In 2013 T-Mobile Kills Plans For 84Mbps HSPA+ Network – Will Jump Straight To LTE

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    According to T-Mobile USA Senior Vice President Andrew Sherrad in an interview with The Verge, that the carrier would be skipping their original plans to introduce an even faster 84Mbps network, in favor of moving straight to an LTE based one. The move is for a few reasons. For one, T-Mobile wants to continue emphasizing their WiFi calling feature and currently, their UMA based service can’t support when a customer is on a WiFi call, and leaves their wireless network — the call will drop. But once T-Mobile gets on board the LTE train, this will no longer be a problem with the new network transitioning seamlessly between the two.

That isn’t to say T-Mobile will just drop everything in their move to LTE. T-Mo will continue rolling out their plenty fast 42Mbps HSPA+ network while getting ready for LTE in 2013. And really, that network seems to be holding up pretty well compared to their nearest competitor, Sprint’s 3G/4G network.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II T989 sourcing code released

The source code of T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II t989 is finally released on theSamsung’s official site, this is a big news for all guys who are busy trying to root T-MobileSamsung Galaxy S II. As you may remember the AT&T version Samsung Galaxy S II gets rooted within 24 hours since the first unit left shelf, but almost one week has passed, theSamsung T989 is still running on the stock ROM, although all genius were involved in rooting the handset.-T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II info

You may ask that why not try the same root method for the Samsung i777 on the Samsung T989, you can’t try that! It will brick the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II, since these two phones are not the same, they have different CPU, it means they have different source codeand different root method. But everything is changed now since the source code of the T-Mobile Samsung t989 was officially released, I bet it will be within one day the Samsungt989 could get rooted. And I think this is a big bad news for those who had returned their T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II, they were too hurry to do that.

And if you have interested in rooting the Samsung T989, just go ahead to the opensource.samsung.com to get the official source code. And I will share the root tutorial here as soon as it is fixed out.

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Update software T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II T989 gets KL1

If you are the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II t989 user, I am sure you are waiting for the ICS firmware on your hanset. While from now on, your Samsung Galaxy S II does get a software update, but not the highly-anticipated android 4.0 update, it is merely a maintenance update, it offers caller ID enhancements, battery enhancements and Wi-Fi calling enhancements. If your Samsung Galaxy T989 receives a notification message, it must be this KL1 software update.

As you see, it is only a small update, if you feel your Samsung Galaxy S II is fine, you are not required to install this upate, just opt out fo the upgrade, and I think this won’t effect the up coming android 4.0 update on your phone.

Then if you decide to install the update, you should back up all data on your Samsung T989, in case it affect the content or contacts loaded to your handset. And if you missed the OTA update, don’t worry, it can be available via Kies mini in a few days.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II t989 root instruction

Nowadays, when a new high-end smartphone is to be released, the most discussed thing on the phone should be most of the pre-installed useless and unwanted software on the handsets, and the size of those software are often very large, they take large amount of phone memory, so we called them bloatware. Now almost all phones have bloatware, so does the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II t989. When you bought this phone, you are a victim of bloatware, but things are not so serious, the bloatware just share the memory, and some of them can also take up CPU, they make you phone run slower than it should be.

So, can you uninstall the preload applications from the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II, yes, but you have to gain the administer authority of your phone and then you can access to see the uninstall progam to delete them from your T-Mobile Samsung T989. The only way to have the administer authority is to root your phone, most phone users are afraid of rooting their device, but as long as the method is correct, it is safe to root your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy II. If you need the method, here you can find it.

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II root method:

The following things are needed:
1. ODIN V1.8.4 or greater (search it on the Goolge)
2. The correct USB drivers for windows
3. This file CWR ODIN for T-989 here
4. Superuser.apk and su from here5. SDCARD installed for CWR
6. Guts/balls

Then take the following steps:
1. Make sure windows recognizes your phone in ODIN.
—- adb reboot download
-or- Turn phone of, and hold both Vol up + Vol down, and plug the USB cable in.
2. Select the PDA button and browse to the recovery-cwm-hercules.tar
3. Select Start
4. It should flash the file to Recovery and reboot the phone.
5. After it has rebooted, mount USB storage and copy the Superuser zip to the sdcard
6 Reboot into recovery
— adb reboot recovery
-or- Power off phone, unplug USB, Hold Both Vol up + Vol down and Hit power
7. Select install  zip from sdcard, choose the superuser zip and let it finish.
8. Reboot!

