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Android Authority
15-07-2025
- Android Authority
T-mobile is offering a 6-month trial of Apple TV Plus for new and existing users
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR For a limited time, most T-Mobile plans that don't include Apple TV Plus are already eligible for a six-month Apple TV Plus trial, even if you have used a trial before. The offer ends July 28th, but T-Mobile notes there are limited quantities and so you'll need to act sooner rather than later. You can sign up today from the T-Life app, but be aware that a few plans won't receive this offer, like Simple Choice and the '4 for $100'. While Apple TV Plus is already included with Experience Beyond, Experience More, and several older legacy plans, what if you have a cheaper T-Mobile plan? Although you won't get free access indefinitely, T-Mobile is currently offering a six-month Apple TV Plus trial, even for those who have already redeemed an Apple TV trial in the past. This promotion is part of the latest T-Mobile Tuesdays perks. While the offer officially ends on July 28th, T-Mobile says it is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested, you should claim it soon, since it could run out before the end date. The fine print mentions only one offer per account, but The Mobile Report points out that the benefit appears to be applied on a per-line basis, which may let multiple family members get a trial. Most current and legacy plans are eligible, though some plans like '4 for $100' or Simple Choice may be left out. One of the worst parts about free trials is the risk of forgetting to cancel and getting charged later. Thankfully, you can sign up and immediately cancel, and you will still keep your six months of Apple TV Plus access. This way, you will not have to worry about surprise charges. To claim the offer, just open your T-Life app and sign up now. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
14-07-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile users should update settings if they don't want sensitive info to be shared with other firms
T-Mobile has added two privacy toggles to settings and they may rub some users the wrong way. T-Mobile 's "Privacy Center" now features new toggles that are turned on by default, per The Mobile Report . The first is called "Fraud and identity theft protection," and it uses your information to prevent fraud. The company explains that it uses your data, such as account information and activity, communication patterns, and interactions with sketchy URLs, to identify fraudulent activity and shares indicators of fraud with other companies you have an account with to stop unauthorised transactions from going through. T-Mobile now creates indicators of financial fraud and shares them with other companies. | Image Credit - The Mobile Report One example given by T-Mobile is when your bank might inquire about any changes to your contact information to help it flag fraudulent transactions. It's hard to come up with other use cases for this toggle beyond anything involving payments, but all things considered, it doesn't look like having this toggle enabled will put you at risk. The other toggle is a bit worrying, though. It's called "Sharing certain financial information," and if it's turned on, it will permit T-Mobile to share any financial data it has on you, including payment history and account balance, with other companies for marketing and business purposes. T-Mobile will also share your financial information with other companies. | Image Credit - The Mobile Report Financial information is some of the most sensitive information, and it can be misused to profile you or impersonate you, among other things. That's why, most people will not want T-Mobile to share this information with other companiesIf you want to turn these toggles off, launch the T-Life app, navigate to the Manage tab, tap the gear icon at the top right, and select "Privacy & policies". After that, go to "Privacy dashboard". You can alternatively visit the Privacy Center on T-Mobile 's website. You'll have to select the brand you use and sign in if you haven't already. You will then be directed to the main dashboard, which will have most of the opt-out toggles. You will have to turn off each of the toggles separately, and that too for each line. While you are tinkering with these settings, you might also want to check out the "Manage Do Not Sell or Share" and "Update marketing preferences" buttons to make sure everything is to your liking. While T-Mobile might have introduced the new settings to improve the user experience, they should have been opt-in by default, instead of the other way around. Even though it's commendable that the process to disable the toggles is pretty straightforward, T-Mobile should let users decide if they want to enable them. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
14-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
T-Mobile has two new toggles that could affect your privacy, should you turn them off?
