Mobile 2012 SmartPhone Articles

T-Mobile Closes Out The Year With "Zero Down Sale" 12/22/2012

With Christmas just around the corner, T-Mobile is offering customers another way to save on the season's hottest smartphones with its new "

Portico Update Hitting T-Mobile HTC 8X Phones in the US 12/21/2012

The first Windows Phone 8 update, codenamed "Portico," is now available as an OTA download in the US on the T-Mobile version of the HTC 8X.

Mobile Banking Grows By 50% in U.S. 12/16/2012

With smartphones and tablets becoming increasingly present in society, it looks like users are employing these devices to do more than play

T-Mobile Finally Getting the iPhone 12/7/2012

T-Mobile will soon become the fourth U.S. telecom to offer the iPhone. This won't happen until next year, however.

Smartphone Shipments To Account For 40% of the Mobile Phone Market in 2012 12/6/2012

With December now in full swing, IDC has released its latest prediction for the global mobile phone market, forecasting that the industry wi

T-Mobile Might Soon Introduce the iPhone 11/29/2012

The only one of the Big Four U.S. carriers that doesn't offer Apple's iPhone is T-Mobile. This is going to change soon, if a report from an

Samsung Smartphones on Sale at T-Mobile Until Mid-December 11/28/2012

T-Mobile is giving shoppers a chance to save by discounting all Samsung devices under a new holiday promotion. This includes big discounts o

Norton Mobile Security Adds First iPhone and iPad Protection 11/20/2012

Norton Mobile Security this week added its first Apple iOS client, along with a new pricing model for safeguarding iPhones, iPads, and Andro

Google Nexus 4 by LG Now Offered by T-Mobile, Too 11/14/2012

The Nexus 4 debuted yesterday on the Google Play store, and today it's also available from T-Mobile. This smartphone is the first with Andro

Nokia Lumia 810 and HTC 8X Windows Phones Now Available From T-Mobile 11/14/2012

Two Windows Phone 8 handsets, the Nokia Lumia 810 and the HTC 8X, are now available from T-Mobile for $150 and $200, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S III from T-Mobile Gets Android 4.1 Upgrade 11/14/2012

T-Mobile has just become the second U.S. telecom to introduce an Android 4.1 upgrade for its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III.

AT&T and T-Mobile Team Up To Stop Smartphone Theft 11/4/2012

AT&T and T-Mobile have come together to help their customers fight against smartphone theft, by launching a new database that makes using a

MOGA Mobile Gaming System for Android Smartphones Available from T-Mobile 11/2/2012

The MOGA gamepad for Android devices is available now from T-Mobile, offering users pocket-sized gaming controls, including dual thumbsticks

T-Mobile Reveals Prices, Release Date for Nokia Lumia 810, HTC 8X Windows Phones 10/29/2012

With today's official launch of Windows Phone 8, T-Mobile is taking the opportunity to announce its plans for smartphones running this opera

Isis Mobile Wallet Takes On Google's Contactless Payment Service 10/25/2012

It looks like Google Wallet will have some competition now, as Isis mobile wallet has launched in two trial markets, bringing the mobile pay

T-Mobile Launches Samsung Galaxy Note II: Charging $70 More than AT&T, Sprint 10/24/2012

T-Mobile released the Samsung Galaxy Note II today as expected, but at a surprising price point. Earlier this week T-Mobile was rumored to b

Samsung Galaxy Note II Coming to T-Mobile Tomorrow 10/23/2012

It seems that two U.S. telecoms are going to introduce Samsung's super-size smartphone this week. Sprint is definitely going to introduce th

T-Mobile Confirms Price and Date for the LG Optimus L9 10/22/2012

Today, T-Mobile confirms that it will release the LG Optimus L9 on Oct. 31. T-Mobile announced that the new budget-friendly handset will be

T-Mobile Leak Suggests Galaxy Note II Will Sell for $300 10/22/2012

T-Mobile's price points for the Galaxy Note II were revealed via leaked documents. This suggested that T-Mobile's price point will meet the

Empowered Employees Able to Ignore Mobile Device Policies in BYOD Era 10/21/2012

A self-empowered BYOD employee is as compelling to businesses as the proposition is terrifying. Our parent site TechnologyGuide brings us an

