T-Mobile Announces Huawei MyTouch and MyTouch Q – Launching August 8th for $50 After Mail-In Rebate
T-Mobile’s MyTouch tradition continues, this time with Huawei doing the honors, releasing 2 “MyTouch” branded handsets for ‘ol Magenta launching this summer. The MyTouch and MyTouch Q are the latest mid-range devices to be offered by T-Mobile with all the features you’ve come to expect from a MyTouch. Both devices feature identical specs, only the Q comes with a handy slide out, 4-row QWERTY keyboard. That’s sure to be a hit with the kids.
Huawei’s MyTouches feature the same 4-inch WVGA displays, 1.4 GHz processors, 5MP cameras (with complimentary front-facing), and run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Speaking of software, you’ll notice T-Mobile’s familiar “MyTouch” UI — one time known as “Espresso” — featuring a tweaked app drawer, super easy setup, and improved Genius Button 4.0 (now capacitive).
Huawei’s all new MyTouch and MyTouch Q will be released on August 8th for $50 after $50 mail-in rebate (essentially $100).
T-Mobile’s myTouch Family Grows With Next-Generation
T-Mobile myTouch and T-Mobile myTouch Q
Latest Generation Delivers an Easy-to-Learn Experience at an Attractive Price
BELLEVUE, Wash. – July 11, 2012 – T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the Aug. 8 availability of two new additions to its exclusive lineup of T-Mobile myTouch smartphones, the new T-Mobile® myTouch® and T-Mobile® myTouch® Q. Featuring an all-new version of the Genius Button®, an easy-to-use Setup Wizard and how-to tutorials, the myTouch and myTouch Q are designed for easy out-of the-box use, making both devices ideal for customers who are looking for a straightforward, seamless smartphone experience.
The new T-Mobile myTouch devices offer hardware options that fit consumers’ individual preferences. The T-Mobile myTouch offers a 4.0″ WVGA touch display and virtual keyboard with Swype®, while the T-Mobile myTouch Q features the same great touch display with an accompanying full slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
“T-Mobile is committed to delivering a strong and diverse portfolio of 4G handsets that runs on our fast and dependable 4G network, including smartphones that enable people to get amazing 4G experiences at a great value,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president of product management, T-Mobile USA. “The value and ease of use that the myTouch devices deliver, paired with our worry-free rate plans, means it is easier than ever for customers to get everything they want in a smartphone without the expense for features they won’t use.”
New T-Mobile myTouch Series Key Features
- Voice Control Made Better: To make the process of learning and using a smartphone’s best features quicker and easier, both devices are equipped with the next-generation Genius Button 4.0, powered by Dragon from Nuance, providing customers with a powerful voice-controlled service. With Genius Button 4.0 customers have access to the new Genius Web Search, featuring new voice-command capabilities such as direct search among multiple sources, direct app launch, and even the ability to make dinner reservations.
- Simple Setup: The new myTouch devices feature an onboarding experience that allows users to set up what’s important without having to deal with extra steps, including a simple login process, a tips widget and tutorials for the most-used features of Android.
- Enhanced App Drawer: A redesigned app drawer gives customers quick access to recently used apps, a separate tab for all downloaded apps, and an easy way to search their app collections by text or even by voice.
Manufactured by Huawei, the 4G-enabled T-Mobile myTouch and myTouch Q ship with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and feature a speedy 1.4 GHz processor for fast performance. The devices are also equipped with a dedicated camera button for easy access to the 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash for quality photo capture and sharing. Both devices also sport a front-facing camera for video chat over T-Mobile’s 4G network. A redesigned camera user interface allows for quick access to key features such as the flash, switching cameras and choosing the camcorder option.
Availability
The T-Mobile myTouch will be offered in black or dark red, and the T-Mobile myTouch Q will be offered in black or white. Both devices, exclusively from T-Mobile, are expected to be available Aug. 8 at T-Mobile retail stores, from select dealers and national retailers, and online at http://www.t-mobile.com for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card with a two-year agreement on a qualifying plan. For more information visit www.T-Mobile.com.