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- Google expected to announce a mobile payment service this Thursday, our wallets hide in fear
- First look at the Samsung Infuse 4G
- Dear T-Mobile, it’s time to put the myTouch 3G to sleep
- Twitter acquires Tweetdeck for $40 million
- Barnes & Noble announces new Nook, touchscreen E-Ink display, 2 month battery, and priced at $139
- HTC Sensation 4G caught running around the streets!
- T-Mobile turns on 42Mbps HSPA+ in 55 cities across the U.S.
- News360 launches Honeycomb application, hopes to become your daily news feed
- Rumor: Amazon tablets to cost $350-$450, are you convinced? (Poll)
- T-Mobile announces their new “not-so-unlimited” plans
| Google expected to announce a mobile payment service this Thursday, our wallets hide in fear Posted: 24 May 2011 03:09 PM PDT  Google will unveil a new mobile payment service this Thursday, according to Bloomberg. El Goog plans to announce a new service that will allow people to use their NFC-enabled devices to pay for merchandise instead of using a credit card or cash. At first, the service will be available only for Sprint’s Nexus S 4G, but hopefully future NFC-packing phones will be able to join in as well. Google is partnering with a handful of companies to make this possible. The web giant will be using hardware and software from VeriFone and ViVOtech, said Bloomberg. With the help of these companies, Google will roll out this service to five cities across the nation — we hope they’ll expand nationwide later on. Those cities are, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C. It’s obvious that Google is very serious about mobile payments. One of the technologies behind mobile payments is NFC, and as we saw at Google I/O, the company is putting a lot of money and effort behind it. Like we said before, you can expect Ice Cream Sandwich to be jam-packed with NFC-related features. We’ll bring you all the goodies as they’re revealed this Thursday, but if you want to watch the event live, it looks you’ll be able to do that right from Google’s official YouTube account. What do you guys want to see come out of this event? Are you ready to use your phone as your credit card? Let us know in the comments.
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| First look at the Samsung Infuse 4G Posted: 24 May 2011 11:43 AM PDT  Take a look at what we have in our hands today- well, my hands. It’s the AT&T Samsung Infuse 4G. I was lucky enough to get a demo unit a couple of days ago and this phone is packing several great features, in both big and small ways. It shows off in a big way with its brilliant, crystal-clear 4.5″ Super AMOLED Plus display, making colors look insane (seriously, I can’t recall the last time I saw blacks this deep). And for the small? Samsung was able to wrap it all up in a super thin (8.99mm) pocketable package. Rounding out the awesome is the fact that it is one of the few released devices running on AT&T’s 4G network. Check out the video below to see how this phone looks and acts in all its 4.5 inches of glory. While the Infuse is one of the few 4G devices, it isn’t AT&T’s first. Their 4G lineup includes the HTC Inspire, the Motorola ATRIX, and the HP Veer. The Infuse dropped on May 15th with a price tag of $199.99 on a two year contract with data plan. The best part? The $199 price tag comes without a pesky mail-in rebate. This screen is amazing- it is big and bright! The 4.5″ inch Super AMOLED Plus display makes everything look just like it’s supposed to. When I compared it to the screen of my Vibrant, I was amazed at how different the two looked. The colors (especially the blacks) just looked much sharper and richer, making my Vibrant almost seem inadequate. Goodbye Super AMOLED, hello Super AMOLED Plus!! The Infuse is also packing a snappy 1.2GHz processor that makes everything run pretty quickly. I did notice, though, even with the boost in processing power the phone still gets a bit laggy during times of heavy load (just like the previous Galaxy series). The phone seems to be running great, then all of a sudden you get hit with a stutter. The lag isn’t terrible, but it’s still lag and not too many people like it, so buyers be warned. This phone is the first in AT&T’s 4G lineup that has the ability to make use of their HSPA+(21Mbps) network. Though I didn’t get anywhere near those speeds, I was impressed with consistency. I rarely did a speed test that rendered speeds below 3.5Mbps and the upload speeds were a stable .5 to 1Mbps. Consistency is an often overlooked aspect of a fast connection when speed testing so it was nice to see this thing hit multiple repeat performances. To step back and look at what is in front of us, we see a phone that competes in almost every category. With its amazing 4.5″ screen and its 8.99mm body, the size is a win all around. It also holds its weight in the speed category, clocking in respectable performances from both the network and the processor. If you’d like to see more, check out the full gallery of photos below and make sure to check back soon for our full review! Also, let us know if you’ve got any questions of specific things you’d like investigated while we’ve still got the phone in-hand. We love doing the dirty work on new devices for our readers! Gallery
