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T-Mobile announces Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ software updates

It looks like the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge aren’t the only Samsung devices being updated on T-Mobile. T-Mobile has announced new updates for its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The updates are starting to roll out today, says T-Mo’s support pages, so you S9 and S9+ owners should keep an eye out for your update over the coming days. You can also check for updates by going into Settings > Software update > Download updates … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now receiving security updates

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ may be Samsung’s latest and greatest right now, but there are still plenty of people out there using previous generation Galaxy S devices, and now two of those models are receiving a software update. T-Mobile says that its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are now receiving updates, and TmoNews reader Rick received his GS7 edge’s update this morning. The Galaxy S7 is being bumped to version G930TUVS4BRC1, while … [read full article]

LG G7 ThinQ has been confirmed as LG’s next premium smartphone

It’s official: The LG G7 ThinQ is coming. LG has confirmed that its next major smartphone will be named the LG G7 ThinQ. In an announcement on its Korean blog, LG explains that this will be the first G series device to carry the ThinQ brand. No spec details or images of the LG G7 ThinQ have been shared by LG, but the company does confirm that the phone will include AI features and that … [read full article]

LG G7 ThinQ shows its display notch and dual rear cameras in new image leak

Days after a leak claimed to show off an LG G7 ThinQ in a case, new images have surfaced that may give us a clear look at the upcoming Android flagship. New renders of the LG G7 ThinQ have been shared by Android Headlines, who claim that the images are official. They show a phone with slim bezels and a notch at the top of the screen, while the back of the phone is home … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG V30’s Oreo update expected to begin rolling out in around two weeks

With Android Oreo updates to phones like the Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy S8 Active, owners of other Android devices may be wondering when they’ll get a taste of Oreo. This week we got a bit more info on the LG V30’s update. The T-Mobile LG V30 was supposted to get Android Oreo this week, says T-Mo product guy Des Smith, but the update got delayed because an issue was discovered. LG … [read full article]

LG G7 ThinQ images and spec details leak out

The LG G7 is rumored to be launching as soon as May, but as is usually the case with flagship smartphones, details on the G7 are already leaking out. Photos and spec details of the LG G7 have made their way online today. Shared by TechRadar, the images show a phone with “LG G7 ThinQ” branding on its boot screen. LG started using the ThinQ brand earlier this year with its LG V30S ThinQ, which … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 Active now being updated to Android Oreo

As expected, T-Mobile has begun updating its Galaxy Note 8 to Android Oreo. But that’s not the only Samsung device that T-Mo is currently updating. Several T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 owners began receiving their Android Oreo update overnight. The update is version N950USQU3CRC2 and is 1330.84MB in size. Included in this update are Oreo features like picture-in-picture, autofill, and notification dots and Samsung-specific improvements, too. The update also brings the March 1, 2018 Android security … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 Android Oreo update approved, will begin rolling out April 1

This week, the AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon versions of the Galaxy Note 8 all began receiving their Android 8.0 Oreo update. T-Mobile Note 8 owners are probably wondering where their Oreo update is, and now we’ve got some more info on it. The Android Oreo update for T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 8 has been approved and should begin hitting devices as soon as Sunday night (April 1). That’s according to T-Mobile product guy Des Smith. THIS JUST … [read full article]

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 will get Oreo update in 2-3 weeks

Earlier this month, T-Mobile began pushing Android 8.0 Oreo to its versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Owners of the unlocked S8 and S8+ are still waiting for their Oreo treat, but we’ve now learned that that won’t be the case much longer. Samsung has announced that it plans to update the unlocked versions of the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 to Android 8.0 Oreo in 2-3 weeks. The updates … [read full article]