Can you still get a Sidekick phone?

Can you still get a Sidekick phone?

T-Mobile is officially retiring the Sidekick 4G (aka Samsung SGH-T839) but says that it won’t discontinue the Sidekick line.

What is a Sidekick Phone?

The Danger Hiptop, also re-branded as the T-Mobile Sidekick, Mobiflip and Sharp Jump is a GPRS/EDGE/UMTS smartphone that was produced by Danger, Inc. from 2002 to 2010.

Why did they stop making Sidekick phones?

As the physical keyboard became less useful, the Sidekick brand went through its biggest change in 2010: T-Mobile announced that it was dropping Danger’s data service. So, Danger turned off its servers, and older Sidekicks that relied on their data centers were rendered useless.

Will Sidekick phone ever come back?

Bellevue, Washington — April 1, 2018 — It’s time for a comeback. 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!

When was the last sidekick made?

T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 The Sidekick LX 2009 is the last model to have been released by T-Mobile. On May 31, 2011, Danger’s data service for Sidekicks will be shut down as the T-Mobile and Danger/Microsoft transition to new devices and operating systems.

What was the last Sidekick phone?

The Sidekick LX 2009 is the last model to have been released by T-Mobile. On May 31, 2011, Danger’s data service for Sidekicks will be shut down as the T-Mobile and Danger/Microsoft transition to new devices and operating systems.

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.

Will T-Mobile make a new Sidekick?

The T-Mobile Sidekick is getting reincarnated in the carrier’s latest announcement. It was an iconic smartphone that had several celebrity endorsements, a screen that flipped out in a really cool 180-degree motion, and its operating system would eventually evolve into what we know today as Android.

Is sidekick an insult?

A sidekick is a slang expression for a close companion or colleague (not necessarily in fiction) who is, or is generally regarded as, subordinate to the one they accompany.

What year were sidekicks popular?

The first T-Mobile Sidekick debuted in 2002. It featured a 240×160-pixel, 4-bit monochrome display and was touted as a BlackBerry for the masses.