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T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active also updated with RCS Universal Profile 1.0 support

Looks like the Galaxy S8 and S8+ aren’t the only Samsung phones gaining RCS Universal Profile support from T-Mobile this week. T-Mobile is now sending an update to the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active that includes RCS Universal Profile 1.0 support. This brings improvements to the native messaging app, like 100MB attachments and 100 person group chats, when you chat with folks who also have RCS Universal Profile. This update also brings the October 1, 2018 … [read full article]

T-Mobile added 1.6 million customers in Q3 2018, says 600MHz LTE now in 1,500 cities and towns

T-Mobile today reported its earnings for Q3 2018, touting it as another record-breaking quarter. During the third quarter of 2018, T-Mobile added 1.63 million customers, up from 1.33 million customers in Q3 2017. This marks the 22nd straight quarter that T-Mobile has added more than 1 million customers. Of that 1.63 million, there were 1.08 million postpaid adds, which is up from the 817,000 postpaid customers T-Mo added one year ago. Prepaid adds finished at … [read full article]

iOS 12.1 update released by Apple

The next major iOS update is here. Apple today released iOS 12.1 to the iPhone and iPad. This update is compatible with the iPhone 5s and later, iPad mini 2 and later, iPad Air and iPad Air 2, iPad 5th and 6th generation models, 9.7-inch and 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and both generations of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. If you’ve got one of these devices, head into Setting > General > Software update to download iOS 12.1. … [read full article]

Apple’s new iPad Pro has slimmer bezels, USB-C, and LTE Band 71 support

Apple’s iPad Pro is getting a big refresh. Apple today announced its new iPad Pro, which has an updated design and two screen sizes: 11-inch and 12.9-inch. These new iPad models have slimmer bezels all around the display thanks to their lack of a home button. Since they’ve ditched the home button, the new iPad Pro tablets have adopted Face ID for security, and Apple says that this feature works in any orientation. Another major … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ updated with RCS Universal Profile 1.0 support, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge also updated

After the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge were updated to support RCS Universal Profile 1.0 back in June, T-Mobile is now updating more devices with the feature. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now receiving updates that include RCS Universal Profile 1.0 support. This feature brings improvements to the native messaging app, like 100MB attachments and 100 person group chats, so long as you’re messaging a person who also has RCS Universal … [read full article]

OnePlus 6T official, and it’s launching at T-Mobile

After several teasers and leaks, the OnePlus 6T has made its official debut. And yes, it’s coming to T-Mobile. One of the most notable upgrades from the OnePlus 6 to the OnePlus 6T is with the display. The AMOLED screen on the OnePlus 6T is slightly larger than the OnePlus 6’s, coming in at 6.41 inches with a resolution of 2340×1080. It’s also got a waterdrop-style notch that’s smaller than the notch on the … [read full article]

T-Mobile wants to run 600MHz experiment, asks FCC to make exception to its rules

T-Mobile has placed a heavy focus on 600MHz lately, buying up a ton of spectrum in an FCC auction last year and then putting it to use to deploy LTE. Now T-Mo wants to run an experiment using 600MHz airwaves. T-Mobile has asked the FCC to authorize it to test using its 600MHz coverage closer to TV stations than the FCC currently allows. The FCC’s rules require a 5 megahertz adjacent channel separation … [read full article]

T-Mobile says Dish is hoarding spectrum, urges FCC to do something about it

T-Mobile has gone after Dish in a new FCC filing. In a letter to the FCC, T-Mobile has explained to the FCC that the agency should push Dish to put the spectrum to productive use or strip Dish of its spectrum holdings because the company has not utilized them like it said it would. T-Mobile accuses Dish of hoarding spectrum licenses and argues that Dish “intends to continue to warehouse spectrum with no benefit to consumers.” … [read full article]

iPhone XR now available from T-Mobile

Right on schedule, Apple’s new iPhone XR has launched at T-Mobile. You can now order the iPhone XR in six colors: Yellow, Black, PRODUCT(RED), Coral, Blue, and White. Storage options for the new iPhone include 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. As of this post’s publication, nearly every color and storage option is in stock and ready to ship, save for the 64GB Yellow version which is estimated to ship between 11/23 and 12/10. Here’s what the … [read full article]

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday will include $4 Bohemian Rhapsody ticket, BOGO Oreo deal

This week’s Tuesday has now come and gone, and hopefully you all scored your free T-Mobile Halloween bucket. Today T-Mo revealed what gifts and prizes it’s got in store for next Tuesday. On Tuesday, October 30th, T-Mobile customers can claim a $4 movie ticket to see Bohemian Rhapsody, the Queen biopic that’ll be released on November 2. There are a few food offers coming, too, like a pretzel deal from Auntie Anne’s and … [read full article]