Back in mid-January, we learned that HTC was hoping to release Android 6.0 to the T-Mobile One M8 on January 25. That didn’t happen, though, and since then we’ve been wondering when the update might actually be released. Now we know. HTC’s Mo Versi says that the Android 6.0 update for the T-Mobile One M8 has received technical approval and that the update will begin rolling out on March … [read full article]
The HTC 10 is no stranger to the rumor mill, but today several new leaks have surfaced that give us a better picture of the new HTC flagship ahead of its official announcement. First up, the name. It was previously thought that HTC’s next phone would follow in the footsteps of the One M7, One M8, and One M9 and go by the name “HTC One M10.” That’s not the case, says … [read full article]
Did you see a “Facebook with Free Data” message appear while browsing Facebook yesterday? If so, you’re not alone. Many T-Mobile customers are reporting that they saw a banner that read “Facebook with Free Data” while accessing the social network yesterday. A couple of TmoNews readers pinged me about the message, and several folks on Reddit and Twitter saw it, too. … [read full article]
When the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge were announced, it was revealed that early buyers would be getting a free Samsung Gear VR and a six-pack of games and a free year of Netflix. Now the page that you S7 and S7 edge buyers need to claim your free goodies is live. To claim your free Gear VR and games, head … [read full article]
Over the past week or so, many details of T-Mobile’s recent 700MHz acquisitions have come out. Now CFO Braxton Carter has touched a bit more on the spectrum and the benefits that it’ll bring. Speaking at a recent investor conference, Carter said that T-Mobile has the chance to significantly grow its distribution where it currently has no presence. “We … [read full article]
Today two new reports have surfaced that grade the performance of the major US carriers. One is a sort of all-around study that covers network performance, support, phone selection, and billing, while the second is focused on network quality. First up, Computerworld has shared the results of a survey that it conducted from June 3 through August 31, 2015. T-Mobile came out on top in several of Computerworld’s user satisfaction … [read full article]
The LG G5 is coming soon to T-Mobile, but if you’re more interested in getting a deal than having the latest and greatest hardware, you should look at the LG G4. T-Mobile is now offering the LG G4 for $349.99, a $50 drop from its previous price. If you get the G4 on an EIP, you can expect to pay $0 down and 24 payments of $14.59 each. … [read full article]
It appears that T-Mobile today quietly upped the price of its SIM Starter Kits. Heading to T-Mobile’s product pages for 3-in-1 SIM Starter Kits — both the prepaid and postpaid kinds — reveals that they’re now priced at $20. A T-Mo employee on Reddit has confirmed that the change did go into effect today, … [read full article]
Rumors of Deutsche Telekom looking to sell T-Mobile US seem to pop up every now and then, like last year when it was suggested that DT may sell T-Mo to Comcast. Today the topic has come up again, but this time DT is said to be halting its search for a buyer for T-Mo, at least temporarily. Deutsche Telekom has put its effort to sell T-Mobile US on hold due … [read full article]
Last July, T-Mobile launched Advanced Messaging, which offers improved text messaging with features like delivery and read receipts and support for sending larger attachments. Fast-forward to today and we’ve now got an idea of how much Advanced Messaging is actually being used. T-Mobile today said that more than 5.5 million customers are using its Rich Communication Services (RCS)-backed Advanced Messaging and … [read full article]
UPDATE: More devices continue to be delivered this afternoon. Enrique got his Galaxy S7 edge in Silver Titanium, which you can see below. Over the weekend, lots of folks that pre-ordered a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge started seeing shipment emails hit their inboxes. Now phones are starting to hit doorsteps. TmoNews … [read full article]
UPDATE: Sounds like a lot of folks, including Nathan, are being given estimated delivery dates of tomorrow, February 29! Days after T-Mobile opened pre-orders for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, it’s started sending shipping notices to early buyers. A few folks have received emails from T-Mobile that … [read full article]
