MetroPCS announces Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G

MetroPCS and Samsung today announced the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G, armed with a 1GHz processor, running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), features 3.5-inch display, 3MP rear camera with LED flash and 1.3MP at front. Available online and in MetroPCS in the coming weeks, this mobile powerhouse is MetroPCS' latest addition to its 4G LTE Android handset lineup, with no annual contract and tax and regulatory-fee-inclusive service plans that start at just $50 per month.

The Galaxy Attain 4G is available on MetroPCS' $50 and $60 smartphone plans, which include all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. On the $60 plan, consumers can choose between Rhapsody Unlimited Music or MetroSTUDIO to fulfill all of their entertainment needs – on top of unlimited talk, text and web. With Rhapsody Unlimited Music, music lovers can access more than 12 millions songs, within Rhapsody's extensive music library. With MetroSTUDIO, entertainment enthusiasts have access to rich multimedia content, including Video On Demand, providing instant access to the latest TV shows, news, sports and entertainment right from their phone. And to give customers even more entertainment options, MetroPCS recently added content from Disney/ABC Television Group and ESPN to MetroSTUDIO.

The Galaxy Attain 4G will be available for $199 plus tax, after a $50 mail-in rebate, for a limited time only. Consumers interested in purchasing the Galaxy Attain 4G can visit their local MetroPCS store or go online to purchase the phone and sign up for service.

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Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G LTE Android Smartphone Available This Week

MetroPCS and Samsung Mobile today introduced the world's first commercially available 4G LTE enabled Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge.

At about half the cost of other 4G smartphone service plans today, consumers can truly have it all with MetroPCS $50 and $60 4GLTE smartphone service plans, which include all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. MetroPCS is delivering this unmatched value with unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE Web page browsing, along with data access to streaming audio, video and gaming content, downloads and Android applications.

Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo), the Galaxy Indulge is the perfect smartphone for those who want to manage every aspect of their lives from a mobile device. MetroPCS' 4G LTE service delivers lightning fast Web page browsing and also allows customers to watch and listen to exclusive entertainment and multimedia content from their favorite shows through the MetroSTUDIO application. Quick access to the Android Market provides more than 100,000 applications to consumers' fingertips and Android's intuitive user interface with Samsung TouchWiz enhancements makes customizing the device's home screens simple and easy. The Galaxy Indulge's combination touch screen/QWERTY keyboard means consumers can send messages via e-mail, SMS or social media channels through whichever input method they choose.

The Galaxy Indulge provides complete access to Google Mobile services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube. This sleek smartphone features a 3 megapixel camera and camcorder with auto-focus, music player, Stereo Bluetooth capabilities and expandable memory storage up to 32GB. Additionally, the Galaxy Indulge includes a 4GB microSD card, preloaded with the action film "IRONMAN 2," produced by Paramount Pictures2.

The Samsung Galaxy Indulge is the second LTE-enabled mobile phone offered by MetroPCS, following the Samsung Craft  which was introduced in late 2010. The Galaxy Indulge will be available in MetroPCS stores and online later this week with a suggested retail price of $399 plus tax.

Visit www.metropcs.com for store location information or to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Indulge online and sign up for service plans. To find out more information on the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, please visit www.samsungwireless.com or www.samsungusanews.com.

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MetroPCS phones heading to Amazon

MetroPCS announced that a selection of its handsets are available on Amazon.com. Consumers can browse and purchase a handset from MetroPCS' portfolio of feature phones, smartphones, Android and 4GLTE devices.

After purchasing a handset on Amazon.com, customers will be able to activate service by logging on to www.metropcs.com, visiting a MetroPCS retail location or by simply dialing *228 from their mobile device.

 

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MetroPCS Launches 4G LTE Services in the Boston, New York City and Sacramento

MetroPCS  today announced the expansion of its unlimited, no annual contract 4G LTE services into the Boston, New York City and Sacramento metropolitan areas. Accessible on the Samsung Craft, the world's first commercially available 4G LTE handset, MetroPCS' 4G LTE network allows consumers to do more with unlimited talk, text and enhanced entertainment and web browsing features for an affordable price starting at $55 per month including taxes and regulatory fees.

