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The other day before the weekend, we reported that according to a leak, we managed to uncover additional details and a press shot of HTC’s upcoming Windows Phone 8 handset, the HTC 8X. Following that leaked information, the folks at TmoNews have also come forward with some additional details, namely the fact that the HTC 8X will be released on T-Mobile’s network come November. No specific dates were mentioned, so we guess a general November release will have to do for now.

For those who might have missed the news, the HTC 8X is expected to run on Microsoft’s latest Windows Phone 8, feature a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3” display, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, an 8MP rear-facing camera capable of 1080p Full HD video recording, NFC and Beats Audio integration. Of course given that these specs haven’t been confirmed, we’ll be taking it with a grain of salt for now, but hopefully all will be revealed during HTC’s event on the 19^th.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: HTC 8X name “confirmed” along with an image leak, HTC One X+ headed for T-Mobile?,

Finally, after gaining approval from UK regulator Ofcom, Everything Everywhere announced today that it’s calling its incoming 4G service EE. It’s a new company, new network and a new brand, we’re being told here at London’s Science Museum. Officially formed of the combined network might of Orange and T-Mobile, the union has been allowed to use 4G services on its 1800 MHz spectrum starting today, although we’re still waiting to hear precisely what hardware will be compatible with the UK’s first LTE network. EE will also start offering a fiber service.

Orange and T-Mobile will still exist, with the colored carrier concentrating on giving customers “more from their phone” (whatever that consists of), while T-Mobile will appeal to customers chasing value. We’ve been told both 4G and fiber offerings will be launching soon, though this will also depend on hardware availability. We’re also hoping there will be more on the cards than just a WiFi dongle, but more as we get it. The first cities to get the service are London, Cardiff, Birmingham and Bristol, with 16 more launching by the end of the year — including the likes of Manchester and Southampton. EE puts that at covering a third of the population of the UK.

We were given an ever-so brief glimpse at incoming devices for the new 4G service — Brits can expect to pick up devices from Samsung, Nokia, Huawei and more “in the coming weeks” — the same timeframe that with encompass the launch of the network to its customers after testing. (The offering from EE will also include MiFi and USB dongles.) It even dropped a iPhone-tinged “one more thing” that more devices are incoming. Possibly something we’ll hear about tomorrow.

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Everything Everywhere announces the UK’s first major LTE service, EE: combines Orange and T-Mobile networks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What’s in a name? Quite a bit, if you ask the Rural Cellular Association. It’s becoming the Competitive Carriers Association to reflect a membership shift from smaller providers that often serve the countryside to a much more urbane roster that includes Clearwire, Sprint and T-Mobile, on top of grown-up existing members. Not surprisingly given the advocacy group’s recent bedfellows, the name switch also emphasizes the attempt to resist a consolidation of power in US telecom — CCA membership is limited to carriers with under 80 million subscribers, which conveniently excludes heavyweights AT&T and Verizon. Although rebranding is a symbolic gesture first and foremost, the group is no doubt hoping the name will make its intentions clearer the next time a big spectrum swap rolls around.

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Rural Cellular Association rebrands as Competitive Carriers Association, mirrors its move to the big city originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If, like T-Mobile, you’re one of the few major US networks that doesn’t carry the iPhone, there’s a few stages you have to go through. First comes the heavy-handed hints, then you pull a racy leather number from the wardrobe before declaring that you’re fine without it and never wanted the thing anyway. Now it’s hit stage four — throwing caution to the wind and inviting users to bring their unlocked handset into stores and sign up for its $70-a-month (amongst others) unlimited plan anyway. From September 12th, iPhone 4S display units will be rolled out in stores, with helpful sales staff around to swap out your AT&T microSIM for one of its own. You’ll also be able to get hold of network-specific apps like myAccount, Visual Voicemail and T-Mobile TV as soon as they’re ready. In order to make this marvel possible, it’s rolling out 1900MHz HSPA+ access to allow customers access to its “faux-G” service — which is one way of enticing you away from upgrading to whatever’s coming on Wednesday.

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T-Mobile coaxing unlocked iPhone users to its network with Value Plan push, aggressive in-store service originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung may not have spilled the beans on US variants of the Galaxy Note II, but phablet fans have already set their sights on the usual suspects. Aiding rumors, for instance, are a collection of screenshots showing the phone running on both Verizon and Ma Bell’s networks. A BreifMobile source says that the AT&T version of the oversized handset is being tested, as are T-Mobile, Bell Canada and Sprint variations. The AT&T version is said to be a dead ringer for the international model, retaining its quad-core Exynos processor while snubbing the network’s branding. Much like Sammy itself, the source didn’t have much to say about availability — just “soon.” Can’t wait? Skip on down to the source link below to tease yourself with leaked screenshots.

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Leaked screenshots show Galaxy Note 2 on AT&T and Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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