HTC Wildfire Deals Spread To T-Mobile, Free From £20 Per Month Tweet

The socially-savvy HTC Wildfire has arrived onto the T-Mobile network, filling out its role as the affordable Android device by being available for free from £20 per month.

For that you get a generous 600 minutes and 500 texts, as well as a flexible booster and unlimited shedloads of mobile internet. Actually, the magenta carrier is most generous when it comes to all-you-can-surf data, with a whopping 3GB data limit on snazzy smartphones.

Looking like a shrunken HTC Desire, the Wildfire is actually a great smartphone for both the budget and fashion conscious, with a 3.2-inch display, a media player with FM radio, a compact form factor and exclusive app recommendation and networking widgets.

Equipped with Android 2.1 (also answering to Eclair), the Wildfire loses nothing in the Google-phone stakes, fully kitted with Gmail, the Android Market and support for the free turn-by-turn navigation of Google Maps.

Soon to be available in a variety of new colourways, the HTC Wildfire is proof that the smartphone revolution is already here…

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Road Trip Tweet

The new T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide comes with the Genius button. Just press it and tell the phone what you want. Like magic, you can find the nearest ice cream parlor, even in the middle of the desert.

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Welcome to the Device Tune-up Beta - Info and FAQ's Tweet

Background:
T-Mobile is continually looking for ways to bring new innovation to our customers. Within the My Account application, we are adding new functionality in the My Device section called Device Tune-up. Device Tune-up is built to run in the background at all times and ‘tune-up’ the device by closing unused services that are running.

Device Tune-up is different from most task killers because it does not require you to do anything. Device Tune-up will default to 'on'. While on, Device Tune-up proactively closes services to help the device and battery perform at their best. Most pre-loaded applications will not be affected by Device Tune-up. For our non-technical users, this may mean you never even realize Device Tune-up is running; your device may simply run better.

Getting Help & Providing Feedback:
Do not contact Customer Care for help or feedback regarding the Device Tune-up Beta.

We are looking for as much feedback as we can get! If you need any help at all, please post any questions, issues or suggestions you have in our Device Tune-up Beta board. We will do our best to help you as quickly as we can. :smileyhappy:

Requirements:
* This beta will work on all T-Mobile Android devices running 2.1 and below. If installed on a device using 2.2, the you may see the My Device BETA icon but you will not have the Device Tune-up functionality.
* This beta has not been tested on any devices running custom software outside of T-Mobile approved versions. It is recommended you do not install this beta if you are running a custom ROM.

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T-Mobile Expands Super-Fast Network and Availability of T-Mobile® webConnect Rocket™ USB Laptop Stick to Cover 25 Major Metropolitan Areas Tweet

BELLEVUE, Wash. — T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the expansion of its super-fast mobile broadband network, now offering 4G speeds1 to more than 25 major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and expects to cover more than 75 million Americans with HSPA+ by the end of June. Complementing the network expansion is the availability of the T-Mobile® webConnect Rocket™ USB Laptop Stick, the first HSPA+ capable device from a national U.S. wireless carrier, in T-Mobile retail stores in these new areas.

Now HSPA+ and the T-Mobile® webConnect Rocket™ USB Laptop Stick are available in major metropolitan areas across the country including Los Angeles; Dallas; Atlanta; Houston; Seattle; Tampa and Orlando, Fla.; Pittsburgh; Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, N.C.; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; New Orleans; and Charleston, S.C. In addition, HSPA+ has been expanded to Bentonville, Ark.; Anderson, S.C.; and Fayetteville, N.C. T-Mobile’s HSPA+ mobile broadband service is already live in New York; Philadelphia; Las Vegas; Memphis; Upstate New York; Connecticut; Providence, R.I.; and the Washington, D.C., suburbs.

“T-Mobile has rolled out HSPA+ service to more than 25 major metropolitan areas in four month’s time, as we drive towards having the most pervasive mobile broadband network delivering 4G speeds in the country,” said Neville Ray, senior vice president of Engineering and Operations for T-Mobile USA. “T-Mobile is delivering unprecedented value to our customers with the availability of a super-fast mobile broadband experience combined with compelling and affordable devices and data plans.”

