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Samsung Behold II owners consider legal action over lack of Android 2.x upgrade

T-Mobile launched the Samsung Behold II with Android 1.5, but led customers to believe the phone would eventually be upgraded to Android 2.0 in 2010. This claim came from a promotional YouTube video which has since been pulled.

Now it looks like Samsung might have reversed course as customers are reporting they were told the Behold II “will never qualify for the Android 2X update”. This information supposedly came from Samsung technical support, but T-Mobile has the final say about firmware upgrades for their phones.

We reached out to T-Mobile to see if they had any new information regarding Android upgrades and they responded the new myTouch 3G Slide includes Android 2.1 and they would let us know when they have more details to share about existing phones.

Behold II owners are understandably upset and some are considering legal action if something is not done. Customers are also demanding an upgrade on the official T-Mobile forums and have started an online petition.

If you are a Behold II owner, I would suggest patiently waiting a little longer and see what action T-Mobile takes. There is no need taking your anger out on Samsung Mobile because they will only develop and release an upgrade when T-Mobile makes the request. For all we know, this could have been done months ago and T-Mobile could be waiting till after the Slide launches (June 2nd) before upgrading older Android phones.

At the same time, this doesn’t bode well for Samsung’s reputation. It might be the carriers responsibility to upgrade their phones, but other Samsung Android phones (like the original Galaxy) are also stuck on Android 1.5.

We can’t say for sure who produced the promotion video, but it clearly features the Samsung Mobile logo at the beginning and fits the wacky style of other campaigns for the Behold II. Just the fact that the video got pulled gives the appearance that someone was trying to scrub this evidence offline. A copy of the original video is included below for your viewing pleasure.

“The SGH-T939 will never qualify for the Android 2X update. Your continued interest in Samsung products is appreciated.”Samsung Technical Support

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2010
05/27
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myTouch 3G Slide Getting Android 2.2 Shortly after Launch?

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AndroidSPIN is reporting that they have confirmed a rumor that the myTouch 3G Slide will be receiving an update to Android 2.2 as early as next week. The update will first be sent out to T-Mobile employee phones for testing, with it making its way to the average Joe’s slide at a yet unknown date. This jives with a statement made last week by HTC naming the Slide as one of the phones that should be getting the update before the end of the year.

Considering that Google is just getting the Froyo code out to OEMs and that an update proper hasn’t even occurred for the Nexus One, I’m a bit skeptical that the update will make it to the end-user anytime soon. If anything, this at least confirms the update to Android 2.2 can be expected if you plan on purchasing the Slide next week.

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2010
05/26
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Samsung Gravity T & Samsung “Smile” Also Confirmed For June 23rd

Not diggin’ the Gravity 3 form factor? Well T-Mobile has got plenty of choices for you heavy texters. Pictured above, the Samsung T669 aka the “Gravity T” will also be available beginning June 23rd sporting a resistive touch screen, a full QWERTY keyboard with onboard Dolphin browser, 3G capability, and a 2.0 megapixel camera. The Gravity T seems like a handset for users that aren’t ready for a smartphone but want something more than the average dumbphone. We hear that this phone with also have an “optimized” version of Samsung’s Touchwiz interface.

Next up is the Samsung T359, which Magenta oddly enough is calling the Samsung :) (we’re going to take a stab in the dark and assume that stands for the word “smile”). The T359 will be replacing the T349 and will house a 1.3 megapixel camera, full HTML browsing and oddly added in, active sync exchange mail support. The handset will also be launching June 23rd. So you will have not one, not two, but THREE choices. If only we could get as many high-end smartphones as we do dumbphones. Leave your thoughts in the comments!

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2010
05/25
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BlackBerry Pearl 3G With AWS Passes Through The FCC

BlackBerry Pearl 3G With AWS Passes Through The FCC

We’ve already seen the BlackBerry Pearl 3G pass through the FCC once. The first time around it was caught carrying standard 3G bands which are standard for that of AT&T, Rogers, Bell and TELUS. This time however, Engadget has caught it passing through with 1700mHz which is designed for carriers such as T-Mobile and WIND (deja vu?). We reported on the rumours that T-Mobile was taking a pass on the sexy new Pearl but after that some more information has indeed come about. That being that T-Mobile actually has the device floating around their internal systems and is being identified as “T-Mo P3G 148”, so we’ll see how it all plays out. As it stands, the FCC passed both the 14 and 20 key configurations with flying colors.

