T-Mobile Pulse Android Smartphone Announced for UK

Made by HuaWei, T-Mobile Pulse has been announced today and will be available next month in UK. The T-Mobile Pulse is the third Android-based smartphone in T-Mobile’s mobile-device portfolio. In addition, the T-Mobile Pulse is the first Android-based smartphone that supports both the MyCommunity and Media Center services.


Via MyCommunity, users can keep constant track of their contacts and get in touch with any of them by phone call, text message or their on-line community. The Media Center allows user to select personal media content for viewing on their smartphone, computer or TV set via Entertain and for sharing with other people.

The HSPA technology used by the T-Mobile Pulse supports Internet connections of up to 7.2 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. The Pulse also comes with a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth and microSD card slot.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 135 x 62.5 x 13.6 mm
• Weight: 135 g
• Standby: Up to 300 hours
• Talk time: Up to 210 minutes
• GSM frequency band (MHz): Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900)
• UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA / GPRS / EDGE
• Display: TFT color display, 480 x 320 pixels, 16 million colors
• Camera: 3.2 megapixels
• Processor: Qualcomm 7200A 528 MHz
• Internal memory: 256 MB flash memory
• microSD card slot
• Bluetooth, WLAN

[via slashgear]

T-Mobile 3G coverage map hits the web

With the T-Mobile event tomorrow, it is only appropriate that the carrier has now placed their coverage map online so users can see what areas have or will get 3G coverage.

As you probably know already, T-Mobile has launched a huge roll out of 3G network coverage over the next couple of months, bringing the service to major cities all across the country. Now, you can keep up to date with this useful tool and see how your 3G data connection is doing. You can also view how the signal strength is in your area.

Check out the coverage map for yourself and be sure to pop on over to Android Community tomorrow morning. There will be Live Blogging of the T-Mobile event which will officially announce the T-Mobile G1, the first phone to use Google’s Android software.

[via SlashPhone]

T-Mobile Sells 8 GB iPhone for 99 Euros

…but don’t rush to buy it. According to Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile website, Apple’s iPhone, the 8GB version, will be sold for 99 euros as a part of a promotion that runs from April 7 to April 30. Through this promotion T-Mobile hopes to win new customers, but in order to obtain this price they will have to sign up for a two year contract that offers an 89 euros monthly plan.

Additionally, T-Mobile offers three other contracts: Complete S under which iPhone costs 249 while the monthly price is 29 euros, Complete M, through which the consumers could buy the iPhone 199 euros and a monthly price of 49 euros, and Complete L, with the iPhone priced at 149 euros and a 69 euros monthly price.
Meanwhile the price of the 16 GB version will remain unchanged, and the phone will be sold for 499 euros.

Financial Times Deutschland is speculating that T-Mobile’s move could be explained by two hypotheses. On one hand, it could be a sign that a new model, the 3G iPhone, is underway, but on the other hand, it might be due to the poor sales of the iPhone.

Financial Times reports that Deutsche Telekom declined to comment about the reasons behind the offer, but the financial newspaper noted that according to a statement released by T-Mobile in late January only 70,000 units have been sold since the launch of iPhone in Germany in November 2007.

[via eFluxMedia]

BlackBerry 8820 with GPS and Wi-Fi Confirmed by T-Mobile

Here's some good news for all the T-Mobile subscribers in the audience, because the pink-themed mobile operator has confirmed that it will indeed be getting the BlackBerry 8820. As you recall, this is the lovely QWERTY-packing device that comes equipped with both Wi-Fi and GPS.

The good thing about having Wi-Fi built into this latest version of the BlackBerry Curve is the fact that it can then take advantage of T-Mobile's Hotspot@Home service, helping you reduce the minutes racked up on the cellular network. The GPS side of things is taken care of with the preloaded TeleNav navigation software. The major feature missing from this handset is a camera, no doubt because of demands from enterprise users.

The BlackBerry 8820 will sell through T-Mobile for a price of $350, assuming you're willing to lock 'er down for a two-year contract.

[via MobileMag]

T-Mobile unlocks German iPhones through iTunes - official iPhone unlocking hack on the way?