Note:This method installs CWR onto your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II. Once you boot into recovery mode you can flash files, files that include root! The file doesn’t mess with boot, so there should be no bricks from flashing this file.

I am not responsible if you got your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II bricked, do it on your own risk. If you encounter any problem, you may be able to find some solutions from the source link.

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AT&T launches pilot program for expanded push-to-talk services

Let's face it, walkie-talkies are far from glamorous, but for large and small enterprises that rely on real-time communication, the WWII artifact remains an integral part of the workday. Now, AT&T has set forth on a journey to give its push-to-talk services a modern makeover, and it's recruiting a few partners to join the quest. In addition to providing PTT-enabled smartphones, the carrier will be testing IP-based technologies that offer workflow automation for tasks such as fleet management and dispatch. Additionally, the system will also offer integration with traditional radio systems such as PMR and LMR, which means an organization won't need to transition its entire crew at once. You can find more about AT&T's hybrid communications system in the PR after the break.

Connection in an Instant: Customers to Trial Enhanced Push To Talk Services from AT&T

Charter Program Will Allow Participants to Experience Communications on a New Level

Dallas, Texas, February 21, 2012

In today's fast-paced business world, every second counts. Communication must happen in a flash to keep an organization moving. And to help meet this need for speed, AT&T* is launching a charter program to trial a suite of enhanced push to talk (PTT) services that will take workgroup communications to the next level.

The enhanced PTT solution trial, powered by Kodiak Networks Inc. InstaPoC™ technology, will harness AT&T's mobile broadband speeds, expansive wireless network coverage, broad portfolio of devices and the power of IP-based technology. That means faster and richer collaboration, lower cost of ownership and great potential for integration with mobile applications.

In addition, AT&T is working to integrate traditional private mobile radio (PMR) systems with this enhanced PTT service trial, and will demonstrate the functionality with Raytheon JPS at the 2012 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE). AT&T and Raytheon expect that push to talk interoperability across different networks will extend coverage of existing PMR systems and facilitate better communications for field dispatch and operations, when many people from many different organizations need to reach each other quickly.

Charter Program Details

Selected business customers in a range of industries – transportation, utilities, manufacturing and more – will get a first look at potential PTT services through AT&T's charter program.
Participants will use powerful, state of the art smartphones to test the technology.
The charter program will provide AT&T and customers with a better understanding of the potential that the enhanced PTT service can offer.
AT&T will work closely with customers participating in the program to measure results, and participants will have the opportunity to give feedback on their experiences.

Imagine how a field worker could benefit from enhanced PTT. Instead of lugging around a bag with a clipboard, a cell phone and a mobile radio, workers could carry one mobile device, complete with mobile apps and AT&T's PTT services. If an employee has a question while on the job, he or she could connect almost instantly to a supervisor – and even fill out forms on a mobile app while talking. A dispatcher could also reference PTT presence status to locate field workers quickly and assign the right employee to the task at hand.

"AT&T – with its fast LTE network, rugged device portfolio, business know-how and open approach to application development – is well-positioned to develop enhanced PTT services," said Andrew Seybold, CEO & Principal Consultant, Andrew Seybold, Inc., a consultancy focused on cellular and private mobile radio industries.

"Our customers are looking for a holistic PTT service – one that supports instant calls, numerous devices, dispatch applications and Application Programming Interfaces for developers," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "Our goal is to meet and exceed those expectations. What's more, we want to combine enhanced PTT services with an array of advanced mobility applications to build truly comprehensive solutions."

AT&T's mobility application consultants can also help charter customers craft their strategies for migration from legacy networks that are currently being phased out to AT&T's anticipated high-performance solution.

