T-Mobile USA: my Touch 3G announced today

I for one am very excited to get myTouch3G. I’ve been using an unlocked iPhone on T-Mobile for a while now.

I like T-Mobile’s network where I live and the call quality is excellent. I’ve been testing their 3G network out here in LA and I like what I see. They don’t have 80 million users clogging up the network so at least in my area it’s all mine for the taking. No complaints here!

I text and email a lot for my business. Using a virtual keyboard is good for quick stuff, like searches. An actual keyboard is a must. If only the MyTouch had a slide out keyboard. It would be awesome.

I would have preferred a 3.5 mm jack, but when I stop and think about how many times I’d need it it’s really a moot point. I use my Nano for music and a BT headset for calls while driving.

Discuss more about this phone at http://www.myTouch3GForum.com, I usually hangs out there.

Actually I believe the unit comes with an adapter for the 3.5mm jack and the matching headset.

Uhh. they do have a MyTouch with a slide out keyboard… It’s called the G1.

will it support apps like the G1

Yes it will support apps like the G1. The My Touch G3 comes with Android “Cupcake” which is operating system 1.5 (which is downloadable for the G1 at the moment). Has more internal memory and ram. It basically is a faster, sleeker, more personal, and touch-based G1. It still has the bottom buttons but touch input will be the main.

The unit will come with a 3.5 adapter in the box with it as do a lot of current model phones.

To answer ya boii’s inquiry, the mytouch will be able to support applications in almost an identical manner to the G1 (since they both run the same operating system) only the newer mytouch will be pre-loaded with an updated version of the infamous android. This new version includes an upgrade called “sherpa” which allows it to begin to recognize its users preferences and (at least artificially) begin to know its user. The demos show it finding its users favorite stores and highlighting them on “Google Maps,” or recommending new background images. The idea is the more you use the phone the better it gets to know you.

On a side note, android 1.5 will also be available for G1 users to download after the national release of the mytouch 3G.

I hope the battery is better!

This seems like an swesome phone, my only issue with it is the virtual keyboard. That slows down the typing.

my question is which would be better the new g2 coming out or the my touch.,, i would hate to get this my touch and fine out 2 months later that i should have gone with the g2 can anyone tell me what the difference is going to be

Why would you want to use the 3G over the iphone? How did you unlock th iphone? — I have been with tmobile for a long time, am happy, but want to upgrade my phone. I’m also looking at teh 3G, but love the iphone. If I knew how to unlock it, I’d probably go that route….. I think:)

Samantha, seeing as the My Touch is running android, and is basically a G1 without the keyboard, don’t you think it stands to reason that it IS the G2? Seems logical to me. I doubt they’d toss that kind of money down to develop something, then turn around and release something else that’s going to compete with their newest phone. That would be pretty stupid.

There is no difference my dear. It’s the same phone, just a different name.

every android phone has apps

The MyTouch is the successor to the G1. The G2 name/monicker was dropped.

My touch is gonna be lame is just a more retarded g1. I’m sick of tmobile and there lame as phones

It was review on CNET and Bonnie Cha says she got less than a day on the battery

I have been with T-Mobile sine VoiceStream and OmniTouch. The service in NYC is horrible. I get dropped call every day. This MyTouch with be the end for me. Seriously I don’t care what phone T-Mobile go with. I’m ending my contract this year

David Smash,

Why have you been with T Mobile for all the while if there service is so horrible.

I have been with T Mobile for last 5 years, after being with Sprint and Cingular and can count on one finger the # of times I would have wished for a better service.

And, they have the best customer service, that is the only thing keeping me from switching over to iphone.

Looking forward to the release of 3G MyTouch.

that is right. tmobil has the best customer service

The new my Touch is the G2 but because Gatorade already uses G2 for their power drink T-Mobile came up with the my Touch….but I think it is called G2 in Japan

Weell, I’ve heard about the fone & I wanna know if its good or not.

Read through everything yall said & yall have me confusd.

I’m available for upgrade.
Someone tell wether I should get it or not.

Tmo is the best …as long as I can call and get calls am gud don’t need all this stuff on a phone…just a few years back we didn’t have it and we were find…what is the big hype about?

Finally, a phone that I’m excited about. T-Mobile is finally trying to catch up with their phones and network. I currently have the first generation Shadow and was disappointed that shortly after I purchased it, they came out with the Shadow II. Grrr! But this phone looks fantastic. I am excited and can’t wait for the reviews to come out by users. By that time, the 2nd generation MyTouch will have the kinks worked out and I will be ready to UPGRADE! Yay!

it seems that united states tmobile not interested to release htc hero which also well known as tmobile g2 touch, is it right?

Bye Dave Smash who work for Iphone. Leave us tmoblers alone don’t lie. The phone last 1day in a half when used. Days if left alone.

can you please tell me how and where can i get an unlocked iphone?

I have been with T-mobile since Voicestream and the service is great and for all the haters from at&t with their crappy Iphone that that you can’t get a cheaper and better plan than Tmobile and yes I had At&t with work and can’t tell you how many times I dropped calls or couldn’t get service. So Yes I can’t wait for the MY Touch and I’m sure it will blow the Iphone away and the followers who can’t think formselves who get that piece of junk, I hated that phone and all that apple products for they are all crap and overpriced just like at&t!!!

