Archive | 2010

Walmart Reduces myTouch 3G Slide Pricing

Well, what do we have here? It looks like Walmart has updated its T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide pricing. If you may recall, earlier this week, we reported that Walmart was currently offering the myTouch Slide for preorder for $199.99 with a 2 year contract. As it turns out, Walmart has reduced its price from $199.99 with a 2 year agreement down to $129.99 for new activations with a 2 year contract. For existing users that … [read full article]

“Major” Samsung Launch Coming In July?

While Samsung may be in the dog house right now with T-Mobile Behold 2 customers, that isn’t stopping them from bringing more goodness to magenta. BoyGenius is reporting that Samsung and T-Mobile are working on a “major” product launch for the month of July. While they aren’t taking guesses as to what it might be, it falls conspicuously within the time frame of a one, Samsung Galaxy S launch in the US. Is that signed, … [read full article]

Samsung Says, “Behold 2 Not Upgradeable Beyond Android 1.6”

It was just yesterday that we reported Samsung Behold 2 owners threatening to take legal action regarding a promise Samsung had made for a future upgrade to Android OS 2.x. To briefly summarize, basically, Samsung had promised an update to Android 2.x for the Samsung Behold 2 in a promo video before the device was released. Then, recently, in response to a Behold 2 owner, Samsung said the Behold 2 would never get an update to … [read full article]

T-Mobile HD2 Software Update Back Online!

The HTC HD2 update is officially back online and ready for download. Those of you who didn’t grab the update when it first dropped, may now do so at your leisure. Interestingly enough, having pulled the update, T-Mobile blamed “additional issues” as it’s reasoning. Now, as seen in the above pic, they are merely saying it was due to overwhelming demand. Sounds a little odd that they would pull something due to demand instead of … [read full article]

T-Mobile Stores Opening Early June 19th?

We’re not really sure what to make of this but we doubt its mere coincidence given the earlier information leaked today that had June 19th marked for something big. As it turns out, our sources are telling us that it sounds as though an all hands meeting will be taking place and stores will be open extra early. Its possible this is some kind of extra special kick off of the myTouch Slide, or its possible T-Mobile … [read full article]

T-Mobile Smartphone BOGO Extended Through June 20th

T-Mobile is certainly looking to take this Smartphone BOGO and ride it all the way to the bank. They have again extended the offer, this time through June 20th. Currently, the Garminfone and HTC HD2 are only available as the first phone and cannot be used as the free device. The myTouch Slide will release under the same guidelines, however, after Jun 16th, it can be used for both the first AND second … [read full article]

T-Mobile Slide Is “The” Summer Phone For Magenta

There is little question that T-Mobile is poised to make the MyTouch Slide the premiere phone for the summer. However, what we didn’t know is that T-Mobile is poised to make the myTouch line the “premiere” line for the carriers handset mix. According to the folks at Engadget who obtained a smorgasbord of bountiful and informative images T-Mobile is really looking to kick start the Slide’s launch with massive advertising campaign (please no B-list celebrities). They … [read full article]

T-Mobile Garminfone Arrives June 9th

T-Mobile has formally announced the Android-powered Garminfone officially ready to navigate your life June 9th. The very first Android powered Garmin navigation device will be available for $199.99 after a $50 mail in rebate. To help promote this launch, T-Mobile has announced a two-week sweepstakes where Twitter users will be able to win one of five Garminfones. “The T-Mobile Garminfone Navigate Your Life Sweepstakes will launch at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time today on T-Mobile’s Twitter account, … [read full article]

T-Mobile CEO To Leave Company

Robert Dotson, President and CEO of T-Mobile USA has announced his intent to step down from the company. After 15 years of service with T-Mobile USA, Dotson intends to purse new opportunities. Succeeding Dotson in the CEO position in May 2011 will be Philipp Humm, former CEO of T-Mobile Deutschland. “After a period of transition with Dotson, it’s the intention that Humm will take over as CEO of T-Mobile USA in February 2011, while Dotson will remain … [read full article]