Aimed at first time users, the LG myTouch and LG myTouch Q smartphones are headed to T-Mobile and will be available this holiday season. Operating on the Google Android platform, these smartphones integrated with two hardware options are said to be easy to set-up and apt for beginners.
Running on the Android Gingerbread platform, these smartphones are fuelled by the 1GHz Qualcomm processor. Both devices employ a 5MP camera each, capable of capturing HD videos of resolution 720p. Additionally, the myTouch Q is equipped with a front-facing camera to facilitate video conferencing through T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik. Built-in multimedia functionalities of these devices are inclusive of T-Mobile TV in Mobile HD, Netflix and YouTube.
“When moving to their first smartphone, customers want a simple and uncomplicated experience without compromising on quality. With the introduction of these new myTouch smartphones paired with our worry-free data plans and fast 4G network, we’re making it easier than ever to step up to 4G experiences,†quoted Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA.
Drenched in shades of black and white, the myTouch adorns a 3.8-inch multitouch screen supporting Swype. The myTouch Q dressed in gray and violet, is fitted with a 3.8-inch touchscreen in addition to a physical slide-out QWERTY keypad. Also, to assist users, these handsets are pre-loaded with tools like Set-up Wizard as well as Tips Widget for instructions on web access and devices’ features. Moreover, they are embedded with a Genius Button to execute voice commands to call, text or browse the web.
Pricing details of the LG myTouch and LG myTouch Q smartphones have not been mentioned. They are slated to be available exclusively through T-Mobile this year.
