T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Revealed Ahead of Press Event
Following yesterday’s news that Verizon Wireless would not carry the Samsung Galaxy S II and would instead launch a different phone with similarities, the first image of the Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T versions has been leaked ahead of next Monday’s scheduled press event in New York City (under threat from Hurricane Irene this weekend). Based […]
Report: Sprint to Launch iPhone 5 in Mid-October
According to a report filed by the Wall Street Journal citing its own sources, Sprint is set to launch the fifth version of the iPhone in mid-October along with current carriers Verizon Wireless and AT&T. This adds to the months of rumors and speculation regarding the latest iteration of Apple’s popular smartphone. The new agreement […]
Sprint Rolls Out HTC EVO 3D Update
Following up on a previous report, Sprint has rolled out the 2.08.651.2 maintenance update for the HTC EVO 3D. The update covers the following fixes and additions: Enhancements/Fixes – Device Lock-screen stuck in “half-state†– Potential for birthday to be one day off between contacts and Facebook – Random GPS coordinates issue – Lock-screen displays three […]
Sprint Rolling Out Updates for Conquer 4G and EVO 3D
According to Sprint internal documentation, Sprint will be rolling out two new updates, a launch update for the forthcoming Conquer 4G and a bugfix update for the EVO 3D. The Conquer 4G update will address last minute launch security issues while the EVO 3D update will address the following: lockscreen issues, Bluetooth contact transfer, Facebook […]
Review: Motorola Triumph
The most powerful prepaid smartphone in America gets a full review. At twice the price of the LG Optimus V, is it worth the cost of admission? Read more to find out.
Sprint Cancels WiMax RIM PlayBook, RIM Responds by Touting LTE Model
In a statement to the Wall Street Journal, the president of Sprint’s business markets group Paget Alves has confirmed that the carrier will not release the initially planned 4G WiMax version of the RIM PlayBook, citing weak demand from business customers. Sprint has also confirmed that the cancellation of the tablet will not adversely affect […]
Sprint Restarts Kyocera Echo Gingerbread Rollout
Following its near immediate removal due to reports of the update bricking handsets, Sprint has resumed the Android Gingerbread update rollout for the Kyocera Echo, with the update being conducted during the next few weeks. The update was meant to upgrade the device to Android Gingerbread as well as add an Eco Mode app that controls battery […]
Clearwire Announces LTE Advanced for Wholesale Support, WiMax Service to Continue
Clearwire has announced that it intends to support LTE Advanced within its core network infrastructure by building on its recently concluded Phoenix, Arizona based trials and entering into new agreements with wholesale partners ahead of an eventual commercial launch within the next 18-24 months. The current WiMax cellsite network will be upgraded with LTE Advanced […]
RIM Announces New Bold and Torch Variants with BlackBerry 7
After months of leaks, Research in Motion has officially announced its first devices with BlackBerry 7 in the the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 and the BlackBerry Torch 9810/9850/9860, with the 9810 being the successor to the current Torch available on AT&T and the 9850/9860 being the first slate type models in the series. The Bold 9900 […]
Sprint Motorola Pax Surfaces Again, Possible October Launch
Following its first reveal in June with little information to go on, the new Sprint branded Motorola Android smartphone has surfaced once again and now has a code name in the Motorola Pax. The Motorola Pax is supposed to be the successor to the Motorola XPRT with Android Gingerbread and a BlackBerry alike bodyshell, with key […]