MetroPCS nabs another Android Huawei, Freeform III
Two new phones join MetroPCS' lineup, including another Android 2.2 smartphone from Huawei.
MetroPCS quietly made two new phones available on its Web site, the Android-running Huawei M835 and the Samsung Freeform III, a QWERTY messaging phone. Both phones will officially launch on Monday, a MetroPCS representative told CNET.
The Huawei M835 is a compact Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone. It has a rather small 2.8-inch QVGA display and stands just 4 inches high. There's a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder onboard, plus Wi-Fi, GPS, stereo Bluetooth, 3G, and support for up to 32GB external storage. There's also DTS Envelo software for virtual surround sound. The handset costs $129 retail, but will only put you out $79 after an instant discount.
Samsung has also given MetroPCS the Freeform III, its third-generation model of a QWERTY messaging phone. The candy bar cell phone features a 2.4-inch screen with 480x320-pixel resolution, a full QWERTY keyboard with ridged keys, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. There's also stereo Bluetooth support, and support for up to a 32GB microSD card. It stands 4.4 inches tall and costs $99 retail, $49 after an instant online discount.