T-Mobile UK rename Hero (again) to G2 Touch; launching later in July [Updated]
T-Mobile UK have reconfirmed that they will be offering the HTC Hero, although in their line-up it will be known as the T-Mobile G2 Touch and not the G1Touch as originally suggested . Set to hit the market later in July, according to the carrier’s Twitter account, details of the handset’s price and tariffs are yet to be confirmed by an official press release. The carrier will go head to head with rival Orange, who are also offering the Hero (in their case with its original name). Since Orange are pricing the Android smartphone from free with a new two-year agreement, it seems likely that T-Mobile UK will do the same. The news comes as T-Mobile USA revealed this week that they have no plans to offer the HTC Hero on their side of the Atlantic. Speaking at the launch of the T-Mobile myTouch 3G (aka the HTC Magic), CTO Cole Brodman said the Hero was not on their US radar
Motorola looks for Android developers
Motorola is no longer the powerhouse in the mobile phone world that it was when its Razr handset was the device to have.
Google Chrome OS hardware partners named
Hot on the heels of their Chrome OS announcement , Google have revealed a list of the technology companies they are working with to eventually produce devices running the new platform. Tipped as a partial list, the roster nonetheless includes several names we’re familiar with from Open Handset Alliance membership.
T-Mobile myTouch 3G pre-orders taken now: $199.99
Remember the T-Mobile myTouch 3G ? The phone we were excited about before spotting the HTC Hero ? Well, T-Mobile have launched their pre-order site for the upcoming smartphone, reminding us that there’s a little over 27 days until it’ll arrive in stores. Existing T-Mobile customers can also choose to pre-order the myTouch 3G, priced at $199.99 with a new two-year contract, up until July 28th. Be warned, though, there’s our old friend the T-Mobile $18 upgrade fee, and up to $200 early-cancellation fees (though it’s not clear whether that refers solely to the new contract or to any existing one you’re locked into). The myTouch 3G itself – also known as the HTC Magic - has a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, Android OS 1.5 Cupcake, HSPA and WiFi. You can find our review of the smartphone in its Vodafone Europe guise here .