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OnePlus 6T packaging leak hints at small notch, in-display fingerprint reader

A report from last month claimed that the OnePlus 6T could launch at T-Mobile later this year. At the time, we didn’t know much about the OP6T, but today a couple of details may have leaked out. Photos that allegedly show the retail box for the OnePlus 6T have leaked, and they hint at some of the upcoming phone’s features. On the inside of the packaging, we can see an outline of the front of … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8, S8, and S8+ receiving software updates

A few Samsung smartphones are staring the month of September with new software updates. T-Mobile is now sending updates to its Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+. Note 8 owners should be on the lookout for version N950USQS5CRG9, S8 owners are getting version G950USQS5CRH1, and S8+ owners are receiving version G955USQS5CRH1. As for what’s included in these updates, it looks like all three phones are receiving the August 1, 2018 Android security … [read full article]

New Pixel 3 photos give a clear look at Google’s upcoming phone

Are you an Android fan who’s tired of hearing about Apple after those iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 3 leaks? If so, I’ve got some good news for you. Photos of the Google Pixel 3 have now leaked out. Posted to Reddit, they show a phone that looks similar to the Pixel 3 XL, complete with a chin, special glossy panel that houses the rear camera, and a rear fingerprint reader. The one big … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG V30 update now rolling out with August 2018 security patches

LG V30 owners, a new update is coming your way. T-Mobile is now updating its LG V30 to version H93220k. The update is now rolling out over the air, and TmoNews reader Red received it on their V30 today. Included are the August 1, 2018 Android security patches. T-Mo hasn’t updated its LG V30 support page as of this post, so it’s unclear what other tweaks might be included. If you’ve got an LG V30, … [read full article]

T-Mobile and Costco offering deals on Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 8

Heads up, Costco members, because there are some smartphone deals available with the warehouse retailer right now. First up, T-Mobile customers can get up to $500 back when they buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from Costco. You’ll need to buy a Note 9 at full price ($949.99) and trade in a qualifying Samsung device. Once you do, you’ll get up to $500 as a combination of a one-time bill credit and prepaid MasterCard. The devices … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S8 Active receiving updates on T-Mobile

A couple of recent Samsung smartphones are now receiving software updates on T-Mobile. First up, T-Mobile is pushing an update to its Galaxy Note 9. The update weighs in at 215.24MB and is version N960USQU1ARH2. The security patch level of the update is August 1, 2018, and included is “a feature to select the recording time for Single-take in Super Slow Motion has been added. (0.2s, 0.4s)”. Also being updated is the Samsung Galaxy S8 … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch now available from T-Mobile

Right on schedule, the Galaxy Note 9 has launched at T-Mobile, and it’s brought the Galaxy Watch with it. T-Mobile is now selling the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple color options. The 6GB/128GB model starts at $279.99 down and $30 per month for 24 months on EIP, $279.99 down and $29 per month for 18 months with JUMP! On Demand, or $999.99 full retail. The 8GB/512GB version is $529.99 … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 units begin arriving for pre-order customers

The Galaxy Note 9 doesn’t officially launch for a couple more days, but some lucky T-Mobile pre-order customers are getting their new phone today. TmoNews reader Adam received his Galaxy Note 9 from UPS today, and he sent along a couple photos showing off his new piece of kit. As you can see, he chose the Ocean Blue model that comes with a yellow S Pen, and the color combo looks pretty nice. T-Mobile has … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ now getting security updates

UPDATE: Looks like the Galaxy Note 8 is receiving an update, too. TmoNews reader TR got an update to version N950USQU5CRG7 that includes the July 1, 2018 Android security patches. UPDATE 2: T-Mobile has posted its info on these updates, and all three include a Samsung VOC fix in addition to their security patches.   A couple of days after T-Mobile’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ began receiving new software updates, it’s time for … [read full article]

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

One week after their last updates, the T-Mobile Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are being updated again. T-Mobile is updating its Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ to version G960USQS3ARG8 and G965USQS3ARG8, respectively. T-Mo hasn’t updated its support pages quite yet, so the full changelogs aren’t yet known, but we do know that they include the August 1, 2018 Android security patches. These updates are now going out over the air, and TmoNews readers Mitchell and … [read full article]