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You have got to take a look at the all new T-Mobile Google Android G2 (GII) Phone; yes the G2 is the G1 successor that should be taken seriously, even more than the G1.

Ok these pictures do look great but they are mockups, these photos have indeed been photo shopped. Nether the less they do look good, The T-Mobile G1 which comes out is the States on the 22nd October and 30th in the UK has already got many of you talking, and now all of a sudden we have talks of the G2.

New mockups of the next-gen Google Android smartphone from T-Mobile is already happening as you can see here, the successor no doubt will be called the T-Mobile G2 if logic comes into it. What we like in the picture is the information, it says GII, Less dead space, Smaller chin, Flush, tilting screen with twice the resolution, Tabbed Java V8 browsing with ChroMo and Interactive High-resolution widgets. Then it finishes with The T-Mobile G2 More Space… more unique.

T-Mobile has finally sent in the press release email with the release date for the UK and the prices, we are so happy it is unreal. The T-Mobile G1 Android Phone UK release is October 30.

This handset release in the UK just a few days after the U.S release, many thought that the phone was coming in November which would have been ok, but October is much better. The open-source smartphone will be available from Free on a £40 monthly contract in white and black, no chance of the brown one yet.

Below is the full press release of the T-Mobile G1 Android Phone release, you will see all the details including specs, enjoy and please do tell us how happy you are.

PRESS RELEASE
London, 15 October: T-Mobile today announces the hotly anticipated T-Mobile G1 " the phone built for the internet and the first to run on the innovative Android open source mobile software platform - will be available in the UK from 30 October.

Exclusive to T-Mobile, the G1 offers a completely new mobile internet experience with full touch screen functionality plus a QWERTY keyboard for easy online communication, high speed internet with popular Google services already on board, and access to innovative application downloads from the new Android Market.

Since unveiling the device in New York in September, over 25,000 UK consumers pre-registered their interest in the device. The wait will be over on 30 October as the T-Mobile G1 hits the shelves at T-Mobile stores just five weeks after it's official unveiling.

The G1 is available for free on T-Mobile Combi and Flext price plans from £40 a month, including unlimited fast mobile internet browsing powered by T-Mobile's award-winning network. Combi 35 offers 800 minutes and unlimited texts while Flext 40 gives up to 1,250 minutes or up to 2,500 texts or any mix of the two.

Jim Hyde, Managing Director T-Mobile UK said: With so much excitement generated by the announcement last month, we're thrilled to bring the T-Mobile G1 to the UK in time for Christmas. It's set to revolutionise the way we use the internet on our mobiles: it's uniquely built for effortless online communication - whether you want to email, text or blog - and with access to some groundbreaking applications on Android market, the possibilities really are endless.

The T-Mobile G1 will feature a range of exciting applications pre-loaded at launch and with a couple of short clicks to Android Market, customers can find and download innovative applications from games and navigation tools to on-the-go shopping comparisons.

The G1's full QWERTY keyboard makes it simple to write exactly what you want to say and navigating is even easier using the touch screen and trackball. There's also one touch access to all your favourite Google applications including web search, Google Maps, Google Talk and Google Mail. So whether it's email, instant messaging, social network updates or even calling and texting, the T-Mobile G1 is perfect for whatever form of communication you prefer.

With Google Maps, T-Mobile G1 users can instantly view maps, satellite imagery, find local business and get driving directions. And Google Maps synchs with the built-in compass " an industry first " to allow users to view locations and navigate 360 degrees by simply moving the phone with their hand.

Vital statistics: The T-Mobile G1
• Available in two colours " black and white
• GPS and compass
• Rich HTML email client which seamlessly synchs email with POP3 or IMAP services
• 3.5G (HSDPA/HSUPA) and Wi-Fi connectivity
• 3 Mega pixel camera
• MP3 music player
• Pre-installed 2 GB Micro SD memory card (device supports up to an 8 GB card)
• Bluetooth-enabled
• Up to 130 hours standby and up to 5 hours talk time
• Dimensions: 117.7 x 55.7 x 26.5 mm
• Weight: 158g

Good news for mobile users over in the UK: the Android powered T-Mobile G1 smartphone will be available for them starting October 30, exclusively on T-Mobile.