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| Dear T-Mobile, it’s time to put the myTouch 3G to sleep Posted: 24 May 2011 09:25 AM PDT  The time is June 22nd, 2009, and the T-Mobile G1 has been available for exactly eight months now. The device is currently the only Android phone available in the market, but it’s about to get some company. Today, T-Mobile will announce its second Android phone, the T-Mobile myTouch 3G. The myTouch 3G is a huge improvement over the G1, with such enhancements as a headphone jack, better battery life and more internal memory. The phone is welcomed with open arms by the Android community, but it’ll become obsolete in just a few months when Motorola and Verizon announce the Droid. While the myTouch 3G showed us that Google, HTC, and T-Mobile were committed to moving the Android platform forward, we were all more than glad to dump it for some Snapdragon-packing superphones. Two years later, Android is everywhere. The platform has taken off faster than you can say “iDon’t multitask” and we’re no longer asking ourselves whether our Android phones will switch between apps smoothly — like back in the myTouch 3G days. Instead, we’re shooting and watching 3D video, outputting full-HD video to our TVs, and wondering how long it’ll be until we can run Crysis on our Android devices — hint: probably next year. That’s how fast the mobile world has changed in two years. T-Mobile, on the other hand, hasn’t noticed this change yet. The carrier is still offering the same old, slow, and outdated myTouch 3G — for free though — that helped Android get its foot out the door. The phone is a relic by today’s standards, worthy of a statue at the Android Museum, but a relic nonetheless. It’s not like T-Mobile doesn’t have any other cheap Android phone that it can give out for free. In fact, the carrier has four more Android phones on its lineup that it sells for free. The LG Optimus T is one of them, and it’s 10 times better than the myTouch 3G in every possible way. If you don’t feel like “Life’s Good”, you can still get the Motorola Defy, the Comet, or the Cliq XT. So, why, T-Mobile, why are you still selling this piece of Android history? Please, just let the myTouch 3G die in peace so it can take its seat next to the G1 in Android heaven.
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| Twitter acquires Tweetdeck for $40 million Posted: 24 May 2011 09:23 AM PDT  Tweetdeck is about the most popular third-party Twitter client, and it can arguably be better than even Twitter’s official website and apps. The Tweetdeck team has definitely done an outstanding job with the way their client is set up, and functions, while also being consistent from platform to platform. This client is available for desktop, Web, Chrome, Android, and iOS, covering every major platform out there. The ability to manage multiple accounts and sections has worked great for the majority of us, and this is something that Twitter has noticed as well. News about Twitter acquiring Tweetdeck for $40-$50 million started rolling out since early May, and the deal has now been finalized. CNN mentions that the acquisition went for “more than” $40 million in cash and stocks, leaving a bit of uncertainty about the exact price. The important part is that Twitter now owns Tweetdeck, though, and it is unknown what changes will be coming to our favorite Twitter client. Will it continue to work separately? Will Twitter modify things to make it work officially?
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| Barnes & Noble announces new Nook, touchscreen E-Ink display, 2 month battery, and priced at $139 Posted: 24 May 2011 09:21 AM PDT  At a press event in NYC, Barnes and Noble just took the wraps off a shiny new Nook. The device it’s supposed to replace the first generation black-and-white Nook. According to Barnes and Noble, the new Nook is the easiest to use and read eReader on the market. With 37 less buttons than the Kindle 3, we tend to agree, The device is 35 percent lighter and 15 percent thinner than the 1st-gen Nook, weighting just 7.48 ounces and measuring just 5 x 6.5-inches across and 0.47 inches of thickness. The back of the device is made out of soft-touch rubber surface, making it very easy to hold with just one hand. Thanks to a brand new Pearl E-Ink screen, the new Nook has 50% more contrast than its predecessor. Those of you that found it annoying how the screen flashed when you turned the pages will be happy to know that the new screen on the Nook has “80-percent less flashing” during page turn. Powering the Nook is a “best-in-class” battery that will give you up to two whole months of use. According to Barnes & Noble, that’s twice as long as the leading eReader available on the market. You’ll be able to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, but sadly, a 3G model is not available — at least not yet. Powering the Nook is our good old friend Android 2.1 Eclair, a bit outdated version of Android, but it gets the job done flawlessly. Barnes & Noble also took the opportunity to announce a new service called, NOOK Friends. With it, Nook users will be able to “Create your own group of NOOK Friends™ so you can easily swap books, get a friend's take on a new bestseller, discover great new reads or see if someone's enjoying their latest book.” Sounds alright by us. The new Nook is available right now for pre-order from Nook.com with a price tag of $139. The company will start shipping the devices on June 10, so you can expect yours to arrive some time after that. GalleryBarnes & Noble Introduces The All-New NOOK™, Best Battery Life Ever – Up