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T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 accessories sheet leaks out

December 8, 2011 | By Surur

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The T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 is now pretty much an open secret, with the Verge stumbling upon a sheet detailing the accessories (none very specific) which will be available for the handset.

It is somewhat disappointing to not see Nokia’s premium Monster headphones or tiny Bluetooth earpieces as part of the deal, but I suspect Nokia did as well as it could just to get the Lumia 710 on the carrier, and the rest of the inventory will have to wait for more welcome times.

We look forward to the official announcement of the handset on T-Mobile, which will likely also kick of a campaign of promotion for the device, which would mark Nokia’s real return to US.

Source: theVerge.com

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T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 confirmed by manual at FCC

December 7, 2011 | By Surur

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We still don’t know exactly what Nokia and T-Mobile US is announcing on the 14th, but it seems the Nokia Lumia 710 is very likely, with TMoNews uncovering this picture from the Lumia 710 manual at FCC.

Does this handset excite anyone on the US carrier, who have been denied a number of high-end devices now, such as the HTC Titan, Samsung Focus S and possibly the Nokia Lumia 800 also now.

More pages can be seen at TMoNews here.

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HTC HD7 getting update tomorrow, brings WIFI tethering

December 6, 2011 | By Surur

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TmoNews reports the HTC HD7 and HTC Radar 4G are both getting an update tomorrow which will bring fixes to visual voice mail (the only US carrier which actually support it) and also bring performance improvements. The update is likely the 7740 update which is slowly tricking out all around the world.

Of more interest is that the update will also bring WIFI tethering to the HTC HD7 and allow connection to hidden WIFI access points. There has been a rumour recently that AT&T is planning not to bring these new features to the Samsung Focus and other first generation devices.

The full (somewhat obscured) list of improvements read as follows:

HD7 features and improvements:

Resolves errors with visual voicemail
Adds Wi-Fi sharing to the device
Allows connecting to hidden Wi-Fi networks
Radar 4G features and improvements:

Radar 4G features and improvements:

Resolves errors with visual voicemail
Can now download and customize ringtones

Are our T-Mo totting readers excited? Let us know below.

Via Pocketnow.com

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Hear a crowd go wild for Windows Phone

December 6, 2011 | By Surur

Ellen has just given away a pile of Microsoft products, including a Windows Phone 7 handset, the HTC Radar 4G, and it may be the first time I heard a crowd so ecstatic about that OS.

Hopefully we will see many more promotions for Windows Phone 7 over the holiday season to keep phones running the OS in the minds of consumers.

Thanks Zee for the tip.

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Get the T-Mobile HTC Radar 4G for free

November 5, 2011 | By Surur

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WMDeals is offering the deal of a life-time on the HTC Radar 4G on T-Mobile USA. Not only are they offering the handset for free for a limited time, if you trade in an old phone from any other carrier (proof of purchase needed) you will receive a $100 rebate.

In effect, after sending the mail-in rebate and an old device in, you will have a new smartphone, and be $100 richer.

To buy a free HTC Radar 4G go to WMDeals here. To trade-in an old phone for $100, go here and enter the code MSMango.

Via Unwiredview.com

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TMoNews ‘confirms’ the Nokia Lumia 710 as coming to T-Mobile USA code-named ‘Sword’

November 2, 2011 | By Surur

There have been numerous rumours of the Nokia Lumia 710, Nokia’s low-end Windows Phone 7.5 handset, coming to T-Mobile USA, the strongest likely being the handset, which as far as we know is not penta-band, passing through the FCC with AWS HSDPA.

After making their own enquiries from nebulous sources, TMoNews was able to confirm that the Nokia Lumia 710, code-named the Sword, would be coming to T-Mobile in January in both black and white colours.

There are further rumours of the same handset coming to Verizon with CDMA and LTE, which does make one wonder if Nokia would be attacking the US market in the value segment rather than trying to compete with more premium handsets like the iPhone.

The Nokia Lumia 710 (Sabre) is an upcoming Windows Phone with a 3.7” ClearBlack TFT screen, HSPA+ data speeds, and a 1.4 GHz single-core processor. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera, no front-facing camera, and 8 GB of storage. It will be released in many countries before 2011, however won’t be available in the United States until Q1 2012. Full specs…

HTC Radar 4G for T-mobile USA unboxed

October 31, 2011 | By Surur

Wirefly have posted this unboxing video of the HTC Radar 4G, T-Mobile USA’s HSPA+ version of the HTC Radar.

The 8 GB handset is as far as we know T-Mobile’s only Windows Phone 7.5 handset, although the Nokia Lumia 710 is also being rumoured.

