Update: Pretty confident this problem is limited to Nexus One users only as other T-Mobile devices seem to be working without problem. Wonder where the finger is getting pointed… Update 2: Users are reporting the problem as solved and all systems normal. If data is still down, try rebooting your handset. Word coming out of the Google Nexus One support forums as well as my inbox indicates … [read full article]
Earlier today, Motorola had “accidently” released a test version of the update (Software version 1.3.8) for the Motorola Cliq. According to the description of the update, software 1.3.8 included improvements to the battery life, touchscreen sensitivity, improved GPS tracking, a new option for assigning functionality to a double-press of the home button, and more. As quickly as the update was leaked, it was soon pulled after approximately 15 … [read full article]
Here’s more upcoming T-Mobile handset news. Sadly these aren’t smartphones, but nonetheless, there still are other people in this world that just want to use the phone for basic needs, such as, texting, calling, and a little bit of web surfing. The Samsung T669 and T139 are rumored to be heading Magenta’s way pretty soon. Intense text messaging fiends, get your fingers ready! The Samsung T669 is a basic QWERTY handset that includes Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, IM, and T-Mobile myFaves. It will also include … [read full article]
This is kind of a good news, bad news (well, mediocre) post. Good News: anyone with a MyTouch should be getting an over the air update. Bad News: this isn’t Android 2.1, or even 2.1. Instead, this update is to make sure that you get a nice little notification for missed calls. Not a huge update, but important nonetheless. If you are getting this update, or just have some thoughts on the … [read full article]
Here some good news for those of you still rockin’ a BlackBerry…old skool yo. Beginning February 15th, BlackBerry Pearl 8100/8120 and BlackBerry Curve 8320 customers that are experiencing issues with the trackball, will have the option to visit a T-Mobile Retail Store and have their trackball replaced for FREE (No, you aren’t seeing things, at least this time around). The … [read full article]
You know how we told you about that Motorola Android phone codenamed Zeppelin, yeah that one. Well now we can finally put a face to the mysterious device. Courtesy of the folks over at Mobile.cz, we have some specs now. As for the release date, we’re still hearing a March 10th release date. As far as specs go, the Zeppelin will sport a … [read full article]
Following up our leak from yesterday, it looks like the new Partial Upgrade Pricing Discounts will officially go into effect tomorrow and not January 29 as stated previously. Basically, beginning January 27, customers can upgrade their smartphone every year for the same price as new customers. In addition, customers with voice and text phones can also upgrade to a … [read full article]
Here we go again… Rumor has it that Apple will be ending AT&T exclusivity soon. According to some rumors “soon” is considered Wednesday January 27th, or tomorrow. Bloomberg is reporting that T-Mobile USA will get the iPhone this summer, followed by Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel Corp. in the fall, and Clearwire Corp. in 2011, Horan wrote in a note yesterday. As you probably already know, AT&T has had a tight grip on the iPhone exclusivity since … [read full article]
One of our ninjas just hit us up with some bad news for those of you that purchased a Fender myTouch 3G. T-Mobile will not, I repeat, will not offer returns on the myTouch LE Fender. According to T-Mobile the myTouch 3G LE Fender is not eligible for returns even during the Buyer’s Remorse Period. Apparently all Limited Edition handsets cannot be returned. So that means, one you purchase it, you’re stuck with it, that is unless … [read full article]
Thanks to one of our trusty tipsters, looks like T-Mobile is changing things up a bit with the Partial Upgrade Pricing discounts. Beginning Friday January 29, T-Mobile will be offering two new partial discount options for existing customers when they upgrade their handset or device. Qualifying customers currently on a 2-year contract must upgrade to a new 2-year agreement and meet the Early Upgrade or Early Upgrade Plus requirements. There will be two tiers. Tier 1 is from 1 month to 11 months. … [read full article]
Earlier this morning a Google employee over at the Google Support Forums updated us on the Nexus One 3G issue that had been plaguing a good amount of Nexus One owners. The Google employee claims that after some investigation in the matter, the 3G issue was apparently the cause of poor T-Mobile 3G coverage. But wait, its not entirely T-Mobile’s fault. The employee also states that … [read full article]
For those of you with an Android phone, you may have found it a bit difficult to sync any, and all, media to your phone (especially if you are tied into that iTunes ecosystem). Well, T-Mobile really understands that and is embarking on a campaign to bring an app that syncs media to Android phones. The answer, [read full article]