What's its price? Well there's no price at all, as the device itself will be free if bought with any of T-Mobile's Combi or Flext plans.

Of course, you will have to pay at least £40 per month, but you get 800 minutes and unlimited texts with the Combi plan and 1,250 minutes plus 2,500 texts with the Flext.

Manufactured by HTC and running on Google's open source Android OS, T-Mobile G1 is "built for the Internet", as T-Mobile says. The smartphone will come with lots of preinstalled Google services, like Google Maps or Google Talk, and with access to Android Market, where users can check out and download lots of apps.

T-Mobile UK states that more than 25,000 customers have pre-registered for a G1 until now. So it looks like it is not only the US that's under the spell of Android, but Great Britain too.

Here's a recap on the specs of T-Mobile G1:

• Quad band GSM connectivity, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• HSDPA/HSUPA connectivity
• 3.2 inches touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels
• Trackball navigation (hello, BlackBerry)
• QWERTY keyboard
• GPS, built-in compass
• Wi-Fi
• Full HTML browser, email
• Music player
• Bluetooth
• 3.2 MP autofocus camera
• 2GB MicroSD card in the box
• Up to 5 hours of talk time; up to 130 hours of stand by time
• 158 grams, 117.7 x 55.7 x 26.5 mm

Not at all bad, that's for sure. Now, if only the smartphone had looked a bit nicer… Anyway, the G1 will be available from T-Mobile UK in black and white, so customers at least get to choose between two color versions.

T-Mobile had a consumer-hit on their hands with the consumer-friendly T-Mobile Shadow smartphone. Taking HTC’s wares and re-branding it as the T-Mobile Shadow was a good idea and it looks like T-Mobile is making good on their promise to continue on with the Shadow lineup of consumer-friendly smartphones.T-Mobile Shadow II 2

The T-Mobile Shadow II (2) has been floating around of late, with various spy pics and details leaking out on to the various interwebs. It was only a matter of time before definitive pricing and availability information was released.

The T-Mobile Shadow II will apparently launch on T-Mobile (naturally) on October 15 with a $149.99 price tag (after rebate and new contract, of course). The release date falls nicely in line with our Q4 2008 launch expectations.
The T-Mobile Shadow successor is set to hit the scene with Windows Mobile 6.1 in tow, and should make quick work of web surfing or VoIP calling with integrated WiFi. The inclusion of WiFi also means the T-Mobile Shadow II will be getting down with the carrier’s T-Mobile HotSpot @Home UMA service for those times when you just don’t want to use wireless minutes to make a call from your home.

The T-Mobile Shadow II is, just like its predecessor, based on hardware from HTC. This time around, T-Mobile has taken the HTC Cleopatra and re-branded the handset as the T-Mobile Shadow II.

What’s not clear is whether or not the T-Mobile Shadow II will support T-Mobile’s nascent 3G network on the 1700Mhz AWS band. T-Mobile, for some reason, isn’t all that forthcoming about which of their new handsets will be compatible with the up-and-coming 1700Mhz 3G network. The carrier has previously failed to mention 3G compatibility on upcoming handsets like the Sony Ericsson TM506 Bella, only to turn around later and admit that the handset was 1700Mhz 3G-compatible all along. So, the T-Mobile Shadow II will likely be a 3G T-Mobile handset, but we’ll stop short of declaring it so.

Regular readers should recognise the T-Mobile MDA Compact IV as T-Mobile's version of the HTC Touch Diamond. This Windows mobile device with HSDPA, WiFi, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS and VGA resolution screen is one of the most anticipated devices of 2008, and it certainly has more "wow" factor than the old MDA Compact III.
We won't repeat what we said about the HTC Touch Diamond, if you're not familiar with the HTC version then we suggest that you read all about it here.T-Mobile say that the MDA Compact IV will be the UMTS 900 / 2100 version with GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900. It will have a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps (where supported), plus GPRS and EDGE data and WiFi. T-Mobile say that the MDA Compact IV will have a maximum talktime of 5 hours with up to 13 days standby time.