We all know by now that T-Mobile Germany has been forced to offer carrier-unlocked iPhones to its customers.
But, until now, we had no idea how Apple and T-Mobile would go about unlocking those 999 Euro (about $1,500 USD) iPhones. Well, thanks to well-heeled iPhone hopefuls with the bankroll and desire to own an iPhone that can work on any GSM network in the world, we now know just how Apple will go about unlocking said iPhones.

It seems that Apple’s own iTunes activation-setup has been modified to unlock those premium iPhones upon approval from Cupertino. Anyone looking to purchase an uber-expensive, unlocked iPhone from T-Mobile Germany will be given a run-of-the-mill, locked iPhone. The IMEI number is sent to Apple for remote-unlocking approval. Within 24 hours, Apple will send the unlocked iPhone owner an email confirming their unlocked status. Then, a simple iTunes-sync will result in a SIM-unlocked iPhone with the v1.1.2 firmware.

Pretty simple, eh? We think so too. And, with an Apple-sanctioned unlock method for the iPhone (one that doesn’t risk bricking your iPhone with every firmware update), we figure the iPhone Dev Team is hard at work trying to reverse-engineer the Apple unlock process. If Apple was fool-hardy enough to hide some iPhone-unlocking code into iTunes, the iPhone community could have an official, non-bricking iPhone unlock solution in the near future. We’ll be keeping our ears to the ground on this one, folks.

[Via: MacRumors]

Win! Win! Win! A Sony Ericsson K850i from T-Mobile!!!

Whilst an MP3 player that’s also an umbrella and a laptop which makes you coffee are still a while away, it seems that there are some instances where gadgets are converging with success. Take the Sony Ericsson K850i cyber-shot™ phone on T-Mobile. Not just a pretty looking phone, but a genuine alternative to a separate phone and camera – perfect if you’re running tight on space in your bag.

It features 5 megapixels, and goes above and beyond, spec wise, what you’d find on some digital cameras. There’s BestPic™, which takes nine photos when you hit the shutter button, so you can pick your fave and trash the rest. Photo fix adjusts the photo after you’ve taken it to make it the best it can be. A Xenon flash lights up your subject properly, image stabiliser gets rid of blurs... the list goes on! To find out all the gritty details and how you can pre-order the hot new handset click here for more information here.

One lucky reader will be one of the first to get their hands on the K850i, as we have teamed up with Sony Ericsson and T-Mobile to give one of these wonders away. To find out how to win, click over the jump.

To win, send your answer to the below question to this address.

How many pixels in a megapixel?

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C)500

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Blue, Sunset (red) and Pale Gold BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Smartphone from T-Mobile USA

Research In Motion has the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 smartphone in spiffy new colors for T-Mobile USA. The colors include blue, sunset red and pale gold. Added to the existing white and black, customers now have a choice of five colors when it comes to their Pearl.

What's more, with the introduction of these new colors, T-Mobile is slated to introduce an affordable BlackBerry email-only service for US $9.99/month which includes access to email accounts like Yahoo!, AOL or Gmail.

Priced at US $149.99 (after a $100.00 instant discount and $50.00 mail-in rebate) for a 2 year service agreement, the quad-band BlackBerry Pearl 8100 is available from T-Mobile.

Samsung T429 Mobile Phone Out on T-Mobile

Samsung has unleashed its t429 slider handset and has announced that it will be available in T-Mobile stores.

The 0.6-inch thick slider phone features a 128×160 pixel display, VGA camera for clicking photos and Bluetooth for transferring files. It also sports an IM tools that can handle AIM, ICQ, Windows Live, or Yahoo.

Aiming to bring an added level of sophistication, the tri-band mobile phone also sports built-in games, voice recording and a speakerphone. It also offers around 6 hours of talk time and two days of standby time.

In addition, Samsung t429 works with T-Mobile’s myFaves system for the owner to pick 5 contacts that they can call for free. Luckily, this will not affect the monthly minute’s quota.

The Samsung t429 slider phone is currently available from T-Mobile and retails for $50 (approx. Rs. 2000).

