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The FCC played host to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 recently, although this particular model is slated for a specific mobile carrier in the US, namely T-Mobile, where it came accompanied with the model number Samsung SGH-T779. Part of the documentation revealed a tablet sized device which was developed by Samsung thanks to the brand name being in the image itself, not to mention T-Mobile branding in full view as well. This is a 4G enabled tablet, and the FCC model came with 16GB of internal memory to get you started right out of the box.

It must be said that when the SGH-T779 picked up its Bluetooh SIG Certification, it was linked to a different tablet, the SGH-i497, which is actually a variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 that was headed for AT&T. Simple deduction skills mean the Samsung SGH-T779 ought to be headed for the T-Mobile platform in due time. No idea on pricing or availability though as at press time.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note receives FCC certification, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 arrives at the FCC,

It was just last week that HTC officially announced their Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S devices, but unfortunately much like Nokia’s announcement of their Windows Phone 8 range of Lumia handsets, an official release date is still in the wind. This is probably due to both companies waiting for Microsoft to officially release Windows Phone 8 before putting their products up for sale, and if HTC’s offerings have tempted you more than Nokia’s, T-Mobile has since launched a signup page on their website where you can drop your email so that the carrier will inform you when the HTC Windows Phone 8X goes on sale. We already knew that the 8X would be launched on T-Mobile, but we were just waiting on a release date. Hopefully this signup page is an indication that an official launch isn’t too far behind. Anyone planning on picking one of these up when it’s available?

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: HTC One X+ for T-Mobile delayed [Rumor], HTC 8X rumored for possible November release,

Unlike regular mobile networks, virtual operators — or MVNOs — have none of those expensive cellular infrastructures to worry about. Newcomer, Solavei, (which rides atop T-Mobile) is using this freedom to focus in on its business model. Just out of beta, the provider is offering unlimited voice, text and data for $49 per month, or free. Free? Well, if you’re silver-tongued enough to talk friends and family into signing up, too, you’ll get $20 kickback a month for every three — or “trio” as the marketing calls it — that you convince. There are other bonuses and chances to earn money — all obviously aimed at spreading the network’s audience, and offsetting the lower overheads. You can also use your own unlocked phone, or buy one of the three that Solavei currently offers (HTC One X, Wildfire S and ZTE Origin). This isn’t the first time we’ve seen such philanthropic approaches, and it might smack a little bit of MLM, but if your after an all-you-can eat mobile deal, and have a large group of friends, this could be a nice little earner. Still not sold? Perhaps the feel-good corporate video after the break will switch that up.

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Solavei MVNO will pay you when your friends sign up, $49 a month all-in for those without any originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Sep 2012 06:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Soon after it’s unveiling, the Intel-based RAZR i showed up in Clove‘s listings with a SIM-free price of £342, and now it looks as if a few more outlets are pushing pricing details to the world. Expected to storm the UK in October, the phone should ship to Virgin Media customers for around £23 per month on its Premiere Tariff, while T-Mobilers will be able to score one for £0 to £31 per month depending on the contract. All told, not too shabby for the world’s first 2GHz Atom-backed Android phone, and if you’re eager to push all of this iPhone 5 stuff aside, at least you know precisely how many quid to save up between now and next month.

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UK pricing begins to filter out for Motorola’s Intel-powered RAZR i smartphone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Starting from the 25^th of September, which is next Tuesday, the Marvel blockbuster movie The Avengers will be available on DVD and Blu-ray. However if you are a T-Mobile subscriber with a Samsung Galaxy S3, you’re in luck as you will be able to not only get The Avengers on HD on your Galaxy S3 handset, but it will be provided free of charge! It will be available for download via the Samsung Media Hub and is only available to T-Mobile subscribers, so if you are still a bit sore about T-Mobile not offering the iPhone 5, perhaps a free HD The Avengers movie on your Samsung Galaxy S3 might appease you. Granted the chances are most of you guys have already seen The Avengers, but we’re sure that many wouldn’t mind rewatching it, especially if you commute a lot and want something new (well, maybe not new per se) to entertain yourself while on the way to work or school.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OTA update leaked for T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-T999, T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S3 to get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update,