*Press Release* T-Mobile USA Debuts HTC Touch Pro2 in the U.S. New Tilting Touchscreen Device Available to T-Mobile Customers in mid-August Bellevue, Wash. — July 29, 2009 — T-Mobile USA, Inc., and HTC Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Touch Pro2™, a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning Aug. 12. Enabled for T-Mobile’s expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS and location-based services. Featuring a 3.6-inch color WVGA touchscreen that slides back and tilts up to reveal a full-QWERTY keyboard, the screen is perfectly positioned for reading and creating e-mail, browsing the Web, using applications, and playing videos and games. A 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus also provides customers with an easy way to capture and share high-quality images and video as well as view that content on the crisp display. The HTC Touch Pro2 also offers an efficient way for customers to manage their daily lives, whether at work or play. A single contact view displays the individual conversation history regardless of whether voice, text or e-mail was used. The HTC Touch Pro2 also includes Straight Talk technology, an integrated e-mail, voice and speakerphone experience that provides a simple way to respond to e-mail via a call, allows organizing conference calls from group e-mail, and makes it easy to turn any location into a conference room. Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full-duplex acoustics. HTC’s latest TouchFLO 3D interface is deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver maximum consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus. This makes it easy for customers to view, edit and update Microsoft documents, conveniently access calendars and manage to-do lists. Access to Microsoft Voice Command also simplifies locating contacts in the address book, making phone calls, getting calendar information, playing music and starting programs. The HTC Touch Pro2 is also stereo Bluetooth® capable. “This summer, many people are balancing summer vacations and time away from the office with the pressures of the workplace,” said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “We are pleased to announce the HTC Touch Pro2, a uniquely designed device that will help customers manage their day-to-day activities, whether they are in the office or working from an airport, the local playground or the car.” “The HTC Touch Pro2 offers the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone, while also delivering unparalleled elegance in both its exterior and user interface design,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “HTC and T-Mobile have a history of introducing groundbreaking products, and this collaboration continues with the debut of this highly anticipated device to the U.S. market.” The new HTC Touch Pro2 is expected to be available nationwide in mid-August at T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers and online at Unsupported Browser. For information where T-Mobile 3G service is available or to see T-Mobile’s Personal Coverage Check tool, please visit Unsupported Browser. ###
Anyone counting down the days to get this phone? I'm so going to see what this one is like in person when it releases. Just can't wait until the CDMA version to hit Sprint!
I love it, just wish it had the android platform instead since I got my G1 I have become hooked on the software.
Yeah, just wished that WinMo would improve... AT&T has been really quiet on the TP2, so I don't think they will release it for another while. The next U.S. carrier that most likey will release the TP2 after TMobile is Sprint and then Verizon. Matter fact, Sprint just released the official Sprint TP2 specifications on their developer site yesterday. Basically, it is the same as the TP2 except with a bigger screen and that international quadband.. so it may be really close! All in all, we all just need to wait for the official release date for the other three carriers now.
Darn. I've been holding off on upgrading my Tilt since early spring... I was hoping it would be a little sooner.
I am patiently waiting for the TP2 for Sprint. I have a upgrade coming next month. I would like to see some leaked photos of it to see if the 3.5mm headphone jack is there.
LOL.. yeah. The spec didn't says anything about that, but it has been rumored for awhile. Truthfully, I really could careless about the headphone jack due to the fact that most WinMo phones are power hogs. Would I prefer 3.5mm jack over the regular usb 3.5mm jack? Heck yeah..
lol, that's how I was until I got the Treo Pro. The 3.5mm jack is one of the best thing about it. And any smartphone has poor battery life, not just WM phones. The TP did have horrible battery life, but the battery was too small for the device. I don't know what HTC was thinking.
I will as soon as AT&T releases it. Waiting for my new phone to be released... something I'm not used to doing with AT&T.
Not sure if this is the same phone but looks cool. Images of Touch Pro2 with AT&T branding emerge; launching as the HTC Tilt 2? : Boy Genius Report