T-Mobile myTouch gets reintroduced, 1GHz Snapdragon, 3.8" display, 4G speeds

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Well, this one came out of nowhere… T-Mobile has just introduced the new myTouch, and it’s a beauty. Packed with a 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 CPU, 5 megapixel camera, 3.8″ display, and front facing camera, the new T-Mobile myTouch compliments the new T-Mobile G2, and pushes the myTouch lineup forward. T-Mobile is making video chat available over 3G networks not just Wi-Fi, which is a great feature, in addition to HSPA+, a pre-installed 8GB microSD card, and Android 2.2. The new myTouch will come in 4 colors, white, black, red, and plum, and it will be “available in time for the holidays.” So, what’s it going to be? G2 or the new myTouch? One more photo after the break followed by the press release!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. will announce a new addition to its exclusive line of Android™-powered T-Mobile® myTouch® smartphones and the continued expansion of its new super-fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network. Built with families in mind, the newest T-Mobile myTouch helps solve the challenges of staying physically and emotionally connected by sharing photos and video with the HD Camcorder, spontaneous face-to-face conversations through Video Chat and ability to reach 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s new network which is now available in more cities across the country. 1

Unlike other video calling solutions on the market that only work through Wi-Fi, Video Chat on the new myTouch enables customers to connect with loved ones spontaneously from practically anywhere through T-Mobile’s network or Wi-Fi.  With the myTouch’s front facing camera paired with Video Chat, customers can hold video conversations with friends and family who have a new T-Mobile myTouch, other compatible mobile device or capable PC.  Customers can even see who is available to chat through presence information integrated into the myTouch’s address book.

Designed specifically to deliver 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s rapidly expanding HSPA+ network, the new myTouch will offer customers blazing fast access to websites, applications, videos, downloads and more.  T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is the most pervasive mobile broadband network in the country offering 4G speeds in more than 65 major metropolitan areas.

With its latest expansion, T-Mobile’s HSPA+ footprint now includes Biloxi, and Gulfport, Miss.; Denver, Colo.; Huntsville, Ala.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Norfolk, Va.; Omaha, Neb.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and Sacramento, Calif. and West Palm Beach, Fla. T-Mobile expects to reach 100 major metropolitan areas and 200 million people in 2010.

Families also can share moments in high definition with the myTouch’s high-quality HD Camcorder with Screen Share, which allows customers to share or broadcast HD video and pictures they’ve captured. With a few touches of the screen, customers can share their photo album, videos and movies wirelessly with a compatible HDTV or other DLNA device. The new phone also includes three exclusive myTouch features: Genius Button™, powered by Dragon Dictation from Nuance, which lets customers call, text, e-mail or access the internet with a simple voice command; Faves Gallery™ which offers shortcuts to one’s most-contacted family and friends; and myModes which creates customized home screens for work and home.

Designed by HTC exclusively for T-Mobile, the new myTouch features a brilliant 3.8-inch WVGA touch-screen display with virtual keyboard and Swype® for easy text input. The thin and sleek device also comes with a blazing fast second-generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 1GHz MSM8255 processor optimized for speed and graphic performance, a 5-megapixel camera, a pre-installed 8GB microSD memory card, and an integrated media player that brings together favorite music, video and internet radio under one set of controls.

Powered by Android 2.2, the myTouch offers a rich mobile Web experience and access to over 80,000 applications on Android Marketâ„¢ from games to location-based social networks to on-the-go shopping and more. The new device also features pre-loaded HD games, including Rock Band, Asphalt 5 and Monopoly.

The new T-Mobile myTouch is expected to be available in time for the holidays, exclusively from

T-Mobile USA in four colors —white, black, plum or red. Customers can visit http://mytouch.t-mobile.com for more information.

T-Mobile will now offer 4G speeds on the new myTouch and the T-Mobile G2™ as well as the webConnect Rocket™ 2.0 and Rocket laptop sticks. In addition, customers located in new HSPA+ locations can benefit from faster speeds on their existing 3G smartphones – including popular devices such as the myTouch 3G Slide and Samsung Vibrant™.2

81 Comments
  • TONY

    So, when I think of T-Mobile, I will think of a Zebra’s ass in my face.