You can clearly see that the interface on the MDA Compact IV has been tweaked from the standard TouchFLO 3D front end on the Touch Diamond. It does look like some of the snazziness has been lost in the T-Mobile corporate makeover.

We also know that the standard sales package will include two styluses, a "softbag", USB cable, stereo headset and the usual bits and pieces. The MDA Compact IV should be available from July 2008 onwards, although no guidance has been given on pricing.
T-Mobile MDA Compact IV at a glance

Available:


Q3 2008

Network:


GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 +
UMTS 900 / 2100

Data:


GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA +WiFi

Screen:


480 x 640 pixels. 65k colours

Camera:


3.2 megapixels

Size:


PDA-style device
103 x 52 x 18mm / 100 grams approx

Bluetooth:


Yes

Memory card:


No

Infra-red:


No

Polyphonic:


Yes

Java:


Limited

GPS:


Yes

Battery life:


5 hours talk / 13 days standby

Regular readers should recognise the T-Mobile MDA Compact IV as T-Mobile's version of the HTC Touch Diamond. This Windows mobile device with HSDPA, WiFi, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS and VGA resolution screen is one of the most anticipated devices of 2008, and it certainly has more "wow" factor than the old MDA Compact III.
We won't repeat what we said about the HTC Touch Diamond, if you're not familiar with the HTC version then we suggest that you read all about it here.T-Mobile say that the MDA Compact IV will be the UMTS 900 / 2100 version with GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900. It will have a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps (where supported), plus GPRS and EDGE data and WiFi. T-Mobile say that the MDA Compact IV will have a maximum talktime of 5 hours with up to 13 days standby time.

You can clearly see that the interface on the MDA Compact IV has been tweaked from the standard TouchFLO 3D front end on the Touch Diamond. It does look like some of the snazziness has been lost in the T-Mobile corporate makeover.

We also know that the standard sales package will include two styluses, a "softbag", USB cable, stereo headset and the usual bits and pieces. The MDA Compact IV should be available from July 2008 onwards, although no guidance has been given on pricing.
T-Mobile MDA Compact IV at a glance

Available:


Q3 2008

Network:


GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 +
UMTS 900 / 2100

Data:


GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA +WiFi

Screen:


480 x 640 pixels. 65k colours

Camera:


3.2 megapixels

Size:


PDA-style device
103 x 52 x 18mm / 100 grams approx

Bluetooth:


Yes

Memory card:


No

Infra-red:


No

Polyphonic:


Yes

Java:


Limited

GPS:


Yes

Battery life:


5 hours talk / 13 days standby

The T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 is ready to bring swappable shells and customizable graphics to the entry-level HipTop market - especially for all your creative types looking to change up your Sidekick’s look with the changing of the seasons (or months, or days, depending on how much you want to spend on new shells). With video recording and playback capabilities, and a 2 megapixel camera, T-Mobile’s Sidekick 2008 isn’t going to disappoint on the media-front either. The slenderer T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 has already been reviewed by the folks over at Phone Arena, and they’ve come away pleased with the new Sidekick. The overall dimensions are smaller than with the flagship Sidekick LX, so a smaller 2.6-inch display is expected. But, the display is still easily viewable and automatically adjusts its brightness based on ambient lighting conditions (thanks to an ambient light sensor).
The keyboard is classic Sidekick, and makes for some easy typing. Although, the upper row of keys are apparently a bit over-sensitive and take some getting used to. Likewise, the swivel mechanism is slick and smooth - again, classic Sidekick.Video capture, 2 megapixel camera, and stereo Bluetooth round out the otherwise simple feature-set. The Sidekick 2008 is marketed as a decidedly more down-range HipTop for the youngest of Sidekick users with lesser budgets, so the inclusion of a decent camera and stereo Bluetooth is a nice surprise.

