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Monday, July 26, 2010

The MyTouch 3G Slide Hardware And Software

By Mark Edwons

As the number of Android smartphones continues to grow, so how does one stand out from all the others? Consider that most smartphones are merely rebadged versions of several core designs and that question suddenly seems much more tricky to answer. But even when difficult, an answer does exist, and any provider looking for a template may consider looking at the success of the myTouch 3G Slide. In this particular case, T-Mobile has been able to stand out with potent, innovative software that is unlike anything else on the market. Then, they paired all of that power with an unparalleled collection of customization options in the form of myTouch 3G Slide accessories, myTouch 3G Slide cases and myTouch 3G Slide screen protectors. So with that out of the way, let us take a look at this smartphone's awesome features.

According the development team at T-Mobile, the company took about four times the amount of time trying to develop software for the myTouch 3G Slide than they did the last version of the smartphone. Why would they do this? Well, they saw it as an investment which would not only be used for the Slide but will provide the core functionality for all other future devices down the line. Seeing how the amount of time and money that went into the software development will establish high expectations. It will not disappoint.

It all starts with the heavily modified HTC Sense interface that includes 45 expertly modified widgets. Some popular features, such as the home screen shortcuts and themed notification bar, are there and intact. Three of the core features that really enhance the user experience are the Faves Gallery, MyModes, and the Genius button. The Faves Gallery is an all-in-one networking hub that aggregates email, text messages, and contact status. MyModes is an incredible feature that changes the device theme, including sounds and home screens, based on time, location, or both. This feature is likely to become an industry-wide feature. The Genius button activates the voice recognition system that allows you make phone calls, compose text messages, and even search the web, all through voice commands. As you might know, Android 2.1 supports voice recognition natively through Google's services. However, what makes the myTouch a little different is that the Slide uses "hybrid architecture" so that it can work locally using its own technology or in the cloud using Google's.

Reducing the myTouch 3G Slide to these three key features is an oversimplification, but it does show how T-Mobile has managed to set itself apart in a sea of fierce competition. The Slide also includes all of the must have features, such as a full QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, Outlook synchronization, and all the apps you'd expect on any Android smartphone. T-Mobile also includes extra apps that don't come standard on other phones, such as myMusic, which is similar to Pandora, and Quick Office, which includes the game Abduction.

The 3G Slide is an excellent little gamer device, thanks in part to the additional memory. It can play games like Raging Thunder 2 flawlessly despite it being unplayable on much of the competition. So will all of its features, apps, gaming capabilities to enrich your smartphone needs with the myTouch 3G Slide accessories, myTouch 3G Slide cases and myTouch 3G Slide screen protectors to enhance your myTouch 3G Slide experience, this is definitely a phone to live up to the publicity.

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