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AT&T’s Free Unlock Codes Are Mostly Irrelevant
May 27th
I suppose the Blackberry Bold 9000 is included in this as well, it’s not an exclusive iPhone thing (although that’s what most news sites are focusing on). This sudden change is the result of a class action lawsuit. The official terms are as follows:
1) Customers with postpaid accounts who have completed a minimum of 90 days of active service and are in good standing and current in their payments.
(2) Customers with prepaid accounts who have provided a detailed receipt or other proof of purchase of the handset.
(3) Customers who own handsets for which AT&T has an exclusive sales arrangement with a manufacturer of less than 10 months will have to wait until the 10-month period expires before they can receive an unlocking codes
While it’s annoying that these two phones cannot be unlocked, the argument is mostly irrelevant. The only other carrier choice is T-Mobile, and the 3G bands are on different frequencies. I’d be willing to wager that most consumers would not be willing to move from AT&T to a smaller network and “no 3G,” even if it means getting less dropped calls (which is a problem based on locality). The dumbphones that this settlement is intended to cover are easier to move between the two networks.
T-Mobile Thinks Your Family Will Love The myTouch 3G Slide
May 26th
Say Hello to T-Mobile’s new bread and butter, the Android powered myTouch 3G Slide. It is hopefully positioned to win back the market that was lost during Microsoft/Danger fiasco of last year, when its servers crashed and consumer mayhem ensued. The above chart confirms what we posted last week of a June 2nd roll-out date. Hit the break for some more highlights of the slide
- The carrier’s Florida region has sold the most myTouch devices to date (47,262), but when you take a look at individual markets, Kansas City East has pushed the most with 6,911.
- The Slide is being billed as the “first phone truly designed for Family customers.“
- As with the original myTouch 3G, T-Mobile will be aggressively pushing a full suite of branded and customized accessories for the Slide. In fact, it’s asking reps to shoot for three or more accessories sold “out the door” with every phone.
- You’ll see a ton of Slide advertising, both in-store and out on the town. A ton of it.
- 4,000 T-Mobile employees are being designated as myTouch “Champions,” including 2,200 in retail stores. These folks will know everything about the phone and work to “foster myTouch fanatics.” Careful what you wish for, guys!
- Long-lead press (meaning print magazines, primarily) have been clued in to the phone since way back in March. Lucky devils.
- The official launch is June 2, but it’s a rolling launch — there won’t be demo devices in the field until the 7th, for instance, and the ad campaign doesn’t kick off until the 16th.
- June 19 is designated in all caps: “STAY TUNED — THIS WILL BE BIG.” We don’t know what this is all about; an upgrade to Android 2.2, perhaps? Yet another new myTouch model?
- Overall, T-Mobile’s looking for 8 percent of its sold devices (its “handset mix”) to be myTouch 3G Slides. Seems reasonable.
The big question that remains is will the myTouch 3G win back the customers who may have already ditched town for the Kin? Or could this be the sure hit that T-Mobile needs? Let us know what you think!
[via Engadget]
Follow me on twitterT-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide Available June 2nd For $179.99
May 20th
You T-Mobile customers never had it real good when it came to Android devices. Sure, the Nexus One was released on your radio bands first, but the phone was never offered through retail channels, and therefore did not sell nearly as well as anticipated. Since the phone’s release five months ago, there have been a number of high-end Android devices released on various providers in the US: the Incredible on Verizon; the EVO 4G on Sprint; the Desire will be coming to US Cellular; the Nexus One was released for AT&T bands in March, and so on.
Now, the MyTouch 3G Slide, which is not a high-end device, but definitely fills a niche on the network, will be released on June 2nd for $179.99 on a 2-year contract. The phone is a 3.4″ HVGA (320×480) resolution screen, 5MP camera with autofocus, Android 2.1, and a nice slide-out QWERTY keyboard along with SWYPE on-screen keyboard pre-loaded.
The phone seems pretty nicely built, too. The interface is a customized Android 2.1, half-HTC Sense, half-stock Android.
Check out the pre-order page over at T-Mobile.
I have embedded the Video Overview from Wirefly above.
T-Mobile’s Project Emerald is the new Sidekick Twist With Android 2.1?
