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T-Mobile’s Pushing the Nexus One Google Phone Because Verizon Said No

Google might be selling the Nexus One Google Phone (whatever) unlocked, so you can pick your carrier via menu, but T-Mobile is also gonna push it after Verizon said no, according to Peter Kafka. Guess Verizon felt burned? [MediaMemo]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Dec 13

The 30 Essential Android Apps

In a year, Android’s gone from shaky upstart to mobile juggernaut. And nowhere is that more apparent than the apps—the Marketplace is positively bursting, with over 14,000 apps. Here are the ones you need, the essentials. If you want them all on one page, click here. https://gizmodo.com/essential-android-apps-5423054 If we’ve missed anything or you’ve got a…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Dec 11

AT&T Comes in Last in Consumer Reports Study That Surprises No One

Here’s some news anyone with an iPhone could have told you: AT&T delivers crappy service that its customers hate. But this news comes from a reputable source, Consumer Reports, instead of the usual whiny friends. Yes, in 19 of the 26 cities surveyed, AT&T was ranked dead last in every category. Verizon was ranked the…

Tech News Adam Frucci Dec 1

The Best Smartphones on Every Carrier

For the first time ever, every major carrier in the US actually has smartphones worth buying, meaning you don’t have to break up to get a good phone. Here’s the best phones on each one, along with the best deals. If you hate the gallery format, click here. https://gizmodo.com/the-best-smartphones-on-every-carrier-5411351 All pricing shown is with a…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Nov 24

Why U.S. Wireless Pricing Sucks

The New York Times ran a story today that helps explain why the American cellular industry is so screwy. In short: It’s our fault. There are two main problems: We like bills to be consistent, and we’re risk-averse consumers. To the first point, Sprint tried to offer a plan in 2004 where 300 minutes cost…

Tech News Chris Jacob Nov 14

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Impressions: Small and Chirpy, Like a Black Hummingbird

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 in a word? Compact. It’s efficient, almost cramped, like a Japanese car from the 80s. https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-bold-9700-on-t-mobile-and-at-t-in-november-5386509 Succinctly, it’s the new BlackBerry to buy if you’re on T-Mobile or AT&T. Doubly so on T-Mo, since it’s their first 3G BlackBerry. It’s not very much like the original Bold at all, which was…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Nov 5

T-Mobile’s Super Speedy 7.2Mbps 3G Rollout Has Begun

Some good news follows T-Mobile’s recent outages: reports are coming in that some customers are experiencing download speeds above 2Mbps, meaning that the HSPA 7.2Mbps rollout may have begun. Is anyone here seeing increases in download speed? https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-confirms-nationwide-service-outage-5396460 Android and Me is suggesting that T-Mobile customers try checking their data speed using Xtreme Labs Speedtest…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Nov 4

T-Mobile Blames Nationwide Service Outage On Software Error

Yesterday’s nationwide T-mobile service outage may have been due to a system software error according to a statement from a T-Mobile spokesperson: https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-confirms-nationwide-service-outage-5396460 On Tuesday, some T-Mobile customers may have experienced service disruptions impacting voice and messaging services. We restored full service to all affected customers later in the day. After investigating the cause, we…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Nov 4

T-Mobile Says Voice and Messaging Service Is Restored

Yep, you should be all good—if you’re not, let us know ASAP. Check out the full story including the carrier’s most recent statement here. https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-confirms-nationwide-service-outage-5396460

Tech News Wilson Rothman Nov 4

T-Mobile Confirms Nationwide Service Outage

There’s a confirmed T-Mobile service outage affecting users nationwide. People are reporting that all calls are failing with busy tones or getting dropped instantly, despite full signal bars. Updated: T-Mobile says that voice and messaging service is restored. As Twitter and forums are filled with annoyance over the issue, T-Mobile is assuring us that they…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Nov 3

Dutch Hacker Holds Jailbroken iPhones Hostage For €5 Ransom While Exposing Security Vulnerability

Many of us have jailbroken our iPhones, but did everyone remember to change the default root password? Those guilty of that oversight are vulnerable to the simple intrusion method this guy used to hold iPhones hostage in the Netherlands. Apparently all that it took to terrify many Dutch iPhone users was a “trivial” port scanning…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Nov 2

T-Mobile UK Gets the HTC Touch HD2 November 9, Now What About the U.S?