to an Incredible Two Months on a Single Charge Ultra-Light and Compact for Optimal Portability, Lighter than a Paperback Full Touchscreen with E Ink® Pearl Display Technology for Reading Anywhere Optimized Display Performance Offers 80 Percent Less Flashing The Most Intuitive, Easy-to-Use eReader for Everyone Barnes & Noble Expert Recommendations, Pre-Order for $139 in Time for Father's Day and Summer Reading New York, New York – May 24, 2011 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, today expanded its bestselling digital reading offering with the All-New NOOK, The Simple Touch Reader. With a full touchscreen, NOOK™ features record-setting, extra-long battery life on the easiest-to-use, ultra-light, portable 6-inch eReader with the most-advanced E Ink Pearl display, and the world's largest bookstore available by Wi-Fi®. Now available for pre-order at www.nook.com and at Barnes & Noble stores for just $139, NOOK will begin shipping on or about June 10. Barnes & Noble adds the All-New NOOK, a significant leap forward in the dedicated eReader category, to a product line that includes the bestselling NOOK Color™, the only Reader's Tablet™. Based on the success of the NOOK product line, combined with focus on the absolute best reading experience, Barnes & Noble now claims more than 25 percent of the digital book market – just 18 months after launching NOOK 1st Edition™. Barnes & Noble has always recognized the simplicity and ease that the element of touch brings to its NOOK product line, and the All-New NOOK is no exception. With a simple tap to the 6-inch touchscreen, it's intuitive and easy to navigate, shop and read. Customers can look up words, highlight passages, adjust the font size and style or search by typing on the responsive on-screen keyboard that appears only when a customer needs it. The paper-like E Ink display features crisp, clear text that's great for reading anywhere, even in bright sunlight. The no-glare display offers 50 percent more contrast than NOOK 1st Edition. At only 7.48 ounces (212 grams), the artfully designed All-New NOOK is lightweight and thin – 35 percent lighter and 15 percent thinner than NOOK Wi-Fi 1st Edition™. Lighter than a paperback, NOOK's sleek but durable, compact design (6.5 inches high by 5 inches wide by 0.47 inches deep) makes it easy to fit in a jacket, pocket, purse or backpack, holding up to 1,000 digital books and more personal content using the expandable memory slot. Its ergonomic, contoured design with a soft-touch back makes it easy and comfortable to read, even with just one hand, and for extended periods of time. And thanks to best-in-class battery life, read for up to 2 months on a single charge with Wi-Fi off – that's twice as long as the other leading eReader available. Barnes & Noble's use of the latest-generation E Ink screen and proprietary technology offers unmatched performance on the All-New NOOK, delivering a seamless and immersive reading experience. NOOK offers 80 percent less flashing than other eReaders – whether turning pages, browsing for books or scrolling through your library. Page turns are lightning fast, using the touchscreen or well-placed side buttons, and with the new Fast Page™ feature, just press and hold a side button to quickly scan through content and skip right to the desired section. "We set out to design the easiest-to-use, most optimized, dedicated reading device ever created and accomplished it with the All-New NOOK," said William Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble. "Touch makes it simple to use, and the beautifully compact design makes it the most portable eReader in its class. Add to that an unmatched battery life, the most advanced paper-like touch display on the market and wireless access to the world's largest digital bookstore, and we believe that for readers of all ages, the All-New NOOK is the best eReader on the market, and a great value at $139." The World's Largest Bookstore in Your Pocket With the All-New NOOK, customers can enjoy a wide variety of digital content, all at their fingertips. Shop for everything from new releases and current bestsellers to classics and more, all in a single search. The NOOK Bookstore™ offers one of the most expansive digital catalogs of more than two million books, magazines and newspapers. Enjoy helpful recommendations from Barnes & Noble's experts, personalized based on customers' favored authors and genres, to decide what to read next. Have more than 80 popular national and local market newspapers and magazines from the NOOK Newsstand™ automatically delivered to NOOK the moment they're released, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and USA TODAY, as well as Forbes, Reader's Digest, Discover, Fast Company and New York magazine. All periodicals are available for subscription with a 14-day free trial or via single copies. Most NOOK Books™ are $9.99 or less, including most of The New York Times Bestsellers, plus there's over a million free classics. Enjoy more than 100,000 titles from independent publishers and self-publishing authors using Barnes & Noble's PubIt!