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(Update: Video Removed) T-Mobile’s House Of Cell Phone Torture

Update: Apparently this one wasn’t supposed to be made public folks so T-Mobile has taken it down. No word on when or if it will reappear. Have you ever wondered what kind of product testing a smartphone goes through before being released to the public? Have you ever wondered how they know a smartphone can survive a three foot drop without breaking a sweat? T-Mobile is attempting to answer those questions with a two minute video showing … [read full article]

HTC Ruby Specs Confirmed Yet Again, October 26th Still Rumored Launch Date

Conversations with our ninja’s are always enlightening especially when the topics turn to an as of yet unreleased phone that is looking to really turn the T-Mobile lineup inside out. That’s right we’re talking about the HTC Ruby and it’s 1.5GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage running Android 2.3.4. Our sources are confident that this phone is a follow up to the HTC Sensation 4G as it has no myTouch branding on … [read full article]

Looking For A Less Expensive Blackberry Bold 9900 For New Activations?

If you’re looking for a less expensive alternative to buying from T-Mobile directly, Blackberry Bold 9900 buyers should take a peak at Walmart’s pricing. New customer activations get a STEEP discount with a low price of just $119.99 on a two year contract. Things aren’t as good on the two year upgrade front with a discounted price of $314.99 making T-Mobile’s already ridiculous $299.99 after $50 mail in rebate pricing look better. Still, for those … [read full article]

(Updated) Will T-Mobile Be The Only Big Four Carrier Without The iPhone?

Update: Apple fan site MacTrast has just posted their own rumored information regarding the arrival of the iPhone 5 on T-Mobile according to their own source. So there you go, maybe it will happen after all.  Further elaborating on the matter, the informant suggested that T-Mobile USA expects the iPhone 5 to launch sometime in early to mid October, whichcorresponds nicely with current speculation. He also expects the iPhone 5 to make a significant financial difference … [read full article]

Samsung Teases Us With A Galaxy S II Video, US Arrival Soon

Hercules, Hercules, Hercules! Just keep that movie moment in your head as Samsung releases a short one minute teaser previewing the release and announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S II in the United States. The announcement happens on August 29th giving us just one week to find out when T-Mobile customers can get their grubby paws on one. In the meantime you can enjoy just under 60 seconds of a truly wacky video as … [read full article]

Blackberry 9900 Starts Appearing In Stores, Are You Interested?

While Blackberry is arguably fighting for it’s place in the smartphone world the Blackberry Bold 9900 is the latest in its salvo against the onslaught of Android, Windows Phone 7 and iOS devices. While I think it’s safe to say that almost no one expects the Blackberry 9900 to help return Blackberry to its former glory, Blackberry still has a loyal and core audience that will welcome this device with open arms. Thanks to a few … [read full article]

HTC Omega Coming The T-Mobile Way? Why Yes It Is.

Windows Phone 7 fans should pay extra special attention as word is coming down the upcoming HTC event to be held by our friends from HTC across the pond will feature a number of WP7 devices including the HTC Omega. What is the importance of the HTC Omega you ask? Well…it’s coming to T-Mobile. We’ve confirmed with our sources as of this morning a Boy Genius Report report that confirms the existence of the HTC … [read full article]

T-Mobile Launches $49.99 Gift Card/Facebook/Free Phone Promotion

T-Mobile is taking this weekend to celebrate their “best rate plan” ever by giving away $49 T-Mobile gift cards to 49 people who “like” the T-Mobile Facebook page. Entering the sweepstakes is as easy becoming a fan of T-Mobile’s Facebook page and filling out the sweepstakes form on the “$49 Value Plan” tab this upcoming Saturday and it’s a one day only opportunity! That’s not all T-Mobile has in store as they are also extending this … [read full article]

HTC Sensation 4G Update To Android 2.3.4 Begins Today!

HTC Sensation 4G owners get a bit of good news today as T-Mobile begins pushing out an OTA update upping Sensation 4G devices to Android 2.3.4. Bringing a host of improvements this update will be a typical staggered rollout with all customers expected to receive the update by September 18th. While the T-Mobile support forum says “late September” we’ve been able to confirm that the rollout is expected to complete on September 18th. So what does … [read full article]

Samsung Hercules Surfaces Yet Again In Canada

Those lucky folks in Canada are getting yet another glimpse at the Samsung Hercules in the wild and this time they’ve brought out the benchmark scores and they are impressive. How about a 3359 Quadrant benchmark score to be exact powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor is confirmed to pack 42Mbps HSPA+ capability in our neighbors to the North. We’ll just sit here and keep our fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed that those speeds … [read full article]