Sprint Announces Enhanced Services Framework for Developers
Sprint has announced the forthcoming release of a new Enhanced Services Framework for developers and manufacturers that will allow for complete access to Sprint APIs including the historically closed voice and messaging APIs in order for third party developers and manufacturers to integrate the services into their offerings without the typical roadblocks associated with such […]
Sprint Announces Mobile Wallet Service
Sprint has announced a new Mobile Wallet service with support for transactions via universal pin in conjunction with solutions provider Cardinal Commerce. App developers will also be able to integrate the service for payment options outside of app stores such as the Android Market and will allow for direct sales.
Sprint Announces New Partners for Sprint ID Service
Sprint has announced two new partners for its nascent Sprint ID customization service for Android devices in Aol and Body Media. Both partners are in addition to the content partners announced during CTIA last month during the keynote announcing the customization service.
Sprint Reports 644,000 Total Subscribers During 2009-2010
During the Sprint Open Developer Conference Keynote, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse has confirmed the first positive prepaid and postpaid subscriber growth in two years for the carrier at 644,000 subscribers during 2009-2010, reversing a trend of consistent customer churn for the carrier.
Sprint CEO Confirms Eventual Shutdown of iDEN Network
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse has confirmed that the carrier would eventually shut down and dismantle the current iDEN network acquired from the purchase of Nextel in 2004 with no further details on specific start/end dates, or what the carrier plans to do with the 800MHz spectrum holdings once vacated. "Over time, we’ll have fewer and […]
Photos: Inside Sprint ATL & M2M Collaboration Center
For years, Sprint’s Advanced Technology Laboratories have been off-limits to the general public. On Monday, Sprint gave us unprecedented access to their research and development complex, as they unveiled their new M2M Collaboration Center. The new center, located just south of San Francisco, inside Sprint’s west-coast ATL facility located in Burlingame, will serve as an […]
Sprint Re-clarifies $35 Warranty Fee, Calls it A Service Offering
Sprint has confirmed that a previous report quoting Sprint was incorrect, and we have retracted the previous article because of that. The miscommunication occurred because Sprint is indeed charging a $35 fee for all warranty service, if you do not have ESRP or TEP warranty add-ons on your account. However, Sprint does not consider this […]
HTC Merge / Knight to Resume HTC Launches on Sprint
We’ve received numerous emails asking what is up with Sprint and HTC. On background, both companies have stated to PhoneNews.com that they are focusing on the EVO 4G to drive sales, and bolster HTC’s achievement of the first 4G phone in America. A new image has emerged of the HTC Knight, which appears to be […]
Sprint Inventory List Leaks
A new Sprint inventory list has leaked and brings forth launch dates for the latest slate of phones and devices for the holidays and the first month of the new year. The LG Optimus S will launch on the 31st along with the Samsung M360 entry-level clamshell and the Dell Mini 10 with embedded dual-mode […]
Sprint TEP/S&R Changes Next Week
Starting next week, Sprint will be making changes to its longstanding Service & Repair/Total Equipment Protection programs in a bid to improve the experience for customers. If the phone/device is in warranty and no TEP is attached, the following will be provided at no charge: Free software upgrades Repair or Exchanges for 35$ due to: […]