Boost Mobile Announces Samsung Rant, More Features on $50 and BlackBerry Plans
Boost Mobile has announced the forthcoming launch of a new phone along with the addition of new features to its $50 and BlackBerry unlimited plans. Starting with the new phone, the Samsung Rant will be launched on May 19th for $149.99, with the $50 and BlackBerry Unlimited plans now featuring included 411 access,unlimited email and […]
Virgin Mobile: New Beyond Talk Plans and New Phones This Month (Updated)
Following up on the reveal of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Virgin Mobile by RIM, new information has surfaced regarding it and new phones along with another plan realignment launching at the end of the month that factors in unlimited data and text for as low as $25 a month, firing a major shot across […]
FCC Approves RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650
The FCC has approved the forthcoming RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650, which as previously reported will feature a Wi-Fi radio and EVDO Rev A. data access along with dual band 850/1900 GSM/EDGE support for roaming in Latin America. The device will be launched by Sprint on the 23rd of this month for $199.99, while Verizon has […]
Samsung Seek Will Be Sprint’s Entry-Level Touchscreen Phone
Click for full-size. Images courtesy of SamsungPhones.org The first press images of the unannounced Samsung Seek have surfaced with Sprint branding along with the first confirmed details. The Seek will be Sprint’s entry-level touch based device, coming in at $29.99 after new agreement and $50 rebate, with different color choices suggesting that the phone is […]
FCC Approves Samsung M910
The FCC has approved an unannounced Samsumg handset in the SPH-M910, which resembles the previously revealed Samsung Moment 2 first discovered last month. The Samsung Moment 2 is expected to feature the updated TouchWiz 3.0 user interface and Android 2.1.
Clearwire Launches in Pennsylvania, Sprint Follows Suit
Clearwire has announced that its Clear branded WiMax 4G service is now available to residents of Harrisburg, Reading, Lancaster and York along with surrounding suburbs, covering 740,000 people in 271 square miles. Sprint has also followed suit, launching its Sprint 4G service simultaneously with Clear in the same service area.
Sprint Hero, Moment Android Updates Once Again Delivered Over the Wire (Updated)
According to the most recent Sprint internal documentation, the forthcoming and long awaited Android 2.1 updates for the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment will be delivered over the wire via PC update tools instead of an over the air update, inline with previous updates. Sprint has decided against over the air updates since it considers […]
Sprint Confirms BlackBerry OS 5 Update for Nextel BlackBerry Curve 8350i
Following up on the SouthernLINC BlackBerry 8350i update to OS 5 last week, Sprint has confirmed to PhoneNews.com that the Nextel version will also be updated to the new operating system and is actively working with RIM on the update, although no timeframe for release was given.
BlackBerry Bold 9650 Confirmed for Sprint in May (Updated)
The forthcoming BlackBerry Bold 9650 has officially been confirmed for Sprint ahead of its official announcement later this morning. The 9650 will feature OS 5.0, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, GPS transceiver, Wi-Fi radio and optical trackpad along with EVDO Rev A. support, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone and 3.5mm headphone jack. The […]
RIM Leaks Virgin Mobile USA BlackBerry Curve 8530
RIM appears to have accidentally revealed that Virgin Mobile USA will get their first true smartphone. After the demise of Virgin Mobile’s acquired Helio unit, the carrier has languished without any logical 3G data path. Boost Mobile on the other hand has, in the same time, switched back to CDMA, and is offering a $60 […]