T-Mobile USA Releases Samsung Behold II Starting November 18

The U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG, T-Mobile USA, Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of Samsung Behold II SGH-t939, the first Android-powered smartphone from T-Mobile to sport a 3.2-inch AMOLED screen display for crisper colors and wider viewing angles, featuring 5MP camera, Android 1.6 OS, Samsung’s intuitive cube menu and TouchWiz user interface.

“With its first-rate multimedia capabilities front and center, the Samsung Behold II adds an exclamation point to T-Mobile’s already impressive Android lineup for the holidays,” said Wendy Piñero-DePencier, vice president for brand and calendar marketing at T-Mobile USA. “The combination of 3G speeds, its high-resolution touch-screen, and access to loads of entertainment features is sure to make the Behold II into a holiday hit.”

Main Features Of Samsung Behold II:

• Large 3.2-inch AMOLED full touch screen for crisper colors and wider viewing angles
• 5 megapixel autofocus camera with zoom, flash, five shooting modes and video capabilities
• Samsung’s intuitive cube menu offers quick access to six top multimedia features: music, photos, videos, the Web, YouTube and Amazon MP3 for downloading music
• Samsung’s innovative TouchWiz UI for easy customization through movable widgets and one-touch access to commonly used features and applications
• 3 different home screens to organize multiple workspaces with favorite widgets and application shortcuts
• Built-in Google mobile services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Google Talk
• WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and assisted GPS
• Visual voicemail allows for easier access and response to voice mail
• Support for Android Market

“The Behold II raises the bar to the next level to create a rich, customizable set of different user experiences,” said Omar Khan, senior vice president for strategy and product management at Samsung Mobile. “Combined with Samsung’s advanced AMOLED display technology, innovative TouchWiz user interface and the Android platform, users can create and enjoy a mobile experience unique to their needs.”

The new stylish Samsung Behold II that bundled with a 2GB microSD memory card is slated to be available nationwide at T-Mobile retail stores starting November 18, expected to cost about $200 with a 2-year contract.