T-Mobile’s rapidly expanding HSPA+ mobile broadband footprint makes it easy for customers to enjoy 4G speeds on the HSPA+-enabled T-Mobile® webConnect Rocket™ USB Laptop Stick. In addition, T-Mobile currently has 15 3G devices that can benefit from enhanced speeds when they’re on the HSPA+ network, including the newest smartphone available from T-Mobile today — the Nokia E73 Mode.

T-Mobile has made considerable progress in the number of areas with faster mobile broadband — and expects to continue this aggressive pace to deliver HSPA+ speeds in 100 major metropolitan areas with backhaul in place, covering 185 million people in the U.S. by the end of this year.

“With the rapid expansion of its HSPA+ network this year, T-Mobile is in a great position of being able to deliver high-speed data service to a broader number of customers today,” said Peter Jarich, principal analyst, Wireless Infrastructure, Current Analysis. “Ultimately, consumers don’t care what technology powers the network they’re using — they care about the quality and experience of their mobile data service, the cost of those services, and the devices available to access them. HSPA+ has the potential to deliver higher data rates across a broader lineup of devices in the next one to two years than competing technologies.”

For more information on where T-Mobile network service is available, please visit

http://t-mobile-coverage.t-mobile.com/coverage.

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How-TO Root the Slide Tweet

First things First... Power Off the Slide

Download This Package > Slide Root.zip

Video How-to > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVjoKvy-YZg

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Originally Posted by brokensanity
How-TO Root the Slide

First!! - Go to Settings > Application > Development and turn on USB Debugging. This should save you headaches.

NOW… Power Off the Slide

Download This Package > Slide Root.zip

kingofyo1's Video How-to > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVjoKvy-YZg

Step 1.
Place the Contents of "Slide Root.zip" into your Android SDK Tools folder.

Step 2.
Open Command Prompt or Terminal and CD to the SDK/Tools Directory.

Step 3.
Power on the Slide into the bootloader by Holding Down ( Volume Down + Power Button )

Step 4.
Now run your loop file from the prompt (either type "loop" in windows or "./loop.sh" in a *nix like)

Step 5.
Once your loop is running in your prompt, select Recovery from the bootloader menu.

Step 6.
When recovery loads, you should Have an Offline Device. You can use ctrl+c to stop your script & see.
If this doesn't happen, Power Off and try again..

Step 7.
Un-plug your USB cable from the back of your phone & Plug it back in for it to Detect ADB Correctly!!! This is an important step. At this point you can adb devices to see if you can see your device and that it is in recovery mode.

Step 8.
Select Update.zip from the menu. (This will fail, but we already know that! Select it anyway).

Step 9.
adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip (*nixlike users add a ./ in front of all terminal commands please.)

Step 11.
adb push slideroot.zip

Step 12.
This is Very important!! Have this Command ready in your prompt before applying update.zip again!!

adb push update.zip /sdcard

step 13.
Hit run update.zip, as soon as you see a Little Bar appear under the text push Enter to execute the command in your prompt (adb push update.zip /sdcard )

Step 14.
In successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery. If unsuccessful, repeat steps 12 & 13.

Step 15.
Now, go to the Partitions menu and Mount System

step 16.
Go back one level & select install any zip from sdcard. Select slideroot.zip & apply update from zip (This will finish the Root process).

Step 17.
Reboot your phone & wait for it to load completely. To confirm that your slide is connected as a device use the command adb devices. If this works, you will see it as a device. Your prompt will say something like:

$ ./adb devices
List of devices attached
HT05YUP12710 device

Step 18.
adb install Superuser.apk (If this looks like it works, but says it cannot locate directories, make sure you can find your device using adb devices… If things still don't work, my best advice is to start over)

Step 19.
After Superuser is installed try to use adb to shell to your device.

adb shell
you will get a $

Then type su

Superuser should pop-up asking if you give permission, do so.
Your $ should turn into a #. If so, you have root.

Congrats.

Big thanks to Eugene_373 for doing all the legwork on this & for kingofyo1 for the helpful video.

That's it, you now Have Root... I'll clean this up a bit, But it's the same Root method as the HTC Incredible... I Just added Su & fix the Script, Plus figuring out how-to get it to write to system to Paul O'Brien:
Koushik K. Dutta: already made Recovery Update..



