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T-Mobile G2 Overclocked To Give Super Speed

While the T-Mobile G2 might have some self-repairing measures to prevent a full on hack, tweaking the device is allowed, isn’t it? Well XDA-Developers member “Coolbho3000” certainly thinks so and has successfully posted his overclock module, which can take the G2 processor all the way to 1.42GHz. We absolutely positively recommend against this mod unless you are absolutely 100% certain that you know what you are doing as you always run the risk of damaging … [read full article]

T-Mobile TV Leaks Out Of myTouch 4G ROM

T-Mobile TV, currently available on the Windows Mobile HD2, is making its way to Android. The app will come pre-loaded on the myTouch 4G and it has already been extracted from the leaked ROM from that device. The app will be powered by MobiTV.  The leaked version of the app has proven successful on the G2 and Nexus One, but anyone running Android on the HD2 has not had much luck.  Overall, it is a good, pretty … [read full article]

T-Mobile Network Almost Brought Down By Instant Messaging App?

This story has been floating around since the 14th and it’s only now that I’ve had a chance to wrap my head around it. The guys at Fierce Wireless, eagle eyed as they are managed to uncover some juicy details in an FCC filing regarding an Android Instant Messaging program that almost brought down the entire T-Mobile network in an unknown city. “T-Mobile network service was temporarily degraded recently when an independent application developer released an Android-based … [read full article]

T-Mobile Jet Prepaid Prepares To Take Off Tomorrow

We’re not looking at anything earth shattering or unknown here as T-Mobile formally announced the introduction of the prepaid Jet data packages days ago. However, with three packages, T-Mobile is hoping to fulfill the needs of those who might be attracted to the idea of a prepaid mobile broadband offering. These plans of course are not for the heavy user, but then again the entire concept of prepaid mobile broadband plans aren’t really set … [read full article]

How Much Data Do You REALLY Use?

So last week saw a story run regarding T-Mobile and data caps and it was of course, a hot button topic. So I wanted to pose the question to you, our dear readers…exactly how much data do you really use in a given month. Assuming you aren’t downloading the latest movie via torrents, what does your data usage look like? In the last seven days, I’ve used 47 MB’s on my phone in case anyone wanted … [read full article]

Amazon Offers The T-Mobile G2 For Only $80

Still haven’t bit the bullet and picked up the T-Mobile G2? Amazon Wireless is giving you yet another reason to purchase the handset by offering it for only $79.99 with a new 2-year agreement. Additionally, to sweeten up the deal even more, Amazon is including free 2-day shipping and absolutely no Mail-In-Rebates! Unfortunately, the offer is only applies to new customers. For existing customers looking to upgrade to the G2, Costco is offering the handset for $99.99 … [read full article]

myTouch 4G ROM Leaked, Includes Promo Video

UPDATE: The video has been turned right-side up! Apparently the myTouch 4G ROM was leaked earlier this morning, and like many other leaked ROMs it included a few goodies. The folks over at AndroidCentral went through the ROM and found a 50 second promo video for the myTouch 4G. The video briefly showcases some of the features, such as the Genius button, HD video recording, Video Chat, and ScreenShare. Sadly, the video is sideways as its designed … [read full article]

T-Mobile TV And Family Room Info Come Forth

Since all we really know about T-Mobile TV is that it’s a rebranded MobiTV with a super new icon we’ve been hoping to score some particulars on what to expect. We asked for details and now we deliver with some information on what exactly you can expect to find when T-Mobile TV hits next month on the myTouch4G, HTC HD7 and future devices. With a thirty-day free trial to reel you in, T-Mobile TV … [read full article]

T-Mobile Says Tethering Not Permitted, Will Support In The Near Future

I’m sure the following news will make a good amount of you that use your handset to tether unhappy, especially considering the news last week of Magenta reducing its data cap to 5GB. T-Mobile has released a new statement to employees reminding them that according to T-Mobile Terms & Conditions, using a phone as a modem or tethering a phone is prohibited. Magenta claims that customers using their handsets to tether use a lot more data (obviously) … [read full article]