T-Mobile sold the original Galaxy Note for all of a week and this could be why. The fine folks at TmoNews have gotten their hands on a leaked internal document that claims the Galaxy Note II will be available in both white and grey on October 24th. What’s interesting about that date is the fact that Samsung is holding an event in New York City on the same day. During that event, the company is expected to announce U.S. availability for the Galaxy Note II. So does that mean we’re looking at same day availability for every carrier’s Galaxy Note II or just T-Mobile’s?Either way, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on further Note II news.

[Source: TmoNews]

Just yesterday rumors were going around about how Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile USA was in talks to purchase MetroPCS. Today we awaken to the news that an agreement has been reached between both carriers.

MetroPCS and Deutsche Telekom board members agreement states that they will combine the two companies, T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS, with Metro keeping a 26% share of the company as well as receiving a $1.5 billion payout. Of course this will still have to be approved by the government and so forth but I think this deal has a better chance of getting approved compared to the big AT&T/T-Mobile fiasco of 2011.

What do you guys think? See this benefiting T-Mobile in anyway? Is it better for MetroPCS customers? Let us know below!

Source: Phandroid

Today, Samsung announced that its much-anticipated Galaxy Note II will be coming to all five major U.S. carriers by mid-November. The company is taking the same approach with the Note II that it took with the Galaxy S III, meaning that there will be very few differences between the international and U.S. models of the device.

The Galaxy Note II will do something no other device has ever done in the United States: offer both a quad-core Exynos processor and LTE data.

• 1.6 quad-core Exynos CPU
• LTE and HSPA+42 where applicable
• 2GB RAM
• Android 4.1
• 16GB storage
• microSD card slot
• 3100mAh battery

Samsung says the device will come to T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and U.S. Cellular by mid-November “in time for the holidays.”

Do you plan on picking up a Galaxy Note II? Or is it just too big? Let us know in the comments!

Samsung Mobile Introducing Galaxy Note® II in Time for the Holidays with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular

Redesigned S Pen and apps, sharing capabilities and quad-core Exynos™ processor enhances productivity, creativity and performance

DALLAS — September 19, 2012 — Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) – the No.1 mobile phone provider in the United States – will launch the Galaxy Note® II in the U.S. with five major carriers by mid-November. Exact pricing and retail availability will be announced by each of the carriers.

Optimized for the fastest 4G LTE* and HSPA+ 42 networks, the Galaxy Note II combines some of the best capabilities of the Galaxy S® III with an enhanced S Pen and new S Pen apps, the processing power to multitask like a PC, with a larger screen yet in a thinner, lighter form factor. The Galaxy Note II enables consumers that want a larger format device to create, collaborate and now share original content faster and easier than before.

“The original Galaxy Note® created a new category of smartphones by combining the best of a smartphone with the best of a tablet. In less than a year, Samsung sold more than 10 million globally demonstrating the category is taking hold,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America. “The new Galaxy Note II is a significant leap forward for the category.”

Power & Performance

Galaxy Note II marks the U.S. debut of Samsung’s Exynos™ 1.6 GHz quad-core processor optimized for LTE networks. It has 2GB of internal RAM; and comes with 16 GB of onboard file storage and supports up to 64GB of additional memory with a microSD® card. Collectively, these deliver easy multitasking, lightning fast screen transitions, powerful browser performance and minimal app load time.

The Galaxy Note II is the first Samsung smartphone to launch with Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean, which brings stunning graphical capabilities and an upgraded Google Now service, including new features such as contextual search. It is also a SAFE-designated device, which means it has additional security features to safe-guard sensitive data and communications.

The Galaxy Note II has a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED™ touchscreen with 16:9 aspect ratio, the standard for true HD video viewing, and comes with a 3,100 mAh battery, which is 24 percent larger than the original Galaxy Note.

Despite the much larger battery, the device weighs slightly less than the original Galaxy Note. As a result of a narrower bezel on all four sides of the screen, the screen is larger but the overall device is narrower. The Galaxy Note II is available in Marble White and Titanium Gray color options.

Create & Collaborate

At the heart of the Galaxy Note II and the ability to create and collaborate is the S Pen™, which has been ergonomically redesigned to provide a more precise and natural writing and drawing experience. The new S Pen can sense 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, four times more than the original S Pen.

