T-Mobile officially unveiled the G2 — the true successor to the G1, the world’s first Android phone. No launch date or pricing was announced, but T-Mobile confirmed preorders would open later in September in limited quantities, with a broadly expected price around $200.
The G2 was the first smartphone specifically designed for T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network, which covered 100 million Americans across 55+ major markets. Key confirmed specs and features included:
- 800MHz Snapdragon MSM7230 processor with HSPA+ support
- 3.7-inch screen with a hinge design revealing a full QWERTY keyboard
- Android 2.2 with seven customizable home screen panels
- 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, and 720p HD video recording
- 4GB internal memory with preloaded 8GB microSD, expandable to 32GB
- Dedicated Quick Keys for one-touch Google shortcuts
- Swype text input and virtual keyboard
- Adobe Flash Player support
Two notable firsts: the G2 was one of the first phones to support the new Google Voice integration, allowing customers to sign up for an account directly from the handset. The customizable Quick Keys were also a new addition. As mentioned during the HSPA+ rollout coverage, the G2 was built from the ground up around T-Mobile’s faster network. `
