The T-Mobile G2 will be sold at Costco, according to a tip we got this afternoon. And we’ve been told that accessories will be thrown in for free, sweetening whatever deal Costco has to offer. Speaking of which, we’re told Costco should carry it for between $150 and $200 on contract, which should be in [...]
Apple
Canadian wireless executive fuels rumors of T-Mobile US iPhone
An official with new Canadian wireless carrier Videotron claimed this week that Apple will manufacture an iPhone capable of 3G speeds on his company’s network, as well as T-Mobile in the U.S. Read more at source Related Reading:
Mobile Devices
T-Mobile G2 on pre-order tomorrow, in stores Oct. 6th
Last night T-Mobile sent out the official press release for the G2, but they failed to mention the price or release date. Thanks to a pre-order offer from Best Buy, it looks like the G2 will retail for $199.99 with 2-year contract ($499 full price) and launch October 6th. Starting tomorrow Friday, September 10, anyone [...]
Mobile Devices
T-Mobile G2 will cost $199 at Best Buy; presales start Friday, in stores Oct. 6
Best Buy just announced that it will begin presales for the T-Mobile HTC G2 starting Friday. You’ll have to plunk down $199 and two years of your contract life, but we’re willing to bet more than a few of you will be doing so. Best Buy also announced that the G2 will be available in stores [...]
Linux
T-Mobile’s G2 Hurtles Onto Smartphone Scene
T-Mobile officially unveiled its G2 smartphone, the successor to the world’s first Android-powered mobile phone, touting its faster Web-browsing experience and direct integration with Google services. The G2, which is designed specifically for T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network, features downloads at “4G speeds,” according to T-Mobile. The network is expected to reach more than 100 million [...]
Mobile Devices
T-Mobile uses binary to let you know G2 news is “coming soon”
T-Mobile, in an attempt to be coy, has tweeted that G2 news is coming soon (G2newscomingsoon) in binary. The taunting tweet comes just one week before HTC is scheduled to hold a media event in London to announce new mobile products. So far, we know that the G2 will be T-Mobile’s first HSPA+ device, will run an unmodified/skinless [...]
Mobile Devices
T-Mobile G2 should have similar performance to Samsung Galaxy S
Some readers were concerned when they learned the T-Mobile G2 would have a CPU running at only 800 MHz, but some leaked graphics benchmarks indicate it should have roughly the same performance as the Samsung Galaxy S and the Motorola Droid X/2. HTC held the performance crown for a short while when the Nexus One [...]
Mobile Devices
Wirefly prices the BlackBerry Curve 3G at free for new customers & $49.99 for upgrades
Wirefly surely didn’t waste any time in considerably dropping the price of the recently just launched BlackBerry Curve 3G for T-Mobile… Photos: Read more at source Related Reading:
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Those three-dot buttons on the G2 keyboard? They’re still three dots
Remember the trio of keys on the HTC T-Mobile G2 that don’t really appear to have much function, what with their vague three dots and all? We’re getting a better look at them now thanks to newcomer His and Her Android. The three dots are still there, and it’s pretty apparent that these are going to be [...]
Mobile Devices
Samsung Galaxy Tab on its way to T-Mobile EU
The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Tab may be finding its way to T-Mobile shortly after launch partner Vodafone… Photos: Read more at source Related Reading:
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A closer look at the G2 keyboard
Several new close-ups of the T-Mobile G2 keyboard have appeared online thanks to fan-site His and Hers Android. The new pics give a better look at the three Quick Keys, which allow users to setup custom macro shortcuts. The Quick Keys were first discovered by our friends at Android Guys, but this is the best [...]
Mobile Devices
Huawei’s Ideos coming to T-Mobile
The Huawei Ideos budget Android 2.2 phone might be available from T-Mobile for the holidays… Photos: Read more at source Related Reading:
Mobile Devices
T-Mobile reportedly in talks to carry Huawei Ideos [video]
T-Mobile USA in in negotiations to carry Huawei’s new Ideos handset — an entry-level Android handset that will ship with Android 2.2, so says the Wall Street Journal. WSJ’s unnamed source, however, says that it’s unsure if the deal will go through, and to expect the answer in four to six weeks. Huawei is better [...]
Mobile Devices
WSJ: T-Mobile wants to sell Huawei Ideos
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that T-Mobile is “in talks to distribute Huawei Technologies Co.’s new Google-powered smartphone this holiday season.” The phone in question, dubbed the Ideos, was revealed yesterday in Berlin. The phone is an inexpensive, 2.8-inch touchscreen, Android 2.2 device that Huawei says will be a powerful and accessible Android handset. The WSJ [...]
Mobile Devices
Official OS 5.0.0.822 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8900 now available from T-Mobile
T-Mobile has officially released OS 5.0.0.822 for both the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and BlackBerry Curve 8900. We’re seeing a trend now with the ol’ .822 as this joins both the Rogers and AT&T Bold 9000 releases. Surely there is some new and slightly improved goodness with this OS, so if you’re ready and willing give [...]
Mobile Devices
T-Mobile myTouch HD is eying a Novemeber 3rd release?
Even though the G2 is going to be dropping by stores to satisfy urges, those waiting for the myTouch HD will have to walk around knowing that they… Photos: Read more at source Related Reading:
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T-Mobile confirms G2 has 800 MHz processor, Android 2.2
T-Mobile’s own website has confirmed that the company’s first HSPA+ device — the HTC G2 – will be rocking Android 2.2 and will be powered by an 800 MHz Scorpion processor. T-Mobile is billing the device as the “fastest smartphone experience in America” thanks to the company’s HSPA+ network with “4G” speeds. The device will come [...]
Mobile Devices
Correction: T-Mobile G2 will feature 800 MHz processor
A new update to the T-Mobile SCOOP site reveals that the G2 will indeed feature an 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 processor. Even though our original leak said the CPU would be clocked at 800 MHz, we had been reporting the speed as 1 GHz after several sites continued to leak specs which showed the faster [...]
Mobile Devices
T-Mobile’s G2 pricing revealed, priced like you’d think a smartphone should be
Nothing surprising here — leaked T-Mobile internal documents show the pricing of the G2 at $199.99 on contract/after rebate, and $499.99 if bought outright. This would be the same as the Vibrant, Droid Incredible, HTC Evo 4G, and just about every other top tier smartphone — with the exception being the Epic 4G. (We’re going [...]
