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T-Mobile Tweets Father’s Day Sensation 4G Giveaway

There are some key words that just peak our attention on Twitter and they are “father’s day, Sensation 4G, celebrate, next week, smartphones,” and they just make my heart sing. As it turns out T-Mobile is planning on giving away 10 Sensation 4G’s for a Father’s Day celebration. Do I have your attention now? We’ll find out more details on Monday as we’re unsure if this will last all week or be all in for Sunday … [read full article]

AT&T Files Public Statement With AT&T Supporting T-Mobile Deal As Promised

After yesterdays statement via their company blog AT&T followed through on their promise to file a public statement supporting their AT&T takeover with the FCC. The filing once again drives home the belief that this transaction gives AT&T and T-Mobile customers “the network capacity they need to enjoy the full promise of the broadband revolution.” Wayne Watts, AT&T Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel had this to say about the filing: “This merger is … [read full article]

Cricket Wireless Wants You To Say “Hasta La Vista” To T-Mobile

Oh Cricket Wireless, you so funny playing off the Terminator movie line. So inventive of you. This ad found by one of our astute @TmoNews Twitter followers comes on the heels of a large number of you seeing a similar message coming across in a new Cricket Wireless television commercial proclaiming T-Mobile dead. I’ve tried to locate the commercial online but have been unable to do so and there is no link to a marketing page on … [read full article]

T-Mobile Marketing At Its Finest, In Barcelona

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzIBZQkj6SY[/youtube] Once again our overseas brethren prove that their marketing creativity knows no bounds with a real life Angry Birds demonstration in Barcelona. This was set up on May 11th and it’s been making the internet rounds ever since and by popular demand we’re finally getting it posted. So enjoy the 1:41 of pure Angry Birds fun and try to remember that while we in America never get to do anything this fun for T-Mobile marketing, … [read full article]

Motorola Says Goodbye To MOTOBLUR Name, Thanks Public Feedback

During yesterdays Sprint PHOTON 4G announcement the boys from Engadget caught wind of something interesting, no reference was made to the MOTOBLUR interface in the press material. When asked a Motorola spokesperson confirmed that Motorola is moving away from the name confirming comments made by Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha last August. Motorola stated the decision was due in part to public feedback and that the social functionality of the UI will remain on devices in pieces. … [read full article]

AT&T Posts Statement Regarding T-Mobile Buyout

Today’s AT&T/T-Mobile merger news comes via AT&T herself with a post on their Public Policy Blog titled “It is Much Easier to be Critical than to be Correct.” The blog post starts right off with a one two punch from AT&T promising this deal is necessary in order to give AT&T the necessary network capacity to work within the “broadband revolution.” AT&T of course claims that the capacity of the combined company will exceed that of … [read full article]

T-Mobile Schedules Samsung Dart Launch For June 15th

The Samsung Dart may not get the glory of some Android smartphones to hit T-Mobile (see Sensation 4G) but it’s still a great and affordable Android phone for new smartphone owners. Arriving on June 15th the Dart provides all the standard Android goods along with a 3 megapixel camera, 2GB SD memory card, bluetooth and Swype enabled. The Dart is geared to individuals and families who want an affordable Android phone that can help them … [read full article]

T-Mobile Website Accidentally Suggests HTC Sensation 4G Is 42Mbps Capable

It’s unfortunate when website hiccups like this occur as future Sensation 4G owners are possibly led to believe that the phone will support these kinds of speeds. The reality is the Sensation 4G, like all good HTC phones in the US running on the T-Mobile network, has the standard HSPA+ radio that supports 14.4Mbps speeds. The HTC product page for the Sensation 4G confirms the 14.4Mbps download speed max so we’ll just chalk up this … [read full article]

T-Mobile G2 Warranty Replacement Units Coming With Gingerbread?

A big shock happened for at least one T-Mobile G2 owner who recently had to replace his G2 for warranty reasons as his replacement already had Android 2.3 Gingerbread installed. The thing is, he isn’t alone as at least a handful of G2 owners have experienced the very same thing happening this week. It’s an odd turn of events for the T-Mobile G2 this week as first word comes down that it’s nearing the end … [read full article]

Walmart Selling The HTC Sensation 4G Early?

Attention Walmart shoppers the Sensation 4G has landed for a lucky few. We’re receiving word and we’ve got some pics to prove it that at least a few lucky Walmart shoppers have been able to pick up the Sensation 4G from their local store today. The lucky sender of these pics definitely isn’t alone as this XDA forum thread shows at least another dozen individuals scoring the Sensation 4G at Walmart with everyone receiving the … [read full article]

WildTangent Wants T-Mobile Android Users To Rent Games For 25 Cents

WildTangent announced plans to unveil a new gaming service partnering with T-Mobile this summer allowing customers to play a variety of games on Android-powered devices. Players will have a choice of games they can play for free with advertisements or purchasing titles outright. The added bonus is the opportunity for T-Mobile customers to rent games they can play for just 25 cents for a few hours. The company says the rental fee can be applied to the … [read full article]