plans Android Assault For 2010: LG InTouch Max, HTC Bravo, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Due For Q1 Release
T-Mobile are getting out the big guns in the smartphone battle against the iPhone, with an opening salvo of the Android-powered LG InTouch Max, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 and the HTC ‘Bravo’ in early 2010.
Leading with the promise of unlimited internet for their range of ‘always-on’ devices and profusion of free apps available in the Android market, the network hopes to steal attention (and sales) away from the ever-popular Apple iPhone and give consumers a selection of some cutting edge hardware.
Leading the charge is the LG InTouch Max, a recently announced social networking slider with a plethora of features (which you can read more about here), and will be for sale on the 4th of February.
UPDATE: The InTouch Max has jumped the gun and is available now! Check it out on our GW620 deals page!
The XPERIA X10 – launching as a joint flagship for Sony Ericsson with the Symbian-toting, HD-shooting Sony Ericsson Kurara – will be March’s first heavy hitter with a 4-inch WVGA touch display, 8 megapixel camera and Snapdragon processor.
Sporting a heavily customised interface that merges the best of on- and offline content in a single screen, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 is heavily tipped for success by network and manufacturer alike.
With a reported ad spend in the region of £4 million on the X10, not to mention the issues faced with the Satio, Aino and X2 upon their respective launches, it will have to be.
The final push at the end of the month is the HTC Bravo - a ‘near identical’ device to the Nexus One according to sources – bringing advancements like an optical trackpad for scrolling (getting one over on the Google phone’s old-school trackball), multi-touch for iPhone-esque pinching to zoom and the Sense user interface that we fell in love with on the HTC Hero.
Whilst Bravo may not be the final name for the device, we can confirm that the handset will be equipped with the latest Android build, the same 3.7-inch display and 5 megapixel autofocus camera currently seen on the Nexus One, and be available for free on a £35 per month tariff.
If there is one phone that seems likely to topple Apple’s ivory tower, this one could be it…oh, and check out our sneaky exclusive picture of the HTC Bravo in the flesh, optical trackpad and all!
With a strong handset line-up like that, the network could have a serious chance of turning the heads of those not seduced by the iPhone’s almighty presence, as well as dramatically increasing the meagre 2% share of the market that Android currently represents.
However, the allure will be in the price point as much as anything, but with the X10’s big presence and the Bravo’s killer specs, these could well be the phones to turn the tide for both T-Mobile and Android in the smartphone wars.
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Leading with the promise of unlimited internet for their range of ‘always-on’ devices and profusion of free apps available in the Android market, the network hopes to steal attention (and sales) away from the ever-popular Apple iPhone and give consumers a selection of some cutting edge hardware.
Leading the charge is the LG InTouch Max, a recently announced social networking slider with a plethora of features (which you can read more about here), and will be for sale on the 4th of February.
UPDATE: The InTouch Max has jumped the gun and is available now! Check it out on our GW620 deals page!
The XPERIA X10 – launching as a joint flagship for Sony Ericsson with the Symbian-toting, HD-shooting Sony Ericsson Kurara – will be March’s first heavy hitter with a 4-inch WVGA touch display, 8 megapixel camera and Snapdragon processor.
Sporting a heavily customised interface that merges the best of on- and offline content in a single screen, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 is heavily tipped for success by network and manufacturer alike.
With a reported ad spend in the region of £4 million on the X10, not to mention the issues faced with the Satio, Aino and X2 upon their respective launches, it will have to be.
The final push at the end of the month is the HTC Bravo - a ‘near identical’ device to the Nexus One according to sources – bringing advancements like an optical trackpad for scrolling (getting one over on the Google phone’s old-school trackball), multi-touch for iPhone-esque pinching to zoom and the Sense user interface that we fell in love with on the HTC Hero.
Whilst Bravo may not be the final name for the device, we can confirm that the handset will be equipped with the latest Android build, the same 3.7-inch display and 5 megapixel autofocus camera currently seen on the Nexus One, and be available for free on a £35 per month tariff.
If there is one phone that seems likely to topple Apple’s ivory tower, this one could be it…oh, and check out our sneaky exclusive picture of the HTC Bravo in the flesh, optical trackpad and all!
