T-Mobile makes LG Optimus L9 official, carries big-yet-budget Android this fall

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We knew [it was coming](http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/03/lg-optimus-l9-for-t-mobile/) -- we just didn't expect official news quite so soon. T-Mobile has confirmed that its edition of the [LG Optimus L9](http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/30/lg-optimus-l9-hands-on/) will be available this fall. The magenta network's supersized yet entry level Android 4.0 phone won't be significantly different than its international cousin in hardware outside of the necessary 3G frequency switch, but the American GSM variant will support WiFi Calling, allow five-device hotspots and ship with a preloaded copy of [Slacker Radio](http://www.engadget.com/tag/SlackerRadio/). Any pricing and an in-store date will have to wait; even with that 4.5-inch screen and 2,150mAh battery, though, it's easy to picture the L9 costing less than many of T-Mobile's smaller smart devices.

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