Android G1 FAQ

How much does the T-Mobile G1 cost?

The G1 will be priced at be priced at $179 as part of a 2-year service contract with T-Mobile.

What is the G1 release date?

The G1 will be launched in the US on October 22nd, with the UK launch following in November. Subsequent launches across Europe are planned for the first quarter of 2009.

Is the G1 available on any other networks?

No, the G1 will only be available through T-Mobile.

Can't I just buy the G1 handset and use a different SIM card?

No, the G1 will be sim-locked to the T-Mobile network.

The Android G1 From T-Mobile

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The T-Mobile G1 is the first Google phone powered by Android to hit the market.

Developed in partnership with HTC, Google and the Open Handset Alliance, Android's open source operating system for mobile devices is set to change how we use the mobile internet.

Developed by HTC, the G1 is available exclusively on the T-Mobile network.

The G1 is available in a choice of three colors - Black, T-Mobile G1 White or Brown.

Key Features of the T-Mobile G1 deals include:

• 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.
• Full 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
• One-click Google Search.
• Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications.
• Instant access to Google services (Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Google Talk, Calendar).
• High-speed 3.5G network connection.
• Wi-Fi technology with seamless transition to open networks.
• Android Market with access to variety of software and media downloads. (some fees may apply)
• 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.
• microSD™ (SD 2.0 compatible) expansion slot for all your storage needs.

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Amazon have today slashed the price of the T-Mobile G1 phone to just $97.99. The new price makes a saving of $82!

The T-Mobile G1 is available as part of a 2-year contract for $97.99. It's not known how long this G1 discount will last so if you're looking to get the T-Mobile G1 bargain price act quick!

T-Mobile are expected to launch their next Android phone in the G1 range later in the Summer. Known as the T-Mobile G1 Touch, the Android phone will be a purely touchscreen device, and won't feature the G1 style QWERTY physical keyboard.

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Guide To Enabling G1 Auto Rotate

Here's a how-to guide to enable your G1 handset to auto-rotate using the G-Sensor rather than the "Flip Orientation" menu.

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Android Dev Phone - Unlocked G1 Handset Now Available

Aimed at Android developers, Google have released a hardware and SIM unlocked G1 handset.

The new G1 model is available to members of the Android Market developer program and can be purchased for $399.

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