This almost slipped my attention today even if I glanced at the website no less than a dozen times earlier today. The “Android KITKAT 4.4 — The future of confectionery” reminds me of Jony Ive unveiling Apple’s newest products and that’s a good thing. I suggest you just watch as the Chief Break Officer breaks down Android 4.4 and the future of confectionery. This … [read full article]
Whoa…today is certainly shaping up to be a very interesting news day as Google unveils Android 4.4 KitKat. Yup, that’s KitKat just like the candy bar and it seems Google won’t have any trademark issues as the company has a promotion in place where you can win Nexus 7 devices or Google Play credits by purchasing specially market Kit Kat candy bars in stores near you. This story is still developing so I’d keep your eye out … [read full article]
In a move that won’t surprise anyone who tracks the tech industry, Apple has sent out media invitations for a September 10th event. The event is widely expected to see both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C announcement, as well the official launch of iOS 7. The invite itself doesn’t hint at anything specific save for the bright colors which almost definitively points to the bright colors in iOS 7 as well as the long-rumored iPhone 5C … [read full article]
A bit of disappointing news that might be wrapped in exciting news as the 8GB Nexus 4 sells out of Google’s Play Store. However, even as Google briefed The Verge the model won’t be replaced…it raises the question if a Nexus 5 is on the horizon. There’ s been no shortage of rumors on the Nexus 4 successor, including a back and forth on whether LG or Motorola has gotten the nod for … [read full article]
There’s still some room to question the authenticity of this rumor, but if a CrackBerry forum thread is in any kind of sign, T-Mobile is moving to sell BlackBerry 10 devices online only. No specific reasoning was provided to this retail rep by her manager, but smart money is on a lack of sales, interest and inventory concerns. My manager told me the other day that all blackberry 10 devices will now be only available via … [read full article]
There are only a few things that can get me to stop watching a Comedy Central roast, but the news that Microsoft has purchased Nokia’s Devices and Services unit stopped me in my tracks. In a joint announcement, outgoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Nokia CEO Stephen Elop announced the deal as the clock struck 11 pm Eastern. Building on this successful partnership, we announced some important news today: an agreement for Microsoft to purchase Nokia’s Devices … [read full article]
When Bill Hader left Saturday Night Live, many were left wondering where the funnyman would show up next. Low and behold Hader shows up as the face of T-Mobile’s JUMP! upgrade program, an appearance which had a few pundits scratching their heads. Well, Jonah Hill breaks down Hader’s decision in this Comedy Central clip straight out of tonight’s roast of James Franco. This one’s not safe for work so don’t watch it out loud, in … [read full article]
T-Mobile’s kinda, sorta, maybe “sale” offering $0 down on just about every smartphone in store is coming to close tomorrow. The special offer or “unparalled promotion” as the carrier labeled it allowed both new and existing well-qualified customers to get the latest 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, mobile hotspots and feature phones at the upfront price of $0 down with monthly service payments. Unfortunately, the promotion itself was more of a teaser offering no initial down payment … [read full article]
The last of the second volume of JD Power reports for 2013 has just arrived and needless to say, it’s a mixed message for T-Mobile. The Wireless Network Quality semi-annual Performance Study “evaluates wireless customers’ most recent usage activities in three areas that impact network performance: calling, messaging and data. Overall network performance is based on 10 problem areas that impact the customer experience: dropped calls; calls not connected; audio issues; failed/late voicemails; lost calls; text transmission … [read full article]
When I decided to write a mini opinion/editorial on the news that T-Mobile is suing Aio Wireless over the use of Magenta, I honestly didn’t expect such a strong response. I’m not sure why anyone believed I was writing it from the perspective of a legal analyst, I’m no more … [read full article]
Concerned about using your credit card with the Sony Entertainment Network or the PlayStation store after the company’s recent bout of hacker attacks? Some good news then as they’ve launched carrier billing through T-Mobile (and AT&T but forget about them). Unfortunately you can’t use carrier billing with the PlayStation Vita but I suppose two out of three services is good enough to start. I’m hopeful this new carrier billing feature will extend to PlayStation 4 when it launches … [read full article]
On the heels of this weeks news that T-Mobile and Aio Wireless will soon tangle in court, it seems they will also start tangling in a nationwide battle for customers. Aio Wireless announced yesterday afternoon that they would begin their nationwide rollout of prepaid service beginning in mid-September. As it stands today, Aio is available to customers in markets in Florida, Texas … [read full article]