    • Hooney

      LMAO ftw

  • JM

    I am considering the G2 but this seems so much more like what I want.

  • http://mwd.com Joe – MyTouch

    I would go with T-Mobile G2 anytime, just because I know that G2 will get updates faster and will go as far as it can.

    • Mr.Agree

      I agree! The G2 boasts a ton of features in a sturdy device. Well worth the full retail.

  • Big Papi

    Man, the fact that this is touch only is really refreshing, but the G2 is stock Android…the wife has two discounts remaining…

    • serpentor

      It’s not exactly stock. Tmo did disable the hotspot feature right?

      • tech_hunter

        Yea but they are doing an OTA update that brings that to the phone

  • Will

    Ok… this might be worth getting to replace my N1. I was really trying to wait for a dual-core processor, but the FFC is a pretty big deal. Yes it could have an awful T-Mobile induced Espresso UI, but the good folks at CyanogenMod.com will ameliorate that little misstep in no time lol. It’ll be on vanilla Froyo (and impending Gingerbread, no doubt) in no time. Plus the UMA will be an added bonus. And mobile videochat over Yahoo IM?
    *SOLD*

    • Scott

      I’m in the same spot, having a Nexus One and looking at this phone as potential replacement. Tempting because of the FFC and slightly larger screen. BUT… I’m going to wait just a bit longer. I’d really like a 4.3″ screen along with the features mentioned here. And if waiting will bring a faster processor and more internal memory then yeah… Sure, my Nexus One rarely lags but it does happen at times. Lately I noticed slight lag in Gmail when I hit the “Delete” button on an email. I wonder if this is caused by the Gmail app or LauncherPro?

  • dblnutcustard

    Finally a front facing camera for t-mobile phone.
    I’m been waiting for this.

    • Nokia Guy

      You do know the Nokia E73 Mode from T-Mobile has a front facing camera right?

  • Deaconclgi

    It is about time a front facing camera phone came to T-Mobile. My N82 and N900 have been feeling lonely…..pc to phone video calls don’t happen that often….

  • Dave

    Will this support UMA / WiFi Calling?

  • http://robert.aitchison.org Robert Aitchison

    I am envious of it’s physical buttons.

    • Robert is Nasty

      omg ewwwwwwwwwww your like fify, should you not be like reading about politics or sumtin….grossssss.

      • Mr.Bill

        Bobby, go back to your Vaseline jar an leave the web to us.
        When a woman will accept you, we will consider letting you back on the net.

        Good luck with that, I forecast most of your girl friends will know you as “John” though, an that don’t count.

  • droiiiiid

    I like the side connectors for charging dock. I would leave my incredible for this one, too bad my ETF with verizon is like a million dollars. Dammit.

  • vinny

    Isn’t there suppose to be another device with outrageous specs coming out before XMas??? I have the Nexus One and bought the G2, I am just a glutton for something that is over the top. Bring it on T-Mobile.

  • MMAfighter559

    This looks great!

  • Prove

    Well T-Mobile is one of the greatest provider out there. I have it for about 3 years now and i’m really satisfied. This Snapdragon look cool also. By the way, if you ever wanted to compare T-mobile tariff plan to another one, be sure to check http://simtariff.com/. It really helped me a lot when choosing the right tariff. Hope you find it usefull also

  • OUTtheWINDOW

    This would definitly replace my suck ass TouchPro2….

  • Lou Gross

    All this sounds great, The front facing camera is nice and puts T-Mobil back on top.
    But all I want is to have a hot spot on my touch G3 to connect my IPad on thoes times I am out of range of a wi-fi spot.
    The Palm pre has this wi-fi hot spot feature and 2 of my friends have already switched to vz for it.

  • JM

    This could easily replace my Nexus One. P

  • Zen

    WAIT…Santa is bringing many more DROIDS to the T-MObile lineup in November.

  • fk;ljf

    Next version will have a keyboard..Im gonna wait for this

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