The LAPSUS$ group made headlines this year after a string of high profile attacks on Nvidia, Microsoft and Samsung. Seven members of the group have since been arrested, but it seems that a few other attacks took place prior to this. The latest victim to come forward is T-Mobile, which …
Read More »OnePlus 6T is now available to purchase
October has proved to be one of the most jam-packed months for smartphones, with a variety of options coming from Google’s new Pixel 3 line, Huawei’s Mate 20 range and the Razer Phone 2. This was capped off with the launch of the latest “flagship killing” OnePlus 6T, which US …
Read More »Data-free music streaming breaches law, rules Dutch regulator
Offering a music streaming service to consumers which doesn't use up their data package, has been ruled as a violation of net-neutrality laws, by a Dutch regulatory body. It claims that the service offered by T-Mobile in The Netherlands, is anti-competitive and must be stopped immediately. The Dutch Consumer and …
Read More »T-Mobile is going after excessive mobile tethering users
T-Mobile has revealed its plans to go after excessive users of its ‘unlimited data' plan. Now we have known for some time that when a network offers unlimited data, there is always some kind of caveat attached and it turns out that some T-Mobile users have been using as much …
Read More »T-Mobile Austria refuses request to block Pirate Bay
In a continuing trend that shows ISPs on the continent have more backbone than all of the big ones in the UK, T-Mobile Austria has refused a request from a copyright lobby group to voluntarily block The Pirate Bay and a number of other sites, after a rival ISP was …
Read More »T-Mobile files lawsuit against Huawei over stolen robot tech
T-Mobile has filed a lawsuit against Chinese firm, Huawei, after its staff attempted to sneak in to T-Mobile offices and steal software and technology behind the carrier's phone testing robot, which is nicknamed ‘Tappy'. Huawei employees allegedly stole the software and specifications for the robot, they also took secret photos …
Read More »T-Mobile announces new ‘Test Drive’ scheme
T-Mobile has just revealed its new scheme to allow potential customers to check out its network. Starting from the 23rd of June, T-Mobile will give you an iPhone 5s for one week, which will let you see if the network's services and availability work for your needs. The network reckons …
Read More »94% of T-mobile up-graders dump Blackberry
Blackberry is struggling at the moment, it went from being one of the most popular phone brands, thanks to its BBM service, to being on the verge of collapse- so you can imagine how company CEO, John Chen, reacted when T-Mobile started offering its US customers $200 off any other phone …
Read More »T-Mobile glitch steals credit from pay as you go customers
T-Mobile is in a bit of trouble with its UK customers today after a glitch wiped the credit off of many pay as you go customer accounts. Upon finding out that their credit had disappeared, an army of angry customers made their way to the EE customer support forums to …
Read More »T-Mobile confesses they cannot match Tesco
We all spend a small fortune on mobile devices. Alongside transport and staple foods, it's one of those omnipresent bills that need to be paid. The only question that remains is ‘How much should we pay?'. The traditionally strong players here are the providers themselves with their ‘store on every …
Read More »Samsung investigates battery exploding in man’s pants
A man in South Korea has been taken to hospital with second degree burns, after his Samsung Note battery exploded. KitGuru fires up a Napster playlist that includes Donna Summer's ‘Hot Stuff' and takes a closer look at the phenomenon of overheating and exploding items in the trouser region. Anyone …
Read More »UK mobile networks stretched by Happy New Year
As Big Ben struck midnight and 2013 began, a huge wave of personal messages swept through the UK's mobile networks. And yet, the networks survived. That's some serious infrastructure. KitGuru pulls out the TallyMan Pro and does some counting. We've all had issues with mobile networks. The most common happens …
Read More »Orange charges man 20x more than T-Mobile
While the vast majority of the phones being connected in the future will be on ‘Full Monty – totally unlimited' contracts, we're still living at the end of the dark ages when it comes to mobile charges. Every now and then a bill doesn't make sense – and the rare …
Read More »Everything Everywhere unveils first 4G data pricing
The pricing plans for Everything Everywhere's 4G offers have been unveiled for the first time ahead of its launch on 30th October. While they will all offer much faster wireless data transfer, there won't be any unlimited packages made available initially. For a basic package that includes 500MB of data …
Read More »4G is improving life for 3G users claims T-Mobile
There's a buzz of excitement around the KitGuru offices. While everyone seemed to agree that ‘WAP is crap' when the mobile web first bumbled into life, and we all seem OK with the world of 3G – the promise of a ‘4G tomorrow' has us positively grinning with anticipation. But, …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S III coming to five US carriers this month
Last year there was a lengthy wait between the international launch of the Samsung Galaxy S II and the American launch. Most of this was attributed to the carriers wanting to differentiate their devices so dramatically it delayed the actual launch of them by months. However, with the Galaxy S …
Read More »Does O2 plan to charge £900 an hour for 4G?
In response to an earlier story about Nokia's decision to ship its coolest new phone technologies to the USA only, we've been contacted by a couple of readers to ask about UK data charges. We're not Watchdog, but the point raised is valid. KitGuru breaks out the Pedigree Chum and …
Read More »HTC Desire: Android unloads in KitGuru’s face
KitGuru loves HTC and has done for a long time, in spite of the absolutely rubbish ability of Windows Mobile to actually do email. With so many great multi-function phone on the market, we wanted to see which we’d buy if pushed. The box is attractive, neat and simple. One …
Read More »Mobile Phone Buying Guide
Blackberry, iPhone or Smartphone – which is best? With the most attractive contracts running around 2 years, your next choice could be with you for a very long time. KitGuru opens the lid on mobiles to help you decide, which one’s best for me? Technologies If you type a lot, …
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