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T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ gain security updates

The OnePlus 6T isn’t the only T-Mobile phone that’s being treated to a new software update. T-Mobile is updating its versions of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The new updates began rolling out recently and are bumping the Galaxy S8 to version G950USQU5CRK1, while the Galaxy S8+ is moving to version G955USQU5CRK1. Galaxy S8 owners, your update is 259.47MB, while S8+ owners are getting a 254.55MB update. As for what’s included, both … [read full article]

OnePlus 6T sales grow 249 percent compared to the OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6T is the first OnePlus phone to launch on a U.S. carrier, and thanks to that partnership with T-Mobile, the OP6T has enjoyed considerably stronger sales than its predecessor. U.S. sales of the OnePlus 6T in the first 30 days were up 249 percent compared to the OnePlus 6. That’s according to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, who shared the news in an interview with PCMag. However, OnePlus hasn’t disclosed precise U.S. … [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T update now rolling out with updated camera app and more

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T owners, another software update is now coming your way. T-Mobile is now pushing an update to version A6013_34_181121 to its OnePlus 6T. The update is 110.2MB in size and includes an updated camera app, updated in-display fingerprint algorithm, optimized Face Unlock, and more. It’s still on the November security patch level. This update is now rolling out over the air, and TmoNews readers Josh and Nick received it this morning. If you’ve got … [read full article]

T-Mobile customers can get free White Castle, DoorDash discount, and more next Tuesday

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday gifts will make it easy for you to have a “dinner and a movie” night at home. On Tuesday, December 11, T-Mobile customers can get a free combo meal from White Castle and a free one-night disc rental from Redbox. Also available is a deal that’ll get you $5 off your order plus a $0 delivery fee from DoorDash, but it’s important to note that this offer is for … [read full article]

Images show T-Mobile’s new eSIM app for iPhone XS and XR

One of the major new features of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR is dual SIM with eSIM, which lets you activate a second line onto your phone without needing a physical SIM card. The major U.S. carriers didn’t support the feature at first, but they’re slowly adopting it, and today we’re getting our first look at T-Mobile’s implementation. Images that show T-Mobile’s eSIM app have made their way online today. … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile now offering a way for customers to change devices for free

Metro by T-Mobile made headlines earlier this week when it confirmed that it would begin enforcing a $15 plus tax fee any time that a customer wanted to change a device. Now it looks like it may have backed off that policy a bit. Metro by T-Mobile confirmed to me today that customers can now change their device for free over the phone. “All current Metro customers can now complete a device (IMEI) change free … [read full article]

Qualcomm hints that T-Mobile’s 600MHz 5G devices won’t come until second half of 2019

There’s been an awful lot of 5G news this week as Qualcomm introduced its new Snadpragon 855 processor with X50 5G modem, but we haven’t heard much about T-Mobile 5G. That’s changing today. Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon has said that the Snapdragon 855 processor with X50 modem will support “all of the first half of 2019 launches.” As PCMag notes, the X50 modem doesn’t support sub-6GHz FDD, which includes the 600MHz spectrum that T-Mobile plans … [read full article]

T-Mobile CEO John Legere launches cookbook with 52 #SlowCookerSunday recipes

Two and a half years after starting his #SlowCookerSunday show, T-Mobile CEO John Legere has written a cookbook to celebrate. #SlowCookerSunday – Leadership, Life and Slow Cooking with CEO and Chef, John Legere is available on T-Mobile.com today and will be in T-Mobile stores on December 7. Pricing is set at $19.99. Interestingly, T-Mobile’s site offers an option to finance it for $0 down and $0.84 per month for 24 months when you buy at … [read full article]

T-Mobile upgraded more cell sites with low-band LTE over the past two weeks

T-Mobile today announced another low-band LTE expansion, two weeks after its previous round of upgrades. T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray says that T-Mo has added low-band LTE to dozens of cell sites over the past two weeks. These low-band LTE upgrades include both 600MHz and 700MHz spectrum. Our network team added lowband LTE to dozens of sites in just two weeks, which means more and better coverage. And #WeWontStop!! @TMobile @MetroByTMobile #AcrossTheGrid … [read full article]

iOS 12.1.1 now available with FaceTime improvements, bug fixes, and more

A little more than a month after releasing iOS 12.1, Apple has another software update ready to go. iOS 12.1.1 is now available for download. If you’ve got a compatible iPhone or iPad, you can grab this update by going into Settings > General > Software update. The update to iOS 12.1.1 includes several improvements and bug fixes. iPhone XR users can now get a notification preview using haptic touch, and the dual SIM … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG V30 security update now rolling out

T-Mobile is now sending another update to its LG V30. The T-Mobile LG V30 is now receiving an update to software version H93220p. The 167.3MB update is based on Android 8.0 Oreo and includes the November 1, 2018 Android security patches. T-Mo hasn’t posted support documents for the update, so it’s unclear if any other changes are included. This update will be rolling out over the air in the coming days. If you’d like to check … [read full article]

Alcatel 1X Evolve coming to Metro by T-Mobile on December 10 with 600MHz LTE support

Alcatel and Metro by T-Mobile are teaming up to launch a new Android phone. The Alcatel 1X Evolve is launching at Metro by T-Mobile on December 10. It features a 5.34-inch 960×480 display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a 1.1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739WM processor. There’s a 5MP camera above the screen for all your selfie needs and an 8MP camera with LED flash around back. Also packed into the Alcatel 1X Evolve is 16GB of … [read full article]