T-Mobile Announced the T-Mobile myTouch Q and T-Mobile myTouch

As if their weren’t enough of them, T-Mobile has just announced two new myTouch devices to their lineup; the T-Mobile myTouch Q and the T-Mobile myTouch. This now brings the total of devices with the word myTouch in their name to six and I know what your thinking, “Isn’t there already a T-Mobile myTouch?”. I thought the same, but on closer inspection the original T-Mobile myTouch’s official name was the T-Mobile myTouch 3G not just T-Mobile myTouch. Wayyyy different, of course.

Besides the naming games and confusion, the two new devices to seem to hold some promise specs-wise and are meant to be geared towards users who are “adopting the benefits of smartphones for the first time.” Here is the full press release:

T-Mobile myTouch Line Expands with Two New Smartphones:

T-Mobile myTouch and T-Mobile myTouch Q

The latest in the myTouch family offer an easy transition for first-time smartphone owners

BELLEVUE, Wash.Oct. 6, 2011 T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of the new T-Mobile® myTouch® and the T-Mobile®myTouch® Q, both by LG, as the latest Android™-powered smartphones to join T-Mobile’s line of myTouch products running on America’s Largest 4G Network®. The myTouch and myTouch Q, designed to be easily set-up on the first day and continue to be easy to use, are perfect for individuals adopting the benefits of smartphones for the first-time.

The myTouch and myTouch Q are designed with a number of features that make them approachable, including the option of two different styles of hardware to suit customer needs: the myTouch touts a 3.8-inch touch screen and a virtual keyboard with Swype®, while the myTouch Q is equipped with a 3.5-inch touch screen plus a physical slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.

To help customers not only get up and running and keep running, the myTouch and myTouch Q offer a number of useful tools, including the following:

  • ·         Set-up Wizard: Simple instructions for quick e-mail and social network integration
  • ·         Tips Widget: A quick “how-to” providing an overview of the available device features, including a collection of instructional videos
  • ·         Genius Button™: One-shot voice commands to call, text, or search the Web all with the press of a button

“When moving to their first smartphone, customers want a simple and uncomplicated experience without compromising on quality,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing,
T-Mobile USA. “With the introduction of these new myTouch smartphones paired with our worry-free data plans and fast 4G network, we’re making it easier than ever to step up to 4G experiences.”

Both devices are powered by Android2.3 (Gingerbread) and a 1GHz Qualcomm® processor giving customers the power and functionality they desire. Additionally, the myTouch and myTouch Q are equipped with advanced multimedia features, including a 5-megapixel camera and 720p HD video recorder for capturing photos and videos while on the go. The myTouch also includes a front-facing camera with access to T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik for face-to-face video chat.

With access to T-Mobile’s 4G network*, the myTouch and myTouch Q allow customers to browse the Web, access email and social networking services, download free and paid applications through Android Market, and much more. Both devices also offer built-in entertainment applications, including T-Mobile® TV in Mobile HD, Netflix®and YouTube® for real-time mobile video streaming and on-demand TV and movies.

Availability

The T-Mobile myTouch is offered in two colors – either black or white – and the T-Mobile myTouch Q is offered in two colors – either gray or violet. Both phones, exclusively from
T-Mobile, are expected to be available in time for the holiday season. Customers can visit www.T-Mobile.com for more information.

*T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at http://www.t-mobile.com.

1Mobile HD TV can deliver a bitrate of 800kbps and 16:9 resolution; the bitrate & resolution you experience will vary based on many factors, e.g., programming, network connection, & device.

How many people just figured out what they’re getting grandma for Christmas this year?

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