T-Mobile Has Dropped Its Cheapest Data Plan 10/21/2012

T-Mobile has quietly stopped offering its most affordable wireless data plan. The plan, which cost just $10 month, allowed users to transfer

Samsung Mobile Reveals Features of Android 4.1 Upgrade for Galaxy S III 10/18/2012

Samsung Galaxy S III users in the U.S. will soon be getting a taste of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), as the company promised that the upgrade wi

Majority of Small Business Owners Believe Mobile Devices are Essential to Stay Competitive 10/15/2012

A recent report issued by CDW suggests that roughly two-thirds of business owners believe that mobile devices are imperative to staying comp

HTC 8X Windows Phone Might Launch from T-Mobile on Nov. 14 10/13/2012

A roadmap of upcoming smartphone releases has supposedly leaked out of T-Mobile. This revels the carrier's release date for the HTC 8X, as w

Sprint Announces LG Optimus G and LG Mach at MobileCon 10/9/2012

At the start of MobileCon in San Diego today, Sprint revealed two new Android phones coming to its 4G LTE network: the LG Optimus G and the

Mid-range Nokia Lumia 810 Coming From T-Mobile 'In The Coming Weeks' 10/8/2012

T-Mobile and Nokia revealed a new Windows Phone 8 model today, the mid-range Lumia 810, which will be available "in the coming weeks" exclus

Mobile Shopping Impacts Black Friday 10/4/2012

Smartphones and tablets are playing a greater role in consumer shopping habits. Consumers now armed with a wealth of information at their f

T-Mobile and MetroPCS Are Merging 10/3/2012

In hopes that by growing it can compete better, T-Mobile is going to merge with the regional carrier MetroPCS.

New Study Reveals that a Third of U.S. Adults Receive News from Mobile Devices 10/3/2012

A new study revealed that half of U.S. adults have mobile access to the Internet, either from a smartphone or a tablet. And these consumers

New Study Shows Mobile Phone Owners Pay More For Service Plans Than Groceries 9/22/2012

With smartphones becoming a fixed feature in most people?s lives, a new study takes a look at how much it really costs to stay connected, fi

StubHub To Enhance Its Mobile Apps for Ticket Sales to Music Concerts & Sports Events 9/13/2012

New features in StubHub will include "interactive walkthroughs" of stadiums, plus the ability to invite friends to events. Some day, you mig

T-Mobile Actively Wooing iPhone Users 9/10/2012

Apple is not going to add T-Mobile to the list of carriers that can offer the iPhone, but that's not stopping this carrier from doing everyt

T-Mobile Announces QWERTY-Enabled Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G Price, Release Date 9/10/2012

After unveiling it last week, T-Mobile has revealed more details on the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G, an Android-powered handset equipped with

Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G QWERTY Smartphone Headed to T-Mobile 9/6/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G has been officially given a launch date, or rather a loose launch time frame. The new Galaxy QWERTY-enabled (k

T-Mobile Launches Truly Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data Plan 9/5/2012

Staying true to its word, T-Mobile has introduced a truly unlimited 4G data plan across the country, targeting consumers tired of paying for

T-Mobile Launches the Contract-Free Concord 8/23/2012

T-Mobile has launched a new handset for its 4G network that is aimed to entice first-time smartphone owners looking for a non-annual contrac

AT&T's Mobile Share vs. Verizon's Share Everything 8/23/2012

AT&T and Verizon now allow multiple devices to share a single data plan, including smartphones and tablets. But which carrier has the better

T-Mobile Introducing a Truly Unlimited Data Plan 8/22/2012

Reversing a trend in the phone industry, T-Mobile has just announced that it will soon begin offering a wireless service plan with unlimited

Name Correction for T-Mobile's Next QWERTY Device Thanks to Training Docs 8/17/2012

It turns out T-Mobile isn't prepping the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze Q as new training docs correctly identify the device as the Samsung Galaxy S

Smartphone and Tablet Users Are Still Frustrated with Slow Mobile Download Speeds 8/11/2012

Keynote Competitive Research shared results of its nationwide mobile user survey, revealing important insights depicting consumer mobile web

Samsung Galaxy Note from T-Mobile Gets "Secret" Discount on Wirefly 8/10/2012

With the Samsung Galaxy Note recently landing at T-Mobile, Wirefly is now offering a "secret" pricing on their "hidden" WireflyFriends.com w