Sneak Peak into AT&T's Enhanced PTT Offer

AT&T's enhanced push to talk service charter program features:

A combination of high-performance PTT communications and mobile data services that allow users to talk and use productivity applications simultaneously
Large contact lists and groups, ideal for organizations with lots of mobile employees
Faster call setup times than traditional PTT solutions
Integration with business applications for field force automation, fleet management, dispatching, GPS tracking and more
Ability to run on a wide range of smartphones, rugged phones, feature phones and specialty devices
Interoperability with existing mobile radio systems, such as Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Private Mobile Radio (PMR)

For more information on the AT&T enhanced PTT charter program, visit:

http://www.corp.att.com/forms/ptts/

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

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Sub-second IP Push-to-Talk for 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi and Beyond

Kodiak InstaPoC™, the next-generation Push-to-Talk technology based on the latest PoC v2.0 standard, sets up calls at sub-second speeds with the dependability that wireless operators expect from Kodiak Networks.

International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), Las Vegas, NV - Plano, TX - Kodiak Networks announces two transformative products that build upon its reputation for voice quality and reliability: Kodiak InstaPoC™, the next-generation of PoC v2.0 based Push-to-Talk (PTT) technology, and the Kodiak RTXi™, Kodiak's IP-based communication platform. InstaPoC and the RTXi together provide sub-second Push-to-Talk call set up on downloadable Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile clients and embedded devices.

As an IP-based technology, InstaPoC provides better than mobile voice call quality when deployed on 4G LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi data networks. Additionally, it supports simultaneous voice and data activity without changes to the Radio Access Network (RAN). Downloadable applications bring PTT functionality to modern mobile operating systems and facilitate application interoperability since Kodiak InstaPoC is at the core of each PTT client. Capabilities of InstaPoC include one-to-one and one-to-many-up to 250 contacts-PTT-based communication, centralized dispatch, enterprise-class administratio, and next generation features such as availability and call alerts. . In addition to smartphones, InstaPoC can be deployed on embedded ruggedized and value phones, allowing operators to offer the most diverse and robust PTT solution on the market.

Kodiak's RTXi offers carriers a flexible and powerful new platform which represents an evolution of Kodiak's RTX-a proven 99.999% available platform operating in networks around the world for a decade. The RTXi is an extremely scalable IP based platform that features open APIs, geographic redundancy, IMS interoperation and CALEA compliance allowing operators to meet diverse network requirements and build a flexible PTT ecosystem.

"The future of wireless is IP based broadband and Kodiak's new offerings are designed to take full advantage of this future. Push-to-Talk capabilities as part of a network operator's offerings is important for those who value instant one-to-many communications and Kodiak's products are right on target." said Andrew Seybold, a leading industry analyst and CEO of Andrew Seybold, Inc.

As the first PoC v2.0 compliant offering on the market, InstaPoC is built with application interoperability in mind. Aligning to the OMA POC v2.0 standard allows operators easier deployment of new handsets, PTT accessories and 3rd party vendors' applications. Additionally, PoC v2.0 includes standardization for other media types like video, images, text and files. Many PTT enterprise users require integration of workforce management, navigation applications etc. with their PTT systems. Kodiak's adherence to the PoC v2.0 standard creates an open environment in which this can be achieved.

Primary features of InstaPoC on the RTXi platform:
Sub-second call set up and latency
Better than mobile voice call quality
Built on IP-based global PoC v2.0 standard
Works on 4G LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi technologies
Extensible open APIs
Supports one-to-one and one-to-many (groups up to 250 contacts) communication
Downloadable clients for smartphones, embedded clients for ruggedized phones
Enterprise-class administration capabilities
Next generation features like availability and call alerts
Proven platform reliability

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Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G making its way into T-Mobile stores in March for $150

We heard about Samsung's Galaxy S Blaze 4G -- a device that wins second place for longest name behind the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch -- last month at CES, but details were incredibly scarce. Of course, leave it to T-Mobile and Sammy to toss in a few extra nuggets in the lead-up to Mobile World Congress  in the midst of so many other product announcements. It turns out that the Blaze 4G will be making its official debut on the carrier sometime near the end of March for $150 on a two-year commitment. The device sports a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 CPU, 4-inch Super AMOLED panel, 5MP rear camera with 720p video capture, a 1.3MP front-facing shooter and -- shocker -- Android 2.3. It also supports 42Mbps HSPA+. Definitely sounds like a healthy mix of 2010 and 2011, no doubt. Want more details? We've got the press release after the break ready and waiting for you.


