iPhone and iPad owners, it’s time to update again. And no, this isn’t the big iOS 13 update that we’ve been waiting all summer for. Apple today released an update to iOS 12.4.1. This is a smaller update, and all that Apple says about it is that it “provides important security and stability updates.” To get this update, launch … [read full article]
The Galaxy Note 10 BOGO deal isn’t the only offer that T-Mobile recently launched. T-Mobile has rolled out a 2019 Buy a Line, Get a Line Free deal. With this offer, existing T-Mobile customers can add a paid voice line to their qualifying plan and get another voice line for free after monthly bill credits. You’ll need at least two voice lines on a … [read full article]
It’s only been a little over a week since T-Mobile last announced a round of low-band LTE upgrades, but today the carrier confirmed that more upgrades have been made. T-Mobile has deployed low-band LTE upgrades to hundreds of cities. Some of those cities include Phoenix, AZ; Spokane, WA; Green Bay, WI; Austin, TX; Great Barrington, MA; and Nashville, TN. Low-band LTE upgrades typically include 600MHz and 700MHz spectrum. … [read full article]
Samsung’s next big things are here. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are now available from T-Mobile. Both phones are available with 256GB of storage and Aura Glow, Aura White, and Aura Black color options, while the Note 10+ also has a 512GB model in Aura Black. … [read full article]
T-Mobile is teaming up with other carriers and state attorneys general to fight robocalls. The new partnership includes T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint, as well as several smaller carriers like U.S. Cellular and Charter and 51 state attorneys general. As part of the agreement, the carriers have agreed to deploy STIR and SHAKEN technologies to combat robocalls for their customers. T-Mo first deployed STIR and SHAKEN [read full article]
Google today revealed the official name for Android Q, and it may be different than what you were expecting. Android 10 is the official name of the Android Q release. Google is abandoning the dessert names it’s used for every Android release up until now, and the company has a reason for it that’s not “We weren’t … [read full article]
If you’re having issues making calls on T-Mobile now, you’re not alone. T-Mobile appears to be suffering from an outage. There are many reports on Down Detector and on Twitter, and it looks like most customers are unable to send or receive calls. Texts are data are a bit more mixed, with some customers saying both are working while others are reporting that they’ve lost those, too. T-Mo hasn’t issued an official statement about what’s going on … [read full article]
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is set to officially launch on August 23, but some lucky T-Mobile customers are getting their new phone today. The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are already hitting the doorsteps of some T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered the new Samsung phones. TmoNews readers Aaron and Derek both got their new phones today, so if you pre-ordered, be on … [read full article]
Next Tuesday, T-Mobile is giving customers an ice cream deal to help them cool down during the summer. On Tuesday, August 27, T-Mobile customers can get a $2 promo card to Baskin-Robbins for some ice cream. Also coming next Tuesday is a free one-night disc rental from Redbox and exclusive … [read full article]
T-Mobile has opened up a new device lab to help it prepare for its broad 5G rollout. The new T-Mobile device lab is a 20,000 square foot facility in T-Mo’s Launch Pad innovation center in Bellevue, WA, which is also where the carrier is headquartered. This device lab will help T-Mobile test all kinds of wireless tech, including the mmWave, mid-band, and low-band 5G spectrum … [read full article]
After two state attorneys general joined the lawsuit to block T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger this month, there’s now a state AG coming out in support of the deal. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and five other states in the legal efforts to support the T-Mobile-Sprint merger. “Louisiana citizens living in rural communities deserve meaningful competition and reliable service,” Landry … [read full article]
T-Mobile is making some updates to the charges that it applies when you buy a new phone. T-Mobile employees are now undergoing training for Assisted Support charges. Documents viewed by TmoNews show that customers will be assessed a $20 Assisted Support fee for new postpaid device activations performed in a retail store, through virtual retail, or through customer care. These include new devices purchased from T-Mo, Bring Your Own Device, Bring Your Own SIM, devices activated on [read full article]