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile has added two new privacy toggles: one for sharing certain financial information and another for fraud/identity theft protection. The first toggle allows T-Mobile to share your financial data with affiliates and marketers, while the second is meant to help detect fraud. You can disable both toggles in the T-Life app, and for most people, turning off the first is strongly recommended. T-Mobile and the other big carriers have a certain reputation when it comes to handling your personal data — and frankly, it's not good. It's no secret that your data can be used for targeted ads, sold to third parties for marketing purposes, and more. Not to mention, all the big carriers have had their fair share of major data breaches as well. Out of all three, T-Mobile probably offers the most robust privacy controls at least, covering a wider range of specific privacy-related situations. You can disable many of these settings directly in the Privacy Center, but you'll need to stay on top of any changes, as most of these options are enabled by default. In fact, as first pointed out by The Mobile Report, there are now two new toggles that have been recently added to the mix. While one of these new privacy toggles might legitimately be worth keeping on, let's start with the one I'm most iffy about. Should you disable all the toggles in Privacy Center? 0 votes Yes, absolutely! NaN % Most of them, but the new Fraud option might be worth it. NaN % No, I don't bother with disabling them. NaN % Other (tell us in comments) NaN % While T-Mobile collects a lot of data, it's limited in what it can do with personal information associated with device financing or postpaid service. That said, if the 'Sharing certain financial information' toggle is on, T-Mobile will be able to collect and share your data with financial companies for joint marketing, affiliates for everyday business purposes related to creditworthiness, affiliates for their marketing purposes, and non-affiliates for their marketing purposes. Next, there's the 'Fraud and identity theft protection' toggle. This one certainly sounds less sketchy. According to T-Mobile's website, it uses your data to 'create indicators of potential fraud' to better protect you. For example, your bank might request to know if your contact information on your account has changed recently, or if there has been any unusual calling activity, which could indicate attempted fraud. Should you turn these two toggles off, or leave them on? Joe Maring / Android Authority I'd suggest disabling the first toggle immediately. As for the second one? In theory, it could be useful. That said, it's unclear exactly what kind of information T-Mobile would share with other companies or what security is in place to prevent abuse, leaks, or mismanagement. Honestly, at this point, I find it hard to trust any company's data privacy policies, and when given an option to share less, I typically do it. Personally, I'd rather set up third-party identity protection services or just monitor my transactions carefully, rather than blindly trust that a big corporation is taking all the necessary precautions to protect my data. T-Mobile will, of course, tell you that these changes are helpful and good. There might even be some truth to it from time to time, but it's not something I would personally take my chances on. Ultimately, though, the decision is up to you for both toggles, though the benefits are more obvious with the second one. The first option is really something everyone would probably disable if they knew it existed, but most average (read: non-techie) folks never dig deep enough to realize they can turn this stuff off in the first place. To disable the toggles, here's what you'll need to do: Open the T-Life app and go to the Manage tab. and go to the tab. Hit the Gear icon at the top right, and scroll down to Privacy and Policies . Tap it. at the top right, and scroll down to . Tap it. Next, tap on 'get started,' and then you'll be taken to a main dashboard with the toggles. Simply scroll to the new toggles and any others you'd like to disable, and switch them off. It's important to note that this also must be done on a per-line basis. Disabling toggles on your main account/line won't automatically disable them for the rest of your devices. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
11-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Upcoming T-Mobile Tuesdays gift will make summer more bearable
If there is one thing that can take the edge off the blistering heat, it's a cool drink, but a chilled beverage isn't always readily available when you are out and about. To keep you from feeling parched, T-Mobile may soon start distributing temperature-retaining bottles as part of the next Tuesdays' any given time, you are likely to find T-Mobile running a promo for freebies, but sometimes those free items come in the form of digital perks or subscriptions. Nothing compares to the joy of a physical gift, though, and T-Mobile makes them extra special by being season-appropriate. That's also true for the upcoming gift. The next T-Mobile Tuesdays freebie is this water bottle. | Image Credit - The Mobile Report According to images shared by The Mobile Report , the insulated water bottles will be black with an inconspicuous T-Mobile "T" logo at the bottom and a splash of magenta at the top. There's even a pop-out integrated straw, but you can also open the spring-loaded lid and drink from the spout. The bottle will likely arrive at stores later this month. | Image Credit - The Mobile Report The capacity of the bottle is not known, but it looks to be the perfect size — neither so big that it will be difficult to carry around nor so small that it won't hold enough water. It's not clear when these will be available, but July 22, the Tuesday after the next, looks like a likely date. In any case, it will pop up in T-Life when the time comes, so keep an eye out and don't forget to claim it in the have to go to a T-Mobile -owned store to grab your bottle. You may want to call ahead and inquire about availability, as stores tend to run out quickly. Customers may not love everything that T-Mobile does, but it's gestures like these that help it to grow. T-Mobile Tuesdays is a pretty popular program, which explains why Verizon has decided to replicate it. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
T-Mobile Might Finally Switch to 36-Month Phone Payment Plans
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. If you're a T-Mobile customer, the next time you upgrade your phone you may be asked to keep it for an extra year. New leaks suggest T-Mobile is preparing to introduce 36-month payment plans for the first time. According to The Mobile Report, an internal T-Mobile document shows multiple references to 36-month Equipment Installment Plans (EIP). The carrier currently doesn't have these plans, though rivals AT&T and Verizon moved to a 36-month structure in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Alongside the internal document, T-Mobile briefly changed its website for Galaxy Watch EIPs to show 36-month deals. The website read, 'Starting at $10.56/month for 36 months' on a listing for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 in its 44mm version. It's unclear if anyone managed to sign up. These deals have since been removed, and T-Mobile has moved back to 24-month offers. It's now showing a price of $15.84 a month over a two-year period. Both of these offers come out to $380.16, which is as close as possible to the watch's $379.99 price. If T-Mobile does move to 36-month EIPs, it's likely because the carrier wants to lock customers into services for longer periods rather than increase the amount made from the product loan. Other carriers that have moved to 36 months as the norm have said it's better for customers as the monthly repayment is lower. For some customers, that may be true, but others will be frustrated by the fact they won't be able to upgrade as quickly, or that they won't be able to easily switch wireless providers. We asked T-Mobile for comment, and we'll update this story when we hear more. T-Mobile has stood out compared with AT&T and Verizon by not making this move over the last few years. It could continue that goodwill with customers if it chooses to offer both 24-month and 36-month options for EIPs at the same time. T-Mobile's app was recently updated to record your phone's screen when you're navigating around its T-Life service. The feature was brought in to help the brand 'troubleshoot' issues, but it can be turned off within the settings of the app.
