Saturday, November 14, 2009

T-Mobile USA Launches the Samsung Behold II on November 18

Multimedia Powerhouse Joins Broad Selection of Android-Powered Smartphones for T-Mobile Customers.

BELLEVUE, Wash., and DALLAS � T-Mobile USA, Inc., the wireless leader in offering the broadest selection of Android�-powered smartphones in the United States, announced that the Samsung Behold� II will be available beginning Nov. 18. The full touch-screen Behold II is a multimedia powerhouse with fast Web and data supported by Wi-Fi� and T-Mobile�s high-speed 3G network.

Available exclusively from T-Mobile USA, the Behold II is the first phone from T-Mobile to feature a 3.2-inch AMOLED screen for crisper colors and wider viewing angles, which is paired with a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, zoom, flash, five shooting modes and video capabilities. Samsung�s intuitive cube menu also provides quick access to six top multimedia features: music, photos, videos, the Web, YouTube� and Amazon MP3 for music downloads.

�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 Pi�ero-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.�

The Android-powered phone is equipped with Samsung�s innovative TouchWiz� user interface for easy customization through movable widgets and one-touch access to commonly used features and applications. The Behold II offers three different home screens to organize multiple workspaces with favorite widgets and application shortcuts.

�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.�

The Behold II features built-in Google� mobile services, including Google Search�, Google Maps�, Gmail�, YouTube and Google Talk�, as well as thousands of applications and games available for download from Android Market�. The Wi-Fi-enabled Behold II also supports personal e-mail and corporate e-mail with Exchange ActiveSync, as well as instant messaging, and text, picture and video messaging. Additional features include assisted GPS, Bluetooth� 2.1, visual voicemail that allows for easier access and response to voice mail, support for up to 16GB of external memory, and includes a 2GB microSD memory card.

With support for T-Mobile�s rapidly expanding 3G network, Behold II customers can take advantage of a reliable wireless connection and fast download speeds when browsing the Web or downloading applications from Android Market. T-Mobile�s 3G network is currently available in 240 cities across the country. By the end of 2009, T-Mobile USA expects its 3G network to be available to reach approximately two-thirds of the U.S. population.

The Samsung Behold II will be available nationwide at T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers and online at http://www.T-Mobile.com beginning Nov. 18, 2009.

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