T-Mobile will be doing a software trial for G1 users only. This will NOT be the rumored Eclair update, sorry to say. However, this trial will reflect features similar to Google Voice integrated into the stock dialer app. It will allow you to set numbers to be ignored, integrate Visual Voicemail, and  and some other goodies. Once this software comes out of trial status, there will be other features, too, but we can’t talk about those just yet. So how about the cool part? Well, T-Mobile is actually looking for people to test out these new features on their phones (something to the tune of thousands of users!). Do we have your attention yet? Excellent, we’ll let you know as soon as we get the details on where you can sign up.

Edit: Yes, this will most likely look and function similar to what rooted users have had for a while now.

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After taking quite a beating in the blogosphere after the initial launch of the Nexus One, Google has officially launched phone support. That’s right; 888-48-NEXUS (63987) will get you customer service from Google, open daily from 7AM to 10PM EST. That’s right, from Google. Read those words, stop, close your mouth and let the wow factor hit you. Google finally recognized that live phone support is what it will take to help service the mighty Nexus One and all that might follow. This follows on the news that Google has reduced the ETF for Nexus One users so all in all not a bad day for them.

Not much else to see here, but hey, way to go Google, now can you tell me why my Google Reader constantly freezes?

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While it’s only been a few days since we first got wind of the Nokia “Nuron”, aka Nokia 5230, the name hasn’t gotten any better. Dropping March 17^th as we first predicted, the Nuron will come in with some 3G goodness, a 3.2” touchscreen and the Ovi Application Store. Interestingly enough this phone is being billed to both “Connected Socializers ages 20-40. “ Ok. Sure. While it’s certainly not going to have the appeal of say the HD2 or the Nexus One, the combination of a touchscreen and the Ovi apps store might produce a winner.  Look for it March 17^th.

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The FCC has been eye-balling the four major U.S. carriers regarding Early Termination Fee’s and when Google dropped their bombshell, it certainly raised some eyebrows. Thankfully, Google has thought twice about their own ERF on the Nexus One. Starting today, Google has reduced the “Equipment Recovery Fee” on the HTC Nexus One from $350 to $150. While its better and a recognition of the disapproval of the original outrageous fee, all the major players still have a long way to go to solving this issue.

Still, if you’re wanting to cancel your T-Mobile service (You had better not) within the first 120 days you can pay $150 plus T-Mobile’s $200 ETF, costing you a total of $350, whereas before it was $550. Nice move Google, but how about getting rid of the ERF all together? Statement from Google courtesy of the Wall Street Journal below:

“A Google representative said the company had been working with T-Mobile to lower the equipment fee.”

“Google’s overall financial philosophy with regard to operator service plans remains unchanged: We make no profit from commissions from operators or from equipment recovery fees, and our recovery fees are based on operator charges to Google for early termination of service,” the company said in a statement.

Feel free to voice your opinions in the comments!

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Apparently, Swype is all the rage these days and while I have yet to discover its usefulness for my own purposes, future MyTouch 1.2 buyers will be among the first Android owners to use it. The above shot comes to us through one of our ninjas who received via email this confirmation of its inclusion, among other non-essential and non-juicy information. If Swype is not your cup of tea, no worries, it’s not mine either but for some, the ability to draw words and letters is almost as fun as when fire was first discovered. Maybe, I don’t know, I wasn’t around when fire was discovered.

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Look, I do not think it is any real surprise that the Samsung Behold 2 was not exactly the wild seller. I cannot recall ever actually seeing anyone using it, at least not publicly.  When shown against other T-Mobile Android options, the only real differentiator is the AMOLED screen. To some buyers that is not reason enough to purchase one, no matter how times the price drops. That being said, nothing says “buy me” like a $70 price drop as the Behold 2 will enjoy this coming weekend, February 12^th-15^th. Of course, if you are looking for a Valentine for that special someone, nothing says “I love you” like an Android phone. Seriously, someone tell my girlfriend that. Adding on to this deal is 50% off all Samsung Behold 2 accessories during the same February 12^th-15^th timeframe. There is no limit on the purchase quantity here, so if you were looking for multiple Valentine’s gifts, say for multiple dates, nothing says “I love you” like a silicon phone case. Hit the jump for a screenshot of the accessory sale!

Anyone planning to pick this up? Anyone? Bueller?

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Looks like T-Mobile is preparing for the MyTouch 1.2 launch, which means it is time to get rid of the original MyTouch stock. Starting Wednesday February 10th, T-Mobile will be offering the original MyTouch 3G “1.0″ for $99.99, a $50 savings! New customers and eligible existing customers alike will be able to snag a MyTouch 3G for $99.99 with a 2 year agreement. If you have been thinking about getting into the Android game, and do not care for a 3.5mm jack, Swype, and increased memory, the MyTouch 3G for a $100 bucks is a swell deal!

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Let’s be honest, the most coveted phone processor out there (right now) is the Snapdragon processor.  It is advancing smartphones past their cell phone cousins and putting them closer to netbooks.  Currently, you can get your hands on this beautiful piece of silicon if you get yourself a Nexus One.  If you are in to waiting, then you know the HTC HD2 also features this very same processor and it will soon grace us with its presence.  With these two monsters humming along with a snapdragon processor, and running on T-Mobile’s 3G, we will have the choice of two of the most powerful and advanced cell phones in the world.  This may make a decision between the two extremely difficult.  Step in the PhoneDog/DroidDog crew to put together one of their Dog Fights of these super phones.  [I'll warn you though, John Walton (the guy who is lucky enough to spend time with both simultaneously) is a die hard Android fan].  Personally, I could go either way, but I am saving my opinion until after Microsoft shows off Windows Mobile 7.  With that, go forth and watch the gorgeous hardware that HTC has manufactured.  Part two after the break and don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments!

Phonedog – Part 1, Part 2

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It looks like there has been a change of plans regarding the trackball replacement program T-Mobile was set to launch February 15th. Due to some changes that will be included with the trackball replacement kits, training for the T-Mobile Retail store representatives has been suspended. RIM is in the process of updating procedures and screenshots for the new tool. Training for T-Mobile Retail Store reps is scheduled to resume on February 8th. So instead of the program launching February 15th, it will launch February 24th. Looks like those of you waiting to get your BlackBerry trackball (Pearl 8100/8120 and 8320 Curve ONLY) replaced will have to wait a little over another week to do so. Heck, I’m happy T-Mobile is offering this!

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