Here is some good news for Nexus One owners! Google has taken blame for the 3G issue. Starting today, Google is rolling out an OTA (Over-The-Air) Software Update to end the 3G problems that plagued Nexus One owners on T-Mobile, and other unexpected goodies. One of these goodies include, the long awaited Multitouch (Hooray!). Devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone’s … [read full article]
Lately T-Mobile hasn’t given much in the way discounts for those of you that are enrolled in the Even More Plus plans, and buying your handset at full retail price. Well here is some good news thanks to one of our trusty ninjas! Beginning February 3rd, T-Mobile is reducing the retail price/contract price for a number of handsets. The following prices are effective starting February 3rd: *Samsung Behold 2: $149.99 (2 Year Contract Price), $379.99 (Retail Price, was $399.99) … [read full article]
Look, the bottom line is the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 working on T-Mobile 3G bands isn’t really going to come as a surprise. T-Mobile was the first carrier to pick up the BlackBerry Pearl and it’s been a mainstay in the T-Mobile lineup for quite some time, coming in a rainbow assortment of colors. The BlackBerry Pearl 9100 changes things up just a bit … [read full article]
Here is yet another entry level Samsung handset rumored to be heading T-Mobile’s way. T-Mobile and Samsung must have some kind of partnership going on between them because not to long ago it was known that T-Mobile would be launching the T139 and T669 in the near future, and now the T479 is also rumored to hit the shelves soon. The Samsung T479 will include very … [read full article]
HTC is starting off the year with some pretty freakin’ awesome deals. From January 20 to March 23 2010, when you buy and activate a qualifying HTC Windows Phone you can receive rewards and discounts worth up to $500. There are three devices that will qualify for this offer: the T-Mobile Shadow, HTC Touch Pro2, and the [read full article]
As I caught word this morning that AT&T was going to begin requiring customers to “swallow” $20 a month in data I am absolutely taken back. Look, I have come to accept data charges are now a requirement for most carriers for data devices and I don’t disagree with the policy. I am a member of the camp that subscribes to the notion that users who buy … [read full article]
The MyTouch3G “Slide” aka HTC Espresso has gotten its fair share of blog love lately and this time, we’re getting some damn good pictures. Mr. Blurrycam, wherever you are, this is how it’s done. Pictured here is the MyTouch Slide phone albeit a definite prototype sent over by my boys at Droiddeveloper who apparently have a super ninja on the payroll. Let me first say, I’m a bit unimpressed, when I conjured … [read full article]
Update: Pretty confident this problem is limited to Nexus One users only as other T-Mobile devices seem to be working without problem. Wonder where the finger is getting pointed… Update 2: Users are reporting the problem as solved and all systems normal. If data is still down, try rebooting your handset. Word coming out of the Google Nexus One support forums as well as my inbox indicates … [read full article]
Earlier today, Motorola had “accidently” released a test version of the update (Software version 1.3.8) for the Motorola Cliq. According to the description of the update, software 1.3.8 included improvements to the battery life, touchscreen sensitivity, improved GPS tracking, a new option for assigning functionality to a double-press of the home button, and more. As quickly as the update was leaked, it was soon pulled after approximately 15 … [read full article]
Here’s more upcoming T-Mobile handset news. Sadly these aren’t smartphones, but nonetheless, there still are other people in this world that just want to use the phone for basic needs, such as, texting, calling, and a little bit of web surfing. The Samsung T669 and T139 are rumored to be heading Magenta’s way pretty soon. Intense text messaging fiends, get your fingers ready! The Samsung T669 is a basic QWERTY handset that includes Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, IM, and T-Mobile myFaves. It will also include … [read full article]
