T-Mobile Sidekick 4G release date up to April 20

T-Mobile officially confirmed today that the Samsung Sidekick 4G will be launching on April 20. The Sidekick 4G is running Android 2.2 Froyo and has a custom UI to set it apart from other Android devices. Also, it’s 4G HSPA+ capability makes it the fastest Sidekick device ever.

T-Mobile USA, Inc.. and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), The No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., 1 today Unveiled The New T-Mobile Sidekick ® 4G ™ by Samsung. The new Android ™-powered smartphone country tribute to heritage icts With stylish good looks icts and a killer keyboard messaging while redefining and upgrading to 4G speeds. One of T-Mobile's Fastest smartphones running on America's Largest Network ™ 4G, 4G The New Sidekick IS capable of download speeds Delivering Theoretical peak of up to 21 Mbps.

The T-Mobile Sidekick has long Been Known for innovative and distinctive design icts, & the Sidekick 4G Does not disappoint. The 3.5-inch display Marks The first Sidekick to feature a touch screen and Its sturdy pop-tilt hinge Reveals Previously The acclaimed, five-row QWERTY keyboard That has long Been A hallmark Sidekick and The Reason Behind icts An exceptional status as messaging device.

The new Sidekick 4G leverage icts quality keyboard Along With Sidekick Group ™ and Cloud Text Text ™ to redefine messaging. Sidekick's Group Text feature lets Customers create, name, manage and Participate in reply-all group text conversations, Enabling Them to Their lead in conversation and social network schedule. Group Breathes New Life Into Text One Of The Most Popular forms of messaging Sidekick 4G Allowing Customers to Initiate and share The Benefit Of The application with SMS-capable devices from flip phones to smartphones. In addition, The Cloud Text Provides option to text or With Friends groups across platforms, whether from The Comfort of Their PC's large screen and keyboard, or from new Sidekick Their 4G.

Backed by The Faster speeds on T-Mobile's 4G network, The New Sidekick 4G Offers Customers Both speed and style," Said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. "We've Reinvented The messaging experience That Made The Year Sidekick Such iconic device, and supercharged it with Communication and entertainment experiences take full advantage That of Our 4G network.

Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile, Said, "We Are Proud That T-Mobile Samsung selected to help create The Next-generation Sidekick and Sidekick Carry the iconic brand and device to the next level. Samsung Redesigned The New Sidekick 4G With Our best-in-class hardware, combined with T-Mobile's 4G network speeds, The Android operating system, and unique messaging and entertainment features, to make this a perfect match for Both loyal Sidekick fans and new Sidekick owners. "

The new Sidekick aussi 4G Comes preloaded with Facebook and Twitter ™ ® applications, and Provides Easy Interaction with customers' social networks by Allowing Them to Their status update From The notification pane and browse Their feeds from The Home screen. THEY Have the Ability to sync Their social network contacts To The phone's address book, Which lets post em to Their friends' walls or how Their status. And Easier Than Ever IS multitasking With The 4G's Sidekick jump key, an Easy-to-access button physique That Enables Customers to Quickly Switch between active applications, Düring Even a phone call, assign keyboard shortcuts to gold Their favorite applications or functions.

In addition to a communication hub, The New Year Is Now Sidekick 4G entertainment hub. With speeds as fast as home broadband, Enjoying a favorite TV show or surf the Web on the go Is A Breeze. Sidekick's Media Room features one place to enjoy music, videos, movies, YouTube ®, T-Mobile ® TV and Radio Slacker, and to search for content Regardless Of The Source. The integrated media player, aussi accessible-through the Media Room, spans across all media Including music, video and Internet radio. Customers Also Have the option to rent or purchase movies and Their Favorite TV Programs Directly From The Samsung Media Hub, Which Offers a robust collection of movie and next-day TV show titles from CBS, Fox, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, Paramount and Warner bros. Digital Distribution. Customers now Have the option to load up Media Hub Directly to Their monthly t-mobile service bill.

Complementing The messaging communication features, The New Sidekick 4G IS Equipped With A front-facing VGA camera and pre-installed T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik ™, to provide a copy you Are Always With your present social circle. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and a speedy 1 GHz Cortex A8 processor Hummingbird, so keep up Cdn Consumers With Their favorite blogs while on the move, Search for the dinner must-try spots and map the Way to Their next destination - all at blazing fast speeds. The new smartphone aussi Will offer dynamic media features and services integrated Google ™, Including Gmail ™, Google Maps ™ and Access to Thousands of applications are Android Market ™.

The new T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Comes Equipped With DriveSmart aussi ™ from T-Mobile, a first-of-its kind service from a U.S. carrier, that helps Prevent distracted driving. When Initiated, DriveSmart Basic Provides automatic incoming call and message management, customizable Sending a note to callers and senders, letting 'em know thats the container and driving IS Will Respond When It's safe. DriveSmart Offers More Functionality The Same, With The Added capability to activate Automatically When The handset is in. a moving vehicle, "as well as advanced parental controls for enhanced peace of mind When teen drivers are behind the Wheel.