Samsung Galaxy Note Pen-Based Tabletphone Now Available from T-Mobile 8/8/2012

T-Mobile has become the second U.S. carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy Note, an Android devie large enough that it skirts the line between

T-Mobile Drops HTC One S Price by $50 8/7/2012

T-Mobile has reduced the price of the HTC One S by $50, selling the device for $150. Yet, perhaps the carrier also has ulterior motives for

Verizon Wireless Adds Microsoft Office 365 to Mobile Tools 8/7/2012

Verizon Wireless has announced the addition of Microsoft Office 365, a cloud-based office productivity suite, to its Small Business Essentia

Top Five Best Mobile Gaming Picks For Students 8/2/2012

Back to school means more work for you students, but when you need a break, there is a wealth of excellent mobile games out there just waiti

Samsung Galaxy Note Slated to Hit T-Mobile Stores Aug. 8 7/30/2012

Today T-Mobile announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note will be available online and in select T-Mobile retail stores starting on August 8. Th

Olympic Action Goes Mobile with iLondon 2012 for iOS 7/27/2012

The Summer Olympics start today, and those who want to keep track of all the action on their iPhone can turn to LMSolutions' iLondon 2012!

Quad-Core HTC One X+ May Be on Its Way to T-Mobile 7/25/2012

There's good news for T-Mobile customers who have been hoping to get their hands on HTC's flagship smartphone: the HTC One X+ will reported

Facebook's Mobile Challenge Part II: The Apps 7/19/2012

Facebook became popular -- and profitable -- on PCs, but the company is having problems transfering that to smartphones. A large part of th

Samsung Galaxy Note Officially Headed for T-Mobile 7/17/2012

T-Mobile appears to have become tired of all the rumors and has made it official: the Samsung Galaxy Note will soon be part of its product l

Samsung Galaxy Note Might Finally Debut from T-Mobile in Mid-August 7/12/2012

T-Mobile's rumored release date for the Samsung Galaxy Note has come and gone, but there's is quite a bit of evidence that the carrier is go

Save Money on T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S III 7/12/2012

T-Mobile customers yearning for the Samsung Galaxy S III, but who are not willing to pay the carrier's inflated price, now have another opti

T-Mobile Announces Latest Additions to myTouch Series 7/11/2012

T-Mobile is adding two new handsets to its myTouch family, announcing the August arrival of a pair of inexpensive Android-powered, consumer-

HTC One V Now Available from Virgin Mobile 7/1/2012

Virgin Mobile is now offering the HTC One V. This is the first U.S. carrier to pick up this device, which sells for a surprisingly low price

Apple iPhone Now Available Pre-paid from Virgin Mobile 6/29/2012

Virgin Mobile has become the second wireless carrier in the United States to offer the iPhone to pre-paid customers. This allows shoppers to

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note Shows Up in Leaked Press Shots 6/25/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note appears to on schedule for its rumored mid-July release at T-Mobile, as leaked images of the device have shown up sp

T-Mobile Buys 4G Wireless Spectrum from Verizon 6/25/2012

Today, T-Mobile announced an agreement with Verizon Wireless for the purchase and exchange of wireless spectrum in 15 of the top 25 markets

Nokia Lumia 710 and 800 Getting Mobile Hotspot Service, Other Enhancements 6/21/2012

An upcoming software update for the Nokia Lumia 710 and 800 will allow users to share their wireless internet connection via a mobile hotspo

Samsung Galaxy S III Launches from T-Mobile, Delayed from Sprint 6/21/2012

Today is the U.S. debut of the Samsung Galaxy S III, a high-end Android smartphone is so popular that Samsung is having trouble meeting dema

Nokia Lumia 710 from T-Mobile Getting an Upgrade to Windows Phone Tango 6/19/2012

Users of the Nokia Lumia 710 will be thrilled to find out that their smartphone will be receiving the Windows Phone Tango update tomorrow.

