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T-Mobile OnePlus 6T and Moto G7 Power getting security updates

We recently saw some Samsung phones get updated with the October 2019 security patches, and now even more T-Mobile devices are being updated. First up, T-Mobile’s OnePlus 6T is getting an update to version A6013_34_191016. This 222.4MB update is now rolling out and includes the October security patches. If you’ve got a T-Mobile OnePlus 6T, you can either wait for the update to come to you or you can check for it manually by going into Settings … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s #GetOutoftheRed promo is coming to an end

A long-running T-Mobile promotion is coming to an end. T-Mobile has revealed that its #GetOutoftheRed promotion is ending soon. A T-Mo support page discovered by Reddit user MattKirky says that if you want to take advantage of #GetOutoftheRed, the last activate date to be eligible is October 31st and the last port-in date to be eligible for submission is November 7th. Since you need to submit an offer within 30 days of completing your activation and … [read full article]

Apple rolling out watchOS 6.1 with support for AirPods Pro, Series 1 and 2 watches

After launching a new update for the iPhone and iPad yesterday, Apple now has a fresh update ready for its Watch. Apple is now rolling out watchOS 6.1. This update adds support for the AirPods Pro that were announced this week and brings watchOS 6 to the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2 models, which didn’t get the watchOS 6 update that was released last month. Also packed into watchOS 6.1 are some unspecified … [read full article]

John Legere teases New T-Mobile Un-carrier 1.0 announcement for November 7th

Clear your calendar for November 7th, because T-Mobile’s got something planned. T-Mobile CEO John Legere today revealed that a new Un-carrier announcement is coming on November 7th. Legere teased that this will be the first Un-carrier move for the new T-Mobile. “That’s right, New T-Mobile, Un-carrier 1.0, November 7th. Stay tuned,” Legere said during T-Mo’s Q3 2019 earnings call. “We’ve spent the better part of the last seven years changing wireless for good, and with the … [read full article]

T-Mobile says Q3 2019 was its 26th straight quarter with more than 1 million new customers

T-Mobile’s Q3 2019 numbers are in. T-Mobile reports that it added 1.7 million new customers in the third quarter of 2019, making it the 26th straight quarter that T-Mo has added more than 1 million new subscribers. Of that 1.7 million, there were 1.1 million branded postpaid net additions and 62,000 branded prepaid net additions, with that latter figure up 27,000 year-over-year. At the end of Q3 2019, T-Mobile had a total of 84.2 million customers. The … [read full article]

Apple releases iOS 13.2 update with Deep Fusion for iPhone 11, new and updated emoji

iPhone and iPad owners, there’s a big update coming your way. Apple today released iOS 13.2 for the iPhone and iPadOS 13.2 for the iPad. If you’ve got either device, you can go into Settings > General > Software Update right now to grab your new update. One of the major new features of iOS 13.2 is Deep Fusion. This camera feature utilizes the A13 Bionic’s Neural Engine to capture multiple images at various exposures, analyze them … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S10 series updates bring camera improvements and more, Note 9 and S7 also updated

Several Samsung devices are now being updates on T-Mobile. First up, the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e are all receiving updates that bring new security patches and several other improvements. Galaxy S10 owners should be on the lookout for version G973USQU2BSIO, while S10+ owners are getting G975USQU2BSIO and S10e users are getting version G970USQU2BSIO. These updates include the October 1, 2019 Android security patches and improvements to camera features like Live Focus and Super Steady. The … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches discounted rate plan and Samsung phone deal for first responders

T-Mobile is rolling out a special offer for first responders. Magenta First Responder offers discounts on T-Mobile’s standard rate plan. Available to state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel, Magenta First Responder offers 20% off the first line and 50% off up to five additional voice lines. For example, a family of four will pay $25 per line for the Magenta First Responder plan with autopay, which is a savings of $60 per month. And … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG Q7+ getting Android Pie update

Another T-Mobile device is now getting its serving of Android Pie. The T-Mobile LG Q7+ is being updated to version Q610TA20A, which includes Android 9 Pie and the September 2019 Android security patches. The update is a large one, coming in at 1302.8MB, so be prepared for a big download when it arrives. T-Mobile hasn’t officially confirmed this update quite yet, but Reddit user XIIXOO has received it. If you’ve got a T-Mobile LG Q7+, you … [read full article]

T-Mobile deploys another round of mid-band LTE capacity upgrades

More mid-band LTE upgrades have been deployed by T-Mobile. T-Mo confirmed today that its performed hundreds of mid-band LTE capacity upgrades in the past two weeks. These upgrades include both AWS and PCS spectrum and were rolled out in cities like Arlington, WA; Austin, TX; Jay, ME; Ames, IA; San Diego, CA; and Pittsburgh, PA. As usual, you can find the full list of upgraded cities and towns below: Dothan, AL Huachuca City, AZ Phoenix, AZ … [read full article]

T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T form group to launch RCS messaging service

RCS messaging support among the U.S. carriers has been a bit spotty to date, but now the four big operators say that they’re working to change that. T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T today announced that they’ve formed a new joint venture called the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative (CCMI). The group is working to develop and deploy a messaging service based on the Rich Communications Service (RCS) standard starting with Android devices in 2020. The carriers say … [read full article]

OnePlus 7T Pro 5G and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will support Sprint mid-band 5G if T-Mobile merger approved

Yesterday T-Mobile announced that it would launch the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition, its second phone with support for 600MHz 5G. Now it’s been confirmed that those two phones will work on the merged T-Mobile-Sprint network if that deal goes through. The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will support both T-Mobile’s low-band and Sprint’s mid-band 5G networks if the carriers’ merger is completed. T-Mo confirmed this news to … [read full article]