T-Mobile released a short internal statement (Check out Engadgetmobile for the same story, different pic) to the front lines acknowledging that a fix to the Samsung Vibrant GPS issue was indeed forthcoming sometime in September. This isn’t really news however … [read full article]
Now let’s be clear, everything that follows is, for the time being, speculation, but when the seemingly random placement of dots are connected, they sure do make a pretty picture. LG and T-Mobile have not had a great relationship in the past, neither has LG and smartphones for that matter. It has taken a while for LG to offer up some phones … [read full article]
T-Mobile had a big day on Twitter, teasing and announcing two new Android phones. While most of us will enjoy the first tease, the second announcement should please some. The elusive Motorola Charm has been officially tweeted, which I guess is as good as an announcement, with a launch date and a coming soon page. You can pick … [read full article]
Right after the announcement this morning of the T-Mobile G2 with Google, Scott of Androidguys and I discussed this announcement for a few minutes. In passing though he mentioned to me that he had done a little extra legwork after his recent findings hidden away in … [read full article]
Did we call it or did we call it? The T-Mobile G2 with Google will officially be the first HSPA+ phone for the T-Mobile network! The T-Mobile G2 will deliver tight integration with Google services and break … [read full article]
After making a recent appearance on T-Mobile.com, the folks over at IntoMobile go hands-on with the Motorola Charm. As you might have already noticed, the handset shown in the video above is for the Canadian based carrier, Telus, although we don’t expect any difference between the two. Look for the Charm in a T-Mobile store near you August 25th. Check out the video above, and don’t forget to leave … [read full article]
Motorola has really been making a splash in the Android world lately. Unfortunately, all their phones seem to be going to Verizon. Well, aside from the Charm, it looks like we may just see another Motorola phone soon. With the code name of Motorola Jordan (that name sounds familiar), this phone is supposed to be a rugged smartphone … [read full article]
Still not having luck with your Vibrant’s GPS signal? Don’t worry then, you should know that you aren’t the only one. Samsung has said that they are working on a fix, but maybe there is a solution that you can try right now. You can try enabling the use of wireless networks (Settings>Location & Security). This should improve your GPS signal when … [read full article]
I’ve often wondered why UMA doesn’t get more playing time in today’s T-Mobile world and, to be honest, it frustrates me. A service so simple, so powerful and yet seemingly avoided on T-Mobile smartphones, save for the Blackberry. I can’t wager as far as to say it’s a hardware problem, or a software problem that prevents T-Mobile and their partner manufacturers from getting this service up and running … [read full article]
With Magenta currently leading the mobile speed race with their HSPA+ 21Mbps network, the question is, will they be able to maintain the #1 position, or will they get left behind? Last week, T-Mobile USA’s parent company, … [read full article]
Many of you have been plagued by the Samsung Vibrant GPS’ problems and for a few of you; a little tinkering solved the problem. For the rest of you, rest assured that Samsung is working toward releasing an update [read full article]
I think the question I get asked the most lately is when is “insert Android device name here” getting updated to “insert latest Android software here”. When I say I get asked this the most, I mean it’s usually a more common question than when the next best phone is coming out for T-Mobile. I really want to make this a scolding Motorola post because I think it’s … [read full article]