Lightning Round: T-Mobile Samsung Blast

The Gadget: The T-Mobile Blast, a medium-to-low-end red and black slider from Samsung.

The Verdict: Decent call quality, thin but solid build, nice red and black finish, but the half-QWERTY SureType is a bit tough to use.

The Catch:
Instead of a standard dialpad like regular phones, the Blast has a SureType two-letters-per-key typing scheme. It's a bitch to use at first, but gets slightly better after you get used to it. Whether you're willing to put in the effort is up to you.

The Performance: Calling and basic functions are there, but the menus don't look that great. It may be faster than T9 once you get used to the keyboard.

The Price: $99
The Recommendation: There aren't all that many other choices on T-Mobile, so if you're looking for a slider and you like texting (and don't mind putting some effort into learning the Suretype system), this could be the one for you. Plus, it's nice looking and thin.

[T-Mobile]

BlackBerry Curve 8320 with WiFi set to hit T-Mobile on September 24th

You gotta love the Boy Genius. He’s always good for the inside line on leaked information. The latest BGR nugget is the BlackBerry Curve 8320, with the built-in WiFi radio - trick.

Apparently, there’s this leaked T-Mo document that indicates a September 24 launch date for the WiFi-enabled Curve - perhaps alongside that new T-Mobile HotSpot @Home router that we spied a little while ago.

The BlackBerry Curve 8320 will be rocking the same 2 megapixel camera, quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM radio with EDGE, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, QWERTY-keyboard, and myFaves support of it’s younger sibling, the BlackBerry Curve 8300 - but now it’ll be sporting that snazzy WiFi connectivity.

With a WiFi BlackBerry Curve and the new T-Mobile @Home wireless package, you may never need to deal with a telco ever again. Of course, that’s all assuming the T-Mo @Home service actually gets picked up by enough people to stick around.

We’ll keep an ear to the ground for all you CrackBerry addicts out there.

[Via: Boy Genius]

T-Mobile Bound Samsung Blast Is Not a Normal Slider Phone

On the surface, the Samsung Blast -- destined for T-Mobile stores with a mere $99 asking price -- looks like any other thin Samsung slider phone.

Look a little further and you'll find something quite different altogether.

That's because when you slide out the keypad, it's not of the conventional numerical variety. Instead, it's got a SureType keyboard designed for text message aficionados and email enthusiasts. It's not quite as exciting as the sliding QWERTY on the Samsung i570 smartphone, but the Blast is much more consumer friendly, both in terms of functionality and price.

Other than the unique SureType keyboard, the Samsung Blast comes equipped with a 176x220 LCD display, microSD expansion, Bluetooth, and a music player. And let's not forget that the $99 bargain price is more than a little appealing.

T-Mobile Samsung Blast Reviewed

Samsung has come a long way since it started manufacturing cellphones. Over the past two years, I’ve seen a lot of great phones appear with the SAMSUNG logo plastered on the front of each device. But lately, Samsung hasn’t been doing much to impress. Repetition and competition are key points to blame when it comes to figuring out the dullness in these phones. Companies like Sony-Ericsson and Nokia are beefing up the features and charging a lot more cash for their phones. Is Samsung doing enough to keep up? Is the Blast the adrenaline shot it needs to revitalize itself? Perhaps.

The Blast sure is a purty phone. Unpacking it doesn’t yield anything particularly special, but the crimson red backing and black front look great from any angle. In your hands, the Blast feels like a solid phone. A real piece of work if you will. You’d be pretty happy if someone gave it to you. You can even power it on and the UI looks familiar, yet polished. Easy to use, great apps, and loads of features. All that’s left to do is slide the phone open so you can place a call…


DAMN SAMSUNG! What the hell were you guys smoking? Crackberries laced with embalming fluid? See, the Samsung Blast features a keypad similar to that of a Blackberry Pearl. You know, the keypad where each key is assigned two different letters and you double tap. It’s supposed to be easier to use but not in this case. Talk about a true pain in the ass. It took me over three minutes to send a text message to my roommate. Not cool, especially for Samsung.

