T-Mobile just sent out a midnight press release announcing the upcoming availability of two new Android powered smartphones that are part of T-Mobile’s signature myTouch line. Introducing the T-Mobile myTouch and T-Mobile myTouch Q. Both devices will run on T-Mobile’s 4G network, a pleasant surprise considering our leaked roadmap didn’t indicate both devices as being 4G capable.

The myTouch has a 3.8″ touchscreen with a virtual keyboard powered by swype while the myTouch Q is equipped with a 3.5″ touchscreen with a  slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Both phones are designed with ease-of-use in mind and will each come in two separate color schemes. The myTouch will be offered in both black and white while the myTouch Q will be available in gray or violet. Both devices are powered by Android 2.3 and a 1GHz Qualcomm processor along with 5 megapixel cameras and 720p HD video recording.

T-Mobile’s release indicates both phones will be available in time for the holiday season though we of course have plenty of reason to suspect November 2nd is the launch date. T-Mobile will have a dedicated website for more information about both devices at http://www.t-mobile.com/myTouchbyLG although at the time of this writing the website is not live.

Full Press Release:

T-Mobile myTouch Line Expands with Two New Smartphones:        

T-Mobile myTouch and T-Mobile myTouch Q

The latest in the myTouch family offer an easy transition for first-time smartphone owners

BELLEVUE, Wash. —Oct. 6, 2011— T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of the new T-Mobile^® myTouch^® and the T-Mobile^® myTouch^® Q, both by LG, as the latest Android™-powered smartphones to join T-Mobile’s line of myTouch products running on America’s Largest 4G Network^®. The myTouch and myTouch Q, designed to be easily set-up on the first day and continue to be easy to use, are perfect for individuals adopting the benefits of smartphones for the first-time.

The myTouch and myTouch Q are designed with a number of features that make them approachable, including the option of two different styles of hardware to suit customer needs: the myTouch touts a 3.8-inch touch screen and a virtual keyboard with Swype^®, while the myTouch Q is equipped with a 3.5-inch touch screen plus a physical slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.

To help customers not only get up and running and keep running, the myTouch and myTouch Q offer a number of useful tools, including the following:

·         Set-up Wizard: Simple instructions for quick e-mail and social network integration

·         Tips Widget: A quick “how-to” providing an overview of the available device features, including a collection of instructional videos

·         Genius Button™: One-shot voice commands to call, text, or search the Web all with the press of a button

“When moving to their first smartphone, customers want a simple and uncomplicated experience without compromising on quality,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing,

T-Mobile USA. “With the introduction of these new myTouch smartphones paired with our worry-free data plans and fast 4G network, we’re making it easier than ever to step up to 4G experiences.”

Both devices are powered by Android^™ 2.3 (Gingerbread) and a 1GHz Qualcomm^® processor giving customers the power and functionality they desire. Additionally, the myTouch and myTouch Q are equipped with advanced multimedia features, including a 5-megapixel camera and 720p HD video recorder for capturing photos and videos while on the go. The myTouch also includes a front-facing camera with access to T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik^™ for face-to-face video chat.

With access to T-Mobile’s 4G network*, the myTouch and myTouch Q allow customers to browse the Web, access email and social networking services, download free and paid applications through Android Market^™, and much more. Both devices also offer built-in entertainment applications, including T-Mobile^® TV in Mobile HD, Netflix^® and YouTube^® for real-time mobile video streaming and on-demand TV and movies.

Availability

The T-Mobile myTouch is offered in two colors – either black or white – and the T-Mobile myTouch Q is offered in two colors – either gray or violet. Both phones, exclusively from
T-Mobile, are expected to be available in time for the holiday season. Customers can visit www.T-Mobile.comfor more information.

*T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at http://www.t-mobile.com.

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