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Reminder: LG G Flex and Optimus F3Q on sale now

LG’s latest phones are here. One is a gigantic, curved, bendable phablet while the other is a more mid-range, physical QWERTY-equipped horizontal slider. Both – I’m sure – will attract small portions of the market. Although, it’s hard to see why anyone would stump up for the G Flex. LG’s gigantic banana is $0 down, with 24 monthly payments of $28 on EIP, taking the full price of the phone up to an eye-watering $672. Specs wise, … [read full article]

Bright Red Nexus 5 officially available from Google

Recently, the internet’s been buzzing over a new color Nexus 5. And now, it’s officially here. I know many of you are keen on the Nexus 5, so you’ll be glad to know that a new hue is available. You can now order a bright red version of the vanilla Android phone from Google Play Store. Just in case – like me – the black or white didn’t tempt you. I’m now in the process of trying … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S5 to be unveiled at Unpacked event in Barcelona, Feb 24?

Over the past few months, rumors of the next Galaxy S device have been building. And – while we haven’t been posting them – I’ve been keeping an eye on everything that’s been speculated so far. If it all pans out, we’ll have a device with a 2K display, iris scanner, fingerprint sensor and a new version custom skin supposedly called Magazine UI, that takes a vastly different approach than what we’re used to with TouchWiz. With … [read full article]

Uncarrier 5 should be unlocked phones free of carrier bloatware [opinion]

Ever since the Uncarrier movement, the company’s made it clear that it’s trying to get rid of customer “pain points”. In other words, areas of the U.S. smartphone market that are restrictive and end up creating a poor customer experience, or frustrating people. For CEO, Legere, it’s always been about changing a broken industry. The old model of subsidizing smartphone cost is dying off, and customers can upgrade whenever they like. On T-Mobile, there are plenty of … [read full article]

SoftBank CEO meeting with FCC today, T-Mobile merger discussion on the agenda

Until SoftBank/Sprint makes an official bid for Deutsche Telekom’s controlling stake in T-Mobile US or makes an official statement that it’s not interested, rumors will continue regarding the possible merger. Today, WSJ reports that Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank and Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint will be meeting with the FCC. Although there are many things to be discussed during the meeting, it’s expected that Son will put forward a case to try and persuade the regulators … [read full article]

Moto X users on T-Mobile being invited to test new software

Recent information from T-Mobile Moto X users suggests that Android 4.4.2 could be on its way to your Motorola’s soon. Yesterday, Android Central reported that Tmo user’s who’d signed up to take part in Motorola’s feedback network were receiving invitations to try a new version of software. The email doesn’t give any information on what version of software is going to be tested, but we’re almost certain that it’s 4.4.2. This pre-release “soak test” is a very … [read full article]

More low-band spectrum needed despite Verizon deal

Apart from being focussed on bringing the best deals available to the US postpaid market, T-Mobile’s other “North Star” at the moment is coverage, and it has to be. Once it has the coverage and the plans to compete with the bigger carriers, it’ll be a serious threat and will have a much larger influence on the market. Part of its strategy to increase quality of coverage and areas covered is to purchase lower frequency spectrum. The … [read full article]

Red Nexus 5 available from Google Play Store next week [Rumor]

If you’ve been following any Android blogs for the past few weeks you’ll be aware that rumors had emerged of a Nexus 5 in a new color: Red. Recent leaks have shown the device in stock. at a warehouse, and ready to ship. Until today, we didn’t know where these were going to be in stock, or when they’d be available, but it appears that it could be as early as next week. Now, you’ll have to … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s latest marketing stunt – genius or just plain childish?

Yesterday, T-Mobile announced that it would launching another marketing campaign against AT&T from today. Major newspapers would see print advertisements from Magenta commenting on how “nice” its competitor is. Along with it, came a “fake” press release with made up comments from AT&T’s chief and comments from Legere. “Call it an awakening,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility, “but I felt it was time to really stir things up and … [read full article]