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T-Mobile Set To Launch/Partner/Support New Prepaid Brand GoSmart Mobile

Say hello to GoSmart Mobile, a brand new ______ operated and trademark licensed to T-Mobile USA. I’ve intentionally left a blank space in the sentence before because I’m honestly not sure what this is… It’s not an MVNO in the traditional sense. It’s a prepaid carrier, that much looks clear, and ownership records tell us that Deutsche Telekom used a “Corporation Service Company” to trademark the name in the US. So, we know this is owned by … [read full article]

(It’s a Typo) The Nexus 4 Returns To T-Mobile.com…For $399 With A Two-Year Agreement?

Update: The correct pricing is shown when you try and upgrade ($199), it’s all but obvious this is a typo and I was probably mistaken for thinking this could be anything else. Don’t tell that to the Spanish or Italians though. T-Mobile has confirmed the pricing as a typo and states it will be corrected on the website shortly.  No, your eyes are not deceiving you as the Nexus 4 returns to T-Mobile.com for … [read full article]

(Updated With Details) T-Mobile’s Unlimited Cheer Holiday Promotion Posted To YouTube

Updated with contest details below:  T-Mobile’s continuing their “Life Without Limits” campaign with a little Carly, a little holiday cheer and a brand new YouTube spot. This holiday season, T-Mobile is spreading Unlimited Cheer across the nation! We’re gifting a Life Without Limits to our lucky T-Mobile fans to find. Go to our Facebook page to learn more or follow us on Foursquare & … [read full article]

New Report Says Sprint Unlikely To Go After MetroPCS As Verizon CEO Announces Support For T-Mobile Deal

There’s been plenty of talk since the T-Mobile/MetroPCS announcement that Sprint would swoop in with an offer and try to wrestle Deutsche Telekom away from the deal. Now, according to a new Reuters report, it appears unlikely that Sprint will make a counteroffer for MetroPCS — instead focusing on its future relationship with Softbank. According to people … [read full article]

New Android Gmail App Adds Pinch To Zoom, Auto-Fitting, Makes Me Weep With Joy

I know I don’t generally cover Android app updates on TmoNews, save for T-Mobile related specific apps but I’m making an exception today. The newest release of the official Gmail app ends my single biggest frustration with Android as the new update available to all Android 4.0+ users adds “auto-fitting messages to screen and message zooming.” Happy happy joy joy. Honestly, this is one of the things I truly appreciate about the iPhone Mail app, as auto-fitting … [read full article]

Google Employee Posts Android Evolution Comic, Adds Key Lime Pie?

If there’s one thing we know, we’re always eagerly awaiting news, any news that surrounds the next-generation Android. In fact, Google employee Manu Cornet’s image is stirring the nest around the interwebs as a “confirmation” of sorts that Key Lime Pie will be the next Android platform. Cornet, who is part of the Gmail team inside of Google says he drew the comic “just for fun,” and not to read into the image too much. Given that … [read full article]

New Rumors Hint At Galaxy S IV Unveiling By April Of 2013

I suspect that almost none of you will be surprised as rumors start to pop up discussing the next-generation Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy S IV. We know it’s coming, we’re sure it’s being worked on, so it’s just a matter of the what, when and where. If the newest rumor from SamMobile pans out, we should be hearing a lot more about the new flagship, known internally as “Project J” by next April. In fact, SamMobile believes … [read full article]

CyanogenMod Team Teases Android 4.2.1 ROM For Galaxy S III

All you CyanogenMod fans out there are getting a sneak peek at the above image posted by none other than Steve Kondik himself. It appears, for all you rooting and ROM fans out there, that the CM10 team is working hard at pushing out Android 4.2.1 to the Galaxy S III, unofficially that is. Kondik says the software is “super smooth” and while it’s a minor update in terms of features, it does fix that silly … [read full article]

Apple Begins Selling Unlocked iPhone 5 Units, Starts At $649

Just as the world expected, Apple has released unlocked iPhone 5 units available from its online store as of earlier this week. The unlocked device price range will fall in line with our anticipated price models beginning at $649, $749, and $849 for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB of storage, respectively. All three models are listed as shipping in one week. There’s no word from Apple as to when their retail stores will begin carrying unlocked models for sale, though early reports show inventory has … [read full article]

(Updated) T-Mobile’s “12 Days Of Value” Begins Today, Runs Through…December 12th

Update: Added the full list of handsets available with the $12 down promotion below.  T-Mobile’s newest Holiday promotion kicks off today with the “12 Days of Value” offering two great offers running through today, December 1st and ending December 12th. Select a great 4G smartphone for just $12 down (Value Plan), or get $120 cash back on a select 4G smartphone when trading in a qualifying smartphone from the list below. There’s no sign as to which … [read full article]