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T-Mobile CEO John Legere is fed up with the “crap” the wireless industry has been feeding cell phone customers over the years. And he said that T-Mobile is here to shake things up. At the company’s “Uncarrier” event in New York City today, he made a pitch for T-Mobile’s new no-contract plans, which went into …

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HTC reportedly working on Windows Phone ‘Tiara’

Unwired View Related stories Review: HTC One HTC commits to more Windows phones in 2013 HTC: Samsung spent on marketing, not innovation HTC could be working on a new Windows Phone 8 device code-named the HTC Tiara, according to Unwired View. The midrange handset might feature a 4.3-inch Super LCD screen with WVGA resolution (800×480 pixels), a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm …

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Samsung Galaxy S4 comes to T

Now playing: Watch this: Introducing Samsung’s Galaxy S4 3:02 Related stories T-Mobile launches 4G LTE network T-Mobile finally gets the iPhone T-Mobile’s new contractless data plan explained (FAQ) T-Mobile launches 4G LTE network T-Mobile announces Sonic 2.0 4G LTE mobile hot spot Three T-Mobile phones worth waiting for (roundup) T-Mobile versus Verizon: How the plans stack up How to use …

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Preliminary HTC Desire P, Desire Q details emerge

The first specifications for an HTC Desire P and HTC Desire Q have emerged courtesy of Unwired View, indicating that HTC has a pair of mid-range smartphones on the horizon. Related stories T-Mobile bestows 4G LTE onto HTC One Android rumor roundup HTC One launch delay: Blame camera shortfall, HTC says A handful of hardware details for the two smartphones …

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Always itching for that next great smartphone? T-Mobile might have the answer for you. One of the ideas being bandied about is the concept of a club that would allow for “anytime upgrades,” which the company defines as a maximum of two upgrades per year. Related stories: T-Mobile launches 4G LTE network T-Mobile finally gets the iPhone T-Mobile’s new contractless …

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Now playing: Watch this: T-Mobile wows with fresh, fast 4G LTE phones 1:05 T-Mobile is joining the 4G LTE party with the official launch of its own service. The new network is live in seven cities, the company announced at its “Uncarrier” event in New York City today. The initial cities include: Baltimore; Houston; Kansas City; Las Vegas; Phoenix; San …

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Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 5 lands on T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network 1:07 T-Mobile’s new service plans mark a huge change for wireless carriers. In addition to ditching contracts, the nation’s fourth largest wireless provider also has dropped handset subsidies completely. So now, when you buy a new phone from T-Mobile, you’ll pay much more for your device than you …

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HTC One delays down to ‘Ultrapixel’ camera, HTC confirms

Delays to HTC’s new flagship smart phone were down to component problems in the camera department, the Taiwanese tech giant has confirmed. As previously rumoured, the HTC One’s ‘Ultrapixel’ camera has been proving troublesome for factories to wrap their bonces around, it would seem. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, HTC exec Benjamin Ho is quoted as saying, “Our friends …

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Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 5 lands on T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network 1:07 T-Mobile USA will offer the iPhone on its network at long last. The company announced the news at its “Uncarrier” event in New York today. T-Mobile will begin selling the iPhone 5 on April 12 for a $99.99 down payment, and also will offer the iPhone 5 …

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AT&T updates Samsung Galaxy Express to Jelly Bean

Now playing: Watch this: AT&T’s affordable, midlevel Samsung Galaxy Express 1:01 AT&T today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Express has started receiving an Android 4.1 update. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy Express review AT&T to T-Mobile: ‘Whatever’ Google Now widget comes to search app for Android 4.1 The relatively newish Samsung Galaxy Express is Ma Bell’s latest Android to see the …

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Samsung and Apple dominate smartphone market revenue

LG has jumped five places to come in a distant third in terms of global wholesale smartphone revenue. The Optimus G is LG’s flagship phone in Australia. (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) It’s no surprise that Apple and Samsung dominate smartphone sales, but what might be surprising is by just how much they lead the pack. Figures from Strategy Analytics’ “Smartphone Vendor …

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Sony Xperia Z lock screen loophole echoes Galaxy S3 issue

The Sony Xperia Z is the latest phone to suffer a leaky lock screen loophole. Like the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S3, the Xperia Z lock screen can be cracked wide open in a few simple steps. By following these steps, ne’er-do-wells can unlock the phone without knowing your passcode, giving them full access to your phone and the data …

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Related stories T-Mobile sells the cheaper iPhone T-Mobile’s new contractless data plan explained (FAQ) T-Mobile versus Verizon: How the plans stack up AT&T to T-Mobile: ‘Whatever’ T-Mobile just took a bold, new step by shredding the contracts for its plans plus launching its new 4G LTE data network. But what kind of speeds can you really expect to see on …

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Coming soon: Verizon Games Portal for Android devices

Announced today, Verizon’s Android devices will soon come loaded with a new Games Portal, a standalone app marketplace for games (separate from Google Play) combined with a social network similar to Apple’s Game Center. Powered by PlayPhone, an experienced builder of gaming networks, Verizon’s Games Portal figures to be an attractive marketplace for developers. The platform not only offers distribution …

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Is it just us, or did it seem like T-Mobile was taking a lot of shots at AT&T during its “Uncarrier” event today? Executives, including T-Mobile CEO John Legere, mocked AT&T’s confusing data plans, its network speeds, and even the paperwork required to sign up for its services. They claimed an iPhone on T-Mobile’s new plan will cost users $1,000 …

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