T-Mobile promises Android handset by Q4 of this year
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Filed in Android, News, T-Mobile
While chances are good that someone will beat them to the punch, it looks like T-Mobile intends to come out swinging in the Android race. The company has just announced that it plans to ship its first Android-based handsets by the end of 2008. T-Mobile revealed precious few details about the actual device, but did say that the initial launch will be used as a way to gauge consumer product needs, and that they are committed to responding to user feedback. They also emphasized the need for carriers to focus on keeping Android handsets safe and secure. Following the initial launch, the company expects to implement the Linux-based OS across their product line, offering multiple Android handsets, each with a specific target audience.
On Apr 23, 2008 @ 6:20 pm, inc Said:
can some please explain this to me,
why is the android os soo much better then lets RIM and MS?
Thanks
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 6:37 pm, Artie's Clogged Toilet Said:
Wow, that is an ugly phone.
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 6:42 pm, zin Said:
It is all speculation at this point. It looks impressive. Let’s hope that it is stable.
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 7:01 pm, thefencechild Said:
no one is saying its better or worse, but isn’t it nice to have another option? That when things start getting better usually right? When competition pushes them to do so?
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 7:05 pm, Jeff B. Said:
If att could make the same promise…
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 7:09 pm, recon Said:
see that’s the thing. No one said that it was better or worse. It is just something new. let me rephrase that….it is a new os that is “open”, meaning anyone(developers) can create apps for it. Kind of like, dare i say, the iphone’s OS or even dangers OS. Think of Vista and those widget things. Also, linux is very small; you can get a lot of productive apps without needing a very fast processor. So a phone like the TMobile wing will perform faster and stable with ANDROID than with Windows mobile.
notice: this is what i gather from all the information i’ve been hearing about it. It’s not until a working product is in the hand of a consumer will it be viable as a better or worse product than what’s out there now.
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 7:26 pm, mosamjc Said:
I’m a big fan of linux, don’t get me wrong, and Tmo should be applauded for its efforts. However, shouldn’t they be putting more efforts into implementing their 3G network or something? It seems like they are firmly committed to taking three steps back for every step forward.
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 7:36 pm, Ryan Said:
Shouldn’t Google be making this annoucement and not TMo?
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 7:52 pm, recon Said:
@mosamjc
see that comment is just ignorant. (keep in mind i am not saying you are ignorant, just the comment)
Tmobile has done all they can for there 3G implementation. The infrastructure is out there and ready. However they can only go as far as they are able too. There are still some reliquishing of the frequencies that T-Mobile will be using, that some other gov’t entities still obtain. I’ll just leave it at that. Besides if your a business, you can’t just keep waiting on one product or service if you can dibble and dabble in other projects. Everyone knows Tmo is the 4 mobile carrier, eventually they may be first or second, but in order to move in that position you gotta try your hand in other things, if the one thing is being dominated by other companies. Trust, Tmo is not lethatrgic, nor do they plan to waste over 4 billion on a buildout that they’re trying everyday to give, you(general), the customer access to. It’s just unfortunate, that other elements have prolonged the event.
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On Apr 23, 2008 @ 9:46 pm, KeMiCaL Said:
wow,, Tmo… hmm i hope it is stable, been looking for a phone that works well with gMail and gCalendar…for business,,,besides the iPhone,, hopefully it works well with Apple Mac laptop…hopefully it comes out in 2008 as said,, but in the states, ,not like in europe or some crazy country!!!
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On Apr 24, 2008 @ 9:03 am, galvatron Said:
LOL don’t get an apple laptop if yo want compatability or inter operability youll have more sucsess that way yo sil runing osx right? trow n ubuntu if yo want to try your hand at linux>
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On Apr 24, 2008 @ 10:38 am, herbal Said:
tmo usa?
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On Apr 27, 2008 @ 10:35 am, JZ Said:
Just to add to recon’s comment. TMO everyday is building out the 3G network, however, the gov’t entities that are using the spectrum have taken their time in moving off. There has been speculation that because TMO is a foreign based company(DT), they are not getting the same treatment as some of the other carriers!
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On May 16, 2008 @ 1:15 am, Most Knowledgeable Said:
I think the phone operating systems will play out similarly to those on computers. The proprietary operating systems will disappear(except for Apple’s because they only do proprietary) and we will have Window Mobile (crappy but used by most people so quicker product releases and more business stuff), Mac OS(tightly controlled but nice to use), and Android(open but clunky and harder for the average Joe to get into). I am not bashing open source things, but they are not controlled by anyone so it is hard for them to achieve a comprehensive usability. Also, Apple actually employs real Usability Engineers instead of trying to force computer scientist to do this job and so has an easier to use OS. I am biased towards Apple created products because I don’t have much desire to have a lot of control over my OS and am happy to use my money to buy what I like- even if they shut off my options what they choose for me is usually what I want anyways.
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On May 29, 2008 @ 3:33 pm, Pepe le peu Said:
is dis fone touch screen??
and will it bi betta than my bloyberry?
sumewan pleeas answea mi..cus i wann hace dis fone..if it meets my toushin niids.
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