Archive | March, 2013

T-Mobile’s Czech Republic Branch Discovers How To Properly Market Waterproof Smartphones (NSFW)

Generally speaking, I don’t usually look at T-Mobile news outside the US, but this marketing campaign used by T-Mobile in the Czech Republic is just awesome. It’s definitely NSFW by American standards and this kind of promotion would never, ever be tolerated by parents, mall security and the politically correct police we have stateside. Unfortunately, we don’t know when or if … [read full article]

New HTC Video Showcases Design And Manufacturing Of One Flagship

If there’s one thing I can absolutely say about HTC hardware, it’s the pride the company puts in to ensuring they combine the best of engineering and design to make something special. A new 85 second video from HTC highlights exactly that as the HTC One creative director and Senior Director of Manufacturing Design walk you through the thought process that went into the design and … [read full article]

Rumor: T-Mobile Will Launch The QWERTY BlackBerry Q10 This Summer

If a new report surfacing from the folks at N4BB is correct, BlackBerry fans can expect T-Mobile to carry the QWERTY/Touchscreen mashup Q10 sometime in May. According to the site, a BlackBerry rep dropped word during a local BlackBerry Experience Forum event who “confirmed” the availability of the Q10 on T-Mobile this May. The BlackBerry Q10 features a 3.1” 720×720 Super AMOLED display with … [read full article]

T-Mobile Planning Layoffs At Company HQ Pre MetroPCS Merger?

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A new report circulating out of the Seattle Times is likely to ire House Democrats as reports of “significant round of layoffs” is expected to happen inside T-Mobile headquarters later this week. According to the report, more than 100 people in T-Mobile’s in-house marketing and other overlapping groups will hear the news tomorrow, with T-Mobile planning “integration” meetings to share the news. Unfortunately, I … [read full article]

MetroPCS Announces Regulatory Period Expires For Government Agencies To Delay Merger

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A late Tuesday evening press release from MetroPCS announced the waiting period for the Hart-Scott-Rodino act had expired. The waiting period offers regulatory agencies the opportunity to delay the merger between MetroPCS and T-Mobile by having the companies continue to answer questions surrounding the proposed combination. The HSR Antitrust Improvement Act … [read full article]