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ISIS Mobile Wallet launched on T-Mobile and other carriers

For almost a year, an alternative to Google Wallet, ISIS has been in beta testing mode in a select few markets. It’s carrier sponsored, which certainly explains why some of the carriers weren’t always keen on Google’s offering. Regardless, ISIS is now out of beta and can be used by anyone, providing you have a compatible NFC-equipped phone. A version of the app was released by each of the three sponsoring carriers (AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile) and … [read full article]

Kyocera Hydro XRTM waterproof, durable phone coming to T-Mobile B2B channels on November 20

Earlier today Kyocera announced its latest Android-powered smartphone. But it’s a little different from its previous offerings. The Hydro XTRM (presumably pronounced “extreme”) is designed to handle all the rough and tumble you could possibly throw at it. It’s waterproof, drop-proof and shock-proof. And it’s been designed specifically with businesses in mind. Particularly businesses where more durable hardware is preferable. A run down of a few specs IP57 certified for protection against dust, and water submersion up … [read full article]

Moto G announced, launching for $179 off-contract and unlocked in U.S. in January

Motorola just held a relatively short launch event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It may seem like an odd location, but the device being announced makes it absolutely clear why it chose Brazil. Simply put, the market this device is aiming at is huge in South America and parts of Asia. Particularly Brazil and India. This is about nailing the sub-$200 market. Motorola believes that 500 million people will by sub-$200 devices in 2014, and it wants … [read full article]

Dish Chairman, Ergen states that T-Mobile acquisition is still “on the table”

After failing to compete with Softbank on the purchase of Sprint earlier in the year, Dish is still looking at ways of getting in to the mobile communications market. One of the ways apparently still “on the table” is to purchase T-Mobile US. The company’s chairman, Charlie Ergen, spoke to Bloomberg and stated that this was just one of the options. It’s also looking in to “acquiring a company, selling our company, merging, partnering — those are … [read full article]

Retina iPad mini coming to T-Mobile channels on November 16, starting at $0 down for 16GB

We announced earlier that Apple had started selling the iPad mini with Retina online at Apple.com. At the time, we were yet to hear anything from T-Mobile regarding purchasing the cellular device through its channels. Thankfully, Tmo’s just announced that it will be selling the tablet this Saturday. From 12:01am Pacific Time (3am Eastern) on Saturday, November 16, T-Mobile will be offering the Retina iPad … [read full article]

Tmo won’t bid in January U.S. government spectrum auction

Following news that T-Mobile would be selling off 66 million shares in order to raise money for purchasing spectrum, the tech world’s became intrigued as to exactly how it would spend the estimated $1.8-$2 billion raised. Turns out, the H-Block spectrum on auction at a planned January auction isn’t on the list. As reported by Reuters: “NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) – … [read full article]

T-Mobile announces plans to sell $1.8 billion in stock to invest in more spectrum

Late yesterday evening T-Mobile announced a plan to sell common stock. In all, the company hopes to sell up to $1.8 billion worth of stock, or 66.15 million shares. The idea isn’t just to sit on a nice pile of money, instead it hopes to reinvest the money in to “capital investments, enhancing its financial flexibility and opportunistically acquiring additional spectrum.”  It’ll certainly come as good news for those of you concerned with T-Mobile’s coverage in certain areas. … [read full article]

iPad mini with Retina released, Tmo compatible model ships in 5-10 days

Stealthily, in the night, Apple decided to press the “launch” button and start offering the new iPad mini with Retina up for sale. We picked it up earlier on TiP, and were a little surprised that there was no press release or anything to go alongside the launch of what could be one of Apple’s best tablets to date. If you’re wanting to get hold of the T-Mobile flavored cellular version, the only way to … [read full article]

HTC One’s successor, M8 rumored to be on its way to Tmo in Q1 2014

The industry’s favorite leakster is at it again, and this time his shedding some details about HTC’s rumored next flagship model. Code-named the M8, it’s expected to be fairly similar to the HTC One in design, but feature some boosted internal specs and possibly the fingerprint scanner from the Max. According to @evleaks, the M8 is going to be making its way to all major U.S. carriers, including T-Mobile by the time 2014’s first quarter … [read full article]

What was your first T-Mobile phone?

Most of us tech-heads know which device or technology sparked our interest first. It might have been something you owned as a child or an entirely fictional gadget from Star Trek. For me, the idea of being able to talk to someone miles away on the phone without having any wires connecting you seemed totally impossible. I had a fascination with mobile communication devices from a young age. After that fascination, we tend to – sort of … [read full article]