Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[T-Mo delays HTC Amaze 4G online orders due to 'unforeseen issue,' has other recommendations]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/19/t-mobile-delaying-htc-amaze-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/19/t-mobile-delaying-htc-amaze-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/19/t-mobile-delaying-htc-amaze-4g/#comments T-Mo delays HTC Amaze 4G online orders due to 'unforeseen issue,' has other recommendations

Hot off the heels of the One X and EVO 4G LTE spending some prolonged time at customs, now another member of HTC's sensational family appears to be feeling the rigorous effects of the ITC. According to a recent email acquired by TmoNews, it looks as if the Magenta carrier is delaying shipments of the HTC Amaze 4G in the US, saying it's facing "an unforeseen issue with receiving the product from the manufacturer," and that it doesn't know when the handset will be up for grabs again. What's also interesting here, however, is T-Mobile going as far as recommending Sammy's Galaxy S Blaze 4G as a substitute -- which, let's face it, can't be good news for HTC. Here's to hoping this all gets sorted out relatively soon. In the meantime, you can check out the aforementioned email in its entirety at the source below.

T-Mo delays HTC Amaze 4G online orders due to 'unforeseen issue,' has other recommendations originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 08:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, we'd seen a handful of other carriers in the UK have Sammy's GS3 up for pre-order, but that circle wouldn't be complete without a certain Magenta network. Worry not, though, as T-Mobile's joined the pre-order race and is now ready to swap your cash for a spanking-new Galaxy slab. Per usual -- at least across the pond -- you're likely to find a deal that's perfectly suited for you, with T-Mobile UK pricing the device as low £10.50 per month (£300 up front) and as high as £41 with the Full Monty on a 24-month deal -- of course, there's a plethora of different bundles to choose from. The carrier's site does note that if you order the goods now, unlike those lucky folks getting it on the 29th, delivery here is set for sometime after May 30th.

Samsung Galaxy S III now available for pre-order on T-Mobile UK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile's going through some more growing pains as it continues through the process of restructuring. Less than two months after announcing it would close down seven call centers and cut a total of 3,300 jobs, CEO Philipp Humm has sent out another memo discussing that the company is ready to take the "second essential step" by announcing a new structure -- unfortunately, it means another round of layoffs is coming sometime this week. Humm gives no details on who will be affected, nor does he go into specifics on the new organizational structure that apparently is resulting in the loss of jobs. Head below the break to read the full message from the CEO.

Update: Reuters is reporting that 900 T-Mobile employees stand to lose their jobs as a result of the most recent round of layoffs.

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T-Mobile CEO Philipp Humm issues memo discussing restructuring plans, more jobs affected (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T may have been hoping for the FCC to put the rejection stamp on its proposed transfer of key AWS spectrum to T-Mobile, but no such luck for the GSM giant this time. The fourth-largest carrier in the US, as a consolation prize for humoring AT&T's acquisition attempt, has been given the official go-ahead on accepting spectrum in a grand total of 128 Cellular Market Areas, including 12 of the top 20 markets in the country. This newly acquired property appears to be a key factor in T-Mo's LTE deployment strategy next year, as the company has recently announced plans to invest $4 billion in pushing out its next-gen network.

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FCC approves transfer of AWS spectrum from AT&T to T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hear that? It's the sound of Google Wallet pennies clinking inside a Galaxy Nexus, despite the fact that we have a T-Mo SIM inserted. It previously only worked with AT&T. Although we downloaded the app from Google Play and got it up and running fine, we haven't actually paid for anything yet -- so let us know if you have any successful transactions!