When the new S Pen is removed from the Galaxy Note II, it automatically launches the S Pen menu, which opens a new home screen that allows one-touch access to most used S-Pen applications. Keeping track of the S Pen is simple now too because a visual and audible alarm appears if the user forgets to put the S Pen back inside the device.

The S Pen’s advanced features provide the ability to capture ideas, inspiration and information instantly, and to combine handwriting with any digital content directly on the screen, such as adding new calendar appointments by writing the event details directly on the day of the week, signing or adding handwritten notes to an email.

Selecting and cropping text, images or other content on the Galaxy Note II with the S Pen is very similar to a traditional “click-mouse” experience. When the S Pen’s side button is pressed down, the S Pen recognizes that users want to clip or edit the selected content on the screen. Users can draw precise lines around the content to be cropped out, highlighted or copied into another application.

Key applications of the S Pen include:

• Easy Clip feature allows users to instantly outline and crop any content on the screen in any shape to save, share or paste. Once done cropping the image, users can freely edit the cropped content through coloring, shading, or their own personal handwriting.
• Air View allows users to hover with the S Pen over an email, calendar entry, image gallery or video to preview the content without having to open it or wait for screen transitions. This feature also enables users to preview Web site content without opening the full site. Air View provides a title description for unrecognizable icons in various applications.
• Quick Command uses the S Pen to quickly activate applications and services people use most often. The command pad appears with one upward swipe on the screen with the S Pen button pressed down. Users can send an email, make a call or search a location with pre-registered and customized S Pen stroke marks made on the command pad.
• Idea Sketch allows users to easily add illustrations by handwriting keywords on the S Note. It provides illustration images that match the handwritten keywords. It’s a fancy illustration match function that will allow users to express, organize and visualize ideas in a more innovative and creative way. Users can even customize and add in their own illustrations library.
• Photo Notes allows users to create handwritten notes on the back of digital photos.

Multitask & Share

The Galaxy Note II takes multitasking to the next level by enabling consumers to launch multiple windows on one screen, including high definition video. Multitasking features include:

• Popup Note lets users open an S Note instantly as a pop-up window to jot down a quick note during a phone call, checking email or watching a video.
• Popup Video extends the concept of ‘Popup Play.’ While watching a video, with the touch of a button, the video will become a floating window on the display. The video will continue to play and it can be re-sized or repositioned to any part of the GALAXY Note II’s screen. This versatility means that users are free to load other applications beneath it to browse online or work in other apps such as email, calendar or text messaging.
• Popup Browser launches a new browser window when a user clicks on a link embedded in an email.

The Galaxy Note II contains many of the popular, real-life content sharing features introduced in June on the Samsung Galaxy S™ III including:

• S Beam – Tap back of Galaxy Note II against another S-Beam-enabled device to share large video files, documents or S Notes in seconds without using data service.
• Share Shot – Seamlessly share pictures taken with Galaxy Note II’s 8 megapixel camera to other phones from up to 200 feet away.
• Burst Shot/Best Shot – Capture rapid-fire still pictures with zero shutter lag; choose picture with optimal colors, lighting and clarity from Best Shot image recommendations.
• AllShare Cast™ and GroupCast™ have been expanded on the Galaxy Note II. Share premium video content, mobile games and movies and TV shows from Samsung Media Hub wirelessly with Samsung Smart TVs, laptops, tablets and other consumer electronics.

Customize & Accessorize

• Protective Flip Cover – Samsung’s unique flip cover enhances the look of the Galaxy Note II with a premium leather front and glossy backing, while providing privacy and protection. The Protective Flip Cover comes in seven vibrant colors to customize the Galaxy Note II, including Titanium Gray, Marble White, Blue, Pink, Mint, Lime Green, and Orange.
• S Pen with Eraser – This ergonomic, full-featured S Pen features a button for gestures and an eraser tip for easy corrections. This updated version of Samsung’s original S Pen truly mimics the feel of a pen or pencil.

Over the summer, T-Mobile lost its CEO in Philip Hume and has been under the direction of interim CEO Jim Alling since. Today, T-Mobile USA announced that John Legere will take the reins as CEO and Jim Alling resume his position as Chief Marketing officer.

Legere has held jobs at AT&T, Dell, Microsoft, and Softbank prior to becoming the CEO of Global Crossing, an IP services company.

“I am thrilled to join T-Mobile and lead the company at such a pivotal time,” Legere said in a statement. “T-Mobile is taking a number of significant steps to revitalize the business and I look forward to leading our team and partners to accelerate these efforts to become a force in our industry.”

