HTC, Google and T-Mobile Announce Android-Powered Device

Yesterday I posted with details about the ability to obtain MP3 for the Google Android from the Amazon store and today I received an email with the product announcement of the upcoming launch of the T-Mobile G1. I first became interested in the Google Android while looking at options available for my next smartphone upgrade (there are so many options out there now!).  Kudos to their PR team, so I decided to include their press release info if you click "below". Here is a picture for those wanted to see what the phone will look like:

Press Release:

We want to share that today HTC, in conjunction with Google and T-Mobile have announced the world’s first Android-powered device, where customers can find and download unique applications to expand and personalize their phone to fit their lifestyle. Through a vision for making the mobile Internet practical, relevant and fun; the three companies partnered for today’s historical unveiling. The T-Mobile G1 features a QWERTY keyboard, vibrant full touch-screen functionality and a mobile Web experience that incorporates Google Maps Street View, Gmail™, YouTube and other popular Google products. 

Working together, HTC, T-Mobile and Google integrated to deliver a premium, easy-to-use mobile Web and communications experience in one device. The phone’s sliding screen design allows users to easily communicate with friends online or use the T-Mobile G1’s messaging capabilities. For additional device access, the T-Mobile G1 features a convenient trackball from quick, one-handed navigation.

Starting today, T-Mobile customers can pre-order the T-Mobile G1 at www.T-MobileG1.com. Beginning October 22^nd, the device will be available at select T-Mobile retail stores for a $179 with a two-year voice and data agreement. In addition, the T-Mobile G1 will also be available in the United Kingdom beginning in November, and across Europe in the first quarter of 2009. Countries include Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and the Netherlands.

Comments

[r4i]

Both call quality and signal strength are great. The Touch Sense user interface is beautiful and allows for abundant customizations. Visual voice mail is convenient.