Unfortunately, as a down-range device, the Sidekick 2008 sports cheap-feeling plastic exterior pieces that pick up smudges and scuffs like nothing else. But, seeing as how additional Sidekick shells can be had for $15 from T-Mo, Sidekick 2008 users can replace scuffed-up shells at a whim.

Overall, the Sidekick 2008 is exactly what we’d expect in a low-end Sidekick. In fact, the Sidekick 2008 surprises us with a healthy spec-sheet and decent styling - something you don’t see everyday in the entry-level market.

The T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 is ready to bring swappable shells and customizable graphics to the entry-level HipTop market - especially for all your creative types looking to change up your Sidekick’s look with the changing of the seasons (or months, or days, depending on how much you want to spend on new shells). With video recording and playback capabilities, and a 2 megapixel camera, T-Mobile’s Sidekick 2008 isn’t going to disappoint on the media-front either. The slenderer T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 has already been reviewed by the folks over at Phone Arena, and they’ve come away pleased with the new Sidekick. The overall dimensions are smaller than with the flagship Sidekick LX, so a smaller 2.6-inch display is expected. But, the display is still easily viewable and automatically adjusts its brightness based on ambient lighting conditions (thanks to an ambient light sensor).
The keyboard is classic Sidekick, and makes for some easy typing. Although, the upper row of keys are apparently a bit over-sensitive and take some getting used to. Likewise, the swivel mechanism is slick and smooth - again, classic Sidekick.Video capture, 2 megapixel camera, and stereo Bluetooth round out the otherwise simple feature-set. The Sidekick 2008 is marketed as a decidedly more down-range HipTop for the youngest of Sidekick users with lesser budgets, so the inclusion of a decent camera and stereo Bluetooth is a nice surprise.

Unfortunately, as a down-range device, the Sidekick 2008 sports cheap-feeling plastic exterior pieces that pick up smudges and scuffs like nothing else. But, seeing as how additional Sidekick shells can be had for $15 from T-Mo, Sidekick 2008 users can replace scuffed-up shells at a whim.

Overall, the Sidekick 2008 is exactly what we’d expect in a low-end Sidekick. In fact, the Sidekick 2008 surprises us with a healthy spec-sheet and decent styling - something you don’t see everyday in the entry-level market.

The Vario shares almost all the features of the Compact, including a large 2.8" 640 x 480 pixel display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS, HSDPA and WiFi. The immediately obvious difference is the slide-out QWERTY keyboard (the one pictured has a German QWERTZ variant). The operating system is Windows Mobile 6.1 with what seems to be a TouchFLO-derived interface on top, and all the usual goodies that you would expect to see in a Windows smartphone.

It is also substantially heavier than the Compact at around 158 grams. This increase in weight is mainly due to the slide-out keyboard and the larger capacity battery - the cell on the Vario IV is a 1340 mAh unit compared with the rather puny 900 mAh one in the Compact.

According to T-Mobile, the Vario IV also has more operating RAM (256 MB), and comes with microSD expandable memory. The processor is the same 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM module found in the Compact and Touch Diamond.

We think that the keyboard on the Vario IV will appeal to a lot of users, but the overall "flat slider" layout is perhaps not as ergonomic as the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 or the Nokia E90. The E90 and X1 phones have a higher resolution display too.
If you want a fully featured Windows mobile device then the MDA Vario IV is impressive, and at the moment it appears to be exclusive to T-Mobile. When it comes out later this year (T-Mobile say in the Summer/Autumn), then it will be competing directly against the X1 and "iPhone II". But even against the tough competition that it will face, it is likely that the Vario IV will remain a highly desirable mobile phone.T-Mobile MDA Vario IV at a glance

Available:


Q3/Q4 2008

Network:


GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 +
UMTS 850 / 2100

Data:


GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA +WiFi

Screen:


480 x 640 pixels, 65k colours

Camera:


3.2 megapixels

Size:


PDA style device
103 x 52 x 18mm / 158 grams

Bluetooth:


Yes

Memory card:


microSD

Infra-red:


No

Polyphonic:


Yes

Java:


Limited

GPS:


Yes

Battery life:


Not specified

The Vario shares almost all the features of the Compact, including a large 2.8" 640 x 480 pixel display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS, HSDPA and WiFi. The immediately obvious difference is the slide-out QWERTY keyboard (the one pictured has a German QWERTZ variant). The operating system is Windows Mobile 6.1 with what seems to be a TouchFLO-derived interface on top, and all the usual goodies that you would expect to see in a Windows smartphone.

