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T-Mobile launches Samsung SGH-T729 "Blast"
As expected, Samsung and T-Mobile have launched the Blast slider today, a phone that puts a big emphasis on messaging capabilities. The 1.3 megapixel camera and EDGE data aren't going to get any jaws dropping, but the SureType keypad (something Samsung has pulled off in the past), integrated support for popular email services like Gmail and Yahoo, and crazy color scheme just might. What's better, T-Mobile is charging the same rate for email sent and received on the T729 for the same price as text messages -- no data plan necessary (why haven't other carriers thought of this?). Other features include stereo Bluetooth, microSD slot, and -- naturally -- myFaves support. Look for it on store shelves any day now for $99 on a two-year contract.
Samsung prepping t429 slider for T-Mobile
It seems Samsung thinks that one slider ain't enough for T-Mobile USA's lineup. The aptly-named t429 (pictured left) will slot in just below the long-since-released t629, offering up a measly VGA cam and Bluetooth in a dark, reasonably attractive package with an expected launch date of August 20 (no @Home here, sorry). Boy Genius Report has the full details, plus a closer look at the flashy t729 -- a phone that curiously extends Samsung's licensing relationship with RIM for BlackBerry Connect and SureType -- with availability allegedly starting August 1. We'll wait for 3G, personally, but you gotta like Samsung's initiative here.