™ digital publishing platform. Young readers will find more than 12,000 NOOK Kids™ chapter books in Barnes & Noble's world's largest collection of digital children's content. Sample NOOK Book titles for free and download all content wirelessly over a Wi-Fi connection in just seconds. When customers visit Barnes & Noble stores with their All-New NOOK, the shopping and reading experience gets even better. Connect to free and fast Wi-Fi and browse complete NOOK Books for free through the company's innovative Read In Store™ program and get exclusive content and special promotions through the More In Store™ program. NOOK customers receive access at more than 24,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots, as well as other personal and public hotspots to browse, buy and download new content wirelessly. Get Social with NOOK Friends Another way NOOK customers can learn more about great books is through NOOK Friends, an exciting social experience previously available only to NOOK Color customers. From the home page, customers can see book recommendations from friends. See what your friends have posted about their current read, swap recommendations, share reading status, favorite quotes, and much more. Through Twitter® and Facebook® integrations, right from their current book, customers can tweet the title they're reading, post on their Facebook wall and see what their NOOK Friends "like" on Facebook. With Barnes & Noble's exclusive LendMe® technology, you can also lend eligible books to your friends at no cost for 14 days, and see and request to borrow friends' LendMe books. And coming in the next few weeks, Barnes & Noble will offer a new custom website, mynook.com, where customers can get recommendations from Barnes & Noble expert booksellers and NOOK Friends, access their NOOK Library™, and manage their device. Read Your Way Customers can customize their All-New NOOK and reading experience to their liking. Choose from 7 font sizes and 6 font styles. NOOK owners can personalize their device with one of Barnes & Noble's screen savers or transfer personal photos (JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF) to make NOOK their own, and choose from a complete line of exclusive, new NOOK accessories (www.nook.com/accessories) to show their style wherever they go. They can also create personalized My Shelves to organize their NOOK Library and group reading content similar to their bookcase. Read Everywhere Availability
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| HTC Sensation 4G caught running around the streets! Posted: 24 May 2011 08:29 AM PDT  The HTC Sensation has been… well, quite a sensation among T-Mobile fans (and even “outsiders”). HTC’s new flagship device has some of the best specs in the market, including a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 768 MB of RAM, Android 2.3 “Gingerbread”, and an outstanding unibody design. Among other factors, these are some of the reasons why this device is highly desirable, and we know that you guys can’t wait to see more about it. Well, one of TmoNews‘ trusted ninjas reported having this device in the wild, and has sent over some juicy images for you to drool over in the gallery. As you can see, the picture does show the device with T-Mobile’s branding (phew!). This provides further proof that the Sensation is nearing the mass-production phase, and the release date is getting oh-so-close. Rumors state that the device will be arriving on June 8, which is just a couple weeks away! So hang in there, guys! Gallery
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| T-Mobile turns on 42Mbps HSPA+ in 55 cities across the U.S. Posted: 24 May 2011 07:42 AM PDT  Well, that’s a bit coincidental ain’t it. Right after revamping its “not so unlimited” plans, T-Mobile is trying to lure us back in with the promise of some crazy fast 4G speeds. The company just flipped the switch on 42Mbps HSPA+ in more than 50 markets across the United States. These markets include Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, and San Francisco, among others. Even if you live in one of these cities but don’t have a 42Mbps HSPA+-compatible device, you should start seeing a faster, and more reliable data connection, according to T-Mobile. The company said that T-Mobile customers with compatible devices should expect a theoretical peak download speed of 42Mbps. This is two times faster than what T-Mobile customers are getting with 21Mbps HSPA+ right now. But as we all know, the actual speed that you’ll get on your device will be much lower than 42Mbps. Additionally, T-Mobile took the opportunity to announce its very first 42Mbps-compatible laptop stick, the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0. The device is manufactured by ZTE, and will go on sale tomorrow for $99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate — or $199 without a contract. Finally, the company said that while they’re currently selling a dozen 4G devices, they plan to announce thirteen more before the end of the year. I’m not a genius, but I’m guessing most of those devices will be Android phones. With wireless speeds now surpassing wired ones, I wonder how long it’ll be until we don’t need a separate Internet access plan for our homes anymore. Even if you just get 10Mbps out of the 42Mbps that T-Mobile is promising, that’s still faster than what most U.S. homes are getting nowadays. Imagine having just one data plan that you use everywhere you go, what a novel idea. America's Largest 4G Network Now Twice as Fast in More Than 50 New Markets T-Mobile Rocket 3.0, the company's first 42Mbps capable product, available starting tomorrow, delivers a lightning-fast mobile broadband experience BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 24, 2011 — Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced it is doubling the speed of its 4G network in more than 50 markets to achieve theoretical peak download speeds of up to 42 megabits per second (Mbps). T-Mobile customers in 55 markets will now have access to increased 4G network speed, capacity and reliability. These markets include Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; Detroit, Mich.; Dallas and Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, Calif.; Miami, Fla.; New Orleans, La.