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The Nexus S was released just last week and it’s receiving it’s already getting its first OTA update. This is a very minor update and you likely won’t notice much after installing the update, but we’re not complaining about what we hope to be the beginning of some rapid OTAs for the Nexus S. So,…
The Federal Communications Commission just introduced six core guidelines regarding net neutrality and it’s causing an uproar. Some businesses are saying these are overly intrusive and can hamper innovation while consumer advocacy groups say these don’t go far enough to protect a free and open Internet. Being that we’re IntoMobile we decided to break down how…
Recently, the ITU decided to succumb to the pesky carriers by allowing LTE, WiMax and HSPA+ or any evolved 3G technology to be called 4G. T-Mobile is aggressively pushing its HSPA+ network – which will always be “3G” in my heart regardless of what anyone tells me – as America’s largest 4G network. Now the…
It has been a wild ride in the mobile world this year, as the pace of innovation has been going along at blistering speeds. Just think, at the beginning of the year, we were still drooling over the Motorola Droid, Microsoft was dead in the water with Windows Mobile, Palm was still puttering along as…
Everyone has one, so why not T-Mobile? The carrier appears to be readying a MiFi, or mobile hotspot, launch that will be compatible with its HSPA+ network next year. Although I still cringe at calling evolved 3G technologies “4G,” the ITU has recently decided that it’s ok, so yes: this will be a 4G MiFi…
Microsoft is offering a new promotion for prospective Windows Phone customers that will give to them a free Xbox 360 game in exchange for purchasing a Windows Phone handset. The offer is available to U.S. residents and includes the following AT&T and T-Mobile Windows Phone handsets: the Samsung Focus, LG Quantum, HTC Surround, HTC HD7,…
One of the most interesting custom ROMs for Android is undoubtedly MIUI. We’ve covered this before, but now it’s available on one more device: the T-Mobile G2 (a.k.a the HTC Desire Z). While it’s not officially supported, the G2 port performs quite well. MIUI is best described as an iOS and Android mash-up, bringing the…
T-Mobile’s parent Deutsche Telekom now controls 100% of Polish mobile operator Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa (PTC), ending a five year legal battle with the operator’s former shareholders over ownership of the firm. Deutsche Telekom has reached agreement with French rival Vivendi, the Polish company Elektrim and its creditors (which include the Polish state). Initially, the German…
The saga of the Dell Venue Pro continues with Dell reportedly now claiming Venue Pro handsets ordered by the 14th will ship in time for Christmas. This is a radical departure from the previous rumor which suggested the Venue Pro had been pushed off until as late as January 2011 because of “several issues reported…
It’s the day hardcore Android fans have been waiting for: Best Buy is now selling the Google Nexus S, successor to the Nexus One, the first device with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. We went hands on with this little puppy just a few days ago and came away pretty impressed, so if you’re looking to upgrade…