[Thanks, @mobilehavoc]

Google Wallet up and running on Galaxy Nexus with T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, wouldn't you know it, but T-Mobile -- the only nationwide AWS service provider in the US -- objects to Verizon's purchase of additional AWS spectrum. The company's CEO, Philipp Humm, recently took his concerns to the chief of the FCC's wireless bureau, Rick Kaplan, where he argued that Verizon's proposal to shed Blocks A and B of the 700MHz spectrum simply wouldn't be fair shake. According to Humm, Verizon is merely looking to offload its less desirable assets (as Blocks A and B are more prone to interference). While T-Mobile's leader presents a valid point in that Verizon has merely squatted on its current AWS licenses, we can't help but think that Humm would relish in the opportunity for T-Mobile to bid on these licenses. Further, if Verizon were effectively prevented from establishing a nationwide AWS network, it'd certainly reduce competition in the auction house, and therefore bring cheaper licenses to T-Mobile's doorstep. Given that everything in question here is not corporate property, but rather a public resource, what do you think is the best way forward?

[Tower photo via Shutterstock]

T-Mobile CEO argues to FCC against Verizon's AWS license acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC One X and One S come to Orange, T-Mobile on Thursday originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An alleged Magenta-branded memo's managed to find its way out of store lockup and land at the TmoNews offices, revealing some not-so-good news for potential future customers. Per the leaked document, T-Mobile's about to hike the price on its 5GB and 10GB Promotional Bundles data plans, starting as soon as April 4th. The changes would slap an extra $5 monthly fee on each Classic plan, boosting the 5GB to $35 / $40 and the 10GB to $65 / $70, however it'd only apply to customers signing up after the aforementioned April date. Perhaps, it's all part of T-Mo's "restructuring" plan...

Leaked doc indicates T-Mobile could raise 5GB and 10GB data prices on April 4th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In nearly every respect, the model we saw was the same as the global version we got acquainted with just two days ago. The only exceptions were found in T-Mo's choice of color (more of a gun metal grey flanked by light black on the top and bottom) and the obligatory carrier-branded bloatware. The apps aren't going anywhere, of course, but T-Mobile was quick to point out that the hardware and software aren't final. We believe it -- evidenced by the lack of any carrier branding on the phone -- but we can't be sure exactly how different it'll look by the time it comes hot off the press. Either way, we still captured a few images to keep your level of intrigue up to the max.

Gallery: T-Mobile HTC One S hands-on at MWC 2012

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T-Mobile HTC One S hands-on at MWC 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile gets the HTC One S first in the US, coming this spring originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile wants FCC to block Verizon's spectrum deals with cable industry originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile, Motorola respond to Senator Franken's Carrier IQ questions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T abandons T-Mobile merger plans (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now, Dutch lawmakers and the country's Minister of Economic Affairs must come to a decision about the auction that's set to take place in the spring of 2012 -- which is likely to be well in advance of any final report from the NMa. One option tossed around has been to postpone the auction, though, as lawmakers point out, this could hinder the development in the mobile space and further limit competition. Alternately, had any of the named companies actually profited from the alleged collusion, there's a risk that these monies could be used to purchase additional spectrum and further extend their dominance. Those discussing the matter hope to move quickly, though it certainly seems difficult to make any decision of this magnitude lightly.

Dutch officials contemplate barring KPN, T-Mobile and Vodafone from spectrum auction originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everything Everywhere's £1.5 billion investment to bring 4G to Orange and T-Mobile in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile G2x gets its Gingerbread on (again), hopes it sticks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.3android 2.3.3android gingerbreadandroid updateAndroid2.3Android2.3.3AndroidGingerbreadAndroidUpdatebug fixbug fixesBugFixBugFixesdual-corefirmwareg2xgingerbreadgingerbread updateGingerbreadUpdateinstalllg optimuslg optimus 2xLG p999LgOptimusLgOptimus2xLgP999manual installManualInstallmobilepostminiofficialOTAp999rebootrebootssoftware updateSoftwareUpdatet-mot-mobilet-mobile g2xT-mobileG2xTue, 06 Dec 2011 22:31:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile, Vodafone and KPN raided in Dutch price-fixing probe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/t-mobile-vodafone-and-kpn-raided-in-dutch-price-fixing-probe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/t-mobile-vodafone-and-kpn-raided-in-dutch-price-fixing-probe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/t-mobile-vodafone-and-kpn-raided-in-dutch-price-fixing-probe/#comments Vodafone, KPN and T-Mobile Details are pretty slim at the moment, but it appears that Vodafone, KPN and T-Mobile are among the companies that have been raided by Dutch regulators in a price-fixing investigation. The country's competition authorities, NMa, swept through the carriers' offices as part of a probe into alleged "cartel agreements" exposed by whistleblowers. All three of the companies have agreed to cooperate with the investigation and have denied wrong doing but, they're starting with a dark cloud of suspicion hanging over their heads already. It was only ten years ago that the same three mobile operators were fined for illegally coordinating on pricing and fees. Obviously, it's wrong to jump to conclusions, but what are the chances these huge corporations just haven't learned from their past mistakes?

