T-Mo Galaxy S5 firmware update available

This morning, T-Mobile and Samsung rolled out an OTA update for the Galaxy S5. It’s not a major software update by any means, but it is a firmware update designed to boost performance and reliability. It’s still Android 4.4.2, but with baseband version G900TUVU1BNG4. Update details simply states “Improved performance” for the 87MB download. Pretty vague, and certainly a minor improvement. T-Mobile’s support page states simply that there are updates … [read full article]

This is T-Mobile’s Device Unlock App [pics]

We’ve reported a number of times on T-Mobile’s phone unlocking app. Its purpose, seemingly, is to allow customers to unlock their devices for use on other carriers without needing to contact a customer care rep. It first showed up on a [read full article]

T-Mo launching Summer Savings Upgrade Offer for pre-selected customers [UPDATED – More info]

We’ve received information claiming that T-Mobile’s continuing its summer of generosity by offering a group of pre-selected customers the chance to upgrade to a new phone at a discounted price. An internal memo indicates that the company is going to be reaching out to 200,000 of the pre-selected customers via SMS message from tomorrow, Aug 6th. In total, 1.5 million … [read full article]

Samsung announces Sept. 3 Unpacked event, Galaxy Note 4 announcement likely

Samsung has started sending out invites to an Unpacked event on September 3rd, and it’s almost certain the Korean tech giant will use it to announce the next Galaxy Note. Given the fact that Unpacked events are almost always used to show off flagship phones, and the Galaxy S5 is already here, the Note 4 is a safe bet. Worth noting, the … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy Avant available from today, costs $216

After weeks of speculation, T-Mobile has finally launched the mid-range Samsung Galaxy Avant. The device landed on retail store shelves today, and is available to buy online for just $216 full retail price. On EIP, that’s $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $9). As per the press release: The Samsung Galaxy Avant boasts a … [read full article]

July 30, 2014

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T-Mo Samsung Galaxy Avant to launch on July 30 [Update – Full Spec List]

T-Mobile handset leaks are all coming out from hiding today, as we hear of yet another rumored phone to be on its way to T-Mo retail stores very soon. We’ve already heard about the unconfirmed ZTE handset … [read full article]

July 21, 2014

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T-Mo Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is 700MHz compatible

Yesterday we discovered that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Avant is compatible with T-Mobile’s 700MHz airwaves. The device’s FCC filing reveals compatibility with band 12 LTE, as does the filing for an unreleased Sony device, which most expect will be the Xperia Z3. However, there … [read full article]

July 18, 2014

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Samsung, like Apple, wants you to trial its products

Over twelve thousand people signed up to the 7-day test drive within the first couple of days to use an iPhone 5s on T-Mobile’s network for a week to see how they got on. It was partly so customers from other carriers would … [read full article]

June 27, 2014

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Samsung Galaxy S5 to get T-Mobile VoLTE software update today

Since news went official that T-Mobile was launching its VoLTE service in Seattle a few weeks back, a number of extra cities and markets have been added to the list, but only three handsets have been equipped to make use of it. Until today, only the Galaxy Note 3, LG G Flex and Galaxy Light have received the required carrier update settings via … [read full article]

June 19, 2014

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Samsung Galaxy Avant for T-Mo leaked

When it comes to hardware leaks, @evleaks is no stranger. In fact, virtually all pre-release press renders show up online through his account. So it’s no surprise to see a T-Mo Samsung device being leaked earlier today. The device in question is the Galaxy Avant, a smartphone we know very little about. Samsung is yet to announce the device, but based on the image, we’re assuming it’s … [read full article]

June 10, 2014

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