With a strong handset line-up like that, the network could have a serious chance of turning the heads of those not seduced by the iPhone’s almighty presence, as well as dramatically increasing the meagre 2% share of the market that Android currently represents.
However, the allure will be in the price point as much as anything, but with the X10’s big presence and the Bravo’s killer specs, these could well be the phones to turn the tide for both T-Mobile and Android in the smartphone wars.
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Letter to Customers: T-Mobile’s Efforts to Assist with Disaster in Haiti
Dear valued T-Mobile customers:
As the disaster in Haiti continues to weigh so heavily on our hearts and minds, we’re very proud that many of you have chosen to contribute to the relief efforts there, and that T-Mobile and our employees also have been able to facilitate and support your goodwill. We’re pleased to announce that you – our valued T-Mobile customers – to date have donated more than $3 million via text message to support agencies that will provide life-saving services to those impacted by the devastating earthquake and its aftermath. T-Mobile salutes your generosity, and we encourage all of our customers to continue to contribute in ways that best reflect your values and spirit, as the urgent need for humanitarian assistance will only continue to grow.
In addition to your efforts, T-Mobile is focused on providing support in three key areas – assisting in uniting families; restoring wireless service in Haiti; and both donating to, and supporting, fundraising campaigns that also empower you to donate to a worthy cause.
Uniting Families
For our current customers trying to connect with loved ones in Haiti, T-Mobile has enabled phone calls to that country without charges for international long distance through Jan. 31 and retroactive to Jan. 12. This applies to postpaid and prepaid accounts. Customers already in Haiti can roam on T-Mobile’s partner networks (operated locally under the names Voila and Digicel) free-of-charge through the end of the month. In both cases, T-Mobile will remove these charges from customer bills.
Rebuilding
T-Mobile is acting swiftly to help improve cellular communications in Haiti. This week we are working to ship heavy-duty pickup trucks, portable diesel generators and temporary cell sites. All of this equipment will be used to help restore wireless communication infrastructures within Haiti. We are coordinating with various groups to get this equipment to ports, and onto the next Naval relief ships as quickly as possible.
In addition, we are working to provide 10,000 unlocked cell phones and some solar-powered charging accessories. We are also working in coordination with United States Federal relief efforts.
Fundraising
T-Mobile USA and its parent company, Deutsche Telekom, have committed nearly $200,000 to relief efforts in Haiti. T-Mobile USA is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross’s International Relief Fund. Deutsche Telekom is donating 100,000 Euros (approximately $143,000 USD) to “Aktion Deutschland Hilft“ (Mission Germany Helps).
Also, in cooperation with the Mobile Giving Foundation, T-Mobile has joined other U.S. wireless carriers in providing free fundraising services to charities assisting the earthquake victims. Customers can text their donations to the charity and the donation will appear on the next cell phone bill. T-Mobile is not charging the charities any fees for this service.
T-Mobile is also working to speed up the transfer of donations from our customers on a weekly basis during this time of crisis so that donations get to the organizations providing relief in Haiti as quickly as possible. 100% of donations from our customers is being passed through to the organizations they designate.
Again, our thoughts are with the Haitian people and the Haitian community here in the United States. We thank all of our customers who have made mobile giving so successful, and are proud to be able to support relief efforts in so many meaningful ways.
Sincerely,
Jim Alling
Chief Operations Officer
T-Mobile USA
As the disaster in Haiti continues to weigh so heavily on our hearts and minds, we’re very proud that many of you have chosen to contribute to the relief efforts there, and that T-Mobile and our employees also have been able to facilitate and support your goodwill. We’re pleased to announce that you – our valued T-Mobile customers – to date have donated more than $3 million via text message to support agencies that will provide life-saving services to those impacted by the devastating earthquake and its aftermath. T-Mobile salutes your generosity, and we encourage all of our customers to continue to contribute in ways that best reflect your values and spirit, as the urgent need for humanitarian assistance will only continue to grow.
In addition to your efforts, T-Mobile is focused on providing support in three key areas – assisting in uniting families; restoring wireless service in Haiti; and both donating to, and supporting, fundraising campaigns that also empower you to donate to a worthy cause.
