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T-Mobile OnePlus 6T update brings RCS messaging and security patches

OnePlus 6T owners, another update is now coming your way. T-Mobile is now updating its OnePlus 6T, sending out a 148.3MB update to version A6013_34_190217. According to the changelog included with the update, included is IR94 video calling, RCS messaging, and an Android security update that bumps the OnePlus 6T to the January 1, 2019 Android security patch level. T-Mo hasn’t posted any info about this update on its support site, so it’s unclear what … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e launch today at T-Mobile

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is sure to be one of the biggest smartphone releases of the year, and today it’s officially launching at T-Mobile. The Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e are now available from T-Mobile. You can purchase online, but if you’d prefer some instant gratification, T-Mo has said that the Galaxy S10 series is available in stores nationwide, too. When it comes to color options, you can choose from Prism … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S10 update includes camera and fingerprint sensor enhancements

The Samsung Galaxy S10 may not officially launch until tomorrow, but T-Mobile is already sending out a software update to Samsung’s new flagships. T-Mobile has announced software updates for the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e. Galaxy S10 owners should be on the lookout for version G973USQU1ASBA, Galaxy S10+ users will get version G975USQU1ASBA, and Galaxy S10e owners will get version G970USQU1ASBA. Each update is listed at around 450MB. As for what’s included, T-Mobile … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S10 units begin arriving for pre-order customers

Just as expected, T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy S10 are receiving their phones ahead of the official launch date. The Galaxy S10 series is now arriving for customers who pre-ordered from T-Mobile and Samsung. TmoNews readers Derek, Ninos, and Mr P got their phones today, as did several folks on Reddit. T-Mobile regularly ships out flagship Android phones ahead of their official launch date, including several past Samsung Galaxy models. But while it … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S10 begins shipping to pre-order customers

Good news, Galaxy S10 pre-order customers: It looks like you’ll get your shiny new smartphone ahead of its public launch date. Several T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered a Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e are now receiving notifications that their order has shipped. A TmoNews tipster says that their Galaxy S10 has been shipped and has an estimated delivery date of tomorrow, March 6th, and many T-Mo customers on Reddit are reporting the same thing. Samsung has … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 edge receiving updates

Looks like the Galaxy Note 9 isn’t the only Samsung phone getting an update from T-Mobile this weekend. T-Mobile is now pushing updates to its Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 edge. The Galaxy S8 Active is receiving an update to version G892USQS4BSB2, which weighs in at 140MB. It includes the February 1, 2019 Android security patches along with other bug fixes and system improvements. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are … [read full article]

OnePlus 7 leaked renders show pop-up front-facing camera

The OnePlus 6T was the first OnePlus phone to be sold by a carrier in the U.S., and it was T-Mobile that partnered with OnePlus on the launch. Now details on the next big OnePlus phone have leaked. Renders that allegedly show the OnePlus 7 have leaked. The renders come from OnLeaks and PriceBaba, and one thing to keep in mind is that they’re not official renders made by OnePlus but instead are based … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 will begin getting Android Pie update today

  Following the T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ getting Android Pie a couple of weeks ago, it’s now the Galaxy Note 9’s turn to get a piece of Pie. T-Mobile has updated its Galaxy Note 9 support page to show that the Android 9.0 Pie update will begin rolling out today, March 1st. The update is version N960U1UEU1CSB3 and is 1671.6MB in size. In addition to Android 9.0 Pie, Galaxy Note 9 customers can … [read full article]

T-Mobile sending LG V30 and LG V40 ThinQ software updates

Days after LG revealed its new V50 ThinQ, T-Mobile has begun pushing updates to a pair of previous LG V series flagships. T-Mobile is now updating its models of the LG V30 and LG V40 ThinQ. The LG V30 is getting an update to version H93220r which brings with it the January 2019 Android security patches. Also included are messaging app improvements and various system improvements. Meanwhile, the LG V40 ThinQ is getting an … [read full article]

LG G8 ThinQ announced with Hand ID palm unlock feature, coming soon to T-Mobile

The LG G8 ThinQ is now official as the latest entry in LG’s G series of Android flagships. One of the highlight features of the LG G8 ThinQ is its Z Camera, which uses Time-of-Flight to enable some unique functions. One of these is Hand ID, which identifies you by recognizing the shape, thickness, and other individual characteristics of the veins in the palm of your hand. You can then use your palm to unlocked the … [read full article]