Almost exactly a month to the day I wrote a short editorial about why I think UMA still matters, especially on Android. I don’t think I read one dissenter in the comments who stated that UMA on Android wouldn’t be a welcomed addition. Then yesterday came a report from GigaOM namesake Om … [read full article]
Either the LG GS170 has been really popular lately (insert sarcasm) or Magenta isn’t making much of a profit off the handset, but whatever the reason might be, beginning tomorrow, September 15th, the LG GS170 will cost $9.99 with a new 2-year agreement. The handset is currently free with a 2-year agreement. So if you’ve been dying to get your … [read full article]
So we can chalk this one up firmly originating from Rumor City at the intersection of Grain Street and Salt lane. One of our ninjas provided us with a piece of information that’s both surprising and hopeful. In case you didn’t know and likely most of you weren’t aware OnStar will re-launch itself tomorrow with 21-st century services designed to compete with Ford’s Sync … [read full article]
So while many of you have been discussing the myTouch HD leak, if it’s real or not, just what “dual processor” truly means and what not, we’ve been working on the most important aspect of the release. The colors! Ha-ha I kid, but seriously this plays an important role in the buying decision for me so … [read full article]
Today, Walmart announced its own post-paid wireless service in partnership with T-Mobile USA called Walmart Family Mobile. Walmart’s new Family Mobile service which will use T-Mobile’s network, will provide customers unlimited calling and texting for $45 per month for the first line, and $25 for each additional line. However, data and international calling will be charged from a pre-paid account attached to the family plan. For … [read full article]
I have to be honest and say I didn’t see this coming at all, a T-Mobile and Motorola announcement on the Oprah Winfrey show? Definitely wasn’t considering that for a launch platform but hey, it’s actually a good-looking phone. With a 3.7-inch scratch-resistant screen, water resistant and dust proof, the Defy will protect your phone against anything life can throw at it, within reason of course! … [read full article]
Not to be outdone by Best Buy or Costco, Radio Shack over the weekend tweeted its own campaign for sales of the T-Mobile G2 by showing … [read full article]
We’ve already seen a comparison of the T-Mobile G2 vs the Samsung Vibrant, we’ve even seen a benchmark comparison between the G2 and other Android competitors, and now we present to you a specification comparison between some of the most popular mobile handsets … [read full article]
While most of the Android attention at T-Mobile these days is focused on the T-Mobile G2, the myTouch HD waits in the wings. We just received, via one of our ninjas, the above document showing off some … [read full article]
So yesterday, Best Buy (supposedly) started taking down pre-orders for the T-Mobile G2. Oddly enough, word coming through Twitter and through our very own [read full article]
So not only can you now pre-order the T-Mobile G2 from Best Buy, it looks like Costco will also offer the handset with some extra goodies as well. According to AndroidCentral, a tipster tells them the G2 will run you about $150-$200 with a 2-year contract agreement at Costco and $449.99 retail price. Additionally, Costco will also include accessories at no additional cost. I definitely wouldn’t mind a free case or … [read full article]
I admit that ad campaigns like this actually grab my attention and wonder just what exactly this whole “Kids Are Free” campaign is all about. The question is, will it make others question that as well and I would like to think after watching this a few times, it’s just “cute” enough to get people wondering. Admittedly, since the campaign itself isn’t specific toward kids, that might … [read full article]