Uniting Families
For our current customers trying to connect with loved ones in Haiti, T-Mobile has enabled phone calls to that country without charges for international long distance through Jan. 31 and retroactive to Jan. 12. This applies to postpaid and prepaid accounts. Customers already in Haiti can roam on T-Mobile’s partner networks (operated locally under the names Voila and Digicel) free-of-charge through the end of the month. In both cases, T-Mobile will remove these charges from customer bills.
Rebuilding
T-Mobile is acting swiftly to help improve cellular communications in Haiti. This week we are working to ship heavy-duty pickup trucks, portable diesel generators and temporary cell sites. All of this equipment will be used to help restore wireless communication infrastructures within Haiti. We are coordinating with various groups to get this equipment to ports, and onto the next Naval relief ships as quickly as possible.
In addition, we are working to provide 10,000 unlocked cell phones and some solar-powered charging accessories. We are also working in coordination with United States Federal relief efforts.
Fundraising
T-Mobile USA and its parent company, Deutsche Telekom, have committed nearly $200,000 to relief efforts in Haiti. T-Mobile USA is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross’s International Relief Fund. Deutsche Telekom is donating 100,000 Euros (approximately $143,000 USD) to “Aktion Deutschland Hilft“ (Mission Germany Helps).
Also, in cooperation with the Mobile Giving Foundation, T-Mobile has joined other U.S. wireless carriers in providing free fundraising services to charities assisting the earthquake victims. Customers can text their donations to the charity and the donation will appear on the next cell phone bill. T-Mobile is not charging the charities any fees for this service.
T-Mobile is also working to speed up the transfer of donations from our customers on a weekly basis during this time of crisis so that donations get to the organizations providing relief in Haiti as quickly as possible. 100% of donations from our customers is being passed through to the organizations they designate.
Again, our thoughts are with the Haitian people and the Haitian community here in the United States. We thank all of our customers who have made mobile giving so successful, and are proud to be able to support relief efforts in so many meaningful ways.
Sincerely,
Jim Alling
Chief Operations Officer
T-Mobile USA
Thursday, January 7, 2010
T-Mobile and ICD Reveal First Mobile Connected Tablet Made for Busy Families
LAS VEGAS, NV- Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- Innovative Converged Devices (ICD) and T-Mobile unveiled a new family hub tablet which will be available in the UK later this year. Visitors to CES were given a sneak preview of the first Android-based tablet with multiple mobile connections which will be featured in a new T-Mobile family package.
Exclusive to T-Mobile in the UK, the centrepiece of the family hub is ICD's new Vega, a 15" touchscreen device designed primarily to sit in the kitchen which T-Mobile research identified as the heart of family life. The tablet offers one-touch access to a household calendar so families can organise their busy schedules in one place that everyone can always reach. It can be accessed by the whole family, wherever they are, via the web on a mobile, work computer, home PC or other devices with an Internet connection. The calendar automatically sends SMS text reminders to the family's mobiles, putting an end to scraps of paper and nagging phone calls. And because it comes with a T-Mobile SIM on-board, it's easy to make a quick hands-free call at the touch of a button. The family hub is a full-featured tablet with Wi-Fi web browsing, on-demand TV, access to social networks, video chat and games, as well as an FM radio for the complete kitchen set-up.
The concept is in the final stages of development by T-Mobile UK and ICD and was created following extensive customer research and close collaboration over the past 18 months. The team wanted the most responsive experience available so the ICD Vega tablet is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 250 mobile web processor to provide uncompromised Internet browsing and full HD 1080p video playback even while the tablet is undocked from its base.
Richard Warmsley, Head of New Proposition Development, T-Mobile, said: "We spoke to over 1,000 families who told us they often found it a hassle to organise a busy family life without nagging or forgotten appointments. They said that something simple and affordable to help with this would be invaluable. We took this as a challenge to do something new with technology that would be relevant to the average person, not just gadget lovers. We're developing a fantastic package to meet exactly these needs -- by creating a family communication network -- using ICD's exciting new Internet and entertainment tablet, with T-Mobile's award-winning network connections at its heart. We look forward to bringing it to market later this year."
"Bringing a high-end, well designed and engineered device to shelves at a mass market price has always been a Holy Grail for the consumer tech industry," said David Hayes, CEO of ICD. "The close collaboration between T-Mobile UK, ICD and NVIDIA has allowed us to work quickly to integrate insights from consumer research directly into a compelling product with supporting services, solutions and content."
