Sanyo Katana Eclipse Passes Through FCC Testing
The FCC has released the first official renderings of the previously revealed Sanyo Katana Eclipse. The midrange clamshell is expected to launch late next month and features external media player controls, GPS access, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, and its famed speakerphone along with a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, and […]
Sprint Roadmap Surfaces With New Devices for 3rd Quarter
Avid posters on SprintUsers have been discussing the leak of a new roadmap that details new phones and smart devices up to September. Click for full-size image. The first wave of phones launches this month with the hotly anticipated Treo 800w launching this Sunday July 13th, followed by the LG Rumor in Light Blue/White and […]
Sprint Launches QChat Access in More Than 40 Markets
In a press release today, Sprint has announced the addition of more than 40 markets that are now able to take advantage of QChat push to talk services when the service makes its general consumer launch on Sunday June 15th with the LX400 by LG, Z400 by Samsung, and PRO-200 and PRO-700 by Sanyo. Customers […]
Sprint Roadmap for June Surfaces
Several members of HowardForums have been discussing a newly leaked BrightPoint roadmap that demonstrates the latest release for the month of June, including confirmation on QChat launch devices, dates and prices. Click for full-size image. The first lineup of devices comprise the initial line up for the consumer launch of QChat now set for June […]
Sprint to Delay Consumer QChat Launch to June 15th?
Several sites are reporting that June 15th is the new date set for consumer launch of Sprint DirectConnect services utilizing the QChat platform. As we reported previously, Sprint employees had been informed that the consumer launch of QChat devices had been pushed back to June 1st, causing much confusion for customers who had been eagerly […]
Sprint Delays BlackBerry Curve and Sanyo PRO Series Consumer Launch
The highly expected launch of the 8330 Curve has been delayed by Sprint for as yet unknown official reason, with speculation pointing to supply constraints due to the launch of the device on Canadian CDMA carriers Bell and Telus in the last two weeks, as well as other reasons pointing to possible software issues. Sprint […]
Sprint Launches Katana LX and Sierra Compass 597 USB Modem
Sprint has launched a stylish upgrade to a venerable model and an even smaller version of an already small USB modem. The Sanyo Katana LX is an updated version of the now discontinued Katana II, right down to the identical featureset which includes GPS support, VGA camera with flash and video recorder, Bluetooth, large internal […]
Sanyo PRO-200 & PRO-700 Available for Kansas & Colorado Business Customers
Sprint’s large business customers in Kansas and Colorado can now purchase the Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700, supporting Qualcomm’s QChat technology, through Sprint’s regional direct sales department. These two new devices work off of Sprint’s EV-DO Rev. A network resulting in call connection speeds of less than a second. The Pro-200 and the Pro-700 will have […]
CTIA Photos & Details: Sprint, XOHM, QChat Direct Connect
CTIA was a manic depressive event for Sprint. On one hand, Sprint had QChat Direct Connect and XOHM to show off. On the other hand, XOMH isn’t coming out as soon as Sprint had anticipated. Read more to see all-things-Sprint at CTIA.
CTIA: Sprint Officially Announces QChat, Details Services and Phone Lineup
In a press release during CTIA, Sprint has announced the pending launch of its Direct Connect service powered by QChat, and has released additional details regarding launch handsets, upcoming handsets, and new additional services available to DirectConnect users.