The Motorola Backflip came out this weekend for AT&T and it looked like a standard mid-range Android device. Even at it’s best, the Backflip probably wouldn’t blow you away but some news is bubbling up that shows it’s completely bush league. First of all, the Backflip is loaded with AT&T’s bloatware and the default Google…
T-Mobile HTC HD2 spotted in the wild
The T-Mobile version of the HTC HD2 “media monster” is expected to drop on US soil later this month, possibly on March 24th. So, it’s not surprising that we’re seeing pics of the Magenta-branded HD2 strutting its stuff out in the wild. New pics have hit the web, showing off the HD2 and some customized…
Yahoo overhauls mobile plans
Yahoo appears to be making a smart move by disbanding its dedicated mobile division as part of a larger reorganization that will integrate the mobile web into the core of most of its products. “We are more tightly integrating our mobile business into the company’s DNA as we create the best possible user experiences for…
Verizon’s LTE hits 50 Mbps
If you’re not excited about Verizon’s 4G network rollout, you should be. The largest U.S. carrier said its test markets using Long-Term Evolution technology were able to have peak download speeds of 40 to 50 Mbps with 20 to 25 upload speeds. Peak speeds and theoretical limits are one thing, but Big Red said its…
T-Mobile launches new International Pass
T-Mobile is launching its new International Pass for prepay customers from tomorrow, allowing customers to stay in touch with friends and family around the world from as little as 5p per minute. The International Pass gives excellent call rates to over 50 popular countries, with up to 75% off calls to mobiles, up to 50%…
T-Mobile casts Yahoo aside in favor of Google for mobile search
When it comes to mobile internet search, alliances are short-lived and loyalties are looser than, well, you get the point. AT&T recently kicked Google off the Android-powered Motorola BackFlip, in order to get in bed with Yahoo as the default search engine on the smartphone. Now, T-Mobile USA has up and shuffled Google out the…
T-Mobile Begins HSPA+ Upgrade March 14?
Some leaked internal documents detailing revised coverage maps seem to suggest that an HSPA+ network upgrade map is underway. T-Mobile made it clear after they had finished upgrading to 7.2 MBps HSPA that they would be looking to HSPA+ to take them beyond 21 Mbps. Reportedly, the network will launch first in Dallas, Miami, Los…
T-Mobile bests the rest in JD Power wireless retail satisfaction survey
Say what you want about T-Mobile’s less than ideal indoor wireless reception or their spotty 3G coverage, the fourth-largest US wireless carrier continues to prove that it really knows how to treat its customers. T-Mobile USA has, once again, topped a J.D. Power & Associates survey. This time around, the consumer survey firm is awarding…
HTC HD2, Motorola CLIQ XT T-Mobile Release Dates Leaked
According to some internal docs, the Motoro9la CLIQ XT should be arriving on T-Mobile March 10th and the HTC HD2 (listed as “Dark Handset” here) should be coming on March 24. Just yesterday, we heard some pricing details on these two: $139.99 for the CLIQ XT, and $199.99 for the HD2, both on contract. Our…
Nokia 5230 hits American shores, called the Nuron [UPDATE: $70 w/ 2 year contract]
The Nokia 5230, which was announced over 6 months ago, has finally made it across the Atlantic ocean via a steam boat operated by an alcoholic one legged sailor. The only thing new in the American version of the device is preloaded Ovi Maps, and support for T-Mobile’s wacky 1700 MHz 3G band. The guy…