May 15th
Who wants a Sidekick with some kick? T-Mobile users have been hurting for a worthy successor to the aging G1 (and a new Android phone in general) and rumour has it that this phone, codenamed Project Emerald, will be that phone. HTC has been given the task of designing the phone, with the Sidekick handle, and will provide many of the same features previous sidekick owners are used to in a beefier package. TmoNews reports the Sidekick “Twist” will boast “Android 2.1, a 1 GHz Processor (Snapdragon?), with a front facing Camera, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, and 16 GB onboard storage“. These specs are similar to the also HTC-designed EVO 4G, with the major difference being the slide-out QWERTY keyboard that Sidekick users are used to.
The problem with this rumour is that the Sidekick is aimed at the lower-priced crowd, and as a result, the brand is synonymous with texting teens. Bringing the hardware to the high-end spectrum will do two things: dictate a much higher starting price point for the hardware (anywhere from $150-$200 on a two-year contract) and force the user to pay a premium for data, something Sidekick users traditionally aren’t used to spending.
This rumour has some legs, however, as HTC is known for bringing some decent hardware at a pretty good price to most consumers, but I don’t know if this will check out. It’s entirely possible this phone will have all those specs described without the Sidekick name attached to it.
(via Android and me)
HTC HD2 on T-Mobile on March 24th
Mar 16th
In what should be HUGE news, the much-anticipated HTC HD2 will be available to T-Mobile customers on March 24 for $199.99 with a two-year contract - or $450 outright.
Microsoft threw a wrench into many potential buyers’ plans when they announced the HD2 would not be receiving an update to the cleverly-titled Windows Phone 7. Why? Your guess is as good as mine.
So anyone still picking one of these up?
Thanks to Engadget for the heads-up.
Follow me on twitterMotorola Cliq XT Finally Coming To a T-Mobile Store Near You
Mar 15th
T-Mobile has finally caved and given a release date for the Motorola Cliq XT and all its MOTOBLUR(ry) goodness. Android Central is reporting that come March 17th customers should be able to pick it up for $99 on a 2-year term or $199 on a 1-year term. Not too bad of a price point for an Android-based phone. Being that its a more custom approach from Motorola, is anyone planning on picking it up? Let us know in the comments
For more info on the other new smartphones running MOTOBLUR, check here.
Follow me on twitterT-Mobile shows some Android love
Feb 19th
Remember that update we spoke about coming for the Motorola Cliq? Well, according to Android Central it seems as though T-Mobile customers should start receiving their upgrades starting yesterday Feb 18. Sweet eh? Well, I got even sweeter news for you. The Samsung Behold 2 will also start being pushed updates as well beginning yesterday so keep a look out for it. The Motorola one shouldn’t come as much surprise being that Motorola already confirmed it, but its nice to seem them staying true to their word.
If you are a user of either phone and receive an update leave a comment and let us know!
If you are interested in finding out what the updates are for either phone. Click more.
Motorola CLIQ:
- Improved battery life
- New Manage SIM card application
- Support of .WMA and .WAV media files
- Removal of the imeem mobile application
- Improved software performance and stability
- Improved widget response
- Decreased ‘force close’ error messages
- Other various fixes
Samsung Behold 2:
Known issues solved:
- Bluetooth error: Unable to Pair or Unable to connect device
- Battery indicator may display more charge than the phone has
- Holding menu opens keypad, but does not respond, now goes to contacts
- Phone constantly vibrates
- Memory Card un-mounts and re-mounts intermittently
- Music plays automatically when accessing the music player
- Incoming e-mails do not show the return email address
- Corporate emails stop syncing
Updates:
- Apps added (Evernote, Where’s Waldo & Midnight Bowl 2)
- Music Player auto-play upon launch corrected
- “About” phone menu added to Settings, Quick List>Settings>About Phone
- Boot screen animation change (now Samsung logo)
- Delay reduction for proximity sensor while on a call
- Battery icon status in notification bar now matches screen lock battery status
Storm2 released by T-Mobile UK…US far behind?
Feb 17th
We just got word that T-Mobile UK has officially launched the Blackberry Storm2 9520.
Is this an indication of it hitting T-Mobile US? Kinda hard to say at this point but I’m sure some T-Mobile US users wouldn’t mind. However, historically a lot of T-Mobile UK devices never end up seeing a T-Mobile US release. Time will tell.
Are you a T-Mobile user and thinking about getting one from the UK? Let us know!
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