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Google begins enabling RCS messaging for all Android users in the U.S.

Just a few weeks after T-Mobile and the other major U.S. carriers announced plans to launch their own RCS messaging service in 2020, Google says that it’s starting its own RCS push in the U.S. Starting today, Google will begin broadly pushing RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging to all Android users in the U.S. Android users that already have Google’s Messages app installed should get a notification to enable RCS chat features in the coming … [read full article]

T-Mobile has upgraded hundreds of cell sites with more mid-band LTE capacity

Ready for some more network improvements? T-Mobile has deployed mid-band LTE capacity upgrades to hundreds of cell sites across the U.S. These updgrades were performed over the past two weeks and they include AWS and PCS spectrum. Some of the cities included in this latest round of mid-band upgrades are Boston, MA; Portland, OR; Jacksonville, FL; San Antonio, TX; and Indianapolis, IN. As usual, we’ve got the full list of upgraded cities below: Mobile, AL Buckeye, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays will include deals from Puma, Taco Bell, and more next week

Here’s what T-Mo has in store for next week’s edition of T-Mobile Tuesdays. On Tuesday, November 19th, T-Mobile customers can get a $20 dining credit for Dining Advantage and 40% off at Puma.com. Also available will be $0.10 off per gallon of gas at Shell. T-Mobile’s free Taco Bell offer will be available again next Tuesday, but the free items are being changed up a bit. You’ll be able to choose one free … [read full article]

T-Mobile kicking off holiday deals with Samsung flagship BOGO, other smartphone and smartwatch offers

The holiday season is fast-approaching, and so today T-Mobile announced its holiday deals to help you get a jump on your shopping plans. Starting this Friday, November 15th, T-Mobile is offering a Buy One, Get One sale on Samsung flagships. Customers who buy a Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, Note 10, or Note 10+ can get another one for free via monthly bill credits by joining T-Mobile and activating both new phones or adding … [read full article]

T-Mobile CEO John Legere reportedly being eyed by WeWork as its new leader

John Legere is well-known for helping to make T-Mobile into a more competitive carrier in the U.S. market, and now a new report says that another company is eyeing Legere to help it turn things around. WeWork parent company We Co. is in talks with John Legere to become its new CEO. That’s according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal, who say that We Co. is hoping to get a new CEO to join … [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus 7T and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 now receiving updates

Two more Android phones are now receiving updates from T-Mobile. First up, the T-Mo version of the OnePlus 7T is being updated to version 10.0.4.HD63CB. This update comes in at 119.6MB and includes the October 2019 Android security patches, improved quality of photos taken at night, an optimized full screen gesture experience, and more. TmoNews readers Derek and Colin received this update over the air today, so if you’ve got a T-Mobile-flavored OnePlus 7T, you should … [read full article]

Alcatel 3V (2019) coming soon to Metro by T-Mobile with 6.7-inch display

Metro by T-Mobile is getting a new Android phone with a massive screen. The Alcatel 3V (2019) is launching soon at Metro by T-Mobile and it features a 6.7-inch 1440×720 display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Alcatel’s new 3V is focused on entertainment and consuming content, and that big screen will definitely help you do that, along with the phone’s stereo speakers. Also included with the Alcatel 3V (2019) is a dual rear camera setup with a … [read full article]

T-Mobile pushing LG G8 ThinQ update

T-Mobile is now pushing out another update for the LG G8 ThinQ. The T-Mobile LG G8 is being updated to version G820TM10p. The update comes in at 481.4MB and includes the October 1, 2019 Android security patches. T-Mo hasn’t posted a changelog for the update yet, so it’s not clear what else might be included. This update is now rolling out over the air, and TmoNews reader Ronald confirmed that they got the update on … [read full article]

T-Mobile customers can get clothing, movie rental, and gas deals next Tuesday

After giving customers a discounted ticket to the movie theater this week, T-Mobile will be gifting subscribers with a free movie to watch at home. T-Mobile customers can get a free one-night disc rental from Redbox next Tuesday, November 12th. T-Mobile Tuesdays will also include a deal for clothing site Richer Poorer that includes 40% off your purchase plus free shipping. Next Tuesday’s deals will also include up to 40% off hotels from [read full article]

Apple pushing iOS 13.2.2 update with several bug fixes

Another week, another iOS 13 update. iOS 13.2.2 is now available from Apple, and iPad owners can now get iPadOS 13.2.2 as well. To grab your update, go into the Settings app on your device and then select “General” followed by “Software Update”. As for what’s included, this is primarily a bug-fixing update. Apple says that it’s squashed a bug that could cause apps to unexpectedly quit while running in the background. There are also fixes … [read full article]

New T-Mobile Un-carrier 1.0 includes free service for first responders, $15 rate plan

The New T-Mobile’s Un-carrier 1.0 move isn’t just one move, but actually three different moves. The Connecting Heroes Intiative is meant to give free service to first responders. With this effort, T-Mobile says that it will give free unlimited talk, text, and smartphone data to every first responder at every public and non-profit state and local police, fire, and EMS first responder agency. First responders participating in the Connecting Heroes Initiative will have the highest priority … [read full article]

T-Mobile 5G network will launch on December 6th

After teasing that its 600MHZ 5G coverage will launch this year, T-Mobile today gave us an exact launch date for the network. T-Mobile says its 5G network will officially launch on December 6th. The network will cover 200 million people and more than 5,000 cities and towns using T-Mo’s 600MHz spectrum. T-Mobile has published a coverage map for its 5G network, and you can find it below. T-Mo will sell two phones that are compatible with … [read full article]