HTC is just over an hour away from launching its brand new One. Code-named the M8, the brand new HTC One is expected to be larger, more powerful and more curved than its predecessor. We’re not at the event, but thankfully, HTC is offering up a live stream so you can watch all the action unfold from the comfort of your own home or office (as long as you don’t get caught). To watch the live stream, … [read full article]
Over the past few days we’ve read a couple of reports stating that when HTC launches its new HTC One (M8), that it’ll be initially be a Verizon exclusive. Droid-Life posts that this is more than likely just a retail, brick-and-mortar exclusive. And we have information that could confirm as much. A couple of our sources came to us with information recently stating that T-Mobile will be launching it from midnight Eastern on Tuesday 25th; … [read full article]
Over the past few months, T-Mobile been working hard behind the scenes to get its 20+20 network up and running in a few major areas, boosting LTE speeds up to between 60-100Mbps in Dallas. But, it’s also still on its LTE rollout across the country. Although it’s not on the official list of markets covered yet, we’ve had one of our readers get in touch from Cincinnati, OH with evidence that LTE is being lit … [read full article]
The day has arrived, and you can finally pre-order your next generation Samsung Galaxy S5’s from T-Mobile. Of course – you already knew that – but, a healthy reminder’s not terrible is it? Pre-orders are open to anyone wanting to switch and take advantage of T-Mobile’s Contract Freedom offer, paying off your contract with another carrier, or for any existing customers wanting to use a JUMP! upgrade. As we mentioned a [read full article]
As was announced a couple of weekends ago, T-Mobile is changing its Simple Choice plans from today. As part of the changes, there will now be 4 tiers at $50, $60, $70 and $80. Each of these will share unlimited global roaming texts and data, as well as Stateside international texting. As part of the global roaming, 122 countries and destinations are now included. That’s 7 up from the previous 115. New countries/locations include Afghanistan, … [read full article]
A couple of weeks ago, Newegg held a flash sale, offering the T-Mobile flavored Lumia 925 for the brilliant price of $249. Today, Home Shopping Network is offering the same device, but for $50 less. That’s a price of just $199, contract-free. The deal is also eligible for HSN’s FlexPay program, giving you the chance to pay as little as $49 per month interest free. I have to say, of all the Lumia devices I’ve tried, the … [read full article]
There’s little that needs to be written about this, except to say that Des – T-Mobile’s “product guru” (@askdes on twitter) has unboxed the Samsung Galaxy S5. Seemingly, Magenta’s keen on making sure it gets ahead of its carrier competitors with this device. It announced pre-orders, and will ship them early to the quickest customers to hit the “pre-order” button, and is now the first to officially unbox the devices. It’s a great move on … [read full article]
Yesterday, as I’m sure you’re aware by now, T-mobile announced that it plans to set pre-order status to “live” for the Galaxy S5 in 3 days. On March 24th, you’ll be able to submit your orders. Except for stating it would be available to buy on April 11th, the original press release didn’t say when you might receive your … [read full article]
Today, T-Mobile finally announced specifics on when it plans to launch the Galaxy S5. No surprises: It arrives on the day it goes on sale globally, on April 11th. But, if you want to make sure you’re one of the first to get your hands on Samsung’s latest flagship, you can pre-order from March 24. That’s next Monday. Galaxy S5 will be available on $0 down, with 24 monthly payments of $27.50, giving it a full retail price … [read full article]
With every spectrum auction comes the opportunity for T-Mobile to improve and expand its network coverage. And if there’s one thing it needs to focus on in 2014, it’s coverage. Although its LTE rollout in 2013 was lightning fast, it still lacks the same quality high speed network in smaller cities and rural areas. But, coming by enough spectrum isn’t easy. It’s just coughed up over $3 billion to grab some of Verizon’s lower frequency airwaves, but … [read full article]
T-Mobile now is miles away from the company it was at the end of 2012. Revenue growth was at its worst point in years, and everyone but Magenta was selling the iPhone. Fast forward a year or so, and it’s all changed. Revolutionary changes to the U.S. carrier model transformed Tmo in to the most talked about network operator in the business. Considering it’s still the #4 carrier in the States in terms of subscriber base, that’s … [read full article]
It’s about time the T-Mobile Lumias got some love, and the low-end 521 is the latest to receive the much-hyped Lumia Black software update. It started rolling out yesterday. Of course, the 521 is the Magenta-flavored version of the 520. Lumia Black’s main features are as follows: Bluetooth LE: All Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices will now be Bluetooth Low Energy enabled. This means devices like the Fitbit will be compatible. All we need is the apps. … [read full article]
