Looks like out with the old and in with the new at T-Mobile as they cut the Sidekick LX/2008. BGR.com got a scoop on the T-Mobile future plans on the Sidekick series which will become extinct starting tomorrow. Thanks to the rise and success with Android’s growth in the market, former Sidekickers have either gone BlackBerry, iPhone, or Android as the SK isn’t what it once was. Below is a quote from T-Mo themselves:
As T-Mobile looks to further innovate and raise the bar for the next iteration of the T-Mobile Sidekick, as of July 2, the Sidekick LX and Sidekick 2008 will no longer be available through T-Mobile, including retail stores, care, telesales and online. While we work on the next chapter of our storied Sidekick franchise, T-Mobile will continue to provide our loyal Sidekick customers with product service and support. Stay tuned for exciting updates in the months ahead, which we expect will provide customers with a new and fresh experience
Looks like Microsoft is killing off whatever isn’t selling anymore to shift focus on more relevant things. I’ll miss it as the original Sidekick color was my first introduction in the smartphone world and had one of the best IM on a smartphone.
