The HTC One news train continues to roll this morning with news that should interest just about anyone looking to make this their next smartphone. HTC’s “early exclusive HTC cash back offer” with the purchase of a HTC One phone in the future isn’t unlike T-Mobile’s own trade in program, but this offer is specific to the One device when … [read full article]
T-Mobile’s continued foray into prepaid offerings is expanding a little more this afternoon as their new GoSmart Mobile prepaid network launches nationwide — for real this time. GoSmart Mobile will now be available at more than 3,000 resellers nationwide with the very same plans that continue over from the trial period. That means a $30 plan with unlimited voice and text messaging, a $35 plan that offers 2G web browsing along with unlimited voice and text, and … [read full article]
While the HTC press event earlier this morning all but 100% confirmed LTE support on AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint — a new sign-up page posted by T-Mobile makes it absolutely, positively the real deal. The One marks the first HTC device to support LTE on T-Mobile and will be among the most powerful devices T-Mobile has available right from the start of … [read full article]
Update: T-Mobile has updated their support page for the HTC One S with details of the new software update. Unfortunately, the page only references “security enhancements,” so anyone expecting anything more will be underwhelmed. In the midst of all this HTC One news today, another HTC One device gets a little love, though definitely not as much love as HTC One S … [read full article]
As we continue to watch HTC breakdown the awesomeness that is their new One device, they’ve posted a brief “first look” video to their YouTube channel. Their live event finished just a few minutes ago, which means we can expect plenty of live hands-on content coming from our colleagues in the near future. Until then, take a brief look at the HTC One … [read full article]
Welcome back HTC with the introduction of the HTC One this morning at their morning launch event still taking place as I write. HTC’s One smartphone will take on their competition as the company’s newest flagship device with a spec sheet to match. Except HTC is trying something different this time around as its not hyping specs as much as it’s talking up features, especially their new “ultrapixel” camera. HTC’s going “all-in” with camera capabilities … [read full article]
If anyone inside the Google food chain has his pulse on the latest developments in the Nexus world, it’s Google’s Senior Vice President of Engineering, Vic Gundotra. Gundotra is a name that needs no introduction with the die-hard Android crowd as he’s a presence at almost all major Google/Android announcements. That’s why Gundotra’s comments inside his own Google+ posting struck a cord with me today and while the news isn’t specifically T-Mobile related, given that T-Mobile has directly or indirectly supported all previous … [read full article]
Thanks to an early morning Tweet from Mobile-Review founder Eldar Murtazin, the internet is buzzing that Samsung may announce the Galaxy S IV as early as March 14th in New York City. Murtazin, a long time source for insider news has a mixed track record as of late, so it’s definitely a bit of rumor news we need to take with a grain of salt. Interestingly enough, it was all the way back in September when a Samsung exec allegedly … [read full article]
While we’re still waiting patiently for T-Mobile’s LTE network to go live, we’re already starting to make a list of the LTE ready devices that will be available come launch day. One such device leaked out earlier this month thanks to a T-Mobile March roadmap as the upcoming “T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 Mobile HotSpot LTE.” Well, here she is in all of her (future) press image glory. Unfortunately, we don’t have any indication as to price, but [read full article]
For the second time this week, another major MetroPCS investor has voiced concern over the terms of the T-Mobile merger. Paulson & Co., the biggest MetroPCS shareholder with an 8.7% stake in the company is said to be withholding its decision on whether to vote for the transaction until it sees the final proxy statement. Paulson says the combined company ““has too much debt, the interest rate on Deutsche Telekom’s debt financing is too high, and the exchange … [read full article]
If you’re still trying to hunt down a Nexus 4, perhaps Google’s new Retail Store locator will aid in your search. Google just unveiled the new Nexus 4 store locator tool via Twitter and it’s downright simple to use. Just type in your address and find a Nexus 4 retailer. There’s a catch however as the locator only identifies T-Mobile locations where you can pick up the Nexus 4. A second catch is that the store locator … [read full article]
Update: According to an update from HTC Source, the M7/One will land on T-Mobile LTE ready. A logical conclusion really given T-Mobile’s desire to launch LTE handsets that will provide users immediate access to the network once it launches in their area. Oh how we love news of a new smartphone coming to T-Mobile and the HTC M7/One (codename: M7, launch name: One?) would be a beautiful addition to T-Mobile’s Spring lineup. Well, … [read full article]
