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More Black Friday deals for smartphone lovers — T-Mobile announced its Buy One Get One Free Black Friday sale yesterday, which gets some cool handsets in the hands of busy geeks. Starting on Friday, Nov. 26, new and current customers who sign (or extend) a two-year contract and purchase a "featured" smartphone or Samsung Galaxy Tab will get another smartphone or Android handset free!

It's quite a deal, as some of the featured phones include the awesome HTC HD7 that I've been drooling over, as well as the new myTouch 4G. Rules specify that you have to sign up for a two-line (or more) family plan with data, and savings will be had in the form of a mail-in rebate; so be prepared to foot the entire bill up front. Want to see which phones are up for grabs in the BOGO deal? Then just keep reading.

AT&T and Verizon have already switched to tiered data plans to keep costs down, but T-Mobile has been steadfast in keeping its "unlimited" data plans available for all smartphone owners. However, the tide may be changing, as it has been revealed that T-Mobile plans on reducing (or "throttling") download speeds when customers' data usage hits 5GB in a single billing cycle.

T-Mobile's data plans previously held a 10GB ceiling (nothing is really "unlimited"), but now with more and more apps using cellular signals to download movies, make calls, and stream music, data is in higher demand, which means a higher cost for wireless companies and customers alike.

Are you a T-Mobile customer who uses a boatload of data every month? Find out how T-Mobile will be alerting you of your overage, and how to check your current usage, after the break.

Rumors of the T-Mobile G2 have been flying around since 2008 (!) but there's new confirmation that an announcement of the device is finally in the works — via an incredibly geeky tweet. The message, posted by T-Mobile's Twitter account is entirely in binary code and, according to those familiar, translates to "G2newscomingsoon."

Rumors say that the new device will cost $199 with a two-year contract, or $499 without, however, we got some confirmed details in a press release last night. Find out what the G2 is packing under the hood (along with a new pic) after the break.

I'm not one to pass up a good deal, and I have a feeling you aren't either, which is why I'm telling you to head over to T-Mobile and pick up a Samsung Vibrant today — it's only $99. That's $150 off the regular price tag!

This Android-powered device comes with a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen (the same kind used on the Captivate), Swype technology, 16GB of built-in storage space with an expandable memory card slot, a 5MP camera, and a quick 1Ghz processor. But that's not all — check out all the extras you get with the Vibrant when you read more.

RIM has announced a new BlackBerry Curve, and T-Mobile confirmed it will carry the device. The Curve 3G — aka the Curve 9300 — comes in either a smokey violet or graphite gray finish along with 3G and WiFi connectivity, a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 display, optical trackpad, and a 2MP camera. The device ships running BlackBerry OS 5, but RIM confirms it is "BlackBerry 6 ready," which should allow T-Mobile customers to update to the new, shiny OS upon its release.

While the latest Curve doesn't have all the bells and whistles of AT&T's BlackBerry Torch, the Curve is a much-loved device with a generally low price point. T-Mobile has not yet released pricing or availability details (but has mentioned that the Curve 3G should be hitting shelves "in the coming weeks" via a press email), but its ability to upgrade to BlackBerry 6 is good news for customers who may not be ready to shell out for a pricey new device.

AT&T and Verizon are putting away the claws (for now) and will soon be working together to bring mobile payments to US shores. Something that has been enjoyed for years in Japan, mobile payments have been a mirage for on-the-go smartphone hounds here in the States, but their new business plan — which uses your wireless account to charge goods and services — could make our dreams of ditching the plastic a reality.

And it's not just the big two that want to make it happen — even T-Mobile is said to be dipping its toe into the mobile payment waters. How far along is this project, and when can we start to see it in action? Find out those details and more after the break.

The iPhone sure knows how to stay in the news — an unnamed source at T-Mobile says that it's 80 percent likely that the iPhone will show up on T-Mobile's network this Fall. Previously, it was said that once the Apple-AT&T exclusivity contract ended (which has been rumored to end this year), Apple would take the iPhone on the road to Verizon. However, since Verizon uses CDMA chip-based handsets, and both T-Mobile and Apple use GSM, it seems that T-Mobile would be a better fit. Besides, Verizon is doing just fine on its own with all those popular Android smartphones!

Does this mean that if Apple leaves AT&T the iPhone would then be exclusive to T-Mobile? Find out when you read more.

If you didn't make it to your local T-Mobile store on Saturday to cash in on the Father's Day free phone promotion, don't fret — T-Mobile has moved its amazing sale to Amazon and is offering up its entire stock of phones for only a penny.

The details remain the same — sign up for a family plan on a two-year contract, and pick your favorite phones for one cent each. I have a few suggestions on which ones to grab, but you'd better get a move on — the sale ends today!

If you couldn't reserve your long-awaited iPhone 4 yesterday (or don't want one) then let me deliver some good news: the rumored free phone giveaway at T-Mobile this weekend is true and totally legit! New and existing T-Mobile customers can celebrate Father's Day a bit early with some new gadget goodies by signing up for a two-year family plan, then choose any phone in the store for free.

The super sale begins Saturday, June 19, and will run the full business day at T-Mobile locations nationwide. Take note: some phones (like the new myTouch 3G Slide) will require a mail-in rebate, so be sure to have some cash on hand just in case you can't resist the call of a new smartphone.

You've seen it before — wireless carriers take advantage of the gift-giving holidays and offer great deals on mobile phones. However, if this leaked script is legit, you may want to clear your schedule for June 19. According to sources, a leaked commercial script indicates that T-Mobile will be offering up every phone in their stores for free with the activation of a family plan in celebration of Father's Day.

T-Mobile's family plans start at $50 a month (with each additional line costing only $5), which is pretty affordable by most standards. And although the script doesn't mention anything about contracts, you can bet that your signature on a two-year contract is a "free phone" requirement. If this rumor does end up being true, which phones should you grab? I've got my top five picks after the break.