Special Thanks to:

Paul O'Brien:
Koushik K. Dutta:
&
The Guys using the Incredible OTA Spoofing Method
&
ChiefzReloaded for Huge amount of Suggestion & Brain Storming.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702973

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T-Mobile Celebrates Dads with Unprecedented, One-Day-Only Every Phone Free Event on Sat., June 19 Tweet

T-Mobile Declares “No More Ties for Dad” for Father’s Day; New Poll Notes Most Dads Would Trade-in Every Tie in Their Closet for a New Mobile Phone.

BELLEVUE, Wash. – To help celebrate dad, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announces the mother of all Father’s Day offers: on Sat., June 19, for one day only, every phone in every T-Mobile store is free.* This first-of-its-kind promotion will “untie” families from giving dad the traditional, same-old gift, instead offering him something he craves — a new smartphone.

T-Mobile will break the traditional gift-giving mold by offering every phone in every store for free. This Saturday, starting at 8 a.m., simply visit a T-Mobile retail store and switch to any family plan, or add a new line to an existing family plan, and walk out of the store with a new phone for every new line with a two-year agreement — customer’s choice — while supplies last.

“For this very special day celebrating dad and the entire family, T-Mobile is thrilled to offer an industry-first promotion that helps families stay connected,” said Adrian Hurditch, vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. “This unprecedented event champions dad and helps families stick together with the latest phones — all for free.”

With affordable unlimited calling, texting and data family plans, T-Mobile is giving our most connected customers options that take advantage of the latest devices. With the Father’s Day promotion, dads can choose from a selection of 30 devices, no phones excluded, including a variety of brands such as HTC, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, SonyEricsson, and Sharp. All phones will be available while supplies last, so customers are encouraged to arrive early to stores to secure the latest and most popular new devices, including the most recently launched smartphones from T-Mobile:

* myTouch 3G Slide™: Combines a slide-out QWERTY keyboard with an incredibly crisp, high-performance touch screen powered by the latest Android™ software. The device hosts unique new features that will help dads connect more easily, more quickly and more often, including the Faves Gallery™, myModes and Genius Button™.
* HTC HD2: Offering the largest touch screen size on a smartphone in the U.S., this slim and sleek device comes ready with a blazing-fast processor and access to millions of eBooks, movies, television programs and more, keeping dad constantly entertained.
* Garminfone™: For the adventurous dad, this new Android™-powered smartphone is fully-integrated with Garmin’s premium navigation experience and includes voice-guided and on-screen directions, real-time traffic, weather, and gas price updates.

“No More Ties” - Dads Want SmartphonesT-Mobile’s celebration of dads couldn’t come at a better time with new T-Mobile survey results showing that more than half of dads received Father’s Day gifts they didn’t want. In fact, 53% of dads don’t recall the gift they received just two years ago. According to the poll, one in four dads would ban ties as gifts for Father’s Day, and the majority of dads (56%) would trade all ties in their closet for a new phone. Nearly three quarters (74%) of dads polled said they would be excited to get a new phone for Dad’s Day, and more than half believe their current phone is out of date. Dads want a gift they’ll actually use, with two-thirds admitting they’ve received a Father’s Day gift they’ve never or hardly ever used. If dads had their way, not only would they ban ties but 19% said they would ban golf balls, 17% would ban coffee mugs, 14% would ban cologne and 11% would ban desk sets. Dads have one day to get the phone they’ve really been craving – and he can ensure the rest of the family can join him in staying connected. T-Mobile’s free phones Father’s Day promotion is one day only, June 19, in every T-Mobile store across the country. For additional promotion details and a list of participating stores, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/celebratefamilies.

*The offer is valid at T-Mobile owned and operated locations only. New activation on qualifying family plan with two-year agreement required. Limit five lines per family plan. Mail-in rebate and restrictions may apply. Store hours may vary. See store for details.

Note to Editors For full survey results, images and video of T-Mobile services and products, please log on to http://www.TheNewsMarket.com/T-Mobile. Registration is free for media.

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Nokia E73 Mode for T-Mobile USA review Tweet

Here's a look at the new Nokia E73 Mode QWERTY smartphone for T-Mobile. This Symbian/S60 powered phone is based upon the E72, but features a slightly updated look and 3G support for T-Mobile. Todd checks it out for us in this video tour.

