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Analysts Predict Merger Will Continue, No Matter The Setbacks

It seems like there has been a bit more resistance against this merger lately, but some analysts don’t think that will stop it from going through.  Doubt is starting to set in as Senator Kohl spoke against the merger and the FCC halted the review shot clock.  Though as Jeffrey Silva, an analyst at Medley Global Advisors, puts it: “The ebbs and flows of merger reviews create moments of pause that sometimes imply greater … [read full article]

myTouch 4G Gingerbread Update Pilot Starting, Broader Rollout Happens After

UPDATE: Just thought I would bring this to the main page again, seeing as to how T-Mobile has posted it on Facebook Oh myTouch 4G fans I’m looking for your attention right now as the official T-Mobile support forums has gone and dropped a surprise on us by offering up a release date for Gingerbread! That’s right on July 20th the test pilot will begin allowing customers who request the update to receive … [read full article]

Zagg And T-Mobile Announce Nationwide Accessory Launch, myTouch 4G Slide InvisibleSHIELD Is First

T-Mobile and Zagg Inc, maker of the InvisibleSHIELD have announced a partnership to distribute Zagg accessories through T-Mobile’s nationwide sales channels. T-Mobile will begin distributing Zagg products beginning with the InvisibleSHIELD for the myTouch 4G Slide (pictured) with additional devices expected sometime later. “We’re focused on enhancing the mobile experience for our customers by offering accessories that protect and extend the life of their smartphones and tablets as we are with the myTouch 4G Slide through … [read full article]

T-Mobile G2x Gingerbread Update Pilot Begins For Employees, It’s Really Close Now

Look out world the T-Mobile G2x update is finally being seeded to T-Mobile employees, at least a select group in a pilot test to help address any problems the update might contain. Let’s just get right down to it and ask what does the G2x Gingerbread update fix other than bringing Gingerbread goodness to the G2x? Unexpected restarting Improved battery life Improved front-facing camera operation with Qik Record and Share Ease disabling of car home Of … [read full article]

FCC Stops Shot Clock On Merger Talks

  Okay, Okay, so it’s not an actual shot clock, but the FCC has stopped it anyways.  The backstory is that the FCC normally gives 180 days to complete merger reviews, and they just stopped the T-Mobile and AT&T one at 83 days.  Stopping it isn’t a big deal, it has been done before, but the reason is very important.  In this case, they are stopping it to allow AT&T time to rework their economic model. … [read full article]

Gingerbread for the T-Mobile G2 Leaked

Another hour, another phone gets the leaked Gingerbread treatment.  If you remember correctly, not too long ago some T-mobile G2 warranty replacement devices were being delivered with Gingerbread.  Now, that same build can be downloaded to your very own G2.  Sure, it has it’s share of bugs (they all do), and there will be an official update later, but this will surely pass the time.  Hit the source link for the download … [read full article]

Wildfire S Official, Android On The Cheap

We told you it was coming, and now T-Mobile has made the HTC Wildfire S official. Coming August 3rd, you can pick up this no frills attached Android phone for $79.99, with the usual two year agreement of course.  Oh, and you’ll be able to find the black one at Walmart and Sam’s Club.  Any takers?! T-Mobile Announces the Upcoming Availability of the New HTC Wildfire S Bellevue, Wash. — Jul. 21, 2011 2011-07-21 … [read full article]

Download G2X Gingerbread Now Instead of ‘Summer’

    Life’s Good, especially if you have a G2X right now.  No, the G2X Gingerbread update is not coming OTA right now (just wait) but you can download Gingerbread for your G2X right now.  What you’ll need is a data cable, a Windows computer, your G2X and this LG Updater.  Should be quite simple.  I can understand if you want to wait for an official announcement and OTA update from T-Mobile, but … [read full article]

AT&T Still Confident About Acquisition

In short, AT&T had an earnings report today and had a few statements regarding the process of the merger.  Wayne Watts, of AT&T, told those listening in that they are still confident that the merger will be approved by the FCC and DOJ in the first quarter of 2012.  Specifically, AT&T “remain[s] confident that [they] can satisfy the FCC and DOJ.”  So nothing has really changed.  In other news, that’s my favorite picture … [read full article]

LG Speaks Up, Official G2X Update “By Summer”

Right on the heels of the LG G2X class action lawsuit, LG has finally pitched in with something to say.  Unfortunately, their response isn’t really good news.  Their statement, issued by an LG moderator at LG Forum, is that: “The official word for the Gingerbread update on G2x is ‘by summer’ and all of the internal discussions thus far have it launching very close to that timeframe.  When we receive any updated information we will update … [read full article]