14 DAY TRIAL // Wireless carrier T-Mobile USA announced recently the official launch date for the Samsung Behold II, yet another Android-based mobile phone that makes it into its offering. Starting with November 18, T-Mobile subscribers will have the opportunity to enjoy the capabilities of the new device, which includes great multimedia features, along with Wi-Fi connectivity and support for T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network.
The Samsung Behold II will be exclusively available from T-Mobile two days from now. According to the carrier, this is the first mobile phone it launches with a 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, which is accompanied by a 5-megapixel photo snapper that sports auto focus, flash and video recording. In addition, the handset comes with Samsung’s intuitive cube menu, which delivers fast access to music, photos, videos, the Web, YouTube, and Amazon MP3.
“With its first-rate multimedia capabilities front and center, the Samsung Behold II adds an exclamation point to T-Mobile’s already impressive Android lineup for the holidays,” said Wendy Pinero-DePencier, vice president, brand and calendar marketing, T-Mobile USA. “The combination of 3G speeds, its high-resolution touch-screen, and access to loads of entertainment features is sure to make the Behold II into a holiday hit.”
Samsung’s innovative TouchWiz user interface packed inside this Android device offers a wide range of customization options, the carrier added. Moreover, the phone also sports built-in Google mobile services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Talk, not to mention access to the Android Market.
“The Behold II raises the bar to the next level to create a rich, customizable set of different user experiences,” said Omar Khan, senior vice president of strategy and product management for Samsung Mobile. “Combined with Samsung’s advanced AMOLED display technology, innovative TouchWiz user interface and the Android platform, users can create and enjoy a mobile experience unique to their needs.”
Other features of the new Samsung Behold II also include support for email (also with Exchange ActiveSync features), IM, SMS, MMS, GPS receiver with assisted GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, support for visual voicemail, and a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 16GB of additional storage space (a 2GB microSD memory card included in the package). The handset is expected to become available for purchase via all T-Mobile retail stores, as well as through authorized dealers and online on the carrier's website.