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(Update) The Verge Confirms T-Mobile “Upgrading Upgrades,” Part Of T-Mobile Event Today

Update: See Tweet below. In a move that confirms our intel that T-Mobile “upgrade upgrades” at their media event taking place later this afternoon, The Verge has confirmed that intel via a newly leaked image. An earlier report by CNET had suggested that T-Mobile might want a monthly fee or a survey that went out to customers suggesting the company would consider requiring customers to trade-in their existing handsets. Ultimately any such program would allow existing … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s Increased Ad Spending, Addition Of iPhone Hasn’t Led To Increased Market Share…Yet

While Kantar Worldpanel announced yesterday that the addition of the iPhone 5 to T-Mobile’s network has bumped up Apple’s total market share, the same can’t be said for T-Mobile directly. According to their findings, T-Mobile’s share of the wireless space was 10.1 percent in the last three months against 13.5 percent over the same period last year. However, all is not … [read full article]

Google Releases New Android Distribution Chart, Jelly Bean Now Biggest Android Base

The newest Android distribution chart has been released to the world and there’s some good news as Jelly Bean takes the lead as the most used Android operating system. Jelly Bean now runs on 37.9% of devices, with 32% of those running Android 4.1.x. Those numbers increased from an even 33 percent last month. As for the former Android frontrunner, Gingerbread fell from 36.5% down to 34.1% and into second place as the top Android … [read full article]

Will Wednesday’s Big Event See The Unveiling Of T-Mobile’s Upgrade Club, Major LTE Rollouts?

With yesterday’s image of a newspaper ad that ran over the weekend taking pot shots at AT&T’s lengthy upgrade period, a thought occurred to me. If we can take ourselves back in time to March 26th, T-Mobile hinted to CNET that they were considering a “club” that would allow for “anytime upgrades.” The club, which would require a “very small” membership fee would allow … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s Big Wednesday Event Gets Teased, Highlights Lengthy AT&T Upgrade Period

T-Mobile’s Wednesday event continues to be shrouded in secrecy and has the privilege of being considered a “Project Dark” event. For those of you who can remember back to the launch of T-Mobile’s Even More, and Even More Plus plans that’s one of the last times I’ve seen that codename attached to something. There’s little question on my end that T-Mobile … [read full article]

Samsung To Reveal 5.7″ Galaxy Note III At September’s IFA Event?

In a move that is likely to surprise no one, its once again being reported that Samsung will unveil their upcoming Galaxy Note III at September’s IFA 2013 conference. Citing industry sources, the Korea Herald claims that Samsung won’t make the announcement at a pre-IFA Unpacked event, but during the show itself. The conference begins on September 6th and runs through September 11th in Berlin. Along with this news comes a new report that the Note III … [read full article]

MetroPCS Customers Rejoice As GSM-Ready Variant Of The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Is Released

A little break from the T-Mobile-centric world today as we highlight the release of the Galaxy S 4 on MetroPCS. The important piece of news here is that the MetroPCS Galaxy S 4 integrates a GSM/HSPA+/LTE radio designed for its parent company in T-Mobile. That’s great news for T-Mobile as the sooner the Magenta carrier can move MetroPCS customers off their existing CDMA network, the faster T-Mobile can put that spectrum to use for LTE. … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s iPhone 5 Sales Bumped Total iOS Market Share Up 3.5% Over Last Three Months

A new report by research firm Kantar Worldpanel is noting that Apple’s iOS platform has bumped its market share up 3.5% in the latest three-month period ending in May 2013. All totaled, that’s not really shocking news, but for fans of T-Mobile what they are attributing this rise in market share to might be. So what are they attributing this rise in market-share to? Why the release of the iPhone 5 on T-Mobile of course. … [read full article]

Google’s Play Store Stops Sales Of White Nexus 4, Still Available At T-Mobile

Making the rounds over the holiday was a story that caught at least a few by surprise as Google stops sales of the white Nexus 4. A Google spokesperson confirmed to Engadget that the device has sold out and won’t be carried again as it was a limited edition release. T-Mobile customers can still take comfort in the knowledge that the color variant is still available from their carrier. We want to believe … [read full article]

Will T-Mobile Consider Making A Run At Leap Wireless?

There hasn’t been a shortage of T-Mobile takeover, merger, acquisition rumors in as long as I can remember, but at least this time around T-Mobile is yet again considered a potential buyer. According to Macquarie Capital analyst Kevin Smithen the timing may be right for a T-Mobile takeover of Leap Wireless. “T-Mobile’s share price has appreciated from around $15-per-share to $24-per-share, making a stock deal for Leap more palatable in our view,” he wrote in a report. … [read full article]

T-Mobile Pairs Up With Rob Kardashian For A…YouTube Clip

I’ll readily admit that for some unknown reason my wife thinks watching all 23492034234 of the Kardashian shows on E! is entertaining. Me? I look at them as the decay of modern society better known as “celebs” famous for being famous. Please marketing team, don’t bring Khloe in on the next one, I’m begging you. In all seriousness, I really don’t understand the marketing message T-Mobile is hoping to get across with some of these YouTube only … [read full article]

T-Mobile Changes Around iPhone 5 Pricing, Drops Down-Payment And Increases Monthly EIP

Beginning today, July 3rd T-Mobile is making some more changes to their iPhone 5 pricing with the reduction of the down-payment by $5 to $145.99 ($245.99 and $345.99 for the 32GB and 64GB sizing) and increasing the monthly equipment installment by $1. No reasoning was provided about why T-Mobile decided to make such a change or how long such a price would last. As for the “OTHER” pricing on the image, those numbers represent down payment … [read full article]