T-Mobile, Vodafone and KPN raided in Dutch price-fixing probe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG myTouch, myTouch Q available on T-Mobile November 2nd for $79 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What phone has a second screen and split keyboard and is likely to make its debut on October 26th? Why yes, it's the LG DoublePlay, one of T-Mobile's latest oddballs. Of course, this is just a screenshot that likely indicates a release later this week (with retail outlets receiving units on November 2nd), so we can't say with an absolute certainty -- though this date would coincide perfectly with the beginning of the National Texting Championship. No word yet on its pricing, and its unique form factor and functionality keeps us from taking any wild guesses. Hopefully we'll know in less than 48 hours.

LG DoublePlay likely to see single release for T-Mobile on October 26th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"In time for the holidays" has now been clarified to mean November 2nd. Nearly a month after T-Mobile initially unveiled the US version of the Windows Phone 7.5-containing HTC Radar, its Facebook page trumpeted the date along with its accompanying $100 cost attached to a two-year contract and after $50 mail-in rebate. So if this little 3.8-inch darling with 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 5MP rear camera and 4G network compatibility is on your wish list, you don't have to wait much longer.

HTC Radar 4G gets November 2nd launch date on T-Mobile with $100 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz5mphtchtc radarhtc radar 4gHtcRadarHtcRadar4gmangomicrosoftmobilepostminiofficialradarradar 4gRadar4gt mot-mot-mobileTMowindows phonewindows phone 7windows phone 7.5windows phone mangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhone7.5WindowsPhoneMangowp7wp7.5Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:49:00 EST<![CDATA[LG DoublePlay makes its official intro on T-Mobile, offers dual-screens and split keyboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/lg-doubleplay-makes-its-official-intro-on-t-mobile-offers-dual/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/lg-doubleplay-makes-its-official-intro-on-t-mobile-offers-dual/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/lg-doubleplay-makes-its-official-intro-on-t-mobile-offers-dual/#comments Where have all the split-keyboard phones gone? It's been roughly six years since the days of the Nokia E70, a messaging device with an innovative form factor, but handsets with a similar mold have become extreme rarities in the market -- if they even make it to the market at all (remember the MotoSplit?). LG's hoping to gain some ground in this area by officially announcing the DoublePlay, a unique Android 2.3 handset with dual touchscreens and split QWERTY. Here's the scoop: the DoublePlay's powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and offers a 5MP rear-facing camera capable of capturing 720p HD video. Where it gets interesting, however, is in the DoublePlay's design -- it uses a 3.5-inch display on top, sliding out to reveal a 2-inch internal screen sandwiched in between both halves of the keyboard. As it turns out, both screens can be used separately or in tandem with each other, depending on your needs. No pricing or availability was specifically announced, but the presser appears to coincide with the 2011 National Texting Championship beginning October 26th, so the phone will likely launch around the same time. Perhaps we have a device here that'll be a legend in another seven years?