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T-Mobile Nokia E73 Mode Tweet

Short demonstration of the new Nokia E73 Mode. Notable features include:

3.5G HSDPA 10.2Mbps / HSUPA 2Mbps
USB charging ( Nuron does't have this)
4GB card included
4 Hours of video calling per charge!
Capability to serve as a data Modem (On Phone Wifi hotspot hosting?)
Panoramic Photo capture mode
On device video editing
6 game demos
COMES WITH USB CAR CHARGER!!!! ( I just bought 2 of these from Nokia
last week....over $40...)
Comes with a pouch for the phone

That is a lot of nice features for $69.99 on a 2 year contract.

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the QWERTY- sliders Of samsung Of gravity T and Of smile on the photo Tweet

The company Of samsung prepares for the release two QWERTY- sliders Of gravity T and Smile, the first of which is lateral, and second classical. Both apparatuses are intended for the operator T -Mobile and are the typical representatives of the models of average and initial level, oriented to the amateurs of correspondence and social networks.

Complete names of the apparatuses Of samsung SGH-T669 Of gravity T and SGH-T359 Of smile. Both telephone support work in the networks of the third generation, but Smile does not have sensory screen. Larger Gravity T possesses 2-[MP] camera, and for the users Of smile it is necessary to be satisfied only 1.3-[MP] by module. Also as a difference In samsung Of gravity T it serves and the presence of the interface Of touchWiz and sensory screen - as a whole model resembles Corby TXT. Both models have a support Of bluetooth.

It is known of the earlier leakages that the operator T -Mobile plans to present model on June 23.

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Nokia E73 Mode - The perfect balance of work and life Tweet

Nokia E73 Mode - The perfect balance of work and life

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HTC EVO 4G vs. HTC HD2 Schmackdown Tweet

The powerful T-Mobile HTC HD2 and the almighty Sprint HTC EVO 4G, America's first 4G-capable smartphone, step into Wirefly's Cell Phone Schmackdown ring.

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Using the Genius Button™ Tweet

This video shows you how to use the Genius Button™ with the myTouch 3G Slide™ from T-Mobile.

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Nokia E73 Mode launched in the USA on T-Mobile Tweet

WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK, USA – Today Nokia has launched the Nokia E73 Mode in the United States. Available exclusively to T-Mobile across the Atlantic, it’s the latest to join the business centric Eseries. Sporting a full QWERTY keyboard it’s the thinnest device on offer from the operator. It may be svelte, but it still manages to pack a few punches. Find out more after the jump.

The latest handset to emerge from the Eseries stable, the Nokia E73 Mode is a sober-suited follow-up to the business workhorse that is the Nokia E72. As a WiFi enabled QWERTY handset, running on T-Mobile’s blazing fast 3G network, keeping on top of emails and business is a breeze. Plus Nokia’s unique Switch mode feature, allows you to switch between fully customisable homescreens, meaning you’ll be able to keep up with you mates’ myriad of status updates too.

Taking care of business are a bevy of services such as a new email interface, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync client and IBM Lotus Traveler, making it easier to juggle multiple inboxes, plus there’s support and access to Salesforce.com and Bloomberg. Add to these Ovi Files, QuickOffice, Adobe PDF Manager and Zip Manager to create an office on the move. The only office politics you’ll have to worry about is which coffee house to drink in.

The handset comes preloaded with Ovi Maps including free turn-by-turn navigation using the device’s built-in GPS, allowing you to find your way whether in a car, walking or on a push bike. Also preloaded on the device is Ovi Store with one touch access to a library of apps and games. And as an added extra from the Nokia and T-Mobile team-up, users will be able to pay for content as part of their monthly bill from T-Mobile.

Keeping up with the Nokia E72, there’s a five-megapixel camera with flash and autofocus, long battery life, full HTML Web browser and media player.

The Nokia E73 Mode is expected to be available on June 16th through T-Mobile retail stores, select authorised dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com.

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Nokia E73 Mode smartphone from T-Mobile USA helps customers balance work and life Tweet

Sleek and stylish productivity solution provides access to thousands of apps via Ovi Store and turn-by-turn navigation.

White Plains, NY and Bellevue, WA USA - Nokia and T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the upcoming availability of the Nokia E73 Mode, exclusively for T-Mobile customers, designed to help balance the need to stay connected with one's work and personal life at home or on the go. The Nokia E73 Mode, a Wi-Fi calling enabled QWERTY smartphone operating on T-Mobile's blazing-fast 3G network, includes Nokia's unique Switch Mode feature, which allows consumers to switch between fully customizable home screens that help promote a work-life balance. The Nokia E73 Mode is expected to be available beginning June 16.