The Samsung Craft is available in-store or online for $299 plus tax after a $50 instant rebate, while supplies last. Customers can take advantage of all MetroPCS 4G LTE has to offer with the Samsung Craft, including:

• MetroSTUDIO, powered by RealNetworks and available on the $60 service plan, delivers full-track downloads, ringtones and ring-back tones, as well as premium video content from NBC Universal, Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Univision, available on-demand from one easy-to-use application.
• A social networking and instant messaging application which harnesses notifications, friends and content from Facebook, MySpace and Twitter and AIM, MSN and Yahoo! IM clients into a single interface that's accessible with one click.
• Upgraded MetroNavigator feature includes new voice-activated GPS and turn-by-turn directions.

The Samsung Craft features a brilliant 3.3 inch AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen for a better video experience and comes with a 2GB MicroSD card pre-loaded with Paramount Pictures' hit movie "Star Trek - The Future Begins." The Samsung Craft also contains a combination touch screen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Samsung's TouchWiz user interface to surf and text message, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, a camcorder and is Wi-Fi capable.

With today's launch in the Boston, New York City and Sacramento metropolitan areas, MetroPCS' 4G LTE services are available in nine metropolitan areas, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and San Francisco. MetroPCS has plans to expand its 4G services into more metropolitan areas later this year and into early 2011, including Atlanta, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa.

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MetroPCS Introduces TapouT Special Edition Android Handset

MetroPCS in partnership with SA Studios Global, today introduced the Huawei Ascend Sanctioned by TapouT, a special-edition handset designed in conjunction with Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") and lifestyle brand TapouT, an Authentic Brands Group company. The phone will be available exclusively at MetroPCS stores and online within the next few weeks.

The Huawei Ascend Sanctioned by TapouT comes with two interchangeable backs and is pre-loaded with a full content suite featuring TapouT static and live wallpapers, TapouT Virtual Training center videos and a new TapouT application exclusively available on the phone.

Finished in high gloss black with matte black casing, the Huawei Ascend Sanctioned by TapouT features the iconic TapouT logo emblazoned on the back of both covers, one in tonal black and the other in dark grey with the cage graphic frequently seen on TapouT merchandise. The handset is powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo), features a large 3.5 inch touchscreen and a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera and camcorder, and comes with a 2GB microSD memory card.

The Huawei Ascend Sanctioned by TapouT is available with MetroPCS' smartphone service plans at $50 and $60 a month, including all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. Both plans offer unlimited talk, text and Web services for about half the cost of other carriers' smartphone plans today, along with Metro USA(SM) nationwide coverage covering more than 90 percent of the U.S. population.

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MetroPCS announces Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G smartphone

MetroPCS and Samsung  today announced the 4G LTE Android smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G. Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G features a crystal-clear 4.3-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 1GHz processor, 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and access to Dyle mobile TV. It is now available in MetroPCS stores and online for $459 plus taxes.

Source:- MetroPCS

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MetroPCS adds Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G

MetroPCS today announced Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G, available online and in stores for $169 plus tax. Galaxy Admire 4G features 3.65-inch HVGA TFT display, 1 GHz processor running Android 2.3 Gingerbread supports LTE 4G network a 3MP rear-camera and 1.3MP front-facing camera.

Source:- MetroPCS

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MetroPCS unveils the LG Esteem

MetroPCS and LG today introduced the latest addition to MetroPCS' line-up of 4G LTE - enabled smartphones with the entertainment-packed LG Esteem. Powered by 1GHz Snapdragon processor, LG Esteem running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) features 4.3" WVGA screen, 5MP Rear-Facing Autofocus Camera, 1.3 MP Front-Facing Camera, 720p HD video recording, 8GB of internal memory and Dolby Mobile Surround 7.1 and a Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protector.

LG Esteem will be available for $249 plus tax, after mail-in rebate, through January 1, 2012. Plus, customers purchasing the LG Esteem will receive Rhapsody Unlimited Music FREE for 90 days through a limited time promotional offer when they activate the $50 4G LTE service plan.