About T-Mobile UK
T-Mobile is one of the world's largest mobile operators with more than 150 million customers worldwide and is the service provider of choice for 16.6 million customers in the UK. T-Mobile offers a range of innovative products and services, such as Solo, the SIM-only plan, Combi, a traditional minutes and text package, and Flext, the UK's first flexible tariff. T-Mobile continues to innovate with new devices such as the Android™-based smartphone, the T-Mobile G2, and the T-Mobile Pulse, the UK's first Android™ handset available on pay as you go. T-Mobile has pioneered the mobile internet, and operates an award-winning 3G network with speeds of up to 4.5Mbps. As a pioneer of deep network sharing in the UK, T-Mobile is continuously improving population coverage for 3G services and will operate the best 3G network by the end of 2010.
For more information about T-Mobile UK, please visit www.t-mobile.co.uk
About ICD
With offices in the US and UK, Innovative Converged Devices (ICD) brings high-end, cost-conscious products that add value to both consumers and partners through a delicate balance of design, engineering and a shortened development cycle through a unique process, including the right mix of hardware, software and technology and decades of experience in understanding what consumers want. ICD is responsible for award winning products such as the Momento, one of the world's first wireless picture frames and Velocity Mobile phones.
Exclusive to T-Mobile in the UK, the centrepiece of the family hub is ICD's new Vega, a 15" touchscreen device designed primarily to sit in the kitchen which T-Mobile research identified as the heart of family life. The tablet offers one-touch access to a household calendar so families can organise their busy schedules in one place that everyone can always reach. It can be accessed by the whole family, wherever they are, via the web on a mobile, work computer, home PC or other devices with an Internet connection. The calendar automatically sends SMS text reminders to the family's mobiles, putting an end to scraps of paper and nagging phone calls. And because it comes with a T-Mobile SIM on-board, it's easy to make a quick hands-free call at the touch of a button. The family hub is a full-featured tablet with Wi-Fi web browsing, on-demand TV, access to social networks, video chat and games, as well as an FM radio for the complete kitchen set-up.
The concept is in the final stages of development by T-Mobile UK and ICD and was created following extensive customer research and close collaboration over the past 18 months. The team wanted the most responsive experience available so the ICD Vega tablet is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 250 mobile web processor to provide uncompromised Internet browsing and full HD 1080p video playback even while the tablet is undocked from its base.
Richard Warmsley, Head of New Proposition Development, T-Mobile, said: "We spoke to over 1,000 families who told us they often found it a hassle to organise a busy family life without nagging or forgotten appointments. They said that something simple and affordable to help with this would be invaluable. We took this as a challenge to do something new with technology that would be relevant to the average person, not just gadget lovers. We're developing a fantastic package to meet exactly these needs -- by creating a family communication network -- using ICD's exciting new Internet and entertainment tablet, with T-Mobile's award-winning network connections at its heart. We look forward to bringing it to market later this year."
"Bringing a high-end, well designed and engineered device to shelves at a mass market price has always been a Holy Grail for the consumer tech industry," said David Hayes, CEO of ICD. "The close collaboration between T-Mobile UK, ICD and NVIDIA has allowed us to work quickly to integrate insights from consumer research directly into a compelling product with supporting services, solutions and content."
About T-Mobile UK
T-Mobile is one of the world's largest mobile operators with more than 150 million customers worldwide and is the service provider of choice for 16.6 million customers in the UK. T-Mobile offers a range of innovative products and services, such as Solo, the SIM-only plan, Combi, a traditional minutes and text package, and Flext, the UK's first flexible tariff. T-Mobile continues to innovate with new devices such as the Android™-based smartphone, the T-Mobile G2, and the T-Mobile Pulse, the UK's first Android™ handset available on pay as you go. T-Mobile has pioneered the mobile internet, and operates an award-winning 3G network with speeds of up to 4.5Mbps. As a pioneer of deep network sharing in the UK, T-Mobile is continuously improving population coverage for 3G services and will operate the best 3G network by the end of 2010.
