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LG V40 ThinQ Android Pie update enters T-Mobile testing

We’ve seen several Samsung devices get updated to Android Pie in recent months, and now it looks like T-Mobile is nearly ready to treat an LG flagship to a piece of Pie. T-Mobile’s Software Updates support page now shows that the LG V40 ThinQ update to Android 9.0 Pie has entered the “T-Mobile Testing” phase of the software update process. That’s the second of T-Mobile’s three update phases, in-between “Manufacturer Development” … [read full article]

T-Mobile sending out Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e security updates

One month after T-Mobile last updated the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, it’s begun pushing another update to those devices. T-Mobile is now pushing an update to its Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e that includes the April 1, 2019 Android security patches. Samsung’s changelogs for the updates state that they also include device stability improvements, bug fixes, new and/or enhanced features, and performance improvements. The update does not appear to … [read full article]

T-Mobile says Pixel 3a and Pixel 3 won’t support RCS messaging

This is a big week for T-Mobile, because after years of urging customers to bring unlocked Pixel phones onto its network, T-Mo is officially launching Google Pixel phones. Unfortunately, there’s a little bad news for Pixel owners that’s come out with the launch. Google’s new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL won’t support RCS messaging on T-Mobile, T-Mo’s official support account has confirmed on Twitter. The tweet only says “the new Pixel devices” won’t support … [read full article]

OnePlus 7 Pro will be a T-Mobile exclusive in the U.S.

  With less than one week to go before the OnePlus 7 Pro reveal, an important piece of information about the device has been confirmed: It’s coming to T-Mobile. The OnePlus 7 Pro will be exclusive to T-Mobile in the U.S., and T-Mo says its customers will be able to get the new OnePlus flagship before anyone else. T-Mobile will host a launch event at its Signature Store in New York City on May … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays will give T-Mo customers a free Doritos Locos Taco from Taco Bell next week

It’s Wednesday, which means that we’ve now got the details of next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday deals. On Tuesday, May 14th, T-Mobile customers can get 40 percent off their purchase plus free shipping from ModCloth. Also coming next week is a free taco from Taco Bell, but this time you’re getting a free Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco rather than the standard soft or crunchy taco you’ve been getting. This offer will be available … [read full article]

Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL are now available from T-Mobile

Right on schedule, Google’s Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL have launched at T-Mobile. T-Mo is selling the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL in Just Black and Clearly White color options, while the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are available in Just Black. All four phones are equipped with 64GB of built-in storage. Pricing for the Pixel 3a is set at $0 down and $16.67 per month … [read full article]

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL officially coming to T-Mobile, Pixel 3 also launching at T-Mo

After launching deals in recent years to entice customers to bring their unlocked Google Pixel onto T-Mobile’s network, T-Mo is officially launching Pixel phones itself. The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were announced at Google I/O 2019 today, and they’re coming to T-Mobile. After years of Verizon having the U.S. carrier exclusive on Google’s Pixel phones, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are launching at T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, U.S. Cellular, Spectrum Mobile, … [read full article]

More evidence of T-Mobile Pixel 3a launch surfaces along with render and spec leaks

Ahead of tomorrow’s expected Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL announcement, more evidence of a T-Mobile launch for both phones has appeared. The Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL are now appearing in the My T-Mobile account system for customers. TmoNews reader Ray checked their account and tried to get their unlocked Pixel 3 XL to appear, and when they selected “Google” as the phone manufacturer, found that all four … [read full article]

T-Mobile and other U.S. carriers face class action lawsuits over selling customer location data

The saga of location data scandals involving T-Mobile and the other three major U.S. carriers continues with news of class action lawsuits. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon have been hit with class action lawsuits related to the various location data scandals that’ve been uncovered over the past year or so. As noted by Motherboard, the suits have been filed by Z LAW, which describes itself as a “consumer protection law firm”. “This action arises out … [read full article]

Jeff Binder, former Layer3 TV CEO, has left T-Mobile

Following T-Mobile’s purchase of Layer3 TV last year, Layer3 TV CEO Jeff Binder joined T-Mo to lead the carrier’s new television effort. Now he’s officially moved on. Jeff Binder left T-Mobile on May 1st, the carrier has confirmed. T-Mo told Light Reading that Binder helped to launch TVision and now he’s planning to return to entrepreneurship. The news of Binder’s exit was reportedly shared with T-Mobile employees during a town hall meeting this week. … [read full article]

Latest OnePlus 7 Pro leak brings high-quality images of Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey finishes

Ahead of the OnePlus 7 Pro’s official announcement on May 14th, some high-quality images of the upcoming flagship have leaked. The images show the OnePlus 7 Pro in Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey color options. Coming to us from Ishan Agarwal, the renders show a OnePlus phone with an edge-to-edge display. There’s no notch or front camera to be found here, adding fuel to the pop-up selfie cam fire. There’s no visible fingerprint reader, … [read full article]

FCC Commissioner asks T-Mobile and other carriers for update on ending sales of location data

Following some security and prvacy issues related to U.S. carriers selling customer location data to third-parties, an FCC commissioner has reached out to the operators for more info on the situation. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel has sent letters to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon for details on their efforts to end their agreements with location aggregators as well as what their previous agreements with these companies allowed. As noted by Motherboard, Commissioner Rosenworcel sent the … [read full article]