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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/05/2010 05:18:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Gizmodo has gotten some leaked documents pertaining to the Nexus One smartphone to be sold by Google.
Google is expected to begin taking orders for the Nexus One on January 5th @ 9am. The Nexus One will be sold by Google for $530.00 unlocked (will support 3G on T-Mobile, EDGE on AT&T. Google will also be selling the Nexus one for $180.00 when signing a new 2 year contract with T-Mobile.
Labels: android, google, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/30/2009 11:39:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Labels: microsoft, sidekick, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/10/2009 10:27:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Updated: 10/10/2009 12:35 PM PDT
T-MOBILE AND MICROSOFT/DANGER STATUS UPDATE ON SIDEKICK DATA DISRUPTION
Dear valued T-Mobile Sidekick customers:
T-Mobile and the Sidekick data services provider, Danger, a subsidiary of Microsoft, are reaching out to express our apologies regarding the recent Sidekick data service disruption.
We appreciate your patience as Microsoft/Danger continues to work on maintaining platform stability, and restoring all services for our Sidekick customers.
Regrettably, based on Microsoft/Danger's latest recovery assessment of their systems, we must now inform you that personal information stored on your device - such as contacts, calendar entries, to-do lists or photos - that is no longer on your Sidekick almost certainly has been lost as a result of a server failure at Microsoft/Danger. That said, our teams continue to work around-the-clock in hopes of discovering some way to recover this information. However, the likelihood of a successful outcome is extremely low. As such, we wanted to share this news with you and offer some tips and suggestions to help you rebuild your personal content. You can find these tips in our Sidekick Contacts FAQ. We encourage you to visit the Forums on a regular basis to access the latest updates as well as FAQs regarding this service disruption.
In addition, we plan to communicate with you on Monday (Oct. 12) the status of the remaining issues caused by the service disruption, including the data recovery efforts and the Download Catalog restoration which we are continuing to resolve. We also will communicate any additional tips or suggestions that may help in restoring your content.
We recognize the magnitude of this inconvenience. Our primary efforts have been focused on restoring our customers' personal content. We also are considering additional measures for those of you who have lost your content to help reinforce how valuable you are as a T-Mobile customer.
We continue to advise customers to NOT reset their device by removing the battery or letting their battery drain completely, as any personal content that currently resides on your device will be lost.
Once again, T-Mobile and Microsoft/Danger regret any and all inconvenience this matter has caused.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/10/2009 04:55:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
With all the news about Windows Mobile 6.5 today I wanted to see if there was a way I could get it up and running on my ancient T-Mobile Dash. My T-Mobile Dash has gone through so many OS upgrades I wasn't sure it would work. The T-Mobile Dash originally came with Windows Mobile 5 for smartphone. I then upgraded it to Windows Mobile 6. I then upgraded it to Windows Mobile 6.1. Much to my surprise I was able to upgrade it to Windows Mobile 6.5. It's pretty amazing that the Dash could successfully go through so many OS upgrades.
Labels: dash, t mobile, windows mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/06/2009 08:11:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G smartphones will soon be getting the latest and greatest update of the Android OS, 1.6 "Donut".
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/01/2009 05:32:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Approachable New Smartphone Offers Email, Messaging, Social Networking, Music and Entertainment for People on the Go
Bellevue, Wash., and Waterloo, Ontario - T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone, a new addition to the BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones, with availability expected on August 5.
The slim new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is an incredibly approachable smartphone that comes in two attractive colors from T-Mobile – black and frost. For people who like to be connected, it provides easy mobile access to email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites (including Facebook® and MySpace) and features a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing. It also features rich multimedia capabilities and access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go.
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is a world phone, and is also Wi-Fi®-enabled to arm customers with fast Web browsing and Wi-Fi calling. T-Mobile customers can continue to get great mobile coverage and unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi calling with T-Mobile’s Unlimited HotSpot Calling service as well as unlimited nationwide calling to five people with T-Mobile myFaves® service.*
In addition to providing the industry’s leading mobile email and messaging solution, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is designed to be efficient and convenient. It introduces an innovative touch-sensitive optical trackpad, which makes scrolling and selection smooth and easy for a great navigation experience. It is also the first BlackBerry smartphone to feature dedicated media keys, smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, giving customers an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos.
The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone from T-Mobile will be available on August 5 at T-Mobile retail stores, Walmart Stores, select authorized dealers, and online at http://www.T-Mobile.com . .
