Posts by David Beren

T-Mobile Challenging Verizon In Brand Perception According To Research Firm

  According to data from at least one research firm, T-Mobile’s rebranding as the “Un-carrier” is working and working well. Research firm YouGov found for the first time since it began tracking this type of data one year ago, that smartphone users are more likely to switch to T-Mobile than Verizon. YouGov’s “BrandIndex Buzz score” shows that T-Mobile has surpassed Verizon at least twice … [read full article]

Kyocera Hydro XTRM With T-Mobile Branding Leaks On Twitter

Say hello to the Kyocera Hydro XTRM (extreme), a newly discovered T-Mobile branded device that outed on Twitter by our friend @evleaks. A quick Google search yields the Hydro XTRM as a smartphone for the rugged lifestyle, thanks to its waterproof and dust-proof build. The Hydro XTRM also features: Durable Design – Military Standard 810G for shock, dropped 26 times from 4 feet Smart Sonic Receiver … [read full article]

Android Device Manager Now Rolling Out, Track Your Lost Or Stolen Android Device

Just as Apple’s “Find my iPhone” app allows you find a lost or stolen iOS device, Google’s new Android Device Manager is rolling out. The service is almost identical, with Google offering the opportunity to find and ring a lost/stolen device or erase the device altogether. The service allows you to ring your smartphone at maximum volume until the power button … [read full article]