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LG DoublePlay makes its official intro on T-Mobile, offers dual-screens and split keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, xkaosu9x]

T-Mobile Galaxy S II pre-orders begin today, should land in stores October 12th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Samer]

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GSM Nexus Prime passes through the FCC, possibly heading to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG myTouch phones listed as 'coming soon' to T-Mobile with suspect specs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile's FlexPay plan to be eliminated as soon as December? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hopes and dreams = shot. We've had a sneaky suspicion all along that T-Mobile would likely be the only major network not playing host to an iPhone 5 launch party this year, but we still kept our heads high because no official denial had been given from the company's C-level. That's now changed, since T-Mobile CMO Cole Brodman slammed us back into reality at a town hall meeting stating: "we are not going to get the iPhone 5 this year." It's a hard pill to swallow in such a short summation, but there might be a glimmer of hope -- technically Brodman only referenced one specific name. Since there's always a possibility that Apple will choose a different title for its fifth-gen device (or even add a lower-priced option), T-Mobile fans can still grasp onto one last Hail Mary of a chance; just don't set yourself up for more disappointment, okay?

T-Mobile CMO: no iPhone 5 on our network this year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecole brodmanColeBrodmanios 5Ios5iphoneiphone 5Iphone5mobilepostcrosst mobilet-mot-mobiletmoTMobileTue, 20 Sep 2011 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T files response to DOJ suit, says regulators just don't understand]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/atandt-files-response-to-doj-suit-says-regulators-just-dont-unde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/atandt-files-response-to-doj-suit-says-regulators-just-dont-unde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/atandt-files-response-to-doj-suit-says-regulators-just-dont-unde/#comments AT&T&T It's no secret or surprise that AT&T is unhappy with the DOJ's decision to try and block its merger with T-Mobile. But issuing public statements is one thing, officially filing papers in court is another. Ma Bell submitted a 25-page document arguing that the Justice Department's claims represent a misunderstanding of the market and dismisses competition from "innovative upstarts," like MetroPCS and US Cellular. AT&T's lawyers point out that T-Mo, currently the fourth largest provider, has been losing customers for years and it's German parent company may not be inclined to invest much in improving it. By contrast, AT&T has spent $30 billion over the last two years to boost network quality and capacity, yet still struggles to keep up with demand. We can't say the arguments are without validity, but the government's fear of a market dominated by just three companies with little incentive to innovate or drive down prices also seems well founded. Well, the pageantry officially gets underway on September 21st, when the US District Court hearings begin.

AT&T files response to DOJ suit, says regulators just don't understand originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S II for Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T

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Galaxy S II finally lands on American shores for Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • Acer took to its Facebook page in Malaysia to announce that the Honeycomb 3.2 OTA update for the Iconia Tab A500 has been delayed until August 25. [via Phandroid]
  • The LG G-Slate is starting to receive Honeycomb 3.1. [via AndroidCentral]
  • We've also heard the HTC Flyer's on the receiving end of a 2.3.4 bump in Germany. [via HTC Inside (translated)]
  • Motorola's announced that Honeycomb 3.1 has arrived on the Xoom in Europe, after several months of waiting. [via ITProPortal]
  • Tomorrow, Sprint's pushing out a maintenance fix known as RD.00.02 for the Motorola Titanium. From a leaked screenshot, the main "enhancement" is correcting a bug that kept users from dialing from a meeting on the Exchange calendar. [via SprintFeed]
  • Android 2.3.4 is making its way to unbranded HTC Sensation units in Europe this week as an OTA update, and will likely spread to carrier-branded devices over the next couple weeks. [via Phandroid]
  • Both Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada are rolling out Gingerbread to its Galaxy S Vibrant. The download is available to any of its users by accessing Samsung Kies. [via MobileSyrup]
  • HTC began pushing Gingerbread to the Inspire 4G on Monday. If you still haven't received your update OTA yet, instructions can be found on how to do it manually via its website. [Thanks, Brian]
  • Are you an HTC Desire owner that's been eagerly awaiting Gingerbread? It's here now, but the manufacturer isn't going to push it out OTA -- rather, you'll need to do it on your own, so head to the via for a video tutorial on how to do it step-by-step. [via PocketNow]
  • T-Mobile has announced that its OTA Gingerbread rollout for the G2x is now officially over. If you missed your opportunity, you may still download it using the LG updater tool. [via TmoNews]
  • This is definitely a rumor, but an HTC support rep apparently emailed a concerned Incredible user to assure them that Gingerbread was still indeed in the plans for the year-old device. No timeframe was given, however. [via Phandroid]
  • AT&T took to its Twitter account to state that the Infuse 4G is on track to receive Gingerbread sometime this month. [via AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc. hackery
  • We heard last week that the Motorola Photon 4G had been rooted, but it required the use of the phone's fancy (and expensive) HD dock. This obstacle has since been removed, and you can root your brand new phone without it. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Speaking of the Photon 4G, a System Boot File (SBF) is now available for the device. The SBF is a backup that comes in handy if something goes awry and your phone ends up getting bricked. By using the SBF, your phone will be restored back to its original factory defaults. [via SprintFeed]
  • A dev preview of CyanogenMod 7 for the HTC Sensation 4G is now being shown at a YouTube near you.
  • Did someone say CyanogenMod 7? Well, this week also witnessed a user updating their Motorola Triumph to Android 2.3.5, but almost nothing works properly on it; since the kernel source hasn't been released for it yet, the update isn't quite up to par. CM7 is also said to be coming to the Motorola Atrix 4G and LG Optimus 3D soon as well. [via Phandroid]
Other platforms
  • The tools used to flash Windows Phone Mango's RTM version has been leaked, and you can find instructions on how to get it on this XDA thread. Remember that you do this at your own risk. [via WMPowerUser]
  • A few rumors circulated the web this week that Mango would be released on September 1. WP7's own Joe Belfiore was the one responsible for shooting down that rumor via Twitter. [via WMPowerUser]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 8, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You remember the joy you felt the last time you found a really good deal, right? You may want to take a lovely evening stroll into a Radio Shack near you to experience that same emotion. With T-Mobile getting the boot September 14th to make room for new roommate Verizon, The Shack has decided to offer a blowout sale to celebrate. Beginning today, every phone (!) is gratis with a two-year commitment. The offer is in-store only, and while we're assuming it's good until every last one of Little Magenta's phones are gone, the sale could end at any time. The toughest part now? Deciding which one to grab.

