Well we called it, the new Android-powered handset that is coming to T-Mobile will appropriately be called the T-mobile G2. With the T-Mobile G2 there is plenty to get excited about. The new Android-powered handset will have many features including 3G, full Touchscreen Enterprise capabilities. CellphoneSignal brought “leaked” specs but without any pictures which we find odd.
What else could you want in a phone? How about a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash that goes great with video messaging? Now that we’ve got your attention, we will tell you about the microSD card slot that doesn’t stop you at 8GB, but gives you the full 16GB capability so this handset can creep up on the iPhone in terms of available storage. You will still get the features you have grown fond of, such as picture messaging (MMS), wireless backup and Stereo Bluetooth (for those who miss it).
Your going to have the basic T-Mobile services such as Web2Go and MyFaves. Word on the street is the T-Mobile G2 will be hitting T-mobile retail locations the end of January 2009. The T-Mobile G2 will also be the first T-Mobile phone with video calling. With no pictures we can’t help but think something is a miss.
Editor’s note: Of course the rumor of the T-Mobile G2 is completely bogus! As with any breaking news or rumors, there’s very little time for fact checking and unfortunately this is the world we live in.
I admit that Shawn was slightly overzealous with the story (and that’s what make him the perfect editor). That being said, I fully support and back him on this piece. Android Community does not owe any of you “displeased” visitors one f-ing apology. Those of you claiming AC should be ashamed for running this story — well I guess you can say the same for countless other major publications starting with Mobile Crunch, Michael Gartenberg of Media Bistro or ZDNET.
So here’s the bottom line, if you’re not satisfied with our coverage, I’ve said it before in the community and I’ll repeat it here —- you’re welcome to visit other Android sites, Android Community isn’t the only Android news / community source on the web! One last thing, feel free to email us your member ID (androidcommunity @ gmail.com) and we’ll be more than happy to delete it from the system.
-Vincent Nguyen
Here is a full list of the available features that the tipster has provided us:
- Android OS
- 3G capable ( where available)
- Full touch Screen
- Enterprise Capable
- WiFi capable ( no word about UMA)
- 5 Megapixel camera with autofocus and flash
- Address Book
- Calculator
- Calendar
- EDGE and GPRS
- Games
- Instant Messaging
- Megatones, HI-Fi tones and wallpapers
- Memory card Slot ( up to 16GB)
- Mobile Backup
- Music and Video Player
- Phone Book
- Photo Caller ID
- Picture Messaging
- Real web browsing
- Speakerphone
- Speed dial
- Stereo Bluetooth connectivity ( finally)
- Sync with PC ( better than air sync)
- Task list
- USB interface
- Video capture and playback
- Video Messaging
- Voice Dialing
- myFaves capable and T-Zones (web2go)
[Via CellphoneSignal]
Already?
By Full Touch keyboard that means this phone is 100% touch based?
Any screen shots of this mystery phone just announced?
If that's the case I might return my G1 and wait...As long as it's not the crazy behold or instinct it has my interest.
*edit*
No FCC knowledge of this product
No screenshots
No one I know @ TMO knows about this
I am starting to not believe this to be true.
http://www.tmonews.com/
http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/s...obile-by-june/
I call BS!
http://www.tmonews.com/
+1 Pro
+1 TMONews.
Already?
By Full Touch keyboard that means this phone is 100% touch based?
Any screen shots of this mystery phone just announced?
If that's the case I might return my G1 and wait...As long as it's not the crazy behold or instinct it has my interest.
*edit*
No FCC knowledge of this product
No screenshots
No one I know @ TMO knows about this
I am starting to not believe this to be true.
But even if they do release new Android devices, isn't it what we're all hoping for? Why does it bother us that it's called the "G2" instead of something else? We're not sad that Huawei and a bunch of other companies are rolling out Android devices.
use your brains!
why would multiple companies hype up a phone (G1), and 2 months after releasing the phone, and still fixing bugs and putting out updates, would they release a 2nd superior phone? or even a 2nd phone replacing the 1st? cmon now...stop falling for BS like that.
