There is little question that the Nexus S is the T-Mobile phone of the minute but for some, confusion has set in for where and when they can purchase this phone. Hoping to remedy that Best Buy has posted a Google Nexus S FAQ on the Best Buy Mobile blog with some helpful reminders on dates and where you can purchase the phone. We’ve highlighted some of the more important questions below but hit the link … [read full article]
Following the announcement of Android OS 2.3 (aka Gingerbread) and the Google Nexus S, many T-Mobile subscribers have been wondering when or if they will receive Gingerbread 2.3 update on their Android phones. An HTC spokesperson today announced that HTC will update some of its handsets to the new Android 2.3 OS, although the spokesperson did not specify when or which handsets would get the update. Samsung, on the other hand, didn’t seem so assuring. Here’s Samsung’s … [read full article]
Ignoring for a moment the fact that this commercial, if you watched it blindfolded, could easily be mistaken as an ad for the iPhone, it’s actually pretty wonderful. While we can’t say for sure that we’re looking at an actual TV spot for the Nexus S here, it certainly gives off that aura. It’s a 32-second look at the Nexus S and it just might help sway a few who are undecided as it really does … [read full article]
A wondrous surprise just hit my inbox with the news that the myTouch4G dock has finally arrived in at least one T-Mobile retail store. Offered as a great way to watch movies, show a recipe or play a game, the Bluetooth Swivel Dock can be all yours for the price of $49.99! Based on the design of the myTouch4G, it was pretty much assumed that a dock would be coming down the road and, for plenty … [read full article]
With the original Nexus One, Magenta offered Premium Handset Protection (PHP Insurance), so you would think that they would do the same for the new Nexus S, right? WRONG. T-Mobile has stated that the Nexus S is not eligible for Premium Handset Protection (PHP). So if you’re one that drops his or her phone a lot, you might want to look into a third-party insurance company such as SquareTrade. Were any of you actually thinking about … [read full article]
Hoping to not get lost in today’s Nexus S news cycle is a report by analyst Shaw Wu of Kaufman Bros who believes that Verizon will pay to keep the iPhone away from Sprint and T-Mobile. I believe it’s safe to say that analyst opinions like this are often steeped in fantasy more so than fact but it’s an interesting proposition. Where we take issue with the logic is that Wu believes Android has begun to … [read full article]
And just like that, the Nexus S shows up on BestBuy.com. This Nexus S launch is already looking to be better than the Nexus One launch. Either way, come December 16th, you should be able to pick up a Nexus S at any Best Buy or at least find it at BestBuy.com. You know the best thing about Best Buy Mobile? You can walk in and buy your phone, and they have you … [read full article]
The first Android phone was released in November of 2008, yada yada yada. You know the rest. Now the market is saturated with Android phones and Google is releasing a new one to the market that showcases the new version of Android, Android 2.3 A.K.A Gingerbread (how timely). As with the Nexus One, the Nexus S is tightly integrated with Google and offers a truly pure Google experience (I love it already). Feel free to … [read full article]
Update: This might have been premature with more recent information stating that the Android 2.3 update should be coming in a “few weeks” for Nexus One users. So after all that, Engadget deleted the story. Guess no site is perfect. Nexus One owners who might be feeling a little less love from Google today with the official unveiling of the Nexus S might want to reconsider those feelings. Gingerbread, better known as Android 2.3, … [read full article]
Updated: Customers can purchase Nexus S for $529 as an unlocked phone without a contract. Nexus S optimized for T-Mobile’s network is available for $199 with a two-year service agreement and qualifying voice and data plan. It’s finally final and official; the Nexus S lives on T-Mobile. There were never any moments of doubt but seeing the words “Availability and T-Mobile” in the same line just makes us tingle a little. The only real disappointment we … [read full article]
Boingo Wireless and T-Mobile have announced a “renewed and extended” roaming agreement covering both laptop and Wi-Fi enabled hotspot access. The new agreement allows T-Mobile hotspot and postpaid mobile broadband subscribers access to Boingo Wireless hotspots at 53 airport locations and the Washington State Ferries if you happen to be in the Seattle area. Boingo subscribers will also retain access to T-Mobile Wi-Fi airport hotspot locations including access to airline clubs for American Airlines, United Airlines, US … [read full article]
Independent telecom analyst Ovum has put out a report offering up information regarding the future of HSPA amidst the growing LTE hype. In fact, the report goes so far to say that HSPA and HSPA+ are sufficient for the next five years of mobile industry growth. “With LTE grabbing so much attention it is easy to ignore the fact that HSPA is a firmly established technology with a mature infrastructure and device ecosystem. Its other advantage is … [read full article]