I have the g1 and like it but I haven’t seen why the My Touch is a better phone other than the look of it with the differnt skins and not having a keyboard with the same small screen seem like a bad idea

I was with ATT then switched to Tmobile, and this will be my 7th year with them. Im sooo excited they come up with a phone that would shut iphone users up.
My sister switched to ATT for the iphone and very much regretted it.. I did not, since I like Tmobile (coverage and great customer service). I was really tempted to but when I heard about the iphone flaws, i just hanged on to my blackberry and hoping Tmobile will eventually have a better smartphone which of course,
now they finally have. ) I cant wait for my new phone to arrive.

Not a iphone!!!!! Cheap materials don’t even come close to the iphone 3gs.

You’re an idot. We’re discussing the mytouch 3g. Go to an i-phone forum for that.

My brothers both complain about poor cell service in NY (NYC, LI and surrounding areas). They have AT&T and Sprint. When they call me, I lose every 5th word of what they are saying. Sometimes I hear one word in a sentence from them. As a rule, it seems NY has the worst cell signal transmittance. Here in GA, my TMobile reception is fine. So it is not any one specific carrier to blame, ALL have the same issues in NY. Stay with TMobile’s superior service and decent phones. Not to labor it, I pay $50 for unlimited calling w/TMobile.

i preordered mytouch and can’t wait to get it. I wasnt really excited about the g1 because of how bulky it looked so soon after that one came out i got the behold which is a nice phone but ready for a change. and yes the mytouch is the g2 just updated, sleeker, and more fun. Ive been with tmobile for 6yrs already and its alot cheaper than my 800$ bills i would get from verizon. TMOBILE IS THE BEST AND EVERYONE I KNOW HAS THERE CELL PHONE SERVICE

I have the G1 now and preorderd the mytouch. My main reason for Android is the open source platform. I’m all about options and having tons of developers write codes to make my experience better. Android now has way more applications than the iphone and there are no proprietary issues to worry about like with apple.

P.S. Mytouch has a bigger screen than the G1 hence the touch keyboard should not be an issue.

The mytouch 3G actually comes in a box and in the box is a big case that holds everything and inside is the phone, manuals, usb, charger, headphones, headphone adaptor, gummis for the headphones, this thing so u can make a case and a pouch thing!!

Ive been with AT&T, Sprint, Verizon/Alltel and Tmobile and I must say that Tmobile has the VERY BEST service. Believe me like cool phones so much I have three separate accounts, one for my iphone one for my Blackberry and I await my upgrade t mobile MY TOUCH 3G!
You know eventually in the near future the smart phones, touch screen or not, will all be neck and neck with some coming and going innovations. One day our phones, which we most likely will not call phones but most likely hand help or some other computer name, will do an amazing amount of things for us. Not only will we be able access the web with full communications like text, mail and community site,photo, video and music up and down load, Net Browse for all purchases and bill paying, instant information search with GPS. But we will also be able sync them with our homes such as tv, security sync them with our cars.

That said there’s one consideration to make, and that my friends is Android and what Android proposes to do. Android proposes to be THE SYSTEM that ALL smart phones work on/with..
I’m just glad to of been a t mobile customer for over 5 years and to be a part of the begin of the future of communications. Its going to be great to watch T mobile get back on top and push the Android onward.
Yeah there’s allays going to be the phone on the other side of the fence that has a cooler sounding bell or whistle, or a phone that is in the spot light for a year or 2. So ask your self where is all this going? Whom do you see as a real innovator in the communications development.
My vote goes to Android and T mobile’s My Touch is our horse

will any unlocked iphone work with tmobile? and how do you get it hooked up?

omfg I love this phone! its sooooo cute nd plus its very affordable. I am gonna get it so im soo happy!!!!

i got it and it’s nice. i have the white one.. its no iphone.. but its still a very well equiped phone. the battery last longer, faster almost than my bronze g1, and feels more comfortable in the palm. the packaging is alot better than any phones i’ve ever seen. ohh yeah comes with a 4gb mini sd card. its g1 all cleanded up in a neat package without the querty key board.

YOU DOUCHE kent german was the one who reviewed the My touch.

I just the my touch 3g and i am having problems with my map. I called tmobile about it and they said it was normal.
But is it normal for it to be like 4 streets away or at times not even close to where i am at?

This phone seem pretty cool, but I just don’t think I could give up my iPhone for it. I’ve had tmobile for about 6 years, and it’s nice to finally see them come out with a phone that has kept up with technology lol. Tmobile has always been a little behind, but hopefully this phone helps them out. It’s just tough when they have the iPhone looking down on them, especially considering how easy it is to use with tmobile. One day all the phones will be equal, but for now, te iPhone is sitting pretty comfortably on top, but who knows for how long.