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2010
05/25
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AT&T Says T-Mobile Is “Misleading Customers” By Suggesting HSPA+ Is 4G 4G

While T-Mobile’s customers may be thrilled with the company’s ever-expanding HSPA+ coverage, their competitors are not. AT&T, who is also rolling out HSPA+ this year, says that T-Mobile is “misleading customers” by insinuating that HSPA+ is a 4G technology. More »

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2010
05/25
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T-Mobile expands HSPA+ data service in Northeast

t-mobileg1-sm.jpgT-Mobile has announced ongoing expansion of its HSPA+ network which brings faster 3G data speeds for subscribers. The company’s HSPA+ network has been broadened in the New York City metropolitan area, including New Jersey and Long Island, along with other New York Cities such as Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse….

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2010
05/24
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HTC Wildfire to hit T-Mobile UK on June 14. Nokia C5 coming this month

Although Virgin Mobile was the first to announce it’s bringing the HTC Wildfire to the UK, it looks like the first UK carrier to actually launch the smartphone will be T-Mobile.The Wildfire is now featured on T-Mobile UK’s website, in the coming soon section, and the carrier says on Twitterthat customers will be able to buy the handset starting June 14. Last time I checked, June was in the second quarter of the year, so this might be a mistake, since HTC officially saidthe Wildfire (which runs Android 2.1) would only be out in the third quarter.T-Mobile UK didn’t disclose the price of the HTC Wildfire, but “free on select plans” sounds like a safe guess. Android aside, T-Mobile UK is also getting ready to launchthe Symbian-based Nokia C5, which should be available this month (May), coming with free navigation and a 3.2MP camera.Via EuroDroid imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unwiredview.com%2F2010%2F05%2F18%2Fhtc-wildfire-to-hit-t-mobile-uk-on-june-14-nokia-c5-coming-this-month%2F&source=unwiredtweets&style=normal&service=bit.lySimilar Posts: UnwiredView?d=yIl2AUoC8zA UnwiredView?d=dnMXMwOfBR0 UnwiredView?i=A7hTFogITBk:lKTrS0VSw1M:JEwB19i1-c4 UnwiredView?i=A7hTFogITBk:lKTrS0VSw1M:wF9xT3WuBAs UnwiredView?d=7Q72WNTAKBA UnwiredView?i=A7hTFogITBk:lKTrS0VSw1M:V_sGLiPBpWU UnwiredView?d=ByNYXvuKCJE UnwiredView?d=ACf-c_HutVcA7hTFogITBk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnwiredView/~3/A7hTFogITBk/Follow Mobi Insider on Twitter www.Twitter.com/mobiinsider

2010
05/18
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Android Port for HTC HD2 Coming Soon

We have previouslyseen different Windows phones like HTC Touch Pro2, Touch HD and Touch Diamond2 running Android OS through an emulation software named Haret. For different reasons, developers so far have not been able to do the same for HTC HD2which by far is the most superior Windows phone available today.hd2 androidAnd now, a major breakthrough has been made over at XDA. The genius have managed to get the Linux bootloader up and running on the HD2 which has enabled them to play a 720p high-def video on the device. This marks a really important step in the Android port for the HD2. Hopefully in the not so distant future, we’ll see HD2 running a fully functional version of Android, just like the one for iPhone 2Gand iPhone 3G. We’ll keep you posted on this one. Check out the video yourself of the HD2 running a 720p video on top of the Linux bootloader.If the port is successful, it wont be wrong to call HD2 a variantof EVO 4G(without 4G capabilities) do you think it would be fine to call the HD2 a liteversion of the EVO 4G(without 4G) since most of the hardware specs are same on the HTC EVO 4G, except that it runs Android 2.1 instead of Windows Mobile 6.5. [ via PocketNow]You may also like to check out:

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2010
05/17
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T-Mobile Motorola Motoroi rumors still afloat

Remember those Sholes tablet rumors we have been reporting on since last year? Motorola finally launched their Droid-minus-keyboard overseas as the Motoroi XT720 in South Korea and the XT701 in China, but the form factor has yet to make it to the United States.

