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Alcatel bringing Joy Tab tablet, Go Flip 3 with Google Assistant to T-Mobile and Metro

Alcatel has a couple of new devices coming to T-Mobile. First up is the Alcatel Joy Tab, a new Android tablet that’s launching at T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile this October. It’s got an 8-inch 1280×800 display that supports Night Light, a blue light filter that Alcatel says will help reduce visual fatigue and optimize brightness. Alcatel is also including CloserTV, an app that combines streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, and cable … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches ‘verHIDEzon’ campaign to poke fun at Verizon’s 5G rollout

T-Mobile has decided to poke some fun at Verizon and its 5G rollout. T-Mo launched “verHIDEzon” this week, complete with a website, Twitter profile, and real-life advertising campaign aimed at Verizon and its decisions to charge extra for 5G access and not publish 5G coverage maps. “Verizon’s been talking a big game about 5G, charging more for it and not even giving customers a map to find it,” said T-Mobile CEO John Legere. The Twitter account … [read full article]

Pennsylvania is the 18th state to join the lawsuit against T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger

Another state has joined the lawsuit that aims to block T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger. Pennsylvania is the 18th state to come out against the T-Mobile-Sprint deal. Here’s what Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro had to say about the merger: “All Pennsylvanians deserve access to affordable, reliable wireless service, and as Attorney General, I am committed to protecting that access. The merger between T-Mobile and Sprint would severely undermine competition in the telecommunications sector, which would hurt … [read full article]

T-Mobile customers can get a free Impossible Whopper next Tuesday

Next Tuesday is bringing with it some free Burger King. On Tuesday, September 24, T-Mobile customers can get a free Impossible Whopper from Burger King. This burger is similar to the standard Whopper, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles, and white onions, but rather than a beef patty, it’s made with a plant-based Impossible patty. This offer is valid while supplies last and isn’t valid in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. Also coming next … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e receiving September security update

Samsung Galaxy S10 owners, it’s time to update. T-Mobile today began pushing updates to its Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e that bring the September 1, 2019 Android security patches. The updates are around 200MB in size. These updates are now rolling out over the air, and TmoNews readers Carlos and Daryl got them today. If you’ve got a Galaxy S10, be on the lookout for an update to version G973USQS2BSI4. Galaxy S10+ … [read full article]

OnePlus 7T design shown off in official images

One day after announcing that the OnePlus 7T launch event will be happening later this month, OnePlus has gone ahead and shown off the design of its new phone. New images shared by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirm that the OnePlus 7T will have a triple rear camera setup in a large, round camera housing. This particular model has a gradient color that starts darker at the top and them becomes brighter as you move toward … [read full article]

OnePlus 7T launch event happening on September 26

OnePlus has a new phone coming later this month. OnePlus today confirmed that it’s holding a OnePlus 7T reveal on September 26 at 10:30 am ET/7:30 am PT. The teaser page for the launch event says “90 Hz Display. Smooth Like Never Before.”, hinting that the OnePlus 7T have a screen with a 90Hz refresh rate like the OnePlus 7 Pro that launched earlier this year. In addition to this event, OnePlus is holding a … [read full article]

Google says it’s got ‘a few new things’ to show us on October 15, and the Pixel 4 is probably one of them

The Pixel 4 is coming next month. Google today confirmed that it’s holding an event at 10:00 am PT/1:00 pm ET on October 15 in New York City. There’s no direct confirmation of what Google has in store for the event, but the company does tease that it’s got “a few new things Made by Google” to show us. It’s likely that the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be announced at this event. Not … [read full article]

T-Mobile asks FCC for license to run more experiments in the 2.5GHz band

A recent FCC application shows that T-Mobile is interested in experimenting with the 2.5GHz band. T-Mobile filed an application with the FCC this week asking for an experimental license to test equipment in the 2500-2670MHz band. “The experimental authorization will allow T-Mobile to understand the propagation characteristics and gain a better understanding of the new, innovative services that this band can offer,” T-Mo explains. T-Mobile has actually been experimenting in the 2.5GHz band for a few … [read full article]

T-Mobile NOPORT is a hidden setting that will help protect your account from SIM hijacking

SIM hijacking is a serious problem nowadays that involves hackers tricking a wireless carrier’s customer service into giving them control of your phone number, which they can then use for other nefarious things. Today it’s been revealed that T-Mobile has a secret tool to help combat this SIM swapping attack. A T-Mobile feature called NOPORT aims to make it much more difficult for someone to perform a SIM swap. As discovered by Motherboard, when NOPORT is … [read full article]

iPhone 11, Pro, Max, and Apple Watch Series 5 now available for pre-order from T-Mobile

Right on schedule, the iPhone 11 and Apple Watch Series 5 have gone up for pre-order. T-Mobile is now taking pre-orders for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 5. You can order online or over the phone using 1-800-T-MOBILE, and T-Mobile stores are opening at 8:00 am local time today to take pre-orders in person. As a reminder, T-Mobile is offering 50 percent or more off Apple’s … [read full article]

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

A couple of weeks after T-Mobile’s previous round of mid-band LTE upgrades, it’s announced another batch of upgrades. T-Mobile has upgraded hundreds of cell sites across the country with more mid-band LTE capacity in the last two weeks. These upgrades include both PCS and AWS spectrum. Some of the cities and towns that’ve gotten mid-band LTE upgrades recently include Los Angeles, CA; Iowa Falls, IA; Peabody, MA; Friday Harbor, WA; Austin, TX; and Cape Coral, … [read full article]