Samsung Prepping a QWERTY Slider for T-Mobile 6/18/2012

T-Mobile may be introducing a QWERTY-slider smartphone by Samsung in the coming months. Details on this upcoming Android model are slim at t

T-Mobile Celebrates Father's Day with Free 4G Smartphones 6/15/2012

Celebrate Father's Day today and tomorrow by picking up a free 4G smartphone courtesy from T-Mobile. This includes both Android devices and

Samsung Galaxy Note Takes a Big Step Closer to T-Mobile 6/13/2012

There have been rumors for months that T-Mobile is going to offer its own version of the Samsung Galaxy Note, and it now appears this super-

Samsung Galaxy S II From T-Mobile Receives Android 4.0 Update 6/12/2012

Users who have the T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S II can now update their operating system to Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich)

iPhone Coming to Virgin Mobile for Pre-paid Customers 6/7/2012

Those who want an iPhone but don't like wireless service contracts will soon have the option of getting Apple's latest smartphone from Virgi

HTC Joins Sony's PlayStation Certified Program for Mobile Gaming 6/5/2012

Sony said this spring that it wants to bring additional smartphone makers into its PlayStation Certified program, and the first company to s

Sprint, T-Mobile Launching the Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21 6/4/2012

Sprint and T-Mobile just revealed that they will be launching the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21. This high-end smartph

Samsung Galaxy S III Headed for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular 6/4/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III is going to debut in America in a big way: by the end of this month, it will be available from five of the largest

Facebook's Mobile Challenge Part I: Making Money 5/30/2012

Facebook's recent IPO made it official: this giant of social networking has no idea how to make money off smartphone users. And this is some

Release Dates for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note Leak Out 5/29/2012

A list of upcoming release dates for a selection of T-Mobile devices including the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Samsung Galaxy Note has been

T-Mobile Won't Be Offering a Shared Data Plan 5/26/2012

While AT&T and Verizon Wireless will soon be offering a shared family data plan, T-Mobile is staying put, sticking with its individualized d

T-Mobile Offering BOGO Sale on Select 4G Smartphones 5/17/2012

Starting tomorrow until May 28, T-Mobile will be holding a buy-one-get-one free sale on a handful of 4G smartphones.

Android OS 4.0 Headed for a Pair of HTC Smartphones from T-Mobile 5/16/2012

T-Mobile just announced that customers who own the HTC Sensation 4G may start upgrading to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) today. A simi

Samsung Says Two T-Mobile Smartphones Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 5/15/2012

Two Samsung smartphones on the T-Mobile network will be receiving the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update in the coming months.

CEA Opposes CTIA Support of Plan to Ban Mobile Devices While Driving 5/9/2012

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has spoken out against CTIA's promotion of the development of new products and services that disa

T-Mobile to Launch 4G HSPA+ Service Especially for the iPhone 5/8/2012

As part of T-Mobile's network modernization efforts, the company plans to launch 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900MHz band in a large number of m

T-Mobile Announces Budget-Friendly Android Smartphone: T-Mobile Prism 5/2/2012

Today, T-Mobile announced the upcoming availability of the budget-friendly smartphone geared for a weekend release, the T-Mobile Prism.

HTC Sensation 4G Available Free from T-Mobile 5/2/2012

T-Mobile is currently holding a special deal for the HTC Sensation 4G that allows customers to get this fairly powerful phone for free. Desp

Samsung Galaxy S II, Two HTC Smartphones from T-Mobile Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 4/28/2012

T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II is reportedly going to get an upgrade to the latest version of Android next month. Two models

Sony PlayStation Vita Vs. Nintendo 3DS: Mobile Game Consoles Go Head-to-Head 4/25/2012

You may enjoy smartphone or tablet games but still long for something more. The Sony and Nintendo portable gaming consoles have a great deal

T-Mobile Getting $1 Billion Worth of Spectrum from AT&T 4/25/2012

The FCC has given its approval to a huge transfer of wireless spectrum from AT&T and T-Mobile. This is costing T-Mobile nothing, but will si

HTC One S with Android OS 4.0 Launches from T-Mobile 4/25/2012

T-Mobile launched the HTC One S, making its United States debut today. This high-end phone sports a range of features, like a large display,

Samsung Galaxy Note Seems Headed for T-Mobile 4/25/2012

New evidence has emerged that the super-size smartphone called the Samsung Galaxy Note is going to be released by T-Mobile. An image of this

HTC One S with Android OS 4.0 Coming to T-Mobile Next Week 4/18/2012

T-Mobile has just announced the details of its plans to release the HTC One S a week from today. This high-end model will be the carrier's f