T-Mobile USA has not had the best couple of years, as it is the only major carrier not offering the iPhone or LTE data services.

Rene Obermann, the CEO of Deutsche Telekom, seems confident that Legere can help T-Mobile get back to the top.

“John is a talented and proven executive who brings a successful track record of leading and operating consumer and business focused telecommunications and technology companies. As T-Mobile moves forward with its strategic initiatives to improve its market position, including expanding its network coverage and initiating LTE service, John has obviously the right skillet to lead the business into the future.”

Great news for those of you who like having high-end phone but don’t want to pay retail price or go on a contract. T-Mobile has partnered up with Walmart to bring you the Samsung Galaxy S2 on their Monthly4G plans for only $299! That price might seem up there but keep in mind that it’s normally $500+ at retail and maybe $100 less on contract.

At that price, some might buy it just to get a new phone when they don’t have a full upgrade yet available. The Galaxy S2 might not be the newest device out but it can still keep up. Any of our readers planning on picking it up? Let us know in the comments!

Source: TmoNews

Press Release:

Press statement – No Annual Contract Samsung Galaxy S II at Walmart (9/4/12)

Today, T-Mobile and Walmart announced a national retail exclusive of the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S™ II as a no annual contract kitted option, providing a premium smartphone experience at a discounted price for no annual contract customers. Now available, the Galaxy S II costs $299.00 when paired with a T-Mobile Monthly4G no annual contract plan of $30 per month or higher.

The Monthly4G $30 per month plan offers unlimited Web, with the first 5 GB at up to 4G speeds; unlimited text; and 100 minutes of talk, with 10 cents per minute after the first 100 minutes. In addition, Monthly4G plans require no annual contract, no credit check and no deposit, offering great value and flexibility to customers.

With the addition of the Galaxy S II to the lineup of no annual contract devices offered at Walmart, customers have access to premium devices, fast nationwide 4G network speeds and affordable service plan prices – all without an annual contract.

The Galaxy S II is also available through Walmart’s Family Mobile service, a monthly, no-annual-contract wireless plan powered by T-Mobile’s nationwide network. The Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text and Web plan is $45 per month for the first line and $35 per month for additional lines, and provides unlimited access to Web surfing, data and social media for all lines on the account (base plan includes the first 250MB per month at up to 3G speeds). Available at Walmart stores nationwide and on Walmart.com, Walmart Family Mobile was designed with families in mind and is one of the best value options available on any national carrier.

Currently, T-Mobile services, as well as a wide range of smartphones and handsets, are available at Walmart stores nationwide and on Walmart.com.

For more information about T-Mobile’s no annual contract Samsung Galaxy S II, please visit:www.walmart.com.

We’ve already seen a Jelly Bean leak for the international Galaxy S III and here is yet another, but this time for the T-Mobile U.S. variant. The update appears to be bug free, but given that it isn’t technically ready for primetime, a few hiccups are possible. There aren’t a ton of responses yet, but those users that have installed it seem to be happy.

Here are some instructions to help you install:

1. Download and install stock (if you are not already on stock rom) This is needed as a base. The update will otherwise fail
2. Download OTA
3. Apply zip in recovery menu
4. Enjoy Jelly Bean 4.1.1

If you install the leak, let us know how it goes in the comments!

[Source: XDA]

Starting on September 5th, T-Mobile will be allowing customers to add-on an UNLIMITED data feature. You’ve heard that before right? WRONG! This is true unlimited, not throttled after 2, 5 or 10GB.

The data features will start at $30/mth for Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data for customers on a Classic Plan and $20/mth for Value Plan customers. This does not include Mobile Hotspot though but that was expected. Most customers were paying $35 just for the 10GB data add-on so this will bring them savings also. With it you also get peace of mind. Sure if you go over all you get is throttled speeds but at times, those speeds come at the wrong time.  I ended up being throttled during vacation, that sucks. I’ll be one of the first to call in on September 5th to add this feature on.

Can you tell how excited I am right now? For years now, Sprint always said they were the only true unlimited data carrier. What will they say now? Hopefully T-Mobile doesn’t just tell walk-in customers about this feature. I want to see this on TV and everywhere I go. I know of some who went to Sprint just for the data. This is a chance for TMO to get some customers back and keep those thinking of jumping ship.

What do you guys think? Do you need unlimited data? Doesn’t matter to you? Let us know in the comments!

Source: TmoNews