T-Mobile Confirm G1 Android Powered Handset UK Availability

T-Mobile are set to become the first network to release an android powered handset in the UK when it’s new G1 phone, which is powered by Google’s much hyped open source mobile software platform, hits the shelves from 30 October.

Set to become available in either black or white, the Android powered T-Mobile G1, which was originally unveiled in New York in September, will be offered ‘for free on T-Mobile Combi and Flext price plans from £40 a month’ offering, according to T-Mobile’s press release, 800 minutes with unlimited texts (Combi 35) and up to 1,250 minutes with up to 2,500 texts (Flext 40).

‘With so much excitement generated by the announcement last month, we’re thrilled to bring the T-Mobile G1 to the UK in time for Christmas.’ Said Jim Hyde, Managing Director T-Mobile UK, who announced to up and coming availability of the G1 in the UK. ‘It’s set to revolutionise the way we use the internet on our mobiles: it’s uniquely built for effortless online communication – whether you want to email, text or blog – and with access to some groundbreaking applications on Android market, the possibilities really are endless’

T-Mobile G1 Android Handset Features:

• Available in two colours – black and white
• GPS and compass
• Rich HTML email client which seamlessly synchs email with POP3 or IMAP services
• 3.5G (HSDPA/HSUPA) and Wi-Fi connectivity
• 3 Mega pixel camera
• MP3 music player
• Pre-installed 2 GB Micro SD memory card (device supports up to an 8 GB card)
• Bluetooth-enabled
• Up to 130 hours standby and up to 5 hours talk time
• Dimensions: 117.7 x 55.7 x 26.5 mm
• Weight: 158g

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