Iphone came out, but no Iphone 3g 2 months later right?..no it was years later.
so keep your pants on and your "omg is this for real" comments to yourself. cuz NO it's not for real.
use your brains!
why would multiple companies hype up a phone (G1), and 2 months after releasing the phone, and still fixing bugs and putting out updates, would they release a 2nd superior phone? or even a 2nd phone replacing the 1st? cmon now...stop falling for BS like that.
Iphone came out, but no Iphone 3g 2 months later right?..no it was years later.
so keep your pants on and your "omg is this for real" comments to yourself. cuz NO it's not for real.
Finally someone with common sense...
But even if they do release new Android devices, isn't it what we're all hoping for? Why does it bother us that it's called the "G2" instead of something else? We're not sad that Huawei and a bunch of other companies are rolling out Android devices.
But than again, maybe you are gullible considering that you guys never believe that G1 was multi-touch capable. When you guys saw a demo of it, you made it like it's big news to everybody when in fact, it's old news.
lol
will it have a real keyboard like the G1?
If so i have a slightly used G1 for sale.
These frequent claims of ‘insider’ info, images, specs are complete BS and are intended just to see a topic get high views, comments and to get the members of the forum riled up.
Everyone wets themselves every time this topic is posted.
Plus, you are just reporting someone else's news... at least check it before posting it!
holy caps lock run on!
And now the homepage headline is mysteriously showing the comments. The first 40 or so did not show the home page said there were "0" comments until just now!
And theres nothing special about the G1 in particular vs other Android phones nor have I heard much about a G series. If you bought the phone looking for some one of a kinda phenomenon device like the IPhone then you have missed the real beauty of Android. There will hopefully be many Android phones of all shapes and sizes. None of them will be a cult phone like the IPhone because that isn't the goal. The goal is to be a platform like WinMo, Palm and to an extent BlackBerry.
Issues.
Flash
Video Call
VK
and guess what its shaped like a giant poo so that i can cram it up fake posters A$$
Prob not pure. It's been stepped on most likely. Many many times. Much like Shawn's ego is going to be, since he posted this travesty....
It's another thing entirely to not post a retraction or update after finding out you've been taken.
no offense, but some ya'll need to reset your priorties
this was meant to be a discussion site, not a credible news site...
wait is this a blog? oh nevermind
perhaps you do it for the same reason you post here: to feel superior over insignificant issues?
wait is this a blog? oh nevermind
perhaps you do it for the same reason you post here: to feel superior over insignificant issues?
Oh, and it's a *resistive* plastic touch display, not capacitive glass like G1 or iPhone. Less responsive, so includes stylus for some operations. Not impressed.
you people are so gullible. do your research.
It is an obvious fake. The fonts are close but no cigar.
do people who buy a ford mustang get pissed when they announce a new f150! or for that matter a new body style on the old one.
so to repeat this is 97 plus percent false, and if that three percent comes to life, get over it, quit your whining, jesus some of you are ridiculous.
do people who buy a ford mustang get pissed when they announce a new f150! or for that matter a new body style on the old one.
so to repeat this is 97 plus percent false, and if that three percent comes to life, get over it, quit your whining, jesus some of you are ridiculous.
oh, and anybody that bought a behold... an 8 megapixel samsung phone is gonna be coming out thats pretty much the same sometime in the first half of next year, so start your crying
Make it go away----------------------------------->
Okay not to beat a dead horse, but really? This is the best you could come with really? Earliest date i would have believed is June, and even then i'd be skeptical. SHENANIGANS.
Never trust CellPhoneSignal.com. If you don't know this already, it's run by completely different people now. Most of the mods and writters are now at Tmonews.com.
Even if the story was true, you should not take credit for it since it was CellPhoneSignal.com that broke the news. The article sounds like you were the first to get the news.