The new Google Pixel lineup is officially available to pre-order at T-Mobile, and the Un-carrier isn’t shy about making itself the best place to buy one. As of August 12, customers can reserve the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 5, with devices shipping and hitting stores on August 20. The headline offer: get the Pixel 11 Pro XL on Us (up to $1,300 off) when … [read full article]
T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile are getting a new low-cost 5G phone from TCL, and it comes with one feature that helps it stand out from the usual budget crowd. The new TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is now being offered by both carriers, giving customers another affordable option if they want a big screen device without paying flagship prices. As revealed by T-Mobile, the NXTPAPER 70 Pro costs $200 and uses TCL’s NXTPAPER 4.0 display … [read full article]
T-Mobile has upgraded its network security standards, retiring older encryption methods in the process. The change, which took effect mid-last week, impacts select older devices running both Android and iOS operating systems on T-Mobile’s network and prepaid providers that operate on T-Mobile infrastructure. According to Android Authority, virtually all phones manufactured after 2017 remain unaffected by the security upgrade. However, devices made before 2017 may experience functionality issues. Users of older devices may encounter problems with … [read full article]
T-Mobile is making waves with the arrival of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup, and the carrier is pulling out all the stops with some of the most generous offers it’s ever put on the table. As reported by T-Mobile’s official newsroom, customers can now get the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra completely free when adding a new line, marking the first time T-Mobile has offered this top model at no cost. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series became available for … [read full article]
Google’s brand new Pixel 10 series is officially coming to T-Mobile, and the carrier is rolling out some seriously good deals to get customers on board. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your phone, this might be the perfect time to make the jump. According to T-Mobile’s announcement, the new lineup includes the standard Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and the Pixel Watch 4. What makes … [read full article]
T‑Mobile has quietly upgraded its satellite messaging service to support picture, audio and short video messages from compatible Samsung and Motorola devices—no more plain‑text only. As reported by PhoneArena, supported phones on T‑Mobile’s network can now send and receive multimedia messages (MMS) even in areas without cell coverage. This new capability, powered by T‑Mobile’s Starlink‑backed T‑Satellite service, was officially launched on July 23. Initially, the service handled only text messaging over satellite. Roughly a week … [read full article]
Watch out the next time you tap a link from your notifications – it might not take you where you think. A recent discovery highlights a sneaky way that ordinary-looking Android alerts can hide hidden tricks. A security researcher found that the “Open link” option in Android notifications doesn’t always follow the visible URL. Instead, crafty hidden Unicode characters can mask the real destination. According to Android Authority, the manipulation works like this: a notification might … [read full article]
According to a report, T-Mobile has offered select customers a phone replacement for free. This is part of the Un-carrier’s move to change Band 71 devices to its 5G equivalent, N71. In rural areas, this is a network band that can be most utilized since it is often the only signal available for T-Mo customers. Although T-Mobile’s N71 network is slow, it has the farthest reach, which is suitable for customers in remote areas. To ensure that … [read full article]
Your Android device is getting more functions that can help save you in the event of an emergency. In a recent announcement, Google revealed that its Android Earthquake Alerts will soon be available to all 50 states in the US and 6 US territories. When the service first rolled out, it was only available in three states: Washington, Oregon, and California. The availability will make this feature accessible to all compatible Android devices in these locations … [read full article]
One of the reasons why many smartphone users opt to use a Pixel smartphone is the fact that they get timely Android OS and security updates. They are almost always the first ones to get a major Android OS update whenever it is released. And usually, the update comes like clockwork, almost as soon as a new month comes. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for many Pixel users on T-Mobile’s network. And today, these frustrations have come … [read full article]
