Once it was confirmed that HTC would be announcing the next One-series and that the Next Galaxy would be unveiled shortly after, on March 1st, we published a poll to see which has you most excited. We gave you three options: HTC One M9, Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy Edge … [read full article]
Yesterday evening, T-Mobile’s chief product guru tweeted out a link to a brand new page the company has been working on. The new Software Updates page within T-Mo’s support pages now lets you track how far along your next Android update is, and which model is being developed and tested. The update process is broken in to three parts: Manufacturer Development – This is the very first step and denotes that the carrier … [read full article]
A short while ago, Google announced a new partnership with Softcard (formally known as ISIS). According to the press release, the search giant has purchased “some exciting technology and intellectual property from Softcard to make Google Wallet better.” Along with the purchase agreement with Softcard, Google has also agreed to a huge distribution deal with three of the four major U.S. carriers. This deal will mean that – from some point later this year – T-Mobile, … [read full article]
For the past couple of weeks, Samsung has been teasing with small hints at its next big thing. For weeks, even months, rumors have been flying around speculating what we might see on the Galaxy S6. Whether that’s the improved camera, metal iPhone-inspired chassis or QHD display. We’ve pretty much heard it all. Even the official invitation seemed to give a slight nod to the … [read full article]
In a filing to the FCC published on Friday, T-Mobile yet again put a case forward for how it thinks the next major low spectrum auction should be run. As it stands, T-Mo doesn’t think that the Commission is setting enough spectrum aside for the smaller carriers, or carriers who don’t already have shedloads of hoarded spectrum. In a blog post bemoaning the current … [read full article]
It wasn’t long ago that the FCC finally announced what American consumers nationwide wanted to hear: Internet was being re-classified and net neutrality is coming in. At least, that’s the plan. Once classed as a utility under Title II, internet – both mobile and fixed line – will be open and competitive and big corporations won’t be able to pay ISPs a premium for access to “fast … [read full article]
Back when T-Mobile announced its Wi-Fi unleashed Uncarrier move, it claimed that all smartphones it sold thenceforth would be compatible with T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling. The only exception was the Nexus 6, which it stated would get a software update to enable the service at the beginning of 2015. An update which is yet to surface. If Twitter interactions with the … [read full article]
During today’s call, John Legere made a claim which – I’m sure – will excite many T-Mobile fans. When asked when T-Mobile would catch Sprint and become the 3rd biggest carrier in the States, he stated – thanks to a technicality – that they already have. As you know, when the two carriers reported their preliminary results last month, it seemed [read full article]
Not long ago, T-Mobile concluded its Q4 2014 and full year earnings call. For the first time, the company opted to stream the video on its YouTube channel. Just in case you missed it when it was live, you can catch up on all the announcements and Q&A section at your leasure. It runs at almost 1hr 40mins long, thanks to an extended Q&A. For a roundup of all the financials reported, read up on [read full article]
During today’s Q4 earnings call – which was streamed live on YouTube for the first time – several questions were fielded after all the announcements were made. One of which came from a Twitter user who asked if BlackBerry handsets might make a return to T-Mobile. And, to those BlackBerry loyalists among the T-Mo subscriber base, Legere’s answer will come as welcome news. Although there’s nothing specific to report in terms of timeframes or guarantees, … [read full article]
