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Handset users milking T-Mobile’s $5.99 data plan might find a shock the next time they look to use 3rd party software to get full access to the web. Ports are being blocked on handsets to encourage heavy data users to switch (away from T-Mobile of course) to either the $20 or $30 unlimited data packages they offer. The reasoning is that the $5.99 plan is for light usage. More►
T-Mobile and Samsung rolled out another yet another mild-mannered handset. Available in Red and Chocolate, the Samsung T219 has a 64k TFT LCD interior display features T-Mobile MyFaves and easily handles SMS, MMS texting and instant messaging.
If you’re grabbing this handset for one of your rugrats be sure to pony up the $19 for the T-Mobile KidConnect just to be on the safe side before the bill hits. The T-Mobile Samsung T219 is available for $20 after $100 instant discount. More►
Valentine’s Day saw the expected, but quiet launches of both the Samsung Stripe, and the Samsung SCH U740. I’m sure, to the tech savvy it seems that Verizon Wireless ran off with the prom queen and T-Mobile got stuck at home with the PC and Fleshbot (NSFW).
Don’t be surprised though, if the T-Mob rings up a hefty amount of sells from this $50 myFaves clamshell that sports Bluetooth and the VGA camera. It’s stylish, simple, effective and inexpensive. Just about anytime you throw those together you get good results. More►
Just when you thought Samsung was done with their old behavior, the Samsung Stripe comes along. From the words of an anonymous insider dubbed the T-Mobile Insider dude, the handset is expected to land on the carrier later this year. More►
Powered by a 624MHz Intel XScale processor, 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM, holding an 8GB hard drive and sporting a 5-inch touch screen display, the HTC AMEO will surely get you asked a lot of questions after you whip it out. More►
After a few speculative stories, a random eBay appearance, then a scant tech blog tour, the White BlackBerry Pearl is no longer a myth or mystery. Officially announced and released by T-Mobile, the newly skinned BlackBerry Pearl actually follows its’ namesake and is not exactly “white” and closer to a pearl in color. More►
Looks like Cingular will finally be getting a device worth mentioning. T-Mobile and Verizon have been busy both pumping out and announcing hot phones. Finally Cingular looks to be getting ready to get some attention with this new Blackberry 8100.
Cingular won’t be alone because if you look at the photo, you’ll see T-Mobile stamped on the device. If history means anything, T-Mobile may get this first, then Cingular will get some variation.
The 8100 looks like Blackberry may be stepping in the right direction for non-business users, offering ringtones, video, music and picture functions.
Some lucky soul will be able to say they have a Sidekick 3 a few days before regular T-Mobile subscribers and about a week or so before the rest of the world. I guess they had the extra cash to spend. By the way that price ($4050.00) is without shipping and handling. For that the winning bidder must pay an additional $35. Let’s have a show of hands of who believes the buyer won’t pay.
August 1st marks the start of 3G broadband services from T-Mobile in the UK. The company will provide speeds up to 1.8Mbps with expectancy to reach 3.6Mbps by 2007. T-Mobile then plans to scale the speeds upwards for the following years to 7.2Mbps in 2008, 10Mbps in 2009 and 20Mbps by 2011.
The new service is set to operate through Web n’ Walk. New customers who sign long-term contracts receive a free HSDPA compatible data card.
Finally it’s official. The T-Mobile Sidekick 3 is officially announced and literally just days away. Slightly smaller than the Sidekick II and features EDGE, Bluetooth, a MiniSD card slot, a 1.3 megapixel camera and music player.
If you are a current T-Mobile subscriber you can purchase the Danger device starting June 28th. The common folks without T-Mobile service will be able to grab the the 3rd generation Sidekick starting July 10th. In fact that is when T-mobile is having its’ Block Party.
We’ve covered most of the changes during the months of leaked info. If there is something we missed, well it’s missed. Battery is said to be longer with this device and after few months live in the field, you’ll definitely tell us otherwise. Recap below.
Quick Specs
1.3 Megapixel camera
EDGE
Bluetooth
Instant Messaging (AIM, Yahoo!, MSN)
MP3 player
MiniSD card Slot
Trackball