For more information about T-Mobile UK, please visit www.t-mobile.co.uk
About ICD
With offices in the US and UK, Innovative Converged Devices (ICD) brings high-end, cost-conscious products that add value to both consumers and partners through a delicate balance of design, engineering and a shortened development cycle through a unique process, including the right mix of hardware, software and technology and decades of experience in understanding what consumers want. ICD is responsible for award winning products such as the Momento, one of the world's first wireless picture frames and Velocity Mobile phones.
T-Mobile Woos Nexus One Users with Super-Fast HSPA+
T-Mobile announced, just at Google debuted the Nexus One “superphone,” that its entire 3G network is now enabled with HSPA 7.2, and that it will be the first U.S. carrier to launch the 3.5G technology HSPA+. The Nexus One is available with T-Mobile service for $179.
As Google officially introduced its Nexus One smartphone on Jan. 5, T-Mobile thought you might like to know that its network is now really fast. And getting faster in 2010.
In a Jan. 5 statement, the carrier announced that it has enable HSPA 7.2 across its entire 3G network—which reaches 200 million Americans—and that it will be the first to launch HSPA+, a 3.5G technology, in the United States.
“While other carriers talk about 4G plans and the promise of compatible devices, T-Mobile will speed ahead with HSPA+ deployments across the bulk of its 3G footprint this year, delivering [three to five times] the speeds of today’s 3G,” T-Mobile wrote in the statement at the kickoff of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
It continued, “And the best thing about the HSPA+ upgrade is that it’s backward compatible, so that the T-Mobile 3G-enabled device being announced this week … it’s getting faster in 2010.”
T-Mobile told eWEEK in November that it launched a trial HSPA+ network in Philadelphia and has seen speeds even faster than those claimed by early 4G providers of WiMax and LTE.
Google is now offering the unlocked Nexus One for $529, or for $179 with a two-year contract with T-Mobile and a $79.99 monthly T-Mobile plan. Introducing the Nexus One, Google clarified that it wasn’t a smartphone, but a superphone.
In the spring, Google will also be offering a Nexus One that’s compatible with Verizon Wireless, as well as with Vodafone in the Europe.
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As Google officially introduced its Nexus One smartphone on Jan. 5, T-Mobile thought you might like to know that its network is now really fast. And getting faster in 2010.
In a Jan. 5 statement, the carrier announced that it has enable HSPA 7.2 across its entire 3G network—which reaches 200 million Americans—and that it will be the first to launch HSPA+, a 3.5G technology, in the United States.
“While other carriers talk about 4G plans and the promise of compatible devices, T-Mobile will speed ahead with HSPA+ deployments across the bulk of its 3G footprint this year, delivering [three to five times] the speeds of today’s 3G,” T-Mobile wrote in the statement at the kickoff of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
It continued, “And the best thing about the HSPA+ upgrade is that it’s backward compatible, so that the T-Mobile 3G-enabled device being announced this week … it’s getting faster in 2010.”
T-Mobile told eWEEK in November that it launched a trial HSPA+ network in Philadelphia and has seen speeds even faster than those claimed by early 4G providers of WiMax and LTE.
Google is now offering the unlocked Nexus One for $529, or for $179 with a two-year contract with T-Mobile and a $79.99 monthly T-Mobile plan. Introducing the Nexus One, Google clarified that it wasn’t a smartphone, but a superphone.
In the spring, Google will also be offering a Nexus One that’s compatible with Verizon Wireless, as well as with Vodafone in the Europe.
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T-MOBILE USA TO EXCLUSIVELY OFFER HTC HD2
Arriving in the U.S. this spring, the HTC HD2 features a big, brilliant screen, blazing fast processor, and the celebrated HTC Sense experience.
LAS VEGAS –T-Mobile USA, Inc. and HTC announced the HTC HD2 is expected to be available for the first time in the US exclusively from T-Mobile USA this spring. With its industry leading, high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display and high-powered features, the ultra-thin HTC HD2 phone delivers content in a sharper, brighter and richer way.
The HTC HD2 comes equipped with the 1 GHz Snapdragon™ by Qualcomm mobile processor and utilizes T-Mobile’s high speed 3G network for a fast mobile data experience.
“T-Mobile and HTC have a long history of partnering to deliver innovative, cutting-edge products to T-Mobile customers,” said George Harrison, vice president, marketing product innovation, T-Mobile USA. “The HTC HD2 delivers a thin, sophisticated design and powerful features that we are excited to add to our dynamic smartphone line-up this spring.”
