Tag Archives: iOS

T-Mobile Says Its Network Can Make iPhones Up to 50% Faster

T-Mobile says there is a simple reason some iPhone users may see faster performance on its network: it has built out features on its standalone 5G network that let phones tap into more wireless capacity at once. In practical terms, that can mean smoother video calls, less lag during gaming, and faster overall data performance, with T-Mobile saying iPhones can run about 48% to 50% faster on its network. According to [read full article]

T-Mobile Network Change Affects Devices Made Before 2017

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. … [read full article]

T-Mobile Warns Customers: Check Your Plan After Buying iPhone Through Apple Store App

T-Mobile customers upgrading to a new iPhone through the Apple Store app have run into an unexpected problem: their wireless plans are being changed without their permission. The switch happens during checkout when customers log into their T-Mobile accounts to apply promotional credits or trade-in offers. According to Android Authority, the issue appears to be a glitch that occurs specifically when ordering through … [read full article]

T-Mobile Expands Satellite Data to Include Apple’s Most Popular iPhone Apps

T-Mobile iPhone users can now use six popular Apple apps even when they’re completely cut off from cell towers and Wi-Fi, thanks to a major update to the carrier’s satellite service. The expanded functionality works through T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service, which beams internet connectivity directly from space using SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. According to PhoneArena, the newly supported Apple apps include Maps, Messages, Weather, Music, Compass, and … [read full article]