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Rumor: T-Mobile Uncarrier Phase 3 To End New Customer Deposits

Prepare yourself for another round of rumor wonderland as a source tipped us a potential highpoint of T-Mobile’s Uncarrier Phase 3. Now, I know you don’t need the standard disclaimer with all good rumor stories but I’m saying it anyway…take with many grains of salt. According to a source, T-Mobile’s Phase 3 of their Uncarrier plan will include a removal of all deposits from the Simple Choice postpaid plans leaving just “well qualified and other qualified” pricing. … [read full article]

(Updated With Full Change List) Software Update To T-Mobile Moto X “Dramatically” Improves Camera

  Updated: Motorola’s full change log is now live.   Some good news for early Moto X buyers on T-Mobile as a new software update is rolling out with “dramatic” camera improvements. The Moto X was a device I gave high remarks to in my review but specifically called the camera as an area that needed work before the device could really hit the levels of the Galaxy S 4 or … [read full article]

Happy Fifth Anniversary To The Android Device That Started It All, The G1

A big shout-out to T-Mobile product manager Des Smith who reminded me of an epic moment in T-Mobile history as today marks the fifth anniversary of the T-Mobile G1. Today actually marks five years since the device was announced and not released mind you so there’s another 5 year “anniversary” date we can celebrate in October. We had been working for months and months with a small team in Building 44 in Mountain … [read full article]

Has Your Smartphone Ever Gone Through The Laundry? T-Mobile JUMP! Can Help

T-Mobile’s JUMP! commercials may be silly, but I’d be lying if I said I never “accidentally” put my phone through the wash. We all know what happens when you walk into your local carrier store afterwards…only to discover you have no insurance. T-Mobile JUMP! may be just what the doctor ordered for anyone who has ever experienced this unfortunate laundry scenario. Going from touchscreen to melted-screen is frustrating. Luckily, T-Mobile JUMP!™ … [read full article]

The iPhone 5s/5c Has Arrived On T-Mobile, And You’ll Never Guess The Most Popular 5c Pre-Order Color

Today is the day and perhaps one of the biggest launches in recent T-Mobile history as the company finally finds itself off the sidelines with a new Apple iPhone launch. To say that T-Mobile is excited about this launch would be a mild understatement, and you can tell exactly that from the Bloomberg interview with T-Mobile CMO Mike Sievert. According to Sievert, pre-orders for the … [read full article]

PSA: T-Mobile/Apple iPhone 5s Inventory, Availability Expected To Be Limited

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A quick public service announcement and word to the wise for T-Mobile customers hoping to snag an iPhone 5s device tomorrow. Reports are coming from across the industry (and across our retail sources) that the iPhone 5s is in short supply and T-Mobile, like the rest of its carrier counterparts will have limited inventory on hand. As it is we’re hearing that only “select” stores will have the devices available tomorrow and even those stores … [read full article]

Analyst Expects T-Mobile Uncarrier “Phase 3” To Target Family Plans

There’s no question plenty of hype and speculation exists around T-Mobile’s upcoming Uncarrier Phase III announcement, expected later this year. I for one have my thoughts and continue to hear whispers about its existence but I think any discussion is preliminary at this point. However, at least one analyst believes he has nailed down what T-Mobile’s Uncarrier Phase III will cover or attempt to change. Adam Ilkowitz, an analyst with Nomura believes T-Mobile will target family … [read full article]

Second Chris Pirillo Demo Video Showcases Galaxy Gear Smartwatch

As Galaxy Note 3 pre-orders get underway, attention continues to focus on the integration Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Gear will have with the new flagship smartphone. We’ve already seen the gear “in action,” but this time around Chris Pirillo is getting his second hands-on personal demo from T-Mobile product manager Des Smith. Smith runs through the features of the Gear including the apps, camera and other aspect of the smartwatch that remind … [read full article]

T-Mobile Hits Back After Advertising Council Advises Carrier To Modify Marketing Claims

If anyone actually thought T-Mobile CEO John Legere would take the AT&T/National Advertising Division rebuke lying down, well…we’re just going to call you silly. Taking the NDA findings lying down is exactly the opposite of what T-Mobile and their boisterous CEO will do. In fact, Legere dropped this image off to me on Twitter boasting how he is reacting in a way AT&T likely never expected. AT&T may not have expected it, but if you’ve … [read full article]

Upcoming T-Mobile Branded Samsung LTE Mobile Hotspot Spotted In Training Slides

As T-Mobile’s LTE network continues to roll out in large swaths, so does our wish to use it to its full potential. It’s also true that with the addition of mobile hotspots into just about every smartphone under the sun these days our need for independent mobile hotspot devices wanes a little, but that doesn’t end the need completely. Thanks to a pair of shots captured from a Samsung training manual, we’re getting our first look at … [read full article]

Apple Set To Release iOS 7 Today As First iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c Reviews Arrive

Apple fans unite as the world is set to receive iOS 7 with open arms today as first reviews for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c hit the street last night. There’s little question for many current iPhone owners, iOS 7 will be a completely different look and the tech world will be on the lookout for the type of reception iOS 7 will receive. As with most iOS updates, the release is … [read full article]

PSA: T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 Pre-Orders Begin Today For $199 Down

As announced this past Monday, T-Mobile is ready to rock and roll with the Galaxy Note 3 as pre-orders begin this morning. At the time of this writing, there’s no direct word on www.t-mobile.com about the pre-order and the Galaxy Note 3 page still shows “coming soon,” but a few folks have picked up the Note 3 through MyT-Mobile. Pre-order shipments are still expected to “start shipping on or before October 2nd.” The Galaxy … [read full article]