Labels: blackberry, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/27/2009 12:14:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
T-Mobile has announced the T-Mobile myTouch 3G, its 2nd Android smartphone. T-Mobile will begin to take pre-orders from T-Mobile customers on July, 8 for $199 with a new 2 year contract. The myTouch 3G will run on T-Mobile's high speed 3G network, run Android OS 1.5, have a 3.2 megapixel camera, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/22/2009 11:30:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Bellevue, Wash. – June 17, 2009 – T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of its newest 3G-enabled smartphone, the T-Mobile® Dash 3GTM, offering a balance of personal and professional connections in a sleek design with faster data delivery and Web browsing via T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g).
The T-Mobile Dash 3G, designed by HTC and powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile® 6.1, is available in a glossy-black finish with red accents, features a full-QWERTY keyboard, easy-to-use trackball and vibrant display. This latest version of the T-Mobile Dash delivers easy ways to stay connected and organized with voice calling, messaging, support for personal and business e-mail, GPS for location-based services, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook®. Whether staying organized while traveling or simply staying connected with friends and family, the T-Mobile Dash 3G provides access to the life tools customers need in a small, sleek package.
"As millions of families prepare to hit the road this summer, T-Mobile is offering our first 3G-enabled Windows Mobile smartphone to help customers stay connected, organized and traveling in the right direction," said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. "We're excited to offer the power and style of the T-Mobile Dash 3G with high-speed Internet access thanks to T-Mobile's rapidly expanding 3G network."
"HTC is designing products like the T-Mobile Dash 3G to appeal to the ever-growing number of customers who are using the empowering features of smartphones to benefit their busy lives," said Jason Mackenzie, vice president, HTC America. "HTC is pleased to continue its long history of working closely with T-Mobile as we today introduce the next generation of the popular T-Mobile Dash."
According to new research by Yankee Group, 41 percent of consumers are likely to choose a smartphone as their next mobile device.* As consumer demand for feature-rich phones increases, T-Mobile is responding with an expanding lineup of 3G-capable smartphones including the new T-Mobile Dash 3G.
T-Mobile continues to expand its high-speed 3G network in 2009 to cover approximately 200 million people across the United States by the end of the year. At the end of 2008, T-Mobile USA's 3G network was available to more than 100 million people in more than 130 U.S. cities.
Labels: dash, t mobile, windows mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/18/2009 11:46:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Engadget has posted a picture of Google demonstrating an offline Gmail application. The phone in the picture appears to be the HTC Magic that HTC and Vodafone announced a few days ago. The T-Mobile branding on the phone is the US T-Mobile logo, so it looks like the G1 won't be the only Android smartphone on T-Mobile.
Labels: android, google, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/19/2009 02:54:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"Everyone will receive the update between Feb 5th-15th...and any new activations will take a minimum of 3 days for the update."
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/06/2009 04:50:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Engadget has posted a picture of the HTC G2. This will be the follow up to the T-Mobile G1, will be slimmer due to no physical keyboard, and expected to be released in May.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/21/2009 09:33:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
The Boy Genius is reporting that T-Mobile will begin selling the BlackBerry Curve 8900 on February 11th. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is smaller than the BlackBerry Bold, same screen resolution, EDGE radio (no 3G), GSP, WiFi, 512 MHz processor and 256MB of RAM.
Labels: blackberry, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/06/2009 02:59:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
A new version of the Android OS reveals an on screen keyboard is on the way. The video above shows it in action on the T-Mobile G1. No word on an exact release date yet.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/22/2008 08:37:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Visual Voicemail is one of the coolest and most used feature on the iPhone. T-Mobile G1 owners can now get this feature, and it's FREE. G1 owners can download PhoneFusion from the Android Market today.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/26/2008 04:05:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
When I first received my T-Mobile G1 the battery life was excellent for the 1st 2 weeks. I then began to notice that the G1 was draining very fast, so I disabled Wi-Fi, and GPS thinking that would help, it didn't. I started looking around to see if other G1 owners were suffering the same problem. I came across this Android Community thread and found out many G1 owners were suffering from the same problem.
I gave T-Mobile customer care a call and explained the situation. I told them the 1st 2 weeks I had the G1 the battery was excellent, but now it hardly made it through a day. The rep told me that T-Mobile is aware of the issue of the G1's battery draining fast and that they were working with HTC on a software fix. The rep said she would send out a replacement battery, and to keep the original as a backup.
I received the new battery, it seems to be working better than the original. The battery looks identical to the original. The only difference I can tell is the new battery is listed as part # 35H00106-02M, the original battery is listed as part # 35H00106-01M. They both have the same "hTC INNOVATION" logo on them.
Hopefully an update will be released soon to fix the issue.
Labels: android, g1, htc, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/21/2008 04:25:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
T-Mobile has started shipping a 3.5mm headphone jack with the T-Mobile G1.