Current rumors suggest the HD2 won’t hit the States until early next-year, probably on T-Mobile. But now that T-Mo UK has locked-in November 9, will the uber WinMo 6.5 handset arrive sooner? Update: HD2 launch event in Taipei this week… https://gizmodo.com/rumor-htc-hd2-arriving-on-t-mobile-in-the-u-s-5381327 As you can see on the invite, the HD2 will be getting all official…

Tech News Danny Allen Nov 2

Sony Ericsson Equinox 3G Clamshell Phone: Exclusive to T-Mobile on October 28

The Equinox (aka T707) may be a mid-range quad-band dumbphone…but it’s pretty. It’s got trippy light effects for incoming calls, GPS, 3.2-megapixel camera, FM radio, and Bluetooth. A motion sensor also controls certain functions. $50 (with 2-year contract). [T-Mobile] https://gizmodo.com/the-gesture-reading-sony-ericsson-t707-meh-cellphone-5186006 Size: 93 x 50 x 14.1 mm (approx.) Weight: 95 grams (approx.) Available colors: Carbon…

Tech News Danny Allen Oct 27

T-Mobile Project Dark Pricing Plans Go Live Today

According to documents procured by the folks at Fone Frenzy, T-Mobile’s incredibly appealing Project Dark pricing plans begin today. Long story short, those leaked plans we brought you earlier this week are completely, totally true. Also, Catherine Zeta-Jones: Updated. https://gizmodo.com/leaked-details-on-t-mobile-project-dark-5386951 The new T-Mobile Unlimited plans match Sprint’s all-you-can eat $99 deal with its unlimited $99…

Tech News Jack Loftus Oct 25

Waiting for a Nokia N900? Keep Waiting

Apparently the handset has been delayed until November. The good news, as BGR points out, is that the n900 supports T-Mobile 3G. So assuming Project Black means cheap plans, the timing could actually work out well for prospective buyers. [BGR] https://gizmodo.com/leaked-details-on-t-mobile-project-dark-5386951

Tech News Chris Jacob Oct 24

Leaked Details on T-Mobile Project Dark

I like the idea of an $80 all-you-can eat pre-paid plan, with the possibility of buying a new smartphone—like the Motorola Cliq—in four easy payments. That seems to be one of the plans of T-Mobile’s Project Dark. https://gizmodo.com/motorola-cliq-android-smartphone-everything-you-need-t-5356590 If these leaked documents are real, here’s what T-Mobile will offer: Even More plan • $100 for…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Oct 21

Hurray, Sidekick Owners, You Can Get Your Contacts Back Now

In today’s edition of the “steady progress” being made in recovering the data lost in the Great Sidekick Out(r)age of 2009, contacts—and just contacts—are back, after you run a retrieval tool. The rest’s coming! Eventually? [Yahoo] https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-making-steady-progress-on-sidekick-data-rec-5384990

Tech News Matt Buchanan Oct 20

“Most, if Not All” Sidekick Data Recovered

Good news: It looks like Sidekick data fiasco is finally coming to an end. Over on T-Mobile’s Sidekick forums, an official Microsoft statement confirms “most, if not all, customer data” will return “as soon as possible”, starting with personal contacts. The statement goes on to say they will “work around the clock to restore data…

Tech News Danny Allen Oct 15

Rumor: T-Mobile Project Black Isn’t a Phone — It’s a Rescue Plan

This unconfirmed memo from Nexus404 says what Project Black isn’t: A phone. It also claims Black is a turnaround plan with “blazing speeds” “3x” the competition and phones from hot makers (“Nokia #1 and Samsung #2”). WTF. All the employees who received the information were required to sign confidentiality agreements. Each sector has received it…

Tech News Brian Lam Oct 14

Rumor: HTC HD2 Arriving on T-Mobile in the U.S?

HTC’s HD2 is probably the most interesting WinMo 6.5 phone out there, but won’t hit the U.S until early next year. Now a leaked image may indicate that the 4.3-inch multi-touch screen handset could arrive on T-Mobile. Take a look: https://gizmodo.com/htcs-only-actually-interesting-windows-mobile-6-5-phone-5375232 As you can see, the image doesn’t mention the HD2 by name, but the…

Tech News Danny Allen Oct 14

T-Mobile’s Pushing the Nexus One Google Phone Because Verizon Said No

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Why U.S. Wireless Pricing Sucks

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Impressions: Small and Chirpy, Like a Black Hummingbird

T-Mobile’s Super Speedy 7.2Mbps 3G Rollout Has Begun

T-Mobile Blames Nationwide Service Outage On Software Error

T-Mobile Says Voice and Messaging Service Is Restored

T-Mobile Confirms Nationwide Service Outage

Dutch Hacker Holds Jailbroken iPhones Hostage For €5 Ransom While Exposing Security Vulnerability

T-Mobile UK Gets the HTC Touch HD2 November 9, Now What About the U.S?

Sony Ericsson Equinox 3G Clamshell Phone: Exclusive to T-Mobile on October 28

T-Mobile Project Dark Pricing Plans Go Live Today

Waiting for a Nokia N900? Keep Waiting

Leaked Details on T-Mobile Project Dark

Hurray, Sidekick Owners, You Can Get Your Contacts Back Now

“Most, if Not All” Sidekick Data Recovered

Rumor: T-Mobile Project Black Isn’t a Phone — It’s a Rescue Plan

Rumor: HTC HD2 Arriving on T-Mobile in the U.S?

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