Samsung is banking on the hope that this new keypad will be what you’ve always wanted. Now you can send text messages and IMs to your friends quickly and efficiently! Yeah right. I can spew out that same text that took me three minutes in 10 seconds on my RAZR. Alright so you get it. The keypad sucks. What about the other features?


I’d say the Blast’s features are a bit recycled. First off, the phone only has a 1.3-megapixel camera and it’s way bigger than the old school T809. That had a 1.3-megapixel camera in it, so why doesn’t this have a 2-megapixel sensor? It makes no sense. If Nokia is shoving a 5-megapixel camera in some phones and Sony-Ericsson is following suit, why wouldn’t you up the ante as well? Maybe Samsung has some beef with T-Mobile at the moment. Who knows. The camera does get the job done though. Here’s a photo I took with it (below). You be the judge.


Samsung’s UI has always been great. I’d say it’s probably my favorite UI on a cellphone. Pleasing on the eyes, responsive and quick, and simple. Navigating isn’t a problem and unless you lost your fingers while mountain climbing, I doubt you’ll have any problems using the Blast. The IM client features Yahoo!, ICQ, MSN, and AIM - all the popular services. I tried out AIM on the device and like how fast it is. It’s almost good enough to leave the laptop or Sidekick 3 at home, but not quite. The keypad sucks too much, so I’d suggest bringing your arsenal of gadgets with you during travel.

Also features on the Blast is a built-in media player. It does videos and music fine and there’s not much to complain about. Load up your MP3s or AACs on a 2GB microSD card and go to town. You should be used to this by now. Same deal with every other phone on the market. Only issue I have is that Samsung and T-Mobile don’t include a wired set of headphones. Guess your music library isn’t of much use now!

So by now you’re probably thinking, “Alright, sounds like a cool-looking phone with a crappy keypad and mediocre features. I give up. How’s the reception at least?” Well I’m glad you asked! This phone features quad-band GSM, so reception is lovely wherever you are. Around NYC it works fantastic and calls are loud and clear. I noticed walking to the subway, there wasn’t a ton of background noise interrupting my conversation. In the words of Bill & Ted: Excellent!

Overall, I’d say the Samsung Blast is worthy of a trial. I’m sure after a few weeks of use, you’ll pick up the new keypad design just fine. T-Mobile lets you try out phones risk-free for two weeks, so I highly recommend giving the Blast a whirl. If you want a pretty looking phone with good reception, then I’d definitely say pick one up. For $99 it’s not a bad deal, but if you have the cash, look around a bit more or wait for other phones to come around.

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Virtual BlackBerry coming to T-Mobile Dash?

Earlier in April, we’ve talked about RIM’s plans to additionally support its Windows Mobile smartphone users with the release of BlackBerry application suite for the devices running Microsoft’s mobile OS. The idea is not to disrupt the way Windows Mobile devices are functioning, but to add the new BlackBerry icon from where users can access RIM’s popular services.

Now, it’s happening — or at least it’s about to happen. According to always highly informed Boy Genius, T-Mobile will be the first carrier that will roll-out its Dash (HTC S620) smartphone with preinstalled Virtual BlackBerry software. Current Dash users will almost certainly be able to add some RIM-based apps to their devices as well. And that’s basically it — we don’t have any more information. But, as far as I can tell - this isn’t far from happening. Stay tuned…

Motorola Zante: The Next T-Mobile Sidekick

Looks like Sharp and T-Mobile are parting ways, because the next Sidekick-like device in the works is the Motorola Zante. And here it is in all of its naked glory, complete with a rather substantial feature list and spec sheet.

While in its closed position, the Motorola Zante (also known as the Motorola Q900) looks a bit like an extra shiny RAZR or MOTORAZR MAXX. When you slide it open, however, you'll discover a huge QWERTY keyboard that'll be perfect for text message junkies. It also looks a lot more like a Sidekick when it's open than when it's closed.