It is also substantially heavier than the Compact at around 158 grams. This increase in weight is mainly due to the slide-out keyboard and the larger capacity battery - the cell on the Vario IV is a 1340 mAh unit compared with the rather puny 900 mAh one in the Compact.

According to T-Mobile, the Vario IV also has more operating RAM (256 MB), and comes with microSD expandable memory. The processor is the same 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM module found in the Compact and Touch Diamond.

We think that the keyboard on the Vario IV will appeal to a lot of users, but the overall "flat slider" layout is perhaps not as ergonomic as the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 or the Nokia E90. The E90 and X1 phones have a higher resolution display too.
If you want a fully featured Windows mobile device then the MDA Vario IV is impressive, and at the moment it appears to be exclusive to T-Mobile. When it comes out later this year (T-Mobile say in the Summer/Autumn), then it will be competing directly against the X1 and "iPhone II". But even against the tough competition that it will face, it is likely that the Vario IV will remain a highly desirable mobile phone.T-Mobile MDA Vario IV at a glance

Available:


Q3/Q4 2008

Network:


GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 +
UMTS 850 / 2100

Data:


GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA +WiFi

Screen:


480 x 640 pixels, 65k colours

Camera:


3.2 megapixels

Size:


PDA style device
103 x 52 x 18mm / 158 grams

Bluetooth:


Yes

Memory card:


microSD

Infra-red:


No

Polyphonic:


Yes

Java:


Limited

GPS:


Yes

Battery life:


Not specified

Positioned almost exactly halfway between a mobile phone and a laptop, the T-Mobile Ameo is a Windows-based smartphone based on HTC's Advantage (codename "Athena") design.

The Ameo can be regarded as a step up from the likes of the T-Mobile MDA IV, but a step down from the compact UMPC platform. It features a very large 5" display, UMTS and HSDPA 3G/3.5G connections, WiFi, GPS, an 8Gb internal hard drive, miniSD expandable memory plus a detachable QWERTY keyboard.

On the back is a 3 megapixel digital camera, plus a secondary camera for video calls, a video out port and stereo speakers for multimedia playback. It's a Windows Mobile 5.0 device, so the T-Mobile Ameo comes with a comprehensive range of multimedia and productivity applications. This combination of features means that the Ameo can challenge subnotebook PCs in terms of usefulness.. you can even use it to drive a projector to present PowerPoint slides. The Ameo also supports BlackBerry push email plus Microsoft's DirectPush system.
he screen resolution is reported to be 640x480 pixels, with the T-Mobile Ameo weighing in at a hefty 350 grams or so. The internal 8Gb hard disk should be sufficient for almost all users, and the wide range of connectivity options should mean that users of the Ameo will have no difficulties in moving their data around.

The keyboard is pretty cool - it attaches to the bottom of the Ameo using a magnetic strip, so you can detach it completely when not in use. The other primary control is a stylus, so users can access the Ameo's software like a traditional PDA. There's not an awful lot more going on in terms of controls, which could make the Ameo a little fiddly when it comes to telephone operations.

The inbuilt GPS functions on the Ameo can be used with T-Mobile's Navigate satellite navigation software. Alternatively, you could load on the SatNav software of your choice. The T-Mobile Ameo is reported to be a quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 device with UMTS 2100 or UMTS 850/1900 configurations. HSDPA, EDGE and GPRS data is supported on mobile networks, and the Ameo also supports 802.11b and 802.11g WLAN connections.

