14 DAY TRIAL // Today, T-Mobile USA announced the upcoming availability of a new Android-based smartphone on its airwaves during February, namely the Galaxy S 4G, with support for its fast 4G (HSPA+) network.
According to the company, the new device is set to prove the fastest smartphone on the United States market, since it can provide theoretical peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps.
The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, complemented by a ST-Ericsson M5720 HSPA+ 4G modem to connect to T-Mobile's network.
Moreover, the new handset would deliver great entertainment capabilities, with mobile HD TV3 through T-Mobile TV, with pre-loaded content, or T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik, all on the large 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display it includes.
“The Galaxy S 4G pushes the envelope by reaping the benefits of our network’s unprecedented speeds and by offering groundbreaking entertainment experiences,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA.
“We are excited to continue to expand our portfolio of 4G devices that enable our customers to have access to unique and compelling features and an optimal 4G experience.”
The specifications list of the new device includes a 5 megapixel photo snapper, microSD memory card slot with a 16GB microSD memory card pre-installed, a 1650 mAh lithium ion battery, and Google's Android 2.2 Froyo operating system to power it.
The new mobile phone would come preloaded with various applications and content, including T-Mobile TV, Warner Bros. Pictures’ ACADEMY AWARD Nominated film INCEPTION, T-Mobile Video Chat application powered by Qik, doubleTwist with AirSync, Slacker Radio, and more.
“The Galaxy S 4G offers customers Samsung’s core premium product investments to speed, screen and content,” said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer, Samsung Mobile.
“Galaxy S 4G is T-Mobile’s fastest smartphone and offers Samsung’s brilliant Super AMOLED display and rich multimedia features for premium movie and TV content.”
In addition to announcing that the Galaxy S 4G would arrive on its shelves in February, T-Mobile also announced that its 4G network enjoyed expanded coverage, being available in Albany, Augusta, Columbus and Macon, Ga., and Chattanooga, Tenn., in the South region as well as in Champaign, Ill.; Lansing, Mich.; and Rochester, Minn., in the Midwest.