"The G1’s are now reportedly shipping with an in line adapter that acts as an extension to he headphone cord itself. This adapter adds length to the cord with a more natural look as if it is not there at all. The adapter even includes a microphone and answer button so users can use the headphones as a headset as well." Via Android Community .
If you already own a G1 you should call T-Mobile customer support and request they ship you the new adapter.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/20/2008 12:33:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Here's a rundown of the statistics Medialets have published:
* 167 Apps have been downloaded between between 667,000 and 2.9 Million times.
* Downloads are being driven by 41 apps, which account for between 73% and 83% of all possible downloads.
* Two applications, Pac-Man by Namco and The Weather channel generated the most downloads (50,000 - 250,000).
* Although download ranges can be very large, growth on the low-end was still nearly 80% during the first week.
* 5 Categories account for 61% of all apps.
* The number of apps has nearly tripled since launch, led by the Games, Tools and Productivity categories. Via TalkAndroid .
Those numbers are pretty impressive, especially considering that all those applications were downloaded over the air from the Market. The Android Market is only available through the device unlike the iPhone's App Store which is available through iTunes on a Mac or PC and through the iPhone or touch.
Labels: android, g1, google, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/02/2008 12:13:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Last week T-Mobile began to release a software update over the air for the G1, but later stopped because Google had a Browser patch that wasn't in the RC28 version. Android Community received the update early this morning on their G1. The update is expected to address some bugs in the Android OS, some issues with the Amazon MP3 Store, and a patch for the Browser.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/30/2008 03:19:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Wal-Mart said it would start selling the touch-screen phone for $148.88 on Wednesday October 29 in about 550 stores for consumers who sign up for a two-year T-Mobile USA contract, and as more phones become available it will expand further.
T-Mobile USA, the No. 4 U.S. mobile service, last week kicked off sales of the device, which is made by HTC Corp (2498.TW), for $179.
Wal-Mart spokeswoman Melissa O'Brien said on Tuesday that the company wanted to offer its customers the "products they want at the very best value."
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/28/2008 05:56:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
In the end, Google decided to rebuild the existing update with a patch that fixes the issue and redistribute it as update RC29. The new update was released yesterday at about 4PM Pacific time, October 27th, which explains why many users did not receive the update this weekend. For those who did manage to get the RC28 update you will be prompted to upgrade to the RC29 update." Via Android Community .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/28/2008 05:29:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"HTC CEO Peter Chou told Mercury News, “We are very excited about this new Android (Google’s mobile operating system) approach. This will give us more opportunities for growth. Of course, we are not de-prioritizing Windows Mobile by any means. However, with Android we can do more. We should be doing good numbers, but I can’t disclose the details. It will be more than what we originally planned. I’m saying we will ship more than 600,000.” Via Android Community .
Labels: android, g1, htc, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/27/2008 08:43:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the national availability of the highly anticipated T-Mobile G1 with Google, the first Android™-powered mobile phone. The T-Mobile G1 combines full touch-screen functionality and a QWERTY keyboard with a rich mobile Web experience, dozens of Android Market applications, and popular Google products that millions have enjoyed on the desktop, including Google Maps Street View™, Gmail™, YouTube™ and others.
Beginning today, consumers can purchase the phone in select retail stores across the country and online at http://www.T-MobileG1.com .
“During the past month, we’ve seen unbridled excitement for the T-Mobile G1 and the positive impact it will have on the mobile lives of our customers,” said Denny Marie Post, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “In fact, among those T-Mobile customers who have pre-ordered the phone, roughly half have traded up from a basic handset, illustrating the leap many consumers are taking to a rich, accessible mobile Web experience. Its design, functionality and value make the first-of-its-kind T-Mobile G1 a truly approachable device for the masses.”
With a fun and intuitive user interface and one-touch access to Google Search, the T-Mobile G1 is the first phone to offer access to Android Market, which hosts unique applications and mashups of existing and new services from developers around the world. Customers can find and download a wide range of innovative applications—from games to social networking and on-the-go shopping—to personalize their phone and enhance their mobile lifestyle. Even better, for a limited time, the dozens of applications available on Android Market are available free-of-charge for T-Mobile G1 users.
“With new, high-value applications constantly being added to Android Market for customers to discover, the T-Mobile G1 is the phone that grows with you,” said Post. “And as the Market continues to grow and evolve, the possibilities are virtually endless.”