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Portland, Ore.; and San Francisco, Calif., among others. (EDITORS NOTE: A full list of new markets where T-Mobile's 42mbps 4G capability is available can be located at the end of this news release.) "We are continuing the aggressive expansion of America's Largest 4G Network™, and also doubling our speeds in more than 50 markets this month," said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA. "While customers with existing 3G and 4G devices will benefit from our continued network enhancements, new devices like the new Rocket 3.0 laptop stick will enable customers to reap the benefits of even faster 4G speeds." Providing customers with a blazing fast Internet connection on almost any laptop while on the go, the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 is equipped with a convenient rotating swivel USB form factor and three changeable faceplates in cobalt blue, dark violet and matte black. The Rocket 3.0 will be available at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.T-Mobile.com tomorrow for $99.99 after a $50 mail in rebate, with a qualifying mobile broadband plan on a two year service agreement1. Postpaid monthly plans start at $29.99, and customers with a qualifying voice line of service with T-Mobile receive a 20 percent discount. Customers can also purchase the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 without an annual contract for $199.99. For more information about the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0, including pricing and plan details, visit www.t-mobile.com/broadbandgoesmobile. As T-Mobile's 4G network continues to expand and get faster, the company's portfolio of 4G products is also growing. T-Mobile currently offers a dozen 4G-capable devices spanning smartphones, tablets and mobile broadband products that give customers access to America's Largest 4G Network. The company has announced plans to deliver a total of 25 4G-capable devices in 2011. T-Mobile's 4G network already reaches more than 200 million Americans in 170 markets. By midyear, T-Mobile expects that more than 150 million Americans will have access to increased 4G speeds as T-Mobile upgrades its 4G network. A list of new markets where the new faster speeds are available can be found below. T-Mobile 4G markets where 42Mbps service is launching today:
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| News360 launches Honeycomb application, hopes to become your daily news feed Posted: 24 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT  Good news for you Honeycomb-tablet-toting readers out there. News360 has released an Android application that hopes to become Android users' one-stop-shop for all their news needs. Similar to many other news feed applications out there, News360 takes a real-time look at the top stories in a score of different categories, from politics and world news to sports and tech goodness. Where News360 really shines is the Google-esque related stories incorporation. Say you're reading a story about the recent tornado outbreak in the Midwest. Along the top of the reading pane, you'll find a honeycomb-esque menu with the names of different publications where you can read either a different take on the same story, or a very similar story with a slight twist. News360 can also utilize your tablet's built in GPS to deliver location-specific stories to your news feed. Simply click on the location icon at the top of the screen and the stories in each of the categories will be tailored to your location. Tapping the location button again will bring you back to regional/national news stories. Admittedly, I was only able to spend about 15 minutes with the application last night, but my first impressions were very good. If you're looking for a news application for your Honeycomb device, you may want to head over to the market and give News360 a try for yourself. News360 is now available for free for all 3.0+ devices on the Android Market. Gallery
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| Rumor: Amazon tablets to cost $350-$450, are you convinced? (Poll) Posted: 24 May 2011 06:22 AM PDT  A couple of weeks ago, our friend Taylor made an epic return from his labor quest, giving us a taste of what Amazon has in store for us. We all had suspicions that Amazon could be working on some Android devices, but Taylor took the stage and used his ninja skills to actually get word from an insider, bringing us much more details than we had. How much do we know? Well, Amazon is working on bringing an “entire family” of devices to the market, which would include a phone and probably two tablets. Of course, Taylor is not the only stealthy spy on the streets, and Tim Bajarin from PCMag.com has provider further proof of Amazon’s upcoming foray into the hardware market. According to Tim’s sources, Amazon will have a 7-inch tablet priced at around $350, and a 10-inch model at around $450. The author makes no mention of a