T-Mobile Announces March Availability for Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G

The latest addition to T-Mobile's fastest 4G device lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G

keeps consumers entertained and connected

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Feb. 22, 2012 - T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today confirmed the upcoming March availability of the Samsung Galaxy S® Blaze™ 4G, exclusively from T-Mobile®. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G is the latest addition to the successful Galaxy S line of products, and T-Mobile's newest fast 4G smartphone to take advantage of 4G (HSPA+42) technology, providing customers with the ability to browse the Web faster than the average home Internet2 connection while on the go.

Consumers are increasingly demanding more from their smartphones - keeping them entertained, staying connected with loved ones and enabling them to complete more tasks using a single device. A recent T-Mobile survey found 79 percent of smartphone users are less likely to carry other technology devices, such as cameras, laptops and GPS devices, when they have their smartphone.

T-Mobile's newest 4G smartphone offers a variety of features and applications to help consumers be entertained and have access to the information they need when they need it. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G entertainment offerings make it easy for T-Mobile customers to stream their favorite movies on Netflix®, enjoy live or on-demand TV programs on T-Mobile® TV in mobile HD4 or download a popular movie or TV show using Samsung Media Hub. Additionally, the smartphone features TeleNav GPS Navigator, which provides hands-free, voice-guided turn-by-turn driving directions, real-time traffic alerts, full-color 3-D moving maps and local alerts, helping customers get to where they need to go. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G also comes preloaded with a customized version of the Yelp mobile application, featuring the ability to save profiles so users can keep preferences the same with one touch in any city, making it easy to find and read reviews for local places to eat, shop, drink and play.

Also pre-loaded on the device, the T-Mobile 4GPro App Pack offers an aggregation of key business applications, such as DropBox, Evernote, Square, TripIt, Camscanner and LinkedIn, helping busy consumers be even more productive while balancing their professional and personal lives.

"The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is loaded with rich features and services to keep consumers entertained and connected virtually anywhere they want to go," said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA. "Paired with T-Mobile's fast 4G network and our unlimited data plans, we're making it easy for consumers to enjoy the benefits of 4G experiences at a price they can afford."

Featuring a sleek and stylish form factor, the smartphone comes in a carbon black color and runs on Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G also features a Snapdragon™ S3 processor by Qualcomm® with 1.5 GHz dual-core CPUs and a beautiful 3.97-inch Super AMOLED™ touch screen providing consumers with a rich experience watching their favorite movie or TV show on the device.

The Galaxy S Blaze 4G also makes it easy to connect and share photos and video with loved ones. It features a 720p HD video recorder, 5-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, flash and advanced shooting modes, as well as a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat.

Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is expected to be available at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and retailers nationwide, and online at http://www.t-mobile.com starting late March. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G is expected to cost $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card, with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan. For more information, visit http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-blaze

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Guide to Root T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989

The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S2 is now can be rooted.
 One of our trusted android developer slayher over rootzwiki has finally done an awesome job and recently posted a how to root guide of the T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 T989.
 The rooting process is just a bit too easy, by way of -  flashing a CWR tar file(ClockWorkMod Recovery) via odin and manually installing an SU zip file (Super User) via the phone's SD card. Download the ClockworkMod Recovery and Superuser zip files and follow the whole rooting instruction from slayher here.
 Here's some screen shots on how to Root the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 device.  
1) On Odin put the ClockworkMod Recovery tar file for T-Mobile Galaxy S2 .

 

2) After setting the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 into download mode by pressing Volume Up and Volume Down, connect the phone to PC USB cable. Once Odin detected the phone, hit the "START" button to begin flashing the CWR. 3) When ODIN completes the flashing process and once rebooted this time we need to install the SU zip file on the SD card. Copy the SuperUser zip to the SD card. 4) This time we boot the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 into recovery mode by holding both Vol up and Vol down and by hitting the Power button. Once in Recovery mode make a Nandroid backup on the display option. Then select Install zip from sdcard, choose the superuser zip use the Volume up and Down key and select the SuperUzer.zip to install. 

 

Once the Super user already installed, reboot the phone again. That's it! you now have a rooted T-mobile branded version of Samsung Galaxy S2 .

