Once seen as the heavy handed power punch combo for Big Magenta, both the T-Mobile G2 and myTouch 4G are getting just a little bit of spark back into their lives thanks to their upcoming Android 2.3 Gingerbread updates.

For a while now, we’ve been hearing lots of information about it, but we’ve actually started to hear news about their roll out of late – albeit, some are still eagerly awaiting for its arrival. Well, for those who seemingly are unable to get the highly anticipated update to Gingerbread, customers can head into their local T-Mobile store starting on August 6th to get it. However, it’s worth noting that handset owners located in the midwest and west regions will need to wait until August 13th before heading in.

From the sound of it, handsets will be updated by using an SD card provided by the store. Meaning, it’d be a darn good idea to backup your data beforehand just in case something catastrophic occurs. Indeed, these handsets have been flaunting Froyo for some time now, but it’s nevertheless awesome to see them getting a new lease on life with Gingerbread.

source: T-Mobile (1 & 2) via TmoNews

Not everyone out there requires the latest and greatest in technology to be content with their smartphone, but for those who still want a decent one with a cute looking form factor, they might gravitate towards the HTC Wildfire S for T-Mobile.

As promised, the handset is now available to be picked up for the 2-year contract price of $79.99 – with a reasonable $279.99 no-contract price. Obviously, the main attraction about the device is its loveable and compact form factor – and to match that, it’s flaunting some entry-level specs. Specifically, it features a 3.2” HVGA touchscreen, 600MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera, 512MB RAM & ROM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, 1,230 mAh battery, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Certainly, it perfectly rounds out HTC’s offerings on T-Mobile’s lineup seeing that it supplements newer devices like the HTC Sensation 4G and T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide. So if you’re not all about killer hardware and want something that’s affordable and works, then you might want to consider choosing the HTC Wildfire S.
source: T-Mobile via Android and Me

A couple weeks ago, LG simultaneously introduced the LG Optimus Pro and Optimus Net, but those two Android powered smartphones are destined for the European markets.

Well, it seems that the LG Optimus Net will be making its way to the US in the form of T-Mobile’s Optimus Net seeing that the LG-P699 recently received its Bluetooth certification prominently showing off T-Mobile’s branding. Going by the model number LG-P669, it’s believed to be T-Mobile’s version of the Optimus Net because it shares many design similarities with the LG Optimus from a couple weeks ago. In fact, it utilizes the same overall styling, but it’s sporting a lighter colored backplate.

Strangely, the description given to the handset remarks that “this model will be available on North America AT&T Market around August 2011.” So far, we haven’t heard anything in regards to an AT&T launch, but there is always that possibility of course. If it does hold true, we should be expecting some sort of official confirmation very soon since August just recently arrived. Either that, or it could simply be nothing more than a typo.

source: Bluetooth SIG via Pocketnow

For those who couldn’t wait any longer, some T-Mobile G2x owners out there might have already downloaded and installed the Gingerbread update for their phone using the LG Mobile Support tool method, which requires you to install the update the old fashion way by connecting it to a PC.

Well, for those others who prefer a less cumbersome route, you’re method is finally available today as T-Mobile started rolling out the update using the preferred over-the-air process. Naturally, that notification will eventually arrive indicating that it’s ready for download. Besides the updated facelift, owners can also expect to find the addition of these other goodies with the update:

• Improved battery life
• Improved front-facing camera operation when using Qik record and share
• Improved disabling Car Home
• Helps address unexpected reboots

Without a doubt, we’re sure that this will please many people out there, and combining the fact that the handset recently came back into stock online boasting one impressive price, there’s no arguing that smiles are going to be plentiful everywhere.
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source: T-Mobile via mydaily-gadget & TmoNews

When the so-called HTC Ruby made its first appearance online, there was pretty much nothing that we could tell about it besides that it had a 3.5-millimeter headphone socket and a camera of some sort on its back. However, the mystery behind the smartphone is slowly starting to unfold as even more images of the HTC Ruby have been spotted on Flickr.

Luckily, the newly uploaded photos are a bit more revealing than the old ones. One of the most important hints that we now have is that the HTC Ruby carries a T-Mobile logo on its front side, which is easily distinguishable with a naked eye even though most of it has been left out of the frame. Besides that, the camera interface that is visible on the device’s display suggests that the Ruby is most likely powered by Android and not by Windows Phone, as it was previously believed by some.

Nevertheless, bear in mind that the identity of the HTC Ruby cannot be 100% confirmed just yet and we cannot say for sure whether it will ever join T-Mobile’s lineup of smartphones. You see, just because the photos of the smartphone have been taken and tagged by a device known as “HTC Ruby”, does not guarantee that it is another Ruby that is posing for the camera. However, we do remember seeing a pair of handsets in the smartphone’s previous leak. Furthermore, the device that was used to take the new photos is visible in the reflection off of an HTC Flyer’s screen and looks pretty much identical to the smartphone from last time.

Will the mysterious HTC Ruby ever reveal itself once again? Be sure that we will keep an eye on it and will let you know as soon as we find out more about it.

source: Flickr via TmoNews

At the time of its release, the T-Mobile G2x was undoubtedly among the hottest smartphones on the market and it was flying off the shelves faster than the carrier had expected that it would. The demand for it was so high that T-Mobile decided to bump the smartphone’s price up by $50 in order to bring things back in equilibrium. Eventually, the hype settled as the carrier ran out of stock and G2x owners realized that their new and shiny superphone was plagued by more than a few bugs in its operating system.

