No real surprise here that a fix for the Nexus One 3G connectivity issues turns out to be something incredibly simple, yet not from Google. While this may not be a permanent solution, it worked for one Kevin of JKontherun, it remains to be seen if it works for everyone else who was suffering 3G issues. Apparently, it’s so simple that all you have to do is go into the settings and allow the … [read full article]
Ever since Google announced Android 2.0 on the Motorola Droid, everyone has eagerly wanted a piece of the scrumptious Eclair, but the future wasn’t looking too good for faithful G1 owners. There were a few rumors stating Android 2.0 for the G1 was coming, but no release date was specified. But now, according to an internal T-Mobile Forum, a Moderator states that Android 2.0 for the G1 is rumored to make its way to G1 … [read full article]
So here we go, the rumors and the leaks regarding new phones just keep on cranking from TmoNews. We’ve been uncovering quite a bit in the past few days and we’re ready to again confirm some dates and add some new ones. Regarding that MyTouch “Slide” we’ve been discussing, look likes its dropping 5/17 in any color you want, so long as its black, red and white. That Motorola Android phone we’ve been hearing … [read full article]
The unboxing video is a holy grail in the tech blogging world and always manages to excite the masses. Nothing you have seen up to this point can hold a candle to this unboxing video, the craziest stop-action unboxing video ever created. In a word…awesome. Engadget
If you’re one that travels quite a bit you probably unlock your T-Mobile handset so you can use it overseas with another GSM carrier, and save yourself some of hard earned cash. Thanks to our trusty tipster, starting January 21st eligible FlexPay and PostPaid customers will be able to obtain a SIM unlock code after 40 days instead of 90 days. Eligible prepaid customers will be able to request a SIM unlock code after 60 … [read full article]
Hey it’s a Monday, it’s a Holiday and it’s a slow a news day. So since we’re selling ourselves, our dignity and our wall space today why not bring in a little FAIL fun. This little piece of goodness comes from someone visiting the Entertainment section of Walmart and noticing that the Behold is really the Highlight! Like magic! Sadly just a simple error and easily fixed but anything that involves that words Walmart … [read full article]
Warning: Shameless Promotion Ahead!! The boys over at Phonedog asked for a little more love for their Phonedog giveaway “Blitz” and they are definitely giving away some phones! All things considered, giving away 67 phones since the first of the year isn’t half bad when all you have to do is spin a slot machine, with up to 10 chances to win per day! Playing from Facebook or playing from Phonedog.com and win, … [read full article]
Update: Crackberry is reporting things are back in working order. Via twitter and comments here we couldn’t find any reports of widespread outage so either this was very limited or a false alarm. We’re working to confirm this one but the guys over at Crackberry are reporting via T-Mobile and Rogers that RIM is having “an issue at the moment with no current ETA for a fix”. If this pans out to be a widespread … [read full article]
I’m not really sure what to make of this other than to say it’s probably just a really bad Photoshop job. What we’re seeing though, is the bottom footer from an email sent out to individuals who were “selected” for beta testing the Rhapsody Android app. We know the Droid is front and center with the MyTouch3G hanging out to the right. However, thanks to the eagle-eyed individual who sent this in, looks pretty much like … [read full article]
Good afternoon TmoNews minions readers! There has been a lot going on in Magenta’s world in the past few weeks, and it looks like the news just keeps on coming. Yesterday we received quite a few emails from our sources stating that a new Android device was in the works, codenamed the MyTouch Slide/MyTouch 2. Our sources pegged the device for a May 17th release. Today another one of our trusty ninjas has hit us up claiming that T-Mobile … [read full article]
Presenting “what’s happening in the forums” as it becomes a weekly (sometimes weekend) staple on a random day during the week. We’re bringing you all the fun that happens inside the TmoNews forums! How about that Fender edition MyTouch 1.2 with Eric Clapton? Chalk up another celeb endorsement from T-Mobile to help bring in the customers. Perhaps you’re still looking for info on that T-Mobile 7.2 Mbps rollout? Other people are looking too; join them … [read full article]
So these tips have been coming in slow and steady for the last 24 hours or so. Apparently, T-Mobile has “announced” three “hot” handsets coming up for release in the first/second quarter. The first we know as the HTC HD2, so no surprises there. The second is a GPS device made by Garmin, which fits nicely in line with the leak from last week showing off an FCC report for a Garmin device with AWS … [read full article]