"The Nokia E73 Mode brings style and function in an affordable device without compromise," said Mark Slater, vice president, Sales, Nokia. "Working together with T-Mobile, the Nokia E73 Mode enables us to bring our customers a 'Work & Life' solution that allows consumers and businesses to be as productive as possible, while still providing an exceptional consumer value and performance."

The thinnest full QWERTY keyboard smartphone available from T-Mobile, the Nokia E73 Mode is the perfect device for business customers and consumers who appreciate both form and function. T-Mobile customers also continue to get great mobile coverage with the device's Wi-Fi calling capabilities, which allow consumers to use both cellular and Wi-Fi networks for voice calling. With Mail for Exchange, based on Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, consumers can receive their corporate e-mail, contacts and calendar pushed directly to their device.

"T-Mobile is committed to providing a variety of devices that serve our customers' needs to stay connected to the central people in their lives including family, friends and even colleagues from the office," said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. "With the Nokia E73 Mode, we're excited to offer a premium device at an attractive price that helps Mom and Dad put work aside and make their family the top priority."

The Nokia E73 Mode comes pre-loaded with services and applications to make life easier, more fun and more efficient. With Ovi Maps, a turn-by-turn navigation solution from Nokia using the device's built-in GPS at no additional cost, consumers can get from point A to B with voice-guided directions - even when walking. Also pre-loaded on the device is the Ovi Store by Nokia, which provides access to thousands of compelling applications and games including "Shazam" and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare." In addition, Ovi Store enables a simplified purchasing experience for consumers by allowing payment for content billed to their monthly T-Mobile bill or via credit card.

The Nokia E73 Mode includes support for services such as IBM Lotus Traveler, support for and access to Salesforce.com, Bloomberg and more to help business customers bring their office with them while on the go. The Nokia E73 Mode also comes pre-loaded with many business productivity tools allowing employees to take their office with them wherever they may be. With applications such as Ovi Files, QuickOffice, Adobe PDF Manager and ZIP Manager, files can be easily accessed, sent, viewed and edited right from the device, allowing customers to be more productive from nearly anywhere.

The Nokia E73 Mode comes with a full QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus, Wi-Fi for voice and data, long battery life, personal and corporate e-mail access, a full HTML Web browser with support for Adobe Flash, media player and more. With a full portfolio of multimedia functionality combined with Ovi Services, the Nokia E73 Mode provides consumers with everything they need to get the most out of their personal life.

Availability
The Nokia E73 Mode is expected to be available on June 16 through T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers, and online at http://www.t-mobile.com. For more information, please visit http://www.nokiausa.com/mode or http://www.t-mobile.com.

Use of some features or services may incur separate, additional charges and/or require a qualifying data plan. 3G coverage is available in locations nationwide, but may not be available everywhere. For more details on where T-Mobile network coverage is available, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage.



About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT). By the end of the first quarter of 2010, approximately 150 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group - 33.7 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 USA'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 USA 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.

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Three new models of cell phones from lg for T -Mobile Tweet

The South Korean company lg Of electronics and the North American operator of the mobile connection T -Mobile USA declared about the fast appearance in sale in the operator of three new cell phones from the company lg, which became the first “swallows” of the new collaboration of these two companies.

Lg Of sentio is [bezklaviaturnyy] monoblock from the 3rd by one inch sensory screen and by the presence of the firm operator appendix T -Mobile Of social Of buzz, which allows access to many social networks, 3 [MP] of camera, GPS of navigation, MP3 of [pleera], and by the possibility to personify “under itself” the domestic screen of telephone with the aid of the widgets.

Lg of dLite this is the folding model, special feature of which is “reserved” external light-emitting diode display in addition to basic 2,8- one inch, on which can be reflected different text and graphic information. Furthermore, telephone has the capability to work in the networks of the third generation, to obtain access to the diverse social networks with the aid of the built-in application Of social Of buzz and to work with the electronic mail.

It locks the troika of the represented models - folding telephone lg GS170, which, from the words of producer, has intuitively intelligible interface, large buttons, by the possibility to include the regime of loud connection by one pressure, and also VGA camera, support to the wireless technology Of bluetooth 2.1, MP3 of [ringtonov] and by the possibility to work with the electronic mail.

