When did the Sidekick become popular?
In the evolution of the mobile phone, the Sidekick has an important place (both in marketing and technology) in helping jumpstart the modern smartphone craze that would go into full effect at the end of the 2000s.
Are sidekicks still a thing?
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced it's bringing back its most beloved and iconic device — the Sidekick! And it's even better than you remember!
Do T-Mobile Sidekicks still work?
T-Mobile is officially retiring the Sidekick 4G (aka Samsung SGH-T839) but says that it won't discontinue the Sidekick line.
What were the slide phones called?
The clamshell form factor is most closely associated with the cell phone market, as Motorola used to have a trademark on the term "flip phone", but the term "flip phone" has become genericized to be used more frequently than "clamshell" in colloquial speech.
Is sidekick a touch screen?
The 3.5-inch display marks the first Sidekick to feature a touch screen and its sturdy “pop–tilt” hinge reveals the previously acclaimed, five-row QWERTY keyboard that has long been a Sidekick hallmark and the reason behind its status as an exceptional messaging device.
When did the g1 come out?
October 22, 2008 HTC Dream/Introduced
Can you still use a Sidekick in 2021?
If you wish, you can still use the Sidekick for calls and text messaging. T-Mobile will begin sending out letters to current Sidekick owners tomorrow to alert them to the change and provide information about transferring data and transitioning to a new device.
Is Sidekick a touch screen?
The 3.5-inch display marks the first Sidekick to feature a touch screen and its sturdy “pop–tilt” hinge reveals the previously acclaimed, five-row QWERTY keyboard that has long been a Sidekick hallmark and the reason behind its status as an exceptional messaging device.