Archive | May, 2017

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday will include free T-Mo trucker hat, Redbox rental, and more

Next week is the one-year anniversary of T-Mobile Tuesdays, and now we know exactly what gifts and prizes T-Mo has planned for the big day. For the June 6th edition of T-Mobile Tuesdays, T-Mo customers can get $0.25 off a gallon of gas at Shell, up to 20 gallons. Also included a free one-night Redbox rental for you and another to share with a friend and a free T-Mobile trucker hat while supplies last. Finally, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Digits and #GetOutoftheRed officially launch today

Today’s a big day for T-Mobile because two major launches happening: one for existing customers, and one for non-T-Mo consumers. T-Mobile Digits is now live for customers on the Un-carrier. With Digits, you can make your phone number ring on multiple devices, including Android and iOS smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and PCs. This means that you can make calls and send texts using these devices. You can also get additional Digits numbers and have them ring a … [read full article]

Essential Phone is a new flagship Android smartphone from Andy Rubin

UPDATE: Here’s T-Mobile’s official statement about the Essential Phone: “We’re excited for Andy Rubin and his team (the device looks amazing), and welcome customers purchasing Essential to bring it to the fastest and most advanced 4G LTE network in the country through our BYOD program. We’ll have more to share closer to general availability in terms of what advanced network features might be available in Essential.”     ORIGINAL: Meet the Essential Phone, the latest Android … [read full article]

T-Mobile celebrating first anniversary of T-Mobile Tuesdays with a ‘Thankathon’

We’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of T-Mobile Tuesdays, and it should come as no surprise that T-Mobile has got something planned for the event. On June 6th, T-Mobile Tuesday will include gifts like a free T-Mobile trucker hat, $0.25 off a gallon of gas at Shell (up to 20 gallons), and two free rentals from Redbox, one of which you can give you a friend. Prizes will include 100 LG G6 phones, 5,000 … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge receiving security updates

It may be a holiday weekend, but that hasn’t stopped T-Mobile from pushing out updates to some of its devices. Owners of both the T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are reporting that they’ve recently received software updates. The Galaxy S7 has been updated to software version G930TUVS4BQE1, while the Galaxy S7 edge has been updated to G935TUVS4BQE1. T-Mobile hasn’t updated its support documents for either phone as of the time that … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG V20 receiving update with security patches and bug fixes

It’s been awhile since the LG V20 has gotten a software update, but that drought is ending this week. T-Mobile is now pushing an update to the LG V20 that bumps it to software version H91810k. TmoNews reader AlwaysSmile got the update on their V20 today, and the phone is now on the May 1, 2017 security patch level. According to T-Mobile’s support page, this LG V20 update also includes an e911 timer fix and … [read full article]

T-Mobile adds Alcatel One Flip basic phone to to its lineup

In addition to the Kyocera DuraForce Pro, T-Mobile today added a more basic handset to its shelves. The Alcatel Go Flip is now available from T-Mobile. Priced at $3 down and $3 per month for 24 months for a total of $75, this basic phone features a 2.8-inch 320×240 display, 5-megapixel camera, a Qualcomm processor, 521MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, and a microSD card slot. There’s also a 482mAh battery powering this whole package … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays will include $4 Wonder Woman movie ticket, Groupon discount next week

Been wondering what T-Mobile has in store for the next edition of T-Mobile Tuesdays? Wonder no more. Next Tuesday, May 30th, T-Mobile customers can get a $4 ticket to see the new Wonder Woman movie. The movie opens on June 2nd and you’ll be able to get a $4 ticket for opening weekend. The offer appears to be running through Atom. Also coming to T-Mobile customers next Tuesday is a $10 discount on a … [read full article]

Kyocera DuraForce Pro is a rugged Android smartphone that’s launching at T-Mobile today

If you’re looking for a new Android phone that’s a bit more rugged than the recent glass-covered flagships, then you might want to check out Kyocera’s new device. The Kyocera DuraForce Pro is now available from T-Mobile. Pricing for this rugged Android smartphone is set at $17 down and $17 per month for 24 months, or $425 total. The highlight feature of the DuraForce Pro is its rugged body, which is IP68-rated to resist dust … [read full article]

Samsung Gear 360 (2017) now available from T-Mobile

T-Mobile has sold many different Samsung accessories in the past, including the Gear S3 and Gear VR, and now another Gear device has hit T-Mo’s shelves. The Samsung Gear 360 (2017) is now available from T-Mobile. Pricing is set at $0 down and $9.59 per month for 24 months, or $229.99 total. Also of note is that Samsung is running a promotion that’ll get you a hefty discount on the new Gear 360. … [read full article]