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Trio of New LG Mobile Phones Coming to T-Mobile USA Tweet

LG Sentio, LG dLite and LG GS170 Bring Style, Features and Fun to T-Mobile Customers.

SAN DIEGO and BELLEVUE, Wash. -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the upcoming availability of three new phones from LG for T-Mobile customers, a first-time collaboration between the two companies. The LG Sentio™, LG dLite™ and LG GS170, which are anticipated to be available this summer, provide a variety of features, form factors and colors that will appeal to different members of the family.

"LG and T-Mobile have come together to offer customers a trio of unique handsets to outfit every generation," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president, Marketing and Innovation, LG Mobile Phones. "LG is redefining the mobile phone market by setting a new standard in feature rich phones."

"We're expanding our lineup of compelling handset choices for our customers with the addition of these LG phones," said Paul Cole, vice president, Devices and Accessories, T-Mobile USA. "Coupled with T-Mobile's award-winning customer service and high-speed network, these fashionable new phones offer winning solutions for families."

The LG Sentio and LG dLite come equipped with T-Mobile® Social Buzz, an application that provides easy access to your favorite social networking sites. Once installed, the application will keep you in the know with pop-up notifications to the phone's home screen and provides the option to visit each social networking interface separately or visit the aggregated screen that includes messages from all communities.

The LG Sentio offers a 3-inch touch screen with a virtual QWERTY keyboard making it easy to keep in touch with friends and family via Social Buzz, personal e-mail and picture messaging. With a full scroll touch screen and the ability to customize the home screen with widgets, the phone keeps your favorite features upfront. The phone also comes with 3G connectivity for fast Web browsing over T-Mobile web2go(SM), GPS with location-based services, a 3-megapixel camera with video playback, an MP3 player and Visual Voicemail support.

The LG dLite makes hearing from friends and family always enjoyable with a hidden LED matrix on the outside of the phone that displays icons for alerts, caller ID, time and date, as well as uniquely customizable edge-lit LED light colors and patterns that can change on a whim. In addition, the dLite features Social Buzz, 3G connectivity, personal e-mail, and Visual Voicemail support. This flip phone offers a large 2.8-inch main display and comes in two vibrant color finishes, bubblegum and electric blue.

Rounding out the LG trio, the LG GS170 offers an intuitive user interface, one-touch speakerphone and large visible keys, packaged in a pocket-size clamshell design. The GS170 offers a high-resolution color display along with a VGA camera, MP3 ringtone capability, Bluetooth® 2.1, and text/picture messaging and e-mail support.

Availability

The LG Sentio, dLite and GS170 are expected to be available this summer in select T-Mobile retail stores and online at http://www.t-mobile.com.

3G coverage is available in locations nationwide, but may not be available everywhere. For more details on where T-Mobile network coverage is available, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage.

Note to Editors in the United States: For photos of the LG Sentio, LG dLite and LG GS170, and other T-Mobile services and products, please log onto http://www.TheNewsMarket.com/T-Mobile to preview and request photos. Registration is free to the media.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lgusa.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lgmobilephones.com.

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 first quarter of 2010, approximately 150 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.7 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 USA'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.

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T-Mobile® myTouch™ 3G Slide - White Tweet

The phone that keeps you crazy-close to family and friends. Get yours in white, black or red.

• Large 3.4” screen
• Full Qwerty keyboard
• Swype™ keyboard preloaded
• 5 MP Camera
• Thousands of Android Apps

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T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide - White (T-Mobile) Tweet

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide adds a great addition to the solid myTouch franchise manufactured by HTC and available on T-Mobile. The myTouch 3G Slide not only increases the size of the touchscreen interface to 3.4" but introduces a sliding feature that reveals a full physical QWERTY Keyboard.
The T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide hardware is further enhanced with an optical track pad and 5.0 MP Camera with Flash and if you've been looking forward to the latest version of Android - look no further, you're T Mobile myTouch 3G Slide will be running Android 2.1 the day you take it out of the box. Available in Black, Red and White.

