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Alcatel 1X Evolve coming to Metro by T-Mobile on December 10 with 600MHz LTE support

Alcatel and Metro by T-Mobile are teaming up to launch a new Android phone. The Alcatel 1X Evolve is launching at Metro by T-Mobile on December 10. It features a 5.34-inch 960×480 display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a 1.1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739WM processor. There’s a 5MP camera above the screen for all your selfie needs and an 8MP camera with LED flash around back. Also packed into the Alcatel 1X Evolve is 16GB of … [read full article]

T-Mobile Money launches as new banking service

After ending its Mobile Money product more than two years ago, T-Mobile is getting back in the game with a new banking service. T-Mobile Money quietly launched today with a new website as well as Android and iOS apps, though without any major announcements from T-Mo, it feels like this program is in a bit of a pilot stage right now. With T-Mobile Money, T-Mo says that there are no account fees, no maintenance fees, … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering free 50-inch 4K TV with purchase of Samsung flagship smartphone

Yesterday we told you that T-Mobile had a new deal coming today, and now we know exactly what T-Mo’s new offer is all about. Starting Friday, November 30, T-Mobile will offer a free Samsung 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV for free when you buy a flagship Samsung smartphone on an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and add a new line. New T-Mo customers can get this offer by adding two new voice lines and buying a … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 security patch update now rolling out

The T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 is getting its second update this month. T-Mobile is now pushing an update with the build number N960USQS1ARK1 to the Galaxy Note 9. The update comes in at 94.25MB and includes the November 1, 2018 Android security patches. This update is now rolling out over the air, and TmoNews reader Bryan received it today. If you have a Note 9 and haven’t already updated, you can either wait for the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Cyber Monday deal offers free Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, or iPad to new customers

Now that Black Friday has passed and Cyber Monday is upon us, T-Mobile has announced a new deal that’ll only be available on Monday. On Monday, November 26, new customers can get a free Apple Watch Series 4 or Series 3, Samsung Galaxy Watch, or iPad (6th Gen) when they join T-Mobile. To get this deal, you’ll need to activate a new account with at least one voice line and a … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and S9+ updates bring November security patches

Two weeks after receiving their previous updates, the T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are being updated again. T-Mobile is now updating its Galaxy S9 and S9+ to versions G960USQS3BRJ6 and G965USQS3BRJ6, respectively. The GS9’s update comes in at 74.31MB, while the GS9+’s update weighs in at 91.45MB. Both phones are receiving the November 1, 2018 Android security patches. TmoNews readers Joseph, Silver, and pseudoswede all received their updates late last night or early … [read full article]

Samsung discounting Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9 by $200

Last Friday, T-Mobile kicked off its Magenta Friday sales, offering discounts on several smartphones when you add a line and trade in a device. If that deal didn’t interest you, perhaps Samsung’s new promo will. Samsung is now offering $200 off its T-Mobile Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 models. This applies to all versions of the devices, so you can choose the color and storage capacity that you want and … [read full article]

T-Mobile Name ID update brings improved design, better block list

After beefing up its scam call protection services earlier this month, T-Mobile today announced that it’s stepping up its fight against robocalls, too. T-Mobile’s Name ID is getting a new app for iOS and an update to the Android app. The app brings a simpler, more functional design that includes a block list that has its own area of the app where you can easily block or unblock callers. And when you do … [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T update brings improvements to Nightscape, in-display fingerprint reader, and more

If you’re rocking a T-Mobile OnePlus 6T, there’s a software update coming your way An update to version A6013_34_181029 is now making its way to the T-Mobile OnePlus 6T. The update comes in a 132.3MB and includes the November 2018 Android security patches, some fine-tuning to the Nightscape camera mode, an update to the in-display fingerprint reader’s algorithm, and more. If you’re using a T-Mobile OnePlus 6T, you should see this update on your phone soon. You … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 now receiving new security update

Days after T-Mobile updated its Galaxy Note 9, it’s now sending an update to the Galaxy Note 8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on T-Mobile is now receiving an update to version N950USQS5CRJ3. The update is 297.91MB in size and includes the November 1, 2018 security patch level. TmoNews reader Javin received this update today, so if you’ve got a Galaxy Note 8 on T-Mo, the update should appear on your phone in the coming … [read full article]