Radio Shack celebrates T-Mobile's departure by giving its phones away originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>freefree phonesFreePhonesgratismobileradio shackRadioShackshackt mobilet-mot-mobilethe shackTheShacktmoTMobiletransitionverizonFri, 12 Aug 2011 19:01:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile to begin charging overage on its 200MB plans on August 14th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/t-mobile-to-begin-charging-overage-on-its-200mb-plans-on-august/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/t-mobile-to-begin-charging-overage-on-its-200mb-plans-on-august/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/t-mobile-to-begin-charging-overage-on-its-200mb-plans-on-august/#comments Say it isn't so! T-Mobile, flooded by larger-than-expected demand on data, may be just a matter of days away from making a polarizing change to its 200MB internet plans. As the feature currently stands, going over your limit results in a throttling of broadband speeds, forcing your browser to surf and download at a ridiculously slow pace. The rumored adjustment to the plan, however, would take away the option completely and replace it with usage charges. Each additional MB used, according to the leaked docs, will tack an extra dime onto your monthly bill. Fortunately, the overage is capped at $30 -- preventing several potential panic attacks at the mailbox -- and only affects the lower plan; additionally, anyone currently on the 200MB plan will be grandfathered, thus retaining their unlimited (albeit throttled) internet. Those on the 2GB plan can breathe easily for now, but there's no telling when the policy will spread like wildfire throughout the remainder of T-Mobile's data offerings. The change, slated to take place on August 14th, has yet to be officially confirmed by Bellevue. Meanwhile, we continue to watch as our options for limitless internet slowly fade away into the darkness.

T-Mobile to begin charging overage on its 200MB plans on August 14th? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile wants YOU... to help them figure out your phone's recent battery life troubles. If you own a G2, there's a slight possibility you've noticed your prized mobile possession hasn't been up to snuff over the last week or so. Is it feeling overworked? It's got a lot of stress bogging it down? Or maybe it's just downright depressed? Sadly, the carrier doesn't have the fuzziest idea of what's going on either, so it's turning to the best resource it has: its customers. If your G2 is lucky enough to be in this "small group" of affected users, you've been given the green light to share your feedback. Though this is happening (coincidentally) at the same time as the phone's monumental update to Gingerbread, it turns out a healthy portion of sufferers haven't actually made the jump up yet. So head on over to offer your two cents -- if one person can make a difference, several hundred should definitely do the trick.