T-Mobile Getting Close to Introducing the HTC One S 4/11/2012

With rumors swirling around about the release of the HTC One S supposedly slated for the end of April, we may soon find out the official rel

April 25 Release Likely for HTC One S on T-Mobile 4/9/2012

The high-spec HTC One S could be on its way to T-Mobile by the end of the month, if the contents of a recently-leaked slide are indeed accur

Nielsen Report Reveals Nearly 50 Percent of US Mobile Phones Are Smartphones 3/29/2012

The latest report from Nielsen Mobile Insights has revealed that smartphone adoption is still steadily on the rise; for the month of Februar

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Now in T-Mobile Brick-and-Mortar Stores 3/21/2012

The newest smartphone from T-Mobile is the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, a mid-range model running Google Android. This has likely been release

PayPal Unveils Mobile Payment Service, Square Competitor 3/16/2012

The first major competitor for electronic payment service Square has arrived. PayPal has just announced PayPal Here which allows small busin

BlackBerry OS 7.1 Upgrades Go to T-Mobile's BlackBerry Bold 9900, Torch 9810 3/14/2012

T-Mobile subscribers who own either a BlackBerry Bold 9900 or a Torch 9810 can receive the BlackBerry OS 7.1 upgrade today.

T-Mobile Reveals Release Date of the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G 3/12/2012

T-Mobile customers can start off their spring by purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G later next week. This mid-range model is going to

Doors Closing at the Windows Mobile App Store 3/9/2012

Way back in 2009, Microsoft opened the Windows Market Place for Mobile, an online store that allowed Windows Mobile users to buy software. A

Quad-Core Smartphones Dominated Mobile World Congress 2012 3/1/2012

Mobile World Congress is wrapping up in Barcelona, and Brighthand's European correspondent brings us his picks for the most important announ

HTC One S Headed for T-Mobile USA 2/26/2012

The newly-unveiled HTC One S already has a home: it will be released in the U.S. by T-Mobile this spring. The smartphone is going run the la

Sony PlayStation Vita Review: Taking Mobile Gaming to a New Level 2/25/2012

The Sony PlayStation Vita is a very capable mobile gaming console, but it's more than that as well -- it boasts a web browser, Wi-Fi, Blueto

T-Mobile Commits to Launching 4G LTE Service Next Year 2/23/2012

T-Mobile has just announced that it is going to upgrade its cellular-wireless data network so it can offer 4G LTE service. This should signi

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G to Ship from T-Mobile in March 2/22/2012

Samsung and T-Mobile announced that the Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be available for purchase in late March. This will be faster than the standar

Google Android OS 4.0 Smartphones Likely to Dominate Mobile World Congress 2012 2/22/2012

The center of the mobile world's attention is going to be on Barcelona next week, as that's where the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) wil

T-Mobile Selling All 4G Smartphones For Free Today Only UPDATE: Sunday Too 2/11/2012

Head over to T-Mobile today, select any of this carrier's smartphones with 4G service, and walk away with the phone for free. Updated

Vonage Releases VoIP App for Android and iPhone, Allows Free Mobile Calling 2/8/2012

Those looking to communicate with users all over the world will now have a chance to do so with Vonage Mobile. This app promises free high-d

T-Mobile Quickly Cuts Price of the Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone 2/1/2012

Despite being released in the U.S. less than a month ago, T-Mobile has reduced the price of the Nokia Lumia 710. The quick 20% price cut is

T-Mobile Says Next iPhone Might Support its 3G/4G Service... Maybe 1/14/2012

Earlier this week, a T-Mobile executive made a statement that implied that the next-generation iPhone is going to support the AWS frequency

Apple iPhone 5 to Support T-Mobile's AWS Spectrum 1/11/2012

With Verizon, AT&T and Sprint all selling the Apple iPhone, T-Mobile is the last of the four largest carriers in the U.S. to not run the han

T-Mobile Releases Lumia 710, First Nokia Windows Phone for the U.S. 1/11/2012

Following through on a promise made last month, T-Mobile began selling the Lumia 710 this morning, the first of Nokia's Windows Phones to de

T-Mobile Rings in 2012 with the ''New Year, New Phone Sale'' Starting Today 1/6/2012

For those looking to kick-off the new year with a new phone, T-Mobile is throwing a one-weekend sale. Many devices will be available at a di