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T-Mobile Continues Unlocked iPhone Readiness Campaign

T-Mobile’s efforts to prepare their front-line employees for unlocked iPhone support continues with yet another document discovered that highlights the steps taken to ready an unlocked device for T-Mobile’s network. This particular list discusses “Onboarding the iPhone” for employees, or a way to help them become more productive in assisting customers with unlocked devices. There are a few prerequisites necessary to get started, including having a microSIM, which can likely be obtained directly from T-Mobile during … [read full article]

HTC Accord, Future Windows Phone 8 Now On T-Mobile Smartphone Roadmap

With XDA Developer and famed internet leaker @Football4PDA leaking details of the upcoming HTC Accord this morning, the timing is ripe to let loose our own intel that the Accord will arrive on T-Mobile in November. According to the Twitter leak, the phone may be sold under the name “8X,” though I can only hope that T-Mobile chooses anything else. According to the leaked intel, the Accord will feature: 1.2GHz dual-core processor 1GB RAM 16GB internal memory … [read full article]

T-Mobile Comments On Potential Galaxy S Relay 4G Jelly Bean Update

I almost let this comment pass us by however, after the midnight press release announcing the Galaxy S Relay 4G for T-Mobile, I pinged their PR folks on the possibility for Jelly Bean update. This was their response: No news to share today.  T-Mobile is committed to enhancing customers’ experience with our devices, including providing upgrades to the latest Android operating system – Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). As soon as Android 4.1 is live, we will actively … [read full article]

T-Mobile Opens Doors To Mobile Device Test Facility In New Video

Like all wireless carriers, T-Mobile puts their devices through a series of endurance and performance tests before they are released to the public. In a brand new video, T-Mobile Senior Director of Network and Device Quality Assurance Kathy Barnes is showing us just a few of the steps T-Mobile takes to make sure products released to the customer pass a grueling set of requirements. As devices enter the test facility, T-Mobile will test for background noise while … [read full article]

JD Power Releases New Wireless Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Study

A brand new JD Power Wireless Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Study for the first six months of 2012 shows Apple as the highest ranked company in customer satisfaction among smartphone manufacturers. In a move that may or may not surprise some of you, HTC edged out Samsung as the highest ranked Android manufacturer with Motorola and LG following up in third and fourth place. The Wireless Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Study measures satisfaction in several key factors in order … [read full article]

Video: T-Mobile Marks Its Anniversary Of 10 Years Strong

As T-Mobile celebrates it’s 10 year anniversary during the month of September, we look back on the company that was, the company that is and the company it will become as T-Mobile shows off a brand new 90-second video. The newly released video  shows just a bit of the company’s background including the introduction of the Sidekick, T-Mobile G1 and now the launch of Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data. Of course they are throwing that data … [read full article]

Google Releases September Distribution Chart For Android Version Breakdown

It’s a new month and with the start of every new month comes a fresh new chart from Google showing the version breakdown in the Android world. By this we mean the distribution of Android Versions across the platform, including Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean. The good news is that Android 4.0 and above devices now account for 22.1 percent of all Android devices on the market. That number is actually up 5.4% from … [read full article]

T-Mobile Announces The Galaxy S Relay 4G, QWERTY Keyboard And All

T-Mobile just pulled back the curtains on the Galaxy S Relay 4G, or the device formerly known as the Galaxy Blaze Q. Name aside, the device is now officially unveiled and on the books for T-Mobile. Running on their HSPA+ 42Mbps network, the Relay 4G sports a full 5-row sliding QWERTY keyboard, 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor, 800 x 480 Super AMOLED display, 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, 1GB of RAM and … [read full article]

Newest Verizon Marketing Spot Pokes Fun At T-Mobile’s Non-Existent LTE Network

Verizon’s newest marketing spot is definitely taking some cheap shots at T-Mobile’s nonexistent LTE network. Verizon calls this a “focus group” which is probably better known as a group of low-paid actors but hey, I can’t say that for certain. Still, Verizon does have the nation’s largest LTE network, nobody is disputing that and they arguably have one of the best networks, period. Still, I can’t help but notice the absence of any mention of T-Mobile’s HSPA+ … [read full article]

Nokia Announces Two New Windows Phone 8 Devices, No Carrier Details

Say hello to the two newest Windows Phone 8 powered Nokia Lumia devices and their beautiful designs. Starting with the Lumia 920, Nokia’s new flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone includes Pureview technology capable of taking photos in five times more light than competing smartphones. As anticipated, the new Lumia 920 sports a 4.5″ 720p display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, 2,000mAh battery, PureMotion HD+ screen tech which Nokia says is “better than HD resolution.” Nokia’s hardware is in … [read full article]

T-Mobile Launches Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data Plan

T-Mobile’s 10th anniversary as a wireless brand in the US isn’t our reason to celebrate today as today also marks the release of their “Unlimited Nationwide 4G data plan,” introduced back on August 22nd. “We’re big believers in customer-driven innovation, and our Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan is the answer to customers who are frustrated by the cost, complexity and congested networks of our competitors,” said Kevin McLaughlin, vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA.  “Consumers want the … [read full article]