T-Mobile working to solve G2 battery life concerns, needs your help originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.2android 2.3Android2.2Android2.3batterybattery lifeBatteryLifebug fixbug fixesBugFixBugFixescrowdsourcingfeedbackfirmwarefroyoG2gingerbreadHTCHTC G2HtcG2mobilesoftwaresurveyt mobileT-moT-mobileT-mobile G2T-mobileG2TMobileupdateFri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Wildfire S now available on T-Mobile, can be yours for $80]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/htc-wildfire-s-now-available-on-t-mobile-can-be-yours-for-80/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/htc-wildfire-s-now-available-on-t-mobile-can-be-yours-for-80/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/htc-wildfire-s-now-available-on-t-mobile-can-be-yours-for-80/#comments It's August 3rd -- do you know where your HTC Wildfire S is? That's right, it's taking up its own share of real estate on T-Mobile's website, ready for you to hit that fancy "add to cart" button. The eency-weency Android handset, true 'nuff to its word, came out right on schedule for $80 on a two-year commitment. And here's what you'll get for those hard-earned green rectangles stuffed in your wallet: Android 2.3, a 3.2-inch HVGA display, 512MB RAM, a Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz CPU, and a 5 megapixel camera. If the package -- and price -- are right, make your way to the source link and push through some of that fun paperwork.

HTC Wildfire S now available on T-Mobile, can be yours for $80 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.2-inch600mhzandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3availabilityavailablehtchtc wildfirehtc wildfire sHtcWildfireHtcWildfireSmobileMSM7227swypet mobilet-mot-mobileTMobilewildfirewildfire sWildfireSWed, 03 Aug 2011 12:49:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile brings prepaid option to 7-Elevens nationwide, doesn't come in Piña Colada flavor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/t-mobile-brings-prepaid-option-to-7-elevens-nationwide-doesnt/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/t-mobile-brings-prepaid-option-to-7-elevens-nationwide-doesnt/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/t-mobile-brings-prepaid-option-to-7-elevens-nationwide-doesnt/#comments It's 3 AM and you have a cravin' for something grape-flavored. How about a new phone while you're at it? Now you can have both (thank heavens). T-Mobile's made an agreement with 7-Eleven to sell prepaid service in its stores; it's ideal for those times that a Slurpee just won't hit the spot, but a tiny entry-level flip phone will. Up for grabs -- in the easy-to-open blister packs, we hope -- is the LG GS170 clamshell, packing a VGA camera and Bluetooth 2.1, and it can all be yours for $30. Not good enough, eh? You drive a hard bargain, so they'll cut the price of the handset in half with the purchase of a $50 prepaid card. Just do us all a favor and pass on the hot dogs this time, okay?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 eleven7-eleven7Elevenclamshelllglg gs170LgGs170mobileprepaidslurpeet mobilet-mot-mobileTMobileWed, 03 Aug 2011 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of July 25, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/31/refresh-roundup-week-of-july-25-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/31/refresh-roundup-week-of-july-25-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/31/refresh-roundup-week-of-july-25-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android Updates:
  • Remember the Gingerbread update that's rolling out to the T-Mobile myTouch 4G? If waiting for the OTA download doesn't mesh with your level of patience (or lack thereof), you'll be able to head to a corporate-owned retail store starting August 5th to receive the update manually. [via T-Mobile]
  • The Kyocera Echo's rollout of Gingerbread may be starting tomorrow and getting pushed out to customers over a four-day period. The new refresh also adds Swype 3.0 and security enhancements. [via SprintFeed]
  • Gingerbread is also currently heading to Verizon's Motorola Droid X2. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Sony Ericsson announced that users of the Xperia X10 won't be left off of the Android 2.3 bandwagon either -- it's been confirmed that global and carrier-unlocked versions are receiving the update, though it's up to specific carriers to decide if they want to push the update out as well. [via MobileBurn]
  • Verizon's Droid Incredible 2 is the recipient of a minor software update that aims to improve server connection for email and contacts. The OTA download can be yours by going into settings and having the phone check for updates. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The original HTC Desire's getting its turn for Android 2.3, but the OTA update is currently going out to unbranded devices only. [via HTC Desire Portal]
  • Users have been reporting an issue with their Samsung Fascinates receiving incoming calls after the latest update, and the latest update, called ED05, will be pushed to phones over the next few days to help resolve that concern, while fixing a couple SMS bugs as well. [via Droid-Life]