Underneath the extra shiny shell, you'll also discover full multimedia playback support, Java, game controllers, 128MB of internal flash memory, miniSD expansion (why not microSD?), EDGE connectivity, a 1.3MP camera, EL backlighting, Bluetooth, and the familiar Danger operating system. The current guess-timate is for the Motorola Zante to hit T-Mobile kiosks this October with an asking price of $269.

T-Mobile launches HotSpot @Home service nationwide

Are you looking for a way to get rid of that pesky land-line phone? You might want to give thought to T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service.

The HotSpot @Home service is awesome because it allows you to use your T-Mobile phone anywhere there is a T-Mobile HotSpot without using up your wireless minutes. It seamlessly switches between the WiFi and GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks, so you never even know it happens. There are currently over 8,500 such HotSpots active in the US, so you’re bound to run into one near you.

Today T-Mobile is introducing two new phones that are fully compatible with the new HotSpot @Home service, the Samsung t409 and the Nokia 6086. Each phone can be purchased for $49.99 with a two-year contract.

You will be able to pick up a HotSpot @Home router from either D-Link or Linksys so you can take advantage of the free airtime at home. They will function just the same as other home routers, so they will be a breeze to set up. You will simply choose which brand you want when purchasing the HotSpot @Home service. The routers are free after a mail-in rebate.

The introductory price for the service will be $9.99 for an individual line, or $19.99 will cover up to 5 phones on a family plan. Since a large portion of wireless minutes are used within the home, the service will pay for itself in no time. The service goes on sale today and can be purchased online or at a T-Mobile retail store. For more information check out T-Mobile’s HotSpot @Home website.

We’re going to be giving away a T-Mobile HotSpot @Home router, phone, and a years worth of service soon. In addition to our giveaway, T-Mobile is going to be having promotional events in several major US cities where they will be handing out free service/phones/routers to lucky people. Stick around for more details on both giveaways.

T-Mobile USA to get Samsung T729, T419

T-Mobile USA is about to introduce two new Samsung handsets to its customers. While the first one, SGH-T419, is an entry level device, the SGH-T729 prides itself as a mid-range message-oriented phone. Let's go briefly through both of them…

As we've already mentioned, the Samsung SGH-T419 is an entry-level dual-screen clamshell handset, that also boasts the VGA (0.3 MP) camera. Internal display has resolution of 128×160 pixels and can display 65k colors, while the external is null. Interesting thing to note is that SGH-T419 also boasts the Bluetooth wireless connectivity — meaning this device is not exactly positioned at the rock bottom of the low-end spectrum.

The slider Samsung SGH-T729 should replace the T719 model. It's a stylish little fella' that should come with a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, null hybrid keyboard and the 176×220 pixels / 262k colors display. Furthermore, the SGH-T729 will also come with BlackBerry Connect support, and in that sense will be among the cheapest push-email enabled handsets on the market.

(via: phonearena)

VoIP Skype, Google Talk, JAJAH Want You: T-Mobile Signed Deal

While video over IP has a long way to go with big issues on bandwidth, VOIP is here and now.Ever since I installed Skype not long after it came out, it has changed my working life and made it much easier to keep in contact while working from home (much better than 1999 when I started).

I more recently moved over to GoogleTalk as I have found their VOIP service much more reliable, but these two names are big players and there are many more that never get seen.

Well JAJAH is one VOIP name I have never really heard of before, but millions will know them now as T-Mobile adding VoIP to handsets and its JAJAH who gets the deal…well done.

T-Mobile’s wants to embrace JAJAH’s VoIP technology and they signed the deal that puts it ahead of the pack, but the other brands have the money to build their own mobile phones with VOIP (Never know Google Phone).

Deutsche Telecom Company T-Mobile believes in JAJAH so does another partner Intel, with this kind of backing it is now just a matter of time before VOIP goes mainstream with T-Mobile.
At last VOIP on the move may start to get to us mobile phone users (the technology is here now).

T-Mobile Announces Wing WM6 PDA Phone

T-Mobile flies high with Wing and Windows Mobile 6

T-Mobile today announced the new Wing, the successor to the discontinued MDA. The new Wing arrives as T-Mobile’s new flagship Windows Mobile-based handheld device, based on the HTC P4350. HTC manages to pack a Texas Instruments OMAP 850 processor clocked at 201 MHz, 128MB ROM, 64MB of RAM, 2.8 inch QVGA display and a sliding QWERTY keyboard while keeping size down to 2.3 inches wide, 4.3 inches tall and 0.7 inches thick.