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Using a Telus Modem Could Improve Data Speeds on AT&T SGS2

Data speeds are a touchy subject on pretty much every carrier worldwide. Sometimes the speeds are awesome, sometimes the speeds suck. Some are worse than others, some are better than others, but invariably there are customers of all of them who wish their speeds could be a little bitter.

 

Well, for those carrying the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727, your data woes may be a little closer to ending. XDA Senior Member kr3w1337 has posted that using a Telus modem could increase your data speeds. kr3w1337 explains:

Just wanted to share that using the Telus modem on the skyrocket leads to better speeds on HSPA for me. Reason being that the Telus modem has dual channel HSPA enabled so it should theoretically hit speeds of 42 mbps.

The method for flashing the modem is the same as flashing any other Samsung Galaxy S2 modem, so there’s no special tricks or difficult methods involved in the flashing process. Simply flash the modem and reboot. It’s only been tested by a few people, so kr3w1337 asks that if anyone does flash it to report to the thread to show their results.

If you’d like to give it a shot, you can find the download link to the modem and discussion in the Just wanted to share that using the Telus modem on the skyrocket leads to better speeds on HSPA for me. Reason being that the Telus modem has dual channel HSPA enabled so it should theoretically hit speeds of 42 mbps.

The modem can be found here. It is the Telus KJ3 modem.

This would work fine for both Rogers and AT&T users since Telus operates on the same frequencies. Share your experiences below if you try this please!. Be sure to find and download a stock modem so you can restore back to your regular modem if it doesn’t work.

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AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note i717 USB driver download

The Samsung Galaxy Note was sold all in the world market. now it is available at AT&T, I have given many useful information about this device here, today I will give the USB driver for your new handset.

Now more and more people like to use tablets, but they can not take calls and send text message on tablets, Samsung Galaxy Note is enough for all your needs. It comes with 5.3 HD Super AMOLED Screen, it is easy to play games and watch TV. What’s more, it is quick to load files, documents and images with 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

If you feel like drawing a doodle, you can do it on Samsung Galaxy Note with S pen. I am sure you will often need to transfer files between your device and computer, you need to install the USB driver on the computer.

USB_Driver_for_ATT_I717_Galaxy_Note_v1_3_2200_0.exe

Once you install the USB driver for Samsung Galaxy Note, you can set tethering on your device and use it as a modem.

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Sony completes Sony Ericsson buyout

Sony has announced that they have completed the buyout and acquire the 50% stake in Sony Ericsson today which they announced last October. This would make Sony Ericsson part of Sony, and they will rename Sony Ericsson, Sony Mobile Communications.

With this acquisition Ericsson would receive €1.05 billion ($1.47 billion). They have already renamed the latest devices with the new Sony branding including the Xperia S, Xperia Ion and Smart Watch that was launched last month at CES. They would also integrate the mobile phone business as a vital element of its Electronic business.

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Consumers Seek 4G Connections and Affordability According to New Survey

At CES, we announced that T-Mobile is rolling out 4G speeds to additional markets and tomorrow we’re launching our newest, affordable 4G smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 710.  It’s been our continued focus at T-Mobile to make a great 4G experience and compelling 4G devices broadly available and affordable for everyone. Recently, we conducted an Omnibus survey¹ with Harris Interactive that confirms 4G connections and affordability are key features smartphone users are looking for when they shop for a new smartphone. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the survey results: Value Remains Most Important Factor for First Time Smartphone Adopters: - More than four-in-ten (44 %) first time smartphone buyers in 2012 say the cost of the data plan associated with the smartphone is the most influential reason they have not purchased a smartphone before. A 4G Connection is Becoming a Must for Smartphone/Tablet Owners: - About one-in-three consumers (28%) rank a "fast and reliable 4G network connection" as the most important feature they need when looking for a new smartphone. - 86% of current smartphone owners who also own a tablet want access to content on their tablet everywhere they can on their smartphone -- not just where there is Wi-Fi.  (NOTE: this may explain why T-Mobile’s Sonic^TM 4G Mobile Hotspot is popular with Wi-Fi-only tablet owners.) 2012 will be another exciting year for T-Mobile as 4G goes main stream. While last year marked the emergence of 4G networks, this year is all about fueling mass adoption by delivering fast, 4G connections in more places and innovative 4G products and services at a great value. ¹Survey Methodology This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of T-Mobile USA from December 20-22, 2011 among 2,573 adults ages 18 and older, among whom 235 will be first time smartphone buyers in 2012, and 988 are current smartphone users who will remain smartphone users in 2012. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact kmcfadzean@waggeneredstrom.com.

