T-Mobile USA, Inc., the wireless leader in offering the broadest
selection of Android™-powered smartphones in the United States, today
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
Piñero-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.