HTC backs the hardware with support for quad-band GSM, EDGE, 802.11g and Bluetooth 2.0 wireless network protocols. There is also an integrated 2.0 megapixel camera and a micro SD memory slot for multimedia pleasures. T-Mobile ships the Wing with Microsoft’s latest Windows Mobile 6, the second Windows Mobile 6 device in T-Mobile’s lineup.

“The T-Mobile Wing with Windows Mobile 6 helps people stay connected with friends, family and colleagues, whether they’re in the office or on the go,” general manager of Microsoft’s Mobile Communication Business John O’Rourke said. “The T-Mobile Wing’s work and play features help people take their PC experience on the road with them, making sure they’re always in touch.”

The myFaves capable phone includes AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger applications on top of the text messaging capabilities. T-Mobile also packs in Microsoft Office Mobile and Outlook Mobile for viewing and editing documents, and email with Direct Push support.

Expect to pay $499 for the T-Mobile Wing, or $299 with contract. The T-Mobile Wing is available immediately from T-Mobile.

Sony PSP Upgrade 3.30 W/ Free Access to T-Mobile HotSpot

The Sony Play Station Portable’s firmware update 3.30 allows users to play compatible games online, surf the web and enjoy podcasts from T-Mobile WiFi HotSpots, which inludes some Starbucks coffee shops, Hyatt Hotels, Border bookstores and 70 major aiports.
There’s also a promotional offer will give PSP users who have downloaded the latest firmware access to a T-Mobile HotSpot wherever it is available for six months beginning on your first log-in. After the six-month period, PSP owners with the 3.30 firmware upgrade will have with the T-Mobile service at a special rate.
The 3.30 firmware includes improvements on video resolution (now (720 x 480) and thumbnail file support for video and RSS feeds.
[download PSP FirmWare 3.30]

T-Mobile, Nokia Launch New Music-Themed Cell Phone, Yo

By Eric Zeman

Last night at the midtown Manhattan club Arena, T-Mobile hosted members of the tech press, socialites and other sparkling members of NYC's digerati to an ear-shattering launch party for its newest handset. The Teddybears and Twista were in da house. Oh, and so was the Nokia 5300.
In order to fulfill my news-providing obligation, I can tell you that the 5300 is a nifty little slider phone that has a mediocre 1.3 megapixel camera, but some really good music features. It has a large-ish screen and does a good job of organizing your tunes and making it easy to listen to them while you are on the go. The messaging features are very typical and, when the mood strikes you, it also lets you make phone calls. It's available today for $99 with a 2-year commitment.
Now back to the party.
Arena is a Rome-themed former church about half a block from Bryant Park. T-Mobile actually made us journalists line-up and wait outside like we were itching to get into some super trendy nightspot that we normally don't have a chance in hell of getting in to. (Wait a minute, I suppose that's what we were actually doing...) Eventually they let us in and it was quickly apparent that the tech press were the least of the attendees. I have to be honest here and say that I know literally nothing about R&B and hip hop, but it was obvious that a sizable portion of the large crowd at Arena last night was excited about something other than T-Mobile's newest handset.
There were a handful of women dressed in faux-Roman garb, complete with Centurion-like helmets, walking around with the 5300 and providing demonstrations and letting the crowd get some hands-on time with the phone. Not that you could hear anything over the music. Most people were shouting at one another to be heard.
The night started off with some loud DJ tunes. Swedish alt rockers The Teddybears, complete with...wait for it...bear heads on their noggins kicked off the live music. After about 45 minutes, they retired and Twista eventually came on stage, to the delight of the crowd. Most of the techies I knew at the party were out of there long before Twista came on, as were many of the Nokia staffers at the event. One Nokia spokesperson admitted, "This is T-Mobile's party, we're just here to have fun."
I guess a little fun isn't a bad thing.