WiFi call option is coming to a T-Mobile G2 near you

Own a T-Mobile G2? If Yes, then stay right here as the news which we are about to share with you is of utmost importance to you. WiFi based calling option is coming to your Android handset via a software update of the OTA (Over the Air) kind.

This news comes via TmoNews gang who as always were helped by a leaked internal document which contains a hanful of information. Besides the WiFi calling option, which is of course the center of all the attraction, you will be getting the Internet Tethering option as well which will definitely prove handy at some time.

Here’s the official lines of word for the curious ones:

To provide our T-Mobile G2 with Google customers the best experience with their smartphone, a new software update will be sent to customers November 3 through November 8. The software update will be sent via Over the Air (OTA) update to all T-Mobile G2 smartphones, and will include the exciting new Wi-Fi Calling for Android feature.

To prepare yourself for the update, keep your Wi-Fi on and take the battery meter of your smartphone to the maximum level because you know you will need it get the WiFi call enabling update.

T-Mobile USA to offer Samsung Galaxy Tab from November 10 for $400

T-Mobile USA has announced the confirmed launch date for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the much awaited Froyo-based tablet from Samsung. Major carriers Verizon and Sprint have already announced their release dates for the Galaxy Tab however T-Mobile rolls out the Galaxy Tab a day before Verizon and four full days before Sprint.

Jeremy Korst, the director of broadband products and services, T-Mobile USA said:

T-Mobile’s unique offerings on the Galaxy Tab paired with the power of T‑Mobile’s new network allow us to bring a truly differentiated portable entertainment offering to market.

So it means that T-Mobile customers will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab before Verizon or Sprint customers. Sweet. Let’s just hope AT&T doesn’t ruin this for T-Mobile. T-Mobile mentions its fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network which should work simultaneously with the Galaxy Tab’s 3G chip, hence providing super fast data transfer speeds to its customers.

The Galaxy Tab is due to launch on November 10 and will be priced at $400 with a two year data contract. There will also be a $35 activation fee and a $200 early cancellation fee.

Via T-Mobile

T-Mobile announces the gigantic Windows Phone 7 powered HTC HD7

Is this a surprise? With Windows Phone 7 getting a formal launch pad, this was pretty much scripted. T-Mobile has announced its first Windows Phone 7 powered device and it is the sexy and huge looking HTC HD7.

Here is a look at some of the notable specs of HTC HD7 that might make you fall in love with this sensation packed smartphone:

• 1 Ghz processor.
• 5 MP camera with Flash and Auto-focus.
• 720p video recording.
• 4.3 inch multitouch enabled display screen.
• WiFi.
• Bluetooth.
• Dolby Mobile and SRS surround.

Want to know what makes this phone unique than the other Windows Phone 7 devices? You guessed it, HTC HD7 is the largest touch screen device as disclosed by the press release:

By delivering the largest screen available on a Windows Phone, T-Mobile is offering a top-notch smartphone entertainment experience. With deep integration of entertainment brands, social networking capabilities and rich Microsoft services, the HTC HD7 intelligently brings together information and experiences that matter to customers all in a bold, sophisticated design.

HTC HD7 is expected to be available in the U.S. exclusively to T-Mobile customers in mid-November. T-Mobile will be hoping that 4.3 inch touch screen phone will be a high revenue generating device just like its Windows Mobile 6.5 cousin HTC HD2.

[via Engadget]

T-Mobile Android phones getting WiFi call option

T-Mobile just can’t keep itself out of the spotlight. Hot on the heels of announcing the new/improved myTouch, T-Mobile has made an announcement that will please all of its Android based users. The US based carrier has decided to enable WiFi calling option for its Android powered devices.

Here’s the announcement that brought smile on the faces of the T-Mobile subscribers:

T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced its continued innovation of Wi-Fi Calling technology with the upcoming availability of built-in Wi-Fi Calling solutions planned for a wide selection of Android™-powered smartphones

T-Mobile latest Android offerings in myTouch and Motorola DEFY will be one of the devices to get this cost saving option. And Yes, not only you can make phone calls, you can also send SMS to your loved ones. Kineto’s Smart Wi-Fi Application will be doing the laborious task on your behalf. You can use this option by using T-Mobile own network or by using the available WiFi networks.

The Press Release didn’t contain a list of devices that will be getting the WiFi call support. All it mentioned was that an increasing number of Android smartphones will be getting this useful SMS/call option in the coming months.

[via T-Mobile]