T-Mobile snaps up Samsung Behold II

The Behold II uses Google's Android operating system

Samsung has aligned itself yet further with Google's Android operating system, with the launch of the new Behold II handset.

"We are excited to announce Samsung's first Android-powered device with T-Mobile in the US," said Omar Khan, senior vice president of strategy and product management at Samsung Mobile.

"The Behold II follows the success of the Behold launched last year, taking the device and user experience to the next level with the Android platform."

The Behold II features a 3.2in screen, a 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and GPS, and up to 16GB of storage. As well as access to the usual Google Android features, it provides access to Microsoft Exchange.

The screen has the TouchWiz technology that was present on its predecessor, making it possible to interact with widgets using the fingers, while Samsung's 'Cube' system lets users customise as many as three different home screens and control apps such as YouTube using a spinning 3D box.

"T-Mobile continues to expand our line-up of Android-powered phones in time for the holiday season with the addition of the Samsung Behold II," said Travis Warren, director of product marketing at T-Mobile USA.

"The premium screen and quality camera, coupled with Samsung's innovative Cube menu, makes the Behold II a multimedia powerhouse that's made even stronger by T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network."

The Behold II is available through T-Mobile only in the US at this stage, but is expected to arrive in the UK soon.