However, the T-Mobile G2x is about to get a second life as it is once again for sale on the carrier’s web page. What makes things even better is that the Gingerbread update for the G2x is already available so the flaws that were ruining the smartphone’s reputation are very likely a thing of the past now. The smartphone can be yours for free, as long as you commit to a 2-year contract, yet you will have to act quickly as the deal will expire this Thursday, July 28.

In case you haven’t met the T-Mobile G2x yet, it is the US version of the LG Optimus 2X, which is known for being the World’s first smartphone to boast a dual-core processor. It is powered by a Tegra 2 chipset clocked at 1GHz and features some other goodies, such as a 4-inch WVGA display, 8-megapixel camera capable of shooting 1080p HD video and supports HSPA connectivity of up to 14.4 Mbps.

source: T-Mobile via TmoNews

A small number of users of the T-Mobile myTouch 4G will be getting an upgrade to Android 2.3.3 starting on Wednesday. Besides updating the OS, other changes include offering an update for Swype and bringing Exchange 2010 compatibility. Some bugs will be repaired including fixes for Bluetooth audio when answering a call, allowing messages to be saved in the inbox, a better domestic roaming signal, a display that is more responsive and stable during bootup and regular use, and a few unnamed stability and software fixes. Because the update will be downloading Android 2.3.3, not 2.3.4 onto the handset, gTalk video calling will not be enabled on the phone-at least for now.

If the small pilot test goes well, in a few weeks the update will resume and last the rest of the year which will allow all myTouch 4G owners to be rockin’ the Gingerbread update. If you are one of the lucky ones whose myTouch 4G was chosen to be part of the pilot program,, let us know the changes that you’ve spotted on your handset by sending us a comment in the box below.

source: T-Mobile via AndroidCentral

Starting Wednesday, a small number of T-Mobile myTouch 4G owners will receive an update to Android 2.3.3

The time is finally here! Right on cue, T-Mobile is now accepting pre-orders for the myTouch 4G Slide for $199.99 on-contract through their web site.

Obviously, it’s the first step in getting ever so closer to owning this camera centric smartphone, and considering that it’s flaunting the best camera sensor to grace any HTC device thus far, there’s naturally going to be a lot to like with this one. Anticipation will surely begin to settle in once you’ve placed that pre-order, but fear not, you’ll soon be able to snap up shots like the pros in no time once you finally get your hands on the device.  Available in either black and khaki, you can also choose to place a pre-order with no contract signing whatsoever – though, expect to pay a whopping $499.99 to get it.

Nevertheless, T-Mobile’s pre-order cookout for the handset will surely appease some people out there – especially when this thing won’t land in-stores until the 27th. And you never know, they just might begin shipping out orders earlier than expected.

source: T-Mobile via TmoNews

Back in May, we described the Samsung Hercules for T-Mobile, as being like a Samsung Infuse 4G on steroids. Like the Infuse 4G, which is available to AT&T customers, the Hercules offers up a huge 4.5 inch WVGA Super AMOLED display. Other specs for the Hercules include Android 2.3 on board and a Qualcomm 1.2GHz dual-core APQ8060 processor under the hood.

Will T-Mobile launch this beast as the Samsung Hercules or as the Samsung Galaxy S II?

This phone will fly with 42Mbps HSPA+ connectivity making the device a category 24 HSDPA and category 6 HSUPA. Speaking of connectivity, there will be support for AWS plus the 850/1900MHz frequencies for T-Mobile. If the AT&T/T-Mobile deal goes through, the Samsung Hercules is supposed to receive support for AT&T’s 4G network. An 8MP camera on the back captures video at 1080p and a front-facing shooter takes self-portraits and works with video chat software. The model will offer NFC support.

The Samsung Hercules is equipped with 16GB of internal ROM, 1GB of RAM and microSD memory can be expanded by as much as 32GB. According to a T-Mobile roadmap that we reported on, this monster could launch on September 26th. Whether or not it launches as the Samsung Hercules or the Samsung Galaxy S II is still unclear. As we had told you, the remaining three of the top four carriers in the country are expected to offer the Samsung Galaxy S II as the Verizon Function, the AT&T Attain and the Sprint Within.

source: TmoNews

HTC made a bit of a splash late Sunday night with an announcement on their official Facebook page that a few select devices will have their bootloaders unlocked via a two-part over-the-air update.

Owners of the global HTC Sensation, the HTC Evo 3D for Sprint and the HTC Sensation 4G for T-Mobile will be the first to get the two-part update starting in August. The first part of the update is considered a maintenance release which more or less will prepare each device for the major update.

Part two will be the actual unlocking tool which will finish sometime in September, making this update a little bit of a dragged out process. The biggest hurdle of course is what the carriers will do. Will Sprint and T-Mobile allow devices with unlocked bootloaders on their network? That remains to be seen.

HTC not only made it clear that other devices will receive this update sometime down the road, but we can all expect to see devices shipping with unlocked bootloaders in the near future. Tell us what you think in the comments below.

source: HTC Facebook page via Engadget