Remember my post a while back that outlined how Google banned tethering apps from the Android Market? It was all the ‘buzz’ around the Android blogosphere for awhile, and as I sort of expected, new details have come out on this one. Looks like Google is doing a bit of an about-face, even though the…
Low-end Nokia 1661 coming to T-Mobile USA
Nokia announced a new entry-level candybar for T-Mobile USA – Nokia 1661. There’s nothing too exciting about this device, except that it may help the Finnish giant expand its U.S. market share, at least a little. Specs wise, there’s a dual-band GSM radio on board, 1.8-inch 128×160 pixels screen, FM radio, speakerphone, flashlight, and a…
U.S. Carriers Agree on Mobile Marketing Standards
AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon Wireless have all agreed on a set of guidelines for mobile advertising standards through the Mobile Marketing Association. By effectively merging their standards, all carriers have a few benefits to look forward to: Promote a consistent consumer experience including standardizing key consumer disclosures Enhance efficiencies in running short code programs…
T-Mobile UK to start selling ZTE touchscreen phone
Apparently T-Mobile UK is going to start selling a touchscreen device from Chinese Manufacturer ZTE. You may not know them too well, but they’ve done some devices for 3UK before now – though I think this might be a first for T-Mobile! The device is called the vairy touch (is that some kind of…
T-Mobile USA launches first 3G modem – webConnect 3G modem is live!
It sure took T-Mobile long enough to get their 3G wireless network off the ground and running in key US cities. And, now that is has, T-Mobile is offering a new 3G data solution – the T-Mobile webConnect 3G modem. The last major national US carrier to go live with a 3G network has just…
T-Mobile Launches ‘My Account’ App in Android Market
G1 users, ever wish you could have an app that would let you see how many minutes and texts you had remaining? How about the ability to view past and current bills? Or hey, how about being able to pay a monthly bill from T-Mo right from your device? Sound like a good thing? Well,…
HTC Touch Pro 2 Coming to T-Mobile U.S.?
A T-Mobile-branded ROM for Windows Mobile 6.5 has just been leaked for the HTC Touch Pro 2 announced at Mobile World Congress last month. We had heard T-Mobile Germany would be getting the Touch Pro and Touch Diamond 2, so it stands to reason the carrier’s U.S. counterpart would get the same treatment. If you’re…
Android Market starting to take off in a big way; Filtering options are needed!
The inclusion of paid apps to the Android Market seemed like a great move by Google, as users have started downloading apps and games like crazy. Here are some cool stats that are coming from T-Mobile: At the moment, there are about 2,300 apps available in the Market. Third of those are not free and…
Most Profitable Device on T-Mobile? The G1!
It’s always good to hear about a device that makes a good profit these days, especially in these crazy economic times. Case in point comes the T-Mobile G1. According to a new comScore report, the G1 makes the largest profit for T-Mobile of any device on their network. That said, the G1 is still only…
Nokia Xpressmusic 5330 Coming to T-Mobile?
The Nokia XpressMusic 5330 announced last week looks like it will be landing on T-Mobile sometime in June or July in order to rope in the back-to-school crowd. Looks cool, and definitely something the young ragamuffins would pick up before hitting the books. This simple little slider packs a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording,…