T-Mobile Sidekick Upgraded with Personal Shells & Web/IM Enhancements

The new T-Mobile Sidekick powered by Danger (a subsidiary of Microsoft Corp) is available today with software upgrade, improved web access, removable printable shells, video recording/sideloading, wireless stereo music and media sharing via Bluetooth and universal search across all phone applications and data

A streamlined Web browsing experience allows users to either view Web pages vertically, as with previous models, or to "pan and scan" Web pages.

The customizable exterior allows users to match the hardware to the software with their own personal taste. The new Sidekick is built with removable shells, and at http://www.sidekickshells.com, users can create their own unique designs -- that will be printed directly on the shell and shipped to the customer -- to personalize their handset and show off their style.

Starting with an always-on connection for true IM and push e-mail capabilities, the latest Sidekick takes it a step further. Now users can see IM status on e-mail messages and in the address book, so they always know when friends are available to chat. IM also becomes easier to use with a "search for friends" feature and the ability to initiate group chats with a simple keystroke.