Customers can purchase and carry away the T-Mobile G1 at T-Mobile retail stores and select third-party stores in major cities where T-Mobile’s 3G service is currently available. T-Mobile 3G service is currently available in 95 major cities across top population centers. For a list of cities where T-Mobile 3G service is available, please visit http://www.T-MobileG1.com/3G.aspx or see T-Mobile’s Personal Coverage Check tool, available online at http://www.T-Mobile.com/Coverage . All T-Mobile stores across the country will have demonstration devices on-hand and can assist customers with ordering the device for delivery at a later date.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/22/2008 07:32:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
I wanted to post some iPhone 3G and T-Mobile G1 comparison pics.
The G1 is turning out to be a very impressive device even compared to the iPhone 3G (I wasn't sure it would be). The T-Mobile G1 is the first device to run Google's Android OS, and let me tell you it doesn't disappoint. In terms of 3G network speed, the 3G on the G1 (say that 3 times fast) is beating the iPhone's 3G speeds in my area, it's very fast. I've had the G1 for less than 24 hours so stay tuned !
Labels: android, g1, iphone 3G, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/21/2008 06:22:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Based on the Open Handset Alliance's (OHA) Android operating system, the G1 will go on sale at T-Mobile stores on Wednesday, costing $179 with a two year voice and data agreement.
This week, T-Mobile has added 3G coverage in the Sacramento, California, area as well as Memphis, Tennessee, and Tampa, Florida.
T-Mo said it will launch 3G service in and around the Washington, D.C., area in late November, taking the number of locations with 3G coverage to more than 120 major cities across the top population centres nationwide. The operator said its 3G network can deliver download speeds of up to 1Mbps." Via telecoms.com
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/21/2008 11:47:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
T-Mobile has begun shipping the G1 to T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered the device when it was initially announced. I received the G1 about an hour ago and wanted to post some "unboxing" pictures and some first impressions. The G1 feels solid, great in the hand, has a gorgeous screen, and the Android OS is very snappy. Stay tuned for more thoughts on the G1.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/20/2008 07:12:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
T-Mobile is lovin' the fact that they are the 1st carrier to offer a smartphone running Google's Andorid OS. T-Mobile ran out of pre-orders soon after they announced the G1. Now there are reports that T-Mobile has already reserved the G1 for 1.5 million early adopters.
Via Engadget .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/14/2008 12:01:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
The T-Mobile G1 is proving to be a hit for T-Mobile even before it actually gets into customers hands.
"Given the great anticipation and the heavy pre-sale demand for the T-Mobile G1 with Google, we nearly tripled the number of phones initially available for delivery on our Oct. 22 launch date, and have sold through them all. However, to accommodate additional T-Mobile customers who want to pre-order a device, they now have the opportunity to place a pre-order through Oct. 21, for delivery at a later date. Also, people can still pre-register on the T-Mobile G1 Web site to be notified prior to launch where they can purchase the device beginning Oct. 22."
T-Mobile has updated the G1 pre-order page due to demand. If you ordered a G1 before October 3, 2008 you will receive your G1 as early as October 22, 2008. If you order a G1 now through October 21, 2008 you'll receive your G1 as early as November 10, 2008. This only pertains to T-Mobile customers. New T-Mobile customers will be able to order the T-Mobile G1 starting October 22, 2008.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/03/2008 08:50:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
TmoNews has posted a complete unboxing of the T-Mobile G1.
Labels: g1, t mobile, unboxing
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/02/2008 09:26:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
The Boy Genius is reporting that Best Buy will will be selling the Treo Pro, BlackBerry Flip, and T-Mobile G1 very soon.Labels: blackberry, g1, palm. treo, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/01/2008 08:13:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
TmoNews has posted the 1st unboxing pictures of the T-Mobile G1. The G1 will be in stores on October 22, and T-Mobile customers that pre-ordered the G1 when it was announced will be getting theirs on or before October 22.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/01/2008 08:07:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
TmoNews is reporting that T-Mobile has posted the G1 User Guide on its site. If you want to get acquainted with the G1 before it hits your doorstep take a look.
Labels: android, g1, google, t mobile
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/25/2008 06:37:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
T-Mobile officially announced the G1, aka the "Google Phone". The G1 will cost $179 with a 2 year contract, available on October 22, 2008. T-Mobile is allowing current T-Mobile customers the option of pre-ordering today, the G1 will be on your doorstep on or before October 22, 2008. The G1 will be available in T-Mobile retail stores on October 22, 2008. The G1's specs are:
* Android OS
* HSDPA 1700 / 2100 plus quadband EDGE
* WiFi
* 3-megapixel camera
* Android Market for on-device app purchases
* Amazon MP3 app for on-device music purchases
* Push Gmail support with full HTML client
* Bluetooth (but no A2DP)
* Google Maps with Street View
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/23/2008 12:34:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
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