It's a hugely impressive device, but whether or not there's a general market for this type of high-end smartphone or low-end ultracompact PC isn't clear. There are some obvious drawbacks though - it's about 25% heavier than the MDA IV/HTC Universal, it lacks any obvious phone controls and the reported 640x480 pixel resolution is not as impressive as the 800 pixel wide display on the Nokia N800.. and of course, the T-Mobile Ameo is huge for a mobile phone, and here the Nokia N800's is an interesting alternative way of doing it.

T-Mobile say that the Ameo should be available from March 2007 at around €500 on a new Relax 100 call plan.T-Mobile Ameo (HTC Athena) at a glance

Available:


Q1 2007

Network:


GSM 850/900/1800/1900 + UMTS

Data:


GPRS + EDGE + UMTS + HSDPA + WiFI

Screen:


640x480 pixels

Camera:


3 megapixels

Size:


Very large smartphone
133x97x24mm / 350 grams

Bluetooth:


Yes

Memory card:


microSD

Infra-red:


Not specified

Polyphonic:


Yes

Java:


Limited

Battery life:


Not specified

OS:


Windows Mobile 5.0

Positioned almost exactly halfway between a mobile phone and a laptop, the T-Mobile Ameo is a Windows-based smartphone based on HTC's Advantage (codename "Athena") design.

The Ameo can be regarded as a step up from the likes of the T-Mobile MDA IV, but a step down from the compact UMPC platform. It features a very large 5" display, UMTS and HSDPA 3G/3.5G connections, WiFi, GPS, an 8Gb internal hard drive, miniSD expandable memory plus a detachable QWERTY keyboard.

On the back is a 3 megapixel digital camera, plus a secondary camera for video calls, a video out port and stereo speakers for multimedia playback. It's a Windows Mobile 5.0 device, so the T-Mobile Ameo comes with a comprehensive range of multimedia and productivity applications. This combination of features means that the Ameo can challenge subnotebook PCs in terms of usefulness.. you can even use it to drive a projector to present PowerPoint slides. The Ameo also supports BlackBerry push email plus Microsoft's DirectPush system.
he screen resolution is reported to be 640x480 pixels, with the T-Mobile Ameo weighing in at a hefty 350 grams or so. The internal 8Gb hard disk should be sufficient for almost all users, and the wide range of connectivity options should mean that users of the Ameo will have no difficulties in moving their data around.

The keyboard is pretty cool - it attaches to the bottom of the Ameo using a magnetic strip, so you can detach it completely when not in use. The other primary control is a stylus, so users can access the Ameo's software like a traditional PDA. There's not an awful lot more going on in terms of controls, which could make the Ameo a little fiddly when it comes to telephone operations.

The inbuilt GPS functions on the Ameo can be used with T-Mobile's Navigate satellite navigation software. Alternatively, you could load on the SatNav software of your choice. The T-Mobile Ameo is reported to be a quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 device with UMTS 2100 or UMTS 850/1900 configurations. HSDPA, EDGE and GPRS data is supported on mobile networks, and the Ameo also supports 802.11b and 802.11g WLAN connections.

It's a hugely impressive device, but whether or not there's a general market for this type of high-end smartphone or low-end ultracompact PC isn't clear. There are some obvious drawbacks though - it's about 25% heavier than the MDA IV/HTC Universal, it lacks any obvious phone controls and the reported 640x480 pixel resolution is not as impressive as the 800 pixel wide display on the Nokia N800.. and of course, the T-Mobile Ameo is huge for a mobile phone, and here the Nokia N800's is an interesting alternative way of doing it.

T-Mobile say that the Ameo should be available from March 2007 at around €500 on a new Relax 100 call plan.T-Mobile Ameo (HTC Athena) at a glance

Available:


Q1 2007

Network:


GSM 850/900/1800/1900 + UMTS

Data:


GPRS + EDGE + UMTS + HSDPA + WiFI

Screen:


640x480 pixels

Camera:


3 megapixels

Size:


Very large smartphone
133x97x24mm / 350 grams

Bluetooth:


Yes

Memory card:


microSD

Infra-red:


Not specified

Polyphonic:


Yes

Java:


Limited

Battery life:


Not specified

OS:


Windows Mobile 5.0