Unofficial updates, custom ROMs, and misc. hackery:
  • A new leaked Gingerbread update for the Samsung Epic 4G, EG22, can be had now. The leak bumps the device up to Android 2.3.4. [via PPC Geeks Forum]
  • The Motorola Triumph hasn't even been out for ten days, but it already has ClockworkMod Recovery. [via AndroidForums]
  • Peter Alfonso's released Android 2.3.5 as a custom download for the original Droid. Follow the via link for instructions on how to download and install it. [via Droid-Life]
  • The Revolutionary S-OFF tool has now been released as an early developer preview. The tool will give you full access to download and install custom ROMs for several devices, including the HTC EVO 3D and Sensation. [via AndroidCentral]

Other Platforms:
  • T-Mobile pushed out a firmware update to the HTC HD7 this week, though no change log was provided. If you didn't receive a notification on your phone informing you of the update, connect it to your Zune Desktop and check for updates. [via WPCentral]
  • The Dell Venue Pro's also on the receiving end of a firmware refresh, which brings with it a load of various bug fixes. [via Twitter]

Refresh Roundup: week of July 25, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Remember the Samsung i927 with AT&T logos we saw spy shots of a few days back? These photos came with others' speculation -- and our skepticism -- that this would be the Galaxy S II Rethought Possible. Our hesitation to call this one a surety was spot-on, however, as we've now been told this phone model is not the mystical Samsung Attain after all. Could the i777, just seen wandering through the FCC testing facilities, be it instead? [via BGR]
  • Google's updated its Maps for Android app to include My Places, photo uploading, and a few other goodies. [via Google]
  • Foursquare posted an update to its BlackBerry application; within it, the app now offers support for BBM integration. [via PhoneArena]
  • T-Mobile's rumored Value plans took effect this week, offering a lower price point for anyone who either owns a T-Mobile device already or brings an unlocked GSM handset to start the plan. [via T-Mobile]
  • Sprint unveiled new "Business Freedom Plans" -- business pooled voice and data options that don't come attached with any commitments. [via Sprint]

Mobile Miscellany: week of July 25, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile G2 gets its turn for Gingerbread, OTA rolling out now originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile G2x sheds 'out of stock' badge, immediately goes on sale originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Gingerbread comes to T-Mobile G2x, users feel loved again originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If photos of a new handset are taken without Mr. BlurryCam involved, launch day is likely close at hand. Such is the tale of the BlackBerry Monza 9860 -- aka the Monaco, the Storm 3, or a plethora of other code names. Regardless of the title, it's an all-touchscreen, 1.2GHz device yet to be announced or even acknowledged by its maker. But since when does that ever stop the leaks from piling up to monstrous heights? A new batch of images showing off the fabled handset has come to light, giving us a respectable peek at the phone's outer beauty; unfortunately, we didn't learn anything new here. The image above suggests this particular machine is AT&T-bound, but we're not entirely convinced -- it could be a test device that's unlocked and using the carrier's HSPA+ network -- especially since T-Mobile's supposedly landing the Monza as early as this week. Perhaps it's even the "shiny, new and social all over" product expected to be announced tomorrow. The puzzle pieces are definitely getting put together, eh? Check out the gallery below for the latest stunning shots.

[Thanks, Ratnesh]

Gallery: BlackBerry Monza 9860 Images

BlackBerry Monza 9860 photos emerge, ready to take the world by Storm originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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