Posts by Andrew

BlackBerry Devices Getting BlackBerry Messenger

In a case of better late that never, some of T-Mobile’s older BlackBerry devices will be receiving an update to install BlackBerry Messenger to their phones.  This update is for those running the 4.5 software and have either the Blackberry Pearl 8120, Curve 8320, Curve 8520 or Curve 8900.  Of course, if you already have BlackBerry Messenger, this doesn’t concern.  Keep a lookout and leave your thoughts in the comments!

Vote For TmoNews as The Best Cell Phone News Site

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Shameless self promotion starting now… Remember that WireFly blog awards that we told you about earlier, well TmoNews has made it to the finals!!!! Now, I know we asked you to vote already, but that was for nominations. This is to win it all, or at least the “Best Cell Phone New Blog” division.  Go forth and vote, any and all support is welcome. So please, go and vote to help promote and support … [read full article]

New Samsung Android Phone Coming

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Well, well, what do we have here?  It looks like a new Samsung phone has received approval by the Bluetooth SIG.  See that “T” with three numbers after it, yeah, that means it is T-Mobile bound.  Now, the sheet is a bit misleading, stating that it is the T959 and then later the T939.  Either way, it should be an interesting Samsung phone.  Speculation has it that this is the Galaxy S, but since that passed the … [read full article]

Cliq and Cliq XT Getting Android 2.1

I know what you are thinking, “the Cliq just received an update, how could another one be coming?”  Okay, well maybe it is more like, “it’s about time.”  Either way, Motorola updated their update listing to make sure the update status for each of their Android phones is up to date, or updated (one more update for good measure).  It looks like both the Cliq and Cliq XT will be receiving a Blur enhanced … [read full article]

Update: Android Phones Getting Vonage

Vonage VoIP Apps Now Available for T-Mobile and AT&T Android Phones

Maybe you were upset that Verizon and Skype made an exclusive deal with each other to offer VoIP calls in an Android app.  Well, if you were, then you should be happy soon.  Vonage has decided to offer an Android app that will do just that, and it is only for T-Mobile and AT&T Android phones.  In case you are unfamiliar with Vonage Mobile, it lets customers make VoIP calls using a Wi-Fi network, reducing the cost … [read full article]

MyTouch Slide Passes FCC

I really do love the FCC, especially when they reveal phones that should be secret.  Today’s glimpse, the myTouch Slide (a.k.a the G1 v2).  The FCC documents have cleared and with that information comes a picture of the back side of the myTouch Slide.   Said device features WCDMA Band IV/AWS /T-Mobile 3G (depending on your phone band know how).  We are still waiting for more information on this phone, but a spring launch … [read full article]

iPhone Trade-In For HD2 Promo Details

Bigger, faster, extraordinary; these are the words that T-Mobile has chosen to describe the HTC HD2, and I completely agree (and it sure does beat “magical”).  All those iPhone owners out there, who want the HTC HD2, need to pay attention now.  As we told you before, you can trade in your iPhone for cash towards your HTC HD2 purchase.  Details are emerging, outlining why you should switch to the HTC HD2, and how much … [read full article]

Cliq Update Trials Tonight

If you are a tech-savvy Cliq user and want to try out a new software update, then T-Mobile is looking for you.  Beginning at 6PM PT (so 9 EST) today, T-Mobile will be announcing to their forum community that the latest trial software for the Cliq will be available for a short time.  Be quick though, because they are limiting the test field to 1,000 participants who will be asked to provide feedback.  The … [read full article]