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Removing the Complexity for Small Business

 

For the more than 27.5 million small businesses in the U.S., the wireless experience can be overwhelming and confusing. Many of these customers – whether they are running a bakery, landscaping service, food truck, taxi company, boutique hotel, home healthcare services, catering company, legal or accounting service, handmade jewelry business, graphic design firm, construction company, or photography studio – don’t understand the alphabet soup of network technology acronyms or the technical specifics regarding the processor embedded in their device.

They simply want to know that their device will work and provide value where they do business. They want an affordable plan. They want easy access to data and applications. And, they need an advisor who understands their pain points and can guide them toward the adoption of easy-to-use wireless technologies that will help them run their businesses better.

T-Mobile is committed to removing the complexity for small business so they can focus on their business success and growth. We can:

• Reduce wireless costs:  With T-Mobile, small business customers have the ability to tailor their wireless plans to their needs – from worry-free unlimited options that offer exceptional value, consistent and simple pricing, and scalability to flexible, well-priced pooling plans.  

• Eliminating headaches associated with business apps: For many small businesses, finding and downloading the right business applications translates to time they don’t have and headaches they can’t afford. The T-Mobile 4GPro App Pack, an aggregation of key business applications, such as DropBox, Evernote, Square, TripIt, Camscanner and LinkedIn, is preloaded on select smartphones and tablets, such as the Android-based HTC® Amaze™ 4G and Samsung Galaxy S™ II to reduce complexity and save small businesses precious time.

• Provide opportunities for growth:  95 percent of small businesses that don’t accept credit cards today. With consumers carrying as many as 800 million credit cards between them, finding a way to simply and cost-effectively accept credit is the easiest path to growth. T-Mobile offers Square, a credit card reader that plugs into your Android or iPhone device, as an accessory in select retail stores. Armed with T-Mobile’s fastest smartphones, a high-speed nationwide network, and Square, formerly ‘cash only’ small businesses can accept credit card payments for the first time.

• Offer support and guidance:  T-Mobile is committed to simplifying the purchase process and providing small businesses with the support they need – whether in person, online or on the phone. In fact, nearly 400 recently redesigned T-Mobile retail stores include seated areas that can be used for in-depth consultations with knowledgeable retail associates. The new global design format will continue to be rolled out this year, touching approximately 800 locations.

Now, THAT is easy to understanding

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HTC "Endeavour" to keep handset specs under wraps, fail

The HTC Endeavour has been revealed to the internet masses, with its spec sheet revealed by a sneek peek at the device's ROM.

First spotted back in November, some of you may recognise the handset as the HTC Edge, with the Android smartphone expected to be the new king of HTC's smartphone line-up.

A Tegra-powered handset (likely of the quad-core variety), it boasts a 720p screen, with an 8MP rear camera and a 1.3MP snapper facing forwards for vanity shots and video calling.

Android 4.0.3 is the OS of choice, being the most bang-up-to-date build of Ice Cream Sandwich available. You'll also get Wi-Fi a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, as well as HTC's superb Sense 4.0 UI over the top of Google's software.

We'll keep an eye out for the Endeavour as it undoubtedly gets a full showcase at MWC 2012 in Barcelona later this month.

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AT&T U-verse iPad App Provides Companion Features & DVR Control

If you're an AT&T U-verse customer, things just got better if you also have an iPad on your list of possessions. AT&T has just launched a new U-verse iPad app that plans to go beyond a typical DVR remote control. You'll not only be able to use this on all of AT&T's DVR's, but the app also provides additional information about all the content that's playing. Now, what makes this even better is that if you're on the road, you still can also pull up all the guide data, program your home DVR remotely, and yeah, you can also stream from a library of TV shows and movies depending on your U-Verse TV package. It also provides extended information about the show's you're watching, and even allows you to get social about it. 

We're not sure if this is the perfect companion for you all, but for a free price tag, it doesn't bother to have the additional functionality while you're watching TV or on the road. You can download the app fromiTunes. 

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