The handset will go on sale on the 2nd November 2011.

The HTC Radar is a new Windows Phone with a 3.8” S-LCD screen, HSPA+ data speeds, and a 1.0 GHz single-core processor. The phone has a new 5-megapixel rear camera, a front-facing camera, and 8 GB of storage. It is currently for sale in numerous countries and will be coming to the United States through T-Mobile on Nov 2nd, 2011. Full specs…

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Nokia Lumia 710 passes through FCC with T-Mobile AWS bands

October 28, 2011 | By Surur

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While we saw denials that the appearance of the Nokia Lumia 710 on Nokia US’s website meant the device was heading west, the appearance of the handset on the FCC with T-Mobile 1700 AWS bands is less easy to explain away.

The device is identified by the "QMNRM-809" FCC ID, the same code used by Nokia at Nokia’s Declaration of Conforimity in Europe for the Lumia 710.

So while T-Mobile USA may be mourning the loss of the iPhone, it seems they will soon have a consolation prize from Finland however.

Via WPCentral.com

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Nokia Lumia 710 heading to USA

October 27, 2011 | By Surur

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The Nokia Lumia 710 has shown up on Nokia’s US site as coming soon. Of note is that the higher specced Lumia 800 is not included in the list. Some are speculating the handset will show up in on T-Mobile USA.

Nokia is accepting sign-ups for more info on their product page here.

How do our US readers feel about only having access to the lower-end version of the Nokia’s portfolio initially? Let us know below.

Via Thisismynext.com

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The HTC Radar 4G shows up on T-Mobile USA’s website as coming soon

October 19, 2011 | By Surur

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The HTC Radar 4G has shown up on T-Mobile USA’s website as coming soon. The handset is currently expected to hit stores on the 2nd November, and T-Mobile is touting its HSDPA+ abilities, which the carrier and AT&T are both labelling as 4G speeds.

While the handset is welcome, many T-Mobile USA subscribers are still complaining that they will not be getting the HTC Titan, a somewhat more premium handset, that may have to wait for the T-Mobile/AT&T merger to be available to all.

via TMoNews.com

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Hands-on video of the HTC Radar 4G for T-Mobile USA

September 30, 2011 | By Surur

Noah Kravitz from Technobuffalo posted this hands-on look at the HTC Radar 4G coming to T-Mobile at the end of the year.

They note the handset felt good, with solid construction, due to the aluminium unibody but that they did not like the double-chin effect. The phone with support T-Mobile’s 4G (HSPA+ 14.4) data speeds.

T-Mobile announces the HTC Radar 4G

September 27, 2011 | By Surur

Press Release: Today, T-Mobile announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Radar™ 4G, our first Windows® Phone capable of 4G speeds on America’s Largest 4G Network®. The completely customizable smartphone pairs rich mobile entertainment features with the top-notch communications experience delivered by the latest version of Windows Phone, code-named Mango. This intuitive new operating system update will keep HTC Radar 4G customers connected and entertained just about wherever life takes them with its new and innovative communication features centered on people, along with preloaded entertainment applications and the ability to multitask between apps.

The HTC Radar 4G is elegantly crafted with an aluminum unibody design for a sleek and stylish appearance. Sporting a large 3.8-inch LCD touch screen display with a virtual QWERTY keyboard and powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon™ processor, the HTC Radar 4G delivers an efficient mobile communications experience at 4G speeds. The smartphone provides a comprehensive productivity experience with fully integrated Microsoft® Exchange and calendar as well as Microsoft Office Hub and Internet Explorer® 9 for a fast, beautiful Web experience. Additionally, the new smartphone is equipped with dedicated camera button for easy access to the 5-megapixel camera with LED flash so you never miss a photo opportunity, even if the phone is locked.

The HTC Radar 4G is expected to be available at T-Mobile in the U.S. in time for the holidays. More information will be available at www.t-mobile.com.

Via T-Monews.com

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T-Mobile USA says “Don’t call us, we’ll notify you” about Mango update

September 27, 2011 | By Surur

T-Mobile has posted a short note on their HTC HD7 page asking owners not to call T-mobile customer support for their HTC HD7 Mango update. One can only assume this is in response to a flood of users demanding their update.

The note confirms that the update is on its way, and notifications will show up at random on the handsets of users over the next few weeks. If it matches the roll-out plans of other carriers it could take up to 4 weeks to reach all owners.

We are all still awaiting confirmation of the first handset to receive the update but when we do I am sure we will all breathe a sign of relief that it has in fact actually started.

Via WPCentral.com

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