LG ESTEEM Specs:-

• OS: Android 2.3
• Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon, LG L2000 for LTE connectivity
• Camera: 5.0 Megapixel Rear-Facing Autofocus Camera, 1.3 Megapixel Front-Facing Camera, and Camcorder with Flash
• Touch Screen: Large 4.3" Capacitive Touch Screen
• Dimensions: 5.03" (H) x 2.63" (W) x 0.53" (D)
• Weight: 6.06 oz.
• Display: 262K Color TFT, 800 x 480 Pixels, 4.3"
• USB: 2.0 High Speed
• Standard Battery: 1,500 mAh
• Talk Time: up to 3.5 hours
• Standby Time: up to 200 hours
• Internal Memory: 8GB eMMC+ 512 RAM
• microSD Memory Slot: up to 32GB memory card

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MetroPCS adds LG Connect 4G to its 4GLTE-enabled smartphone Lineup

MetroPCS and LG today announced LG Connect 4G its first device to offer 1.2GHz processor. LG Connect 4G features 4-inch NOVA display accompanied by corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protector, running  Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), boasts a 5MP rear-camera and supports 720p HD video recording. This smartphone will be available within the next month.

Those who are interested in LG Connect 4G can choose between MetroPCS’ affordable smartphone plans of $50 and $60, taxes and regulatory fees included. Both plans feature unlimited talk, text and 4GLTE web browsing, with the $50 plan offering 1GB of multimedia streaming access (streaming video, audio and game content) and the $60 plan offering unlimited multimedia streaming access.

 

 

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Samsung Mobile Launches the Samsung Craft

  Today, Samsung Mobile announced the commercial launch of the world’s first 4G LTE-enabled, multi-mode, CDMA handset, the Samsung Craft (SCH-r900). Samsung Mobile also supplied the LTE infrastructure for MetroPCS’ commercial launch of 4G LTE service in Las Vegas, the first in the United States.

  The Samsung Craft is available at MetroPCS stores and online in the Las Vegas metropolitan area for $299, after a $50 instant rebate, plus tax. The Samsung Craft boasts a brilliant, 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen display and sliding QWERTY keyboard. Powered by 4G LTE technology, the Craft provides a faster HTML Web experience, full-track music downloads and video streaming.

  The Craft’s built-in 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and camcorder with auto-focus features single, multi, panorama, mosaic and frame shot to capture photos instantly on the go. Additionally, the Craft includes a 2GB microSD card, preloaded with the Paramount Pictures’ hit movie “Star Trek”. The handset’s full feature set is completed by a music player, Wi-Fi connectivity, Stereo Bluetooth® capabilities and microSD memory storage up to 32GB.

  Along with the Craft, Samsung Mobile supplied LTE infrastructure for MetroPCS’ Las Vegas LTE network. Samsung Mobile’s advanced commercial LTE network products allow wireless operators like MetroPCS to provide advanced services using the world’s first LTE-compatible handsets as well as new and innovative network solutions. LTE makes services possible, including real-time streaming video, music downloads, 4G enhanced Web browsing capabilities and access downloadable applications.

 

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Huawei Activa 4G Available from MetroPCS for $149

MetroPCS today announced that they are offering Huawei’s first 4G LTE smartphone the Huawei Activa 4G in the U.S for $149 contract free.

For a limited time Huawei Activa 4G is a least expensive 4G LTE device currently available in the U.S.  This device is a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen smartphone powered by the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and equipped with a 5.0 megapixel camera with single LED flash and front-facing VGA camera. The 4G LTE device is powered by GCT’s GDM7240 single-chip 4G LTE solution.

Source:- MetroPCS

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Samsung Forte Android Phone with LTE for MetroPCS Leaked

If you’ve seen the leaked images of Samsung SCH-R910 then its looking same to you but its not -this one is called Samsung Forte which is supposed to be working on two LTE devices.

Features of Samsung Forte-It will feature Samsung's TouchWiz UI running on top of Android 2.2 Froyo, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 5-megapixel camera, QWERTY Sliding key pad and a microSD card slot for storage.

Source-Samsung Hub

 

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