cellphone, though, which would have been nice to hear about. Amazon definitely has the strength to bring some some major competition when it comes to prices. We expected prices to be a bit lower, with the smaller tablet priced at about $250 (like the Nook Color), and the larger one at around $400. It is undeniable that the prices given by Tim are still fair to today’s standards. Rumors say that these will carry Tegra 2 and Tegra 3 processors, a bold move that will leave Amazon with the most aggressively priced tablets on the market. We can assume many outcomes, but ultimately, you guys (the consumer) are the ones that matter. We would like to know where you stand, so we have created a poll to see how everyone would feel if these prices happened to be accurate. Join us and take a vote! And please do share your reasons with us in the comment section! After asking the Android and Me team where their vote would go, this is some of the feedback I received from them:
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| T-Mobile announces their new “not-so-unlimited” plans Posted: 24 May 2011 04:49 AM PDT While everyone loves a good deal, most heavy users out there are worrying about the impending doom of tiered data plans. T-Mobile has just announced its new postpaid and prepaid unlimited plans, advertising unlimited voice, text, and web, but the fine print is just as present as ever. It seems very likely that consumers might run with the good looking prices (without looking at the fine print), only to later find out that their “unlimited” 4G speeds turn very slow soon afterward. For Postpaid users, the new plans differ depending on voice and data needs. Data plans (for both individual and family plans) start at $10 for 200 MB, and go as high as 10 GB of “high speed” internet. After reaching the data cap, data speed simply slows down for the remainder of the billing month (sometimes even slower than 2G). Things seem better if you are willing to purchase a phone at full price though. T-Mobile’s new prepaid unlimited plan starts at $50, with a data cap set at 100 MB (not a typo…). The $70 plan does offer 5 GB though, which sounds much more reasonable. It may seem like I am simply bashing on T-Mobile, but such is not really the case. There is no problem with making cheaper options available. These offers are very misleading though, and it looks like T-Mobile has a loose understanding of the word “unlimited” and are flat out trying to avoid the word “tiered,” and that is where the problem lies. Signing up for a two-year contract (or purchasing a phone at full retail) is no small deed, and carriers should keep things straight forward about what is being offered. Aside from the sneaky marketing, these plans will be beneficial to many T-Mobile customers. People have been complaining about carriers forcing customers to have large data plans, one of the reasons being that they may be surrounded by WiFi hotspots all day long. This should actually be very wallet-friendly for some. Also, our friends at TmoNews grabbed this screenshot from Youtube of T-Mobile’s not-yet-aired commercial (which was since taken down), and a perusing of the comments prove that many consumers are pretty angry with T-Mobile over their marketing campaign. Check out the image and the press releases after the break, and let us know your opinions! What do you guys think of these new plans? Are you signing up for one of them?
Postpaid Press Release Show Press ReleaseT-Mobile's New Unlimited Rate Plans Make Data Even More Affordable for Families on America's Largest 4G Network New T-Mobile plans feature unlimited data with no overages 1 Based on comparison against comparable post-paid plans for smartphones from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint; pricing does not include taxes and fees or cost of phone. Plan features and limitations may vary. Data as of May 2011. See T-Mobile.com for additional rate plan and pricing information. T-Mobile's HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at T-Mobile.com. Prepaid Press Release Show Press ReleaseT-Mobile Offers Monthly4G Plans Featuring Unlimited Talk, Text and Web With No Annual Contract BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 23, 2011 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced two new No Annual Contract, unlimited Monthly4G plans starting at $50 per month, bringing more choice and value to customers on America's Largest 4G Network™. The new plans make it easier than ever for customers to step up to a rich data experience across T-Mobile's entire portfolio of Android™-powered, Windows® Phone and BlackBerry® smartphones without an annual contract. With Monthly4G plans, customers can enjoy unlimited Talk, unlimited Text and unlimited Web service on their smartphone from T-Mobile. Monthly4G plans start at $50 per month for unlimited talk, unlimited text and unlimited Web with the first 100 MB of data at up to 4G speeds, or $70 per month for unlimited talk, unlimited text and unlimited Web with the first 5 GB of data at up to 4G speeds*. In addition to the Monthly4G No Annual Contract plans, which became available May 22, * Monthly4G plans provide access to wireless service for 30 days; capable device required to achieve 4G speeds. After high-speed allotment is used, speeds slowed for remainder of month. T-Mobile's HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at T-Mobile.com.
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