Our sources told us this device was supposed to launch on T-Mobile USA earlier this year, but it failed to materialize and it looks like Motorola went back to the drawing board to beef up the specs.

Now Pocket-lint is reporting that Motorola has confirmed a variant of the Motoroi design will be coming to the UK this year, but with even better features. The new handset should include Android 2.1 with Motoblur, 8 megapixel camera with xenon flash, play back and record 720p video, mini HDMI connector, and an unnamed processor.

Motorola has been using a 550 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP3430 in all their high-end Android phones so far. This processor might not have the higher clock speeds of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon, but it’s still based on the same ARM Cortex-A8 core.

At this time, it is unclear which platform Motorola will use next. They could opt for the next generation OMAP4 which features a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9, but it might be too soon to see those CPUs in a smartphone this year. Motorola currently uses Qualcomm chips in their mid-range Android lineup, so a more likely successor could be something from the Snapdragon family.

Motorola plans to launch at least 20 smartphones this year and expects to ship 12 million to 14 million units, so they still have a lot of ground to make up. Verizon is expected to get a follow up to the Droid this Christmas, but look for T-Mobile USA to get their own exclusive high-end Android phone from Moto later this year.

What processor and features would you like to see Motorola use in their next high-end Android device?

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The Motorola Motoroi.

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2010
05/16
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T-Mobile + HTC + Android + Snapdragon + QWERTY = Sidekick Twist

New details have emerged about T-Mobile’s “Project Emerald”. Initially said to be a “Nexus One-like device”, we now learn that T-Mobile is passing the Sidekick torch to HTC for their next high-end Android phone. T-Mobile customers have long been waiting for a true high-end successor to the G1 and it sounds like this could be the device they were hoping for.

TmoNews is reporting a tip that claims the Sidekick “Twist” will boast “Android 2.1, a 1 GHz Processor (Snapdragon?), with a front facing Camera, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, and 16 GB onboard storage“. I’m quoting their rumored specs exactly so we can break them down.

For the operating system, Android 2.1 with Sense UI is likely. We know Android 2.2 is coming soon, but it might be a couple of months before HTC updates their custom Sense UI. T-Mobile has invested a lot in their own version of Sense (called Espresso) and we already know it’s coming to other devices like the MT3G and Slide.

A 1 GHz processor is no surprise. Every Android phone from HTC with a 1 GHz CPU is using the Qualcomm Snapdragon and that is the best bet. However, T-Mobile is releasing an Android phone with full HSPA+ support sometime this year and that could feature the newer Qualcomm MSM8260. That 1.2 GHz chipset started sampling in late 2009 and was expected to arrive in smartphones this year, but it might be too early for this device.

Front facing cameras are the new trend for high-end Android phones. We finally have the faster networks to support video chat and it’s going to be in a lot of new phones like the Sprint EVO 4G and Samsung Galaxy S.

The 4.3 inch display is the new standard for high-end HTC smartphones. We have seen this on the HD2 and upcoming EVO 4G. Both those devices had TFT displays, but new HTC phones like the Nexus One, Desire, and Legend are now using AMOLED displays. “Super AMOLED” is a marketing term being used by Samsung and they have only gone up to 4 inches, so I’m not sure how that was included with this rumor.

Finally, the 16 GB of onboard storage is sorely needed for high-end Android devices. We finally saw the HTC Incredible ship with 8 GB, but that is still pretty far behind the industry leader iPhone 3G S which offers a 32 GB version.

Overall I would say the rumor is fairly believable. T-Mobile has been late to launch an Android superphone, but no one expected them to just ignore their high-end customers. Speculation suggest the Sidekick Twist will launch this summer, which is the same time AT&T and Sprint will have their 1 GHz offerings.

It almost sounds to good too be true if you are a T-Mobile customer. Are you satisfied with these rumored specs or are they leaving off some extra feature you had hoped for?

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The 2009 Sidekick LX from Sharp.

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2010
05/16
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