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide - White (T-Mobile) also includes:

* 3.4" Touchscreen w/Tactile feedback
* Full Physical QWERTY Slider
* Android v2.1
* Google Web Search
* T-Mobile 3G HSDPA with Wi-Fi
* 3.5mm Headset Jack
* Preloaded Swype Keyboard
* Real, full HTML web browsing
* Visual Voicemail
* Integrated Google Maps
* 5.0MP camera with auto focus
* Text, picture, video, and Instant Messaging capable
* Android Market: Thousands of downloadable applications
* Fully customizable
* Fully integrated Google Search, Maps, and Gmail
* One-touch access to e-mail, music, web and more

Included Accessories:

* USB Data/Charging Cable
* Wall Charger
* 8GB Memory card
* Stereo Headset

Cell Phone Design
Phone Style Slider
Phone Size Standard
Phone Thickness Standard
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.6 x 2.4 x 0.6 in.
Weight (w/standard battery) 5.8 oz
Keyboard Type QWERTY / Full Keyboard
External LCD Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Screen Size 3.4
Display 320 x 480 pixels, 262K Color LCD
Accelerometer Yes
Multiple Colors Available Yes
Mil-Spec/Rugged No

Music, Camera & Video Features
Music Formats Supported MP3, WAV, MIDI, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MPEG4
Streaming Music Yes
Music ID Service No
Headset Jack Type 3.5mm Plug
Ringtones Included Polyphonic
Songs as Ringtones Yes, no file size limitations
FM Radio No
Camera Resolution 5.0 Megapixel
Camera Zoom Type Digital
Camera Flash Yes
Camera Lens Type CMOS
Video Recorder Yes
Video Formats supported MPEG4, H.263
Video Recording Length determined by available memory
Video Playback Yes
Streaming Video Yes
Video Sharing Yes
Mobile TV Technology N/A

Organization & Tools
Threaded Text Messaging Yes
Phone Book Capacity 1000 entries
Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact Yes
Assign separate Ringtones per Contact Yes
Contact Manager Software Yes, Software Included
Messaging Instant, Text, Picture and Video Messaging
Instant Messaging Support Yes
Email accounts supported POP3, IMAP, web
GMail for Mobile App Yes
Google Mobile App available? Yes
Google Maps App available? Yes
Computer Syncing Yes, Software Included
USB Cable Syncing Yes, Cable included
Sync with Microsoft Outlook Yes, software included
Bluetooth Syncing Yes
Wireless Contact Backup N/A
Voice Recorder determined by available memory
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Alarm Clock Yes
Notepad Yes
Turn by Turn Navigation T-Mobile TeleNav available

Cell Phone Specifications
Operating System Android
Operating System Release Number 2.1
Java-Enabled Yes
BREW-Enabled No
Onboard Memory 512 MB
Removable Memory Card - Type Micro SD Card
Maximum Memory Card Capacity 32GB SDHC
Removable Memory Accessibility Under Cover
Hot Swappable Memory No
Photo Caller ID Yes
Push To Talk No
Speakerphone Full Duplex
External Volume Control Yes
Service / Support 1 Year Warranty

Accessibility
Voice-Activated Dialing Yes
Language Options Multiple Languages
Hearing Aid Compliance Not Available
Adjustable Font Size No
Digital TTY/TTD No

Battery Specifications
Talk Time Up to 400 mins
Standby Time Up to 286 hrs
Type of Battery Lithium Ion battery

Connectivity
3G Data Capable Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Web Browser Full HTML
GPS Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Bluetooth Yes
Stereo Bluetooth Yes
USB Cable Yes
USB Port Type Micro-USB
IR Port No

Network Technology
Technology GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Voice Frequencies 850/1900
Data Technology GSM: GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Data Frequencies 850/1900
3G Yes
UMA Yes
Data Throughput Speed T-Mobile 3G up to 1 Mbps

International Features
Can I call people outside the US and Canada? Yes
International 3G Data Roaming Yes
International 2G Data Roaming Yes
Can I make and receive calls outside the US and Canada? Yes
Can I send and receive text messages from people outside the US and Canada? Yes
Can I send and receive messages while outside the US and Canada? Yes
Can I use the email and mobile web features on my phone while outside the US and Yes

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T-Mobile Hungary bring Android 2.1 to Huawei Pulse Tweet

Android 2.2 is hot news right now, and it is quite possibly the first version of Android which really hits the spot for all the different types of people out there that demand slightly different things from their smartphone. Nonetheless, plenty of Android phones are still running much older iterations of the little green robot. Indeed, Android fragmentation has been a hot topic for a while now. A number of entry level devices are still running on Android 1.6 so it is great news when we hear of one upgrading.

