T-Mobile and Samsung Mobile have come together to unveil the new T-Mobile Sidekick® 4G™ by Samsung. Running on America’s Largest 4G Network, the new Android powered smartphone redefines messaging with its quality keyboard and  4G speeds.

The new Sidekick 4G displays its durable “pop-tilt” hinge, quality keyboard along with new features such as Group Text and Cloud Text to redefine messaging and DriveSmart to prevent drivers from being distracted.

T-Mobile has selected Samsung to help re-create this bring the iconic Sidekick to the next level.  Designed with Samsung's hardware, combined with T-Mobile’s 4G speeds, the Android operating system, and unique messaging and entertainment features makes it a great fit for both T-Mobile and Samsung fans.

Some features the new T-Mobile Sidekick 4G includes:

• 3.5-inch display touchscreen
• VGA front-facing camera
• Pre-installed T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik
• Powered by Andriod 2.2 (Froyo)
• Preloaded with Facebook and Twitter apps
• Speedy 1Ghz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor
• The option to place Media Hub charges directly to their monthly T-Mobile service bill
• Group Text feature allows customers create, name, manage and participate in reply-all group text conversations
• Cloud Text provides the option to text with friends or groups across various platforms
• DriveSmart Basic offers an automatic customizable note to callers and senders, informing them that you are unavailable to respond
• DriveSmart Plus adds the ability to automatically activate when the handset is in a moving vehicle
• DriveSmart Plus also provides advanced parental controls for better peace of mind when teen drivers are behind the wheel

The new T-Mobile Sidekick 4G will be available later this spring in two chic colors – matte black and pearl magenta.

To learn more, customers can visit http://sidekick.t-mobile.com/ for more information.