Theres a app that is for the blackberry that can also be used on the G1 and the G3. Its blackberry app world. I think it the hotties thing out, stream live music and no lagging. I havent got my phone yet but its on its way. and yes it does come with something so u can use headphones..

umm gotta agree with that. umm i don’t understand why they dont have really nice phones. and when they do come out with decent phones.. theres always a tech problem. i think the behold was crapp! and a cheap knock out of the iphone.. i think tmobile gotta stopp with the mimicking of other phones.. and stickk with makingg original phones. why payy for a wanna be.. when you can go get the real deal. if you want a touch fone. go buy one from apple. its called the iPHONE!

I found out the difference between the my touch and the G2 due out Aug 12. the my fouch is a fun anfroid phone and the G@ with a keyboard will have a windows operating system which is for business use MS Office Excel, Power Point etc… I got the my touch because it is fun the G2 business and the apps are limited to where and what you can download because it is not android.

Look up redsnow. With RedSnow and 30 minutes you’ll have an unlocked iPhone.

“idot”?

I got My Touch in white color. Loved it, but after couple of day’s persons who called me couldn’t hear me neither I could hear them. Well, I went to the store, they said: “You just turn it off wait 10 sec and start again” Hmm… wondering why phone that is about 3 day’s old and worth of $500 needs to be turned off and on whenever it is doesn’t work properly. Ok, I gave it another try. Again, people couldn’t hear me, coverage was on and off, I wasn’t able to get any signal out … turned off and on twice, no succes. Than I was done. Another think I didn’t liked- they have that bar code application you can download it for free – you take picture of some product bar code and send it out to get info about prices and where to buy…., great idea, but 3.2 mg pic camera can’t get picture clear enougt to make the programm understand it… at least my phone couldn’t and all other pictures I was taking were the same – blurry. It was hard to text, and it doesn’t work without internet.
On the bright side love touch screen, internet works fast, easy access to maps, e-mails, websites. Loved idea that I could listen youtube.com and music in general straight from My Touch phone in my car. I comes with that little connector. Loved big screen. I guess I just get unlucky phone.
I didn’t risk to exchange the phones so I just ended up with blackberry, which works great.

Hope, your phones works great, if not you have 6 months to exchange them good luck

I have been with T-Mobile for quite sometime. I have had an iPhone for over a year now(broken) and I am getting the G3 instead. I am taking advantahge of my upgrade that is well overdue.
I am keeping the iPhone for my movies.
The thing that bugs me about the iPhone and using t-mobile (because I will never go to AT&T) is that you cant get any apps from iTunes because the phone is hacked. I have a ton of apps that I can use but you do not have full use of the iPhone. I love the iphone but I would much rather have the MyTouch 3G. OUT WITH OLD, IN WITH THE NEW!!!!

how does it hold up to the behold?

how do you download music and can you download adobe flash player to the phone

I am a very satisfied customer of tmobile now almost two years and a half. I see no good reason why I switch to any other carrier. Specially after seeing some of my family members getting tired of sprint and verizon and joining tmobile. If I am not exaggerating, tmobile has the greatest customer service of all. I am looking forward to buy my first g3. I love google and all their products.

Tmobile has wonderful customer service an if u lose your job they will @ least work with you an be understanding of hardships…get off they ass …i been with them since 05..now sometimes with more expensive phones they have technical issues…but hey i aint leaving them…im gud

haha

I need this phone!

I HAD AN IPHONE AND WENT BACK TO TMOBILE JUST FOR THE MY TOUCH AND IVE NEVER LOOKED BACK….PLUS IF I DROP IT IN WATER THERES INSURANCE UNLIKE THE IPHONE

ONE PROBLEM WITH PHONE PEOPLE ONCE YOU SIGN IN TO YOU TUBE ON HERE YOU CANT SIGN OUT MAJOR PROBLEM FOR PEOPLE WITH MORE THEN ONE YOUTUBE ACCOUNT I WAS TOLD BY T MOBILE THAT YOU WOULD HAVE TO RESET YOUR WHOLE PHONE AND LOSE INFO TO SIGN OUT THIS IS CRAZY I SIGN IN A FRIEND ACCOUNT TO LOOK AT SOMETHING AND CAN NOT SIGN OUT OF HIS NAME SO THAT MAKES THIS A SECURITY PROBLEM TO FOR PEOPLE LET SEE IF THEY FIX THIS

Amen to that man…now he knows what he’s talking about. **** Apple and there stupid iphone and stupid macs its all about tmobile and PCs yeah!

will any unlocked iphone work with tmobile? and how do you get it hooked up?

Very true but I have had a g1 and their not that great of a phone I have had 3 g1 phones and each one has had a technical problem from tmobile with it so im getting the my touch because it seems better and its in style the g1 is not sorry

The T-mobile site says the camera is 5 MP, and you say it's 3.2 MP. I am not sure who's right. Yes, we are looking at the same phone.

I donot think the my touch is the way to go it gives very bad reception and when you try dialing out u can"t , customer service want to send you referbish phone after u have paid full price they have not tried to assist with the problem only giving me the run around. customer service dept. are very unprofessional. still without a phone but yet the bill still needs to be paid on time, where do they do that type of buisness at. Just a little note did some research and the customer survey shows verizon @ #1.