SideKick

Did you think the Sidekick was dead and gone? Wrong! T-Mobile announced on Tuesday the new Android-powered Sidekick 4G by Samsung. Featuring the five-row QWERTY keyboard and a spring-loaded hinge found on previous Sidekick's, this one is better than ever with a 3.5-inch touch screen display.

It is powered by Android 2.2 and has a fast 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor, along with a VGA front-facing camera and pre-installed T-Mobile Video Chat. Facebook and Twitter apps come preloaded, and it also has a new jump key button that lets you switch between active applications – yes, even during a phone call.

New messaging features include Sidekick Group Text and Cloud Text. Sidekick's Group Text feature lets you create, name, manage and participate in reply-all group text SMS conversations. Cloud Text takes it a step further, allowing you to text with friends or groups across platforms, such as your computer. Read more

T-Mobile just announced their newest Sidekick LX, this one featuring 3G for faster data speeds, something that the Sidekick has needed for a long time. The Sidekick LX is available for pre-order today via a Web-only pre-sale for existing T-Mobile customers at www.sidekick.com. It is priced at $199.99 (after $50 mail-in rebate). A 2-year agreement is required.

Other features include improved video capabilities as well as GPS-enabled Live Search. The Sidekick LX comes in two new colors — orchid and carbon — and features the sharpest screen and thinnest profile ever delivered on a Sidekick.

The new device will be available for everyone on May 13 at T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.t-mobile.com.