Motorola Titanium Launching on July 24th for $149.99
Internal Sprint documentation has confirmed that one of the last iDEN handsets, in the Motorola Titanium, will be launched on July 24th. The smartphone will launch for $149.99 after new 2 year agreement. The Titanium features Android 2.1, Éclair, QWERTY keyboard and 3.1-inch capacitive touchscreen display, 810G bodyshell certification for dust, shock, vibration, low pressure, […]
Motorola i1 Successor Revealed by FCC
Image courtesy of Grupo Android The FCC has approved the successor to the Motorola i1 in the Motorola i1x/i1Q. The i1x/i1Q is a variant of the Droid Pro with an upgraded processor, QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.1, camera of unknown resolution with flash and Bluetooth along with Wi-Fi and FM radio. Neither Motorola nor Sprint have […]
Sprint Launches Updated i686 Brute
Sprint has launched the updated Motorola i686 Brute with a revised bodyshell that allows for up to 30 minutes of submersion in liquid thanks to revised gasket-lined USB/microSDHC/battery covers, but is otherwise identical to the i680 first released in January of last year with a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, M810G bodyshell […]
Sprint Launches Motorola i1 Online
As expected, Sprint has launched the Motorola i1 Android smart device online. The i1 features a 3.1 inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, M810F certified bodyshell for resistance to shock, vibration and intense rain, Microsoft Document Viewer, Android standard and Swype virtual keyboards, 5.0 megapixel camera with flash, geo-tagging […]
Sprint Officially Announces Motorola i1 for July 25th
Sprint has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the long-awaited Motorola i1 Android-based smart device for the Nextel division, set for Sunday July 25th online and via Telesales for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail in rebate, bringing the total to $149.99. Retail sales will begin on August 8th as […]
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.
Sprint Launches Motorola i890 on Nextel
Sprint has launched the Motorola i890 on the Nextel network, it is now available for purchase in all Sprint retail channels. The i890 continues Nextel’s high-end i8-series flip phone, as the usual feature phone offering with thinner and more refined styling being the most apparent features of the offering. Still, the i890 does make some […]
Sprint Launches Motorola Clutch in Black
Following up, Sprint has relaunched the Motorola Clutch i465 in Black, as detailed in last week’s roadmap leak. The messaging oriented device is otherwise identical to the initial silver model launched last year with a portrait display, QWERTY keyboard, speakerphone, VGA camera, MMS support, email client, Bluetooth, and threaded SMS support along with the distinction […]
Sprint Preparing to Discontinue QChat in Favor of iDEN Again (Updated)
PhoneNews.com has been able to confirm online chatter amongst Sprint employees regarding the increasingly shrinking position of QChat-based Direct Connect phones such as the Sanyo PRO series and Motorola Renegade with some surprising revelations. Read More for all of the details. Update – Sprint Director of Corporate Communications Scott Sloat has issued the following statement […]
Sprint Launches i856 Debut for Nextel
Following up on the launch of the Debut for Boost Mobile last month, Sprint has launched the slider for its Nextel service. Like the Boost version, the phone features a 1.3MP