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Samsung says Galaxy Fold with improved design will be released in September

T-Mobile was one of just two carriers that were going to sell the Galaxy Fold in the U.S., but days before the April 26 launch, Samsung delayed the phone after the displays on some review units broke. Fast-forward a few months and we’ve finally got some new launch info. Samsung says that it’s fixed the Galaxy Fold and that it’ll go on sale in September. The company isn’t sharing an exact release date right now, but … [read full article]

T-Mobile customers can get a free backpack and Taco Bell next Tuesday

T-Mobile today revealed what it’s got in store for the next edition of T-Mobile Tuesdays, and as expected, a free backpack is included. Next Tuesday, July 30, T-Mobile customers can get a free sling backpack with T-Mobile Tuesdays branding. Also available is the choice of one of three Taco Bell items for free, which appear to be a Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco, a Grilled Breakfast Burrito, and a Mountain Dew Baja Blast … [read full article]

Charter reportedly expressed interest in buying T-Mobile and Sprint wireless assets

It sounds like Dish Network is going to spend $5 billion on wireless assets from T-Mobile and Sprint, a deal that is expected to move the Justice Department to approve T-Mo and Sprint’s merger. According to a new report, though, Dish isn’t the only company that expressed interest in striking a deal with T-Mobile and Sprint. Charter Communications reportedly expressed interest in buying assets from T-Mobile and Sprint. According to Reuters, Charter submitted a proposal … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches 4G LTE coverage in the Gulf of Mexico

T-Mobile regularly upgrades its 4G LTE network to improve coverage. Now T-Mo’s LTE is expanding to another new area. T-Mobile 4G LTE is now live in the Gulf of Mexico. T-Mo teamed up with RigNet on the effort, using its 600MHz and RigNet’s 700MHz spectrum to provide LTE coverage for smartphones as well as Internet of Things (IoT) tech and other equipment. This rollout means that T-Mobile covers more than 60,000 square miles of the … [read full article]

Dish will reportedly pay $5 billion for assets from T-Mobile and Sprint

Reports in recent days have suggested that the Justice Department is close to giving its approval to T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger, and now another rumor has surfaced that suggests that the merger continues to progress. Dish Network has reportedly agreed to a deal to buy assets from T-Mobile and Sprint. Sources speaking to Bloomberg say that Dish will pay $5 billion, consisting of $1.5 billion for prepaid businesses and $3.5 billion for spectrum. Dish is also … [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus 7 Pro now getting security update

Almost exactly one month after the T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 7 Pro got its previous update, another update has begun rolling out to the device. T-Mobile is now updating its OnePlus 7 Pro to OxygenOS 9.5.9. The update comes in at 322.7MB, and the only item listed in the changelog is “Android July Security Update”. After the previous update arrived in June with the May 2019 security patches, it’s good to see this new … [read full article]

T-Mobile completes low-band 5G data call in the wild

After competing the first low-band 5G data session on a commercial 5G modem in a lab earlier this month, T-Mobile has now taken its testing outside. T-Mobile has completed the first low-band 5G data call on a commercial modem in the field. This test used 600MHz spectrum, which we know T-Mo is planning to use to build out its 5G network, as well as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 5G modem and Ericsson radios. T-Mobile CTO Neville … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays backpack will be offered to customers soon

As we prepare to enter Back to School season, T-Mobile is prepping a T-Mo Tuesdays gift to help you return to class. T-Mobile will soon offer a T-Mobile Tuesdays backpack to customers. A TmoNews source provided a photo of the backpack, showing a magenta and black sling-style backpack with a water bottle pouch on the side and T-Mobile Tuesdays branding. There’s no word yet on exactly when T-Mobile will hand these backpacks out to customers. … [read full article]

T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger could get DOJ approval on Wednesday or Thursday, says report

Following a report late last week that said that T-Mobile and Sprint’s deal with Dish Network was imminent, we’ve now got more info on how the deal is progressing. Regulators have indicated to T-Mobile and Sprint that it could make a “settlement announcement” on Wednesday or Thursday of this week, or possibly even sooner, according to a report from Fox Business. This announcement would set the merger terms that the DOJ could agree with. In its … [read full article]

Apple releases iOS 12.4 with wireless data migration feature, watchOS 5.3 also available

iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch owners, your week is starting with a new update. First up, Apple today released iOS 12.4. There’s a lot of focus on iOS 13 right now, but the update to iOS 12.4 brings a new feature and some other improvements. Included is the ability to wirelessly transfer data and migrate directly from an old iPhone to a new iPhone, making it easier for you to move all your data to your … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile offering free Samsung Galaxy A20 when you switch

Just days after T-Mobile launched a Samsung smartphone deal, Metro by T-Mobile is rolling out its own Samsung special. Metro is now offering a free Samsung Galaxy A20 when you switch your number to its service. Just port your number to Metro by T-Mobile from a different carrier and buy a Galaxy A20, and you’ll receive an instant $239.99 rebate to cover the cost of your new phone. The fine print of this deal states … [read full article]

New T-Mobile deal offers $400 off Galaxy S10 with trade-in

T-Mobile has unleashed a new deal to help you save some cash when buying a Samsung Galaxy S10. Yesterday T-Mobile rolled out its 2019 Samsung Galaxy S10 Trade In deal, which will get you $400 off the price of a Galaxy S10 when you trade in a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S8. To get this deal, you’ll need to buy a Galaxy S10 on a 24-month Equipment Installment Plan and then trade in a fully paid … [read full article]