05/09, 7:20pm
Document leaks outline several plans
Several leaked documents suggest T-Mobile is preparing to offer unlimited Wi-Fi calling and expanded information for caller ID, while the Gingerbread update for G2 handsets is listed as "coming soon." The internal memos, which were posted by TmoNews, note that subscribers who have signed up with an Even More, Even More Plus or 4G Do More plan will be able to make calls over Wi-Fi connections without using voice minutes.
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11/22, 12:10pm
T-Mobile intros Black Friday BOGO family deal
T-Mobile on Monday announced it will bring out a special Black Friday BOGO (buy one get one) family promotion that will give buyers of one of two devices a free Android smartphone. Those who sign up for a two-year family plan and buy either a myTouch 4G or Samsung Galaxy Tab can choose another myTouch 4G, a T-Mobile G2, an HTC HD7 or a BlackBerry Bold 9780. Also on offer are the Android-powered Motorola Defy, Motorola Charm, LG Optimus T, and T-Mobile Comet.
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11/09, 2:30pm
Hackers successfully, permanently hack G2
The hacking community has finally succeeded in hacking the T-Mobile G2 with a permanent root. All the required code and instructions are available on the XDA Developers forum. Previous attempts to root the handset failed, as the handset reinstalled the stock firmware every time it was rebooted.
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10/08, 3:10pm
T-Mobile responds to G2 OS auto-restore feature
T-Mobile has issued a statement that explains rather than defends its position to include a fail-safe system that prevents rooting the G2. The feature will remove any non-standard roots loaded into the system folder by users whenever the handset is rebooted. In their defense this week, T-Mobile and HTC have cited the device's security as a need to lock out hackers. Failing this, they say, the operating system could become corrupted and make the device useless, if but temporarily.
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09/28, 9:25pm
Photos show new design
T-Mobile's G2 handset has already arrived at certain retail stores, slightly ahead of its official launch. Although the device is not scheduled to be released until October 6, store employees have taken the opportunity to check out the new inventory.
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09/10, 4:55pm
HTC to out new Desire smartphones next week?
Some clues in the form of leaked MMS XML templates may reveal what HTC will unveil at a press conference scheduled for September 15 in London. According to TheUnwired, it may bring out the Desire HD and Desire Z smartphones. The new leaks confirm that both will share an 800x480 resolution for their touchscreens and that the HD will be a touch-only device.
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09/10, 9:25am
G2 pre-orders start September 10
In advance of a formal announcement by T-Mobile, Best Buy today confirmed that the T-Mobile G2 will launch in stores on October 6 for $200 with a new two-year activation. They will be taking pre-orders from today, although customers must visit a Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile stand-alone store to secure their device. At the time of writing, T-Mobile’s own site still only states that the anticipated device will be available for pre-order "starting later this month."
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09/02, 10:25am
T-Mobile provides some hard G2 specs
T-Mobile on its Scoop pages validated a handful of the specs for the T-Mobile G2. Along with confirming the authenticity of photos and the HSPA+ 3G, it revealed that the HTC Scorpion codename was actually a reference to the 800MHz processor that bears the name. The provider also confirmed that it would use stock Android 2.2 with Flash 10.1 on top.
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08/31, 4:15pm
T-Mobile G2 images leaked, Android 2.2 preloaded
T-Mobile will soon release the G2 Android phone, its first HSPA+ handset, and the first images have been leaked thanks to CellPhoneSignal. The device as shown will be preloaded with a stock form Android 2.2, and like expected will reach theoretical download speeds of up to 14.4Mbps on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network. Only silver will be available, at least initially.
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08/25, 5:45pm
T-Mobile G2 confirmed using stock Android
The T-Mobile G2's role as a flagship Android phone for Google was confirmed today as a leaked ROM (ZIP) has surfaced validating most of its details. Apart from confirming that it's the HTC Vision, the firmware makes no mention of HTC's Sense UI and corroborates stories of the G2 using plain Android, which here is 2.2 rather than 3.0. The code also shows that HSPA+ 3G will be limited in this first phone, as it will stop at the most basic 14.4Mbps download speed rather than the 21Mbps seen in modems and routers.
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08/18, 9:30am
T-Mobile G2 to be next major Google phone
T-Mobile today confirmed the existence of just its second halo Android phone today with a teaser page for the T-Mobile G2. The company didn't provide significantly more details but confirmed it would also be the first HSPA+ device on its network and an official "with Google" device. It's implied that the phone will use stock Android rather than T-Mobile's myTouch layer.
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