The HTC HD2 is the first Windows® phone with HTC Sense, a software experience focused on putting people at the center by making their phones work in a more simple, natural and personal way. With the HTC Sense experience, the HTC HD2 includes a variety of enhancements that expand and improve the overall phone experience. For example, the HTC HD2 includes a proximity sensor that is used to prevent false screen touches when the phone is picked up to answer or make a call, and a light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the display.
“Combining the intuitive user interface based on HTC Sense with an outstanding set of specifications and the powerful T-Mobile network, the HTC HD2 adds up to be not only an amazing device, but an amazing experience as well,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “The HTC HD2 is a Windows phone that has already been enthusiastically received in Europe and Asia and we are excited to bring this highly-anticipated device to the US, exclusively through T-Mobile USA.”
The HTC HD2 uses the first capacitive touch display on a Windows phone for the smoothest possible performance and to make viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft® Office files, PDF documents and pictures easier with just a simple pinching motion. The large capacitive display makes it easy to read and reply to Outlook® e-mails, edit a Word document or modify an Excel® spreadsheet right from the HTC HD2. Additionally, the HTC HD2 delivers advanced phone features including: GPS functionality, a Web browser, and an advanced 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED flash for capturing images, even in dim conditions.
Availability
The HTC HD2 is expected to be available in the U.S. exclusively to T-Mobile customers this spring. More details will be available at http://www.sticktogether.com/htchd2.
3G coverage is not available everywhere. For information where T-Mobile 3G service is available or to see T-Mobile’s Personal Coverage Check tool, please visit http://www.TMobile.com/Coverage.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the third quarter of 2009, almost 151 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.4 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standards. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com
LAS VEGAS –T-Mobile USA, Inc. and HTC announced the HTC HD2 is expected to be available for the first time in the US exclusively from T-Mobile USA this spring. With its industry leading, high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display and high-powered features, the ultra-thin HTC HD2 phone delivers content in a sharper, brighter and richer way.
The HTC HD2 comes equipped with the 1 GHz Snapdragon™ by Qualcomm mobile processor and utilizes T-Mobile’s high speed 3G network for a fast mobile data experience.
“T-Mobile and HTC have a long history of partnering to deliver innovative, cutting-edge products to T-Mobile customers,” said George Harrison, vice president, marketing product innovation, T-Mobile USA. “The HTC HD2 delivers a thin, sophisticated design and powerful features that we are excited to add to our dynamic smartphone line-up this spring.”
The HTC HD2 is the first Windows® phone with HTC Sense, a software experience focused on putting people at the center by making their phones work in a more simple, natural and personal way. With the HTC Sense experience, the HTC HD2 includes a variety of enhancements that expand and improve the overall phone experience. For example, the HTC HD2 includes a proximity sensor that is used to prevent false screen touches when the phone is picked up to answer or make a call, and a light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the display.
“Combining the intuitive user interface based on HTC Sense with an outstanding set of specifications and the powerful T-Mobile network, the HTC HD2 adds up to be not only an amazing device, but an amazing experience as well,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “The HTC HD2 is a Windows phone that has already been enthusiastically received in Europe and Asia and we are excited to bring this highly-anticipated device to the US, exclusively through T-Mobile USA.”
The HTC HD2 uses the first capacitive touch display on a Windows phone for the smoothest possible performance and to make viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft® Office files, PDF documents and pictures easier with just a simple pinching motion. The large capacitive display makes it easy to read and reply to Outlook® e-mails, edit a Word document or modify an Excel® spreadsheet right from the HTC HD2. Additionally, the HTC HD2 delivers advanced phone features including: GPS functionality, a Web browser, and an advanced 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED flash for capturing images, even in dim conditions.
Availability
The HTC HD2 is expected to be available in the U.S. exclusively to T-Mobile customers this spring. More details will be available at http://www.sticktogether.com/htchd2.
3G coverage is not available everywhere. For information where T-Mobile 3G service is available or to see T-Mobile’s Personal Coverage Check tool, please visit http://www.TMobile.com/Coverage.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the third quarter of 2009, almost 151 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.4 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standards. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com
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