The Huawei Pulse is alleged to receive an upgrade to Android 2.1 via T-Mobile Hungary. This news comes to us via Eurodroid, but is available for anyone to see over at the T-Mobile Hungary website. Check it out translated into English here. This page offers a step-by-step guide along with a link to the files you need to download the get this thing moving. For anyone looking to try this at home, as T-Mobile themselves point out, after upgrading to ‘the 2.1 software, the transition to version 1.5 can not be restored.’

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T-Mobile USA CEO Robert Dotson to Leave Company in May 2011; Philipp Humm Named as CEO Designate Tweet

DT CEO René Obermann: Respect for Dotson Decision;
DT Confirms Commitment to U.S. Business

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Robert Dotson, president and chief executive officer of T-Mobile USA, Inc., has informed Deutsche Telekom (DT) of his intent to transition to new opportunities in 2011 after 15 years of service with T-Mobile USA. In order to ensure a smooth transition of leadership, Dotson has committed to stay actively engaged in the business until
May 2011. His designated successor is Philipp Humm, an experienced DT executive and former CEO of T-Mobile Deutschland. Humm is currently responsible for sales and service in Europe as chief regional officer (CRO) Europe. After a period of transition with Dotson, it’s the intention that Humm will take over as CEO of T-Mobile USA in February 2011, while Dotson will remain on as a T-Mobile USA non-executive board member until May 2011.

“For 15 years it has been a privilege to lead the talented T-Mobile USA team in its journey to become a leading U.S. wireless provider. The time is right to ensure a thoughtful leadership transition to position T-Mobile USA for the next 15 years of opportunity,” Dotson said. “It has long been my intent to step away from the business at this stage in my life in order to devote more time to family and to take on entirely new and unique challenges. That change can only be made possible if a suitable successor is in place. Over the next year, it will be my relentless focus and responsibility to work closely with Philipp to ensure marketplace success, and to enable a seamless leadership transition.”

René Obermann, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, said, “I sincerely regret Robert’s decision to leave, however I absolutely respect his decision, and am most grateful that he has offered to stay on for another year in order to work with Philipp to ensure continuity in running the business. Robert’s pioneering leadership in establishing T-Mobile USA as one of the leading players in the U.S. mobile market has not only been recognized by us at Deutsche Telekom, but by the industry as a whole. An agile mind, business acumen, strong leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and team work – these are some of the many excellent qualities that have made Robert such an invaluable leader within the DT Group.”

Coming to T-Mobile USA as president and CEO designate, effective July 1, 2010, Humm brings significant experience in the U.S. marketplace. Before joining Deutsche Telekom, Humm worked for ten years for a number of U.S.-based companies including McKinsey & Company, Procter & Gamble, and Amazon in senior level positions. Humm has since served as CEO of
T-Mobile Deutschland from 2005 until 2008. He took over a company in a declining market and successfully turned it around during his tenure to become Germany’s leading mobile operator in both subscribers as well as service revenues. He was also responsible for the successful market introduction of the iPhone® in Germany in 2007.

Humm, 50, has strong international experience, and in his present position as CRO Europe, he is responsible for international sales and customer service, as well as steering the five national mobile companies in Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, the UK and Poland. In this role he has played a pivotal part in the recent, successful establishment of the joint venture in the United Kingdom between T-Mobile UK and Orange UK of France Telekom.

“With Philipp, we have an excellent leader with an outstanding track record in the mobile industry,” Obermann added. “During his five years at Deutsche Telekom, Philipp has proven bold leadership and intense determination to succeed. His strong vision within the industry as well as his courage to transform, combined with his entrepreneurial qualities, ensures that he has all the credentials to lead T-Mobile USA as a strong competitor in a very dynamic market. I am more than confident that both Robert and Philipp will work closely together to create a smooth transition of leadership, as well as moving the business forward.”

Humm said, “It is a privilege for me to take over the reins from an established leader such as Robert. I look forward to working with him and the T-Mobile USA team during the transition phase, and I relish the prospect of leading such a proud company as T-Mobile USA – a force to be reckoned with in one of the largest markets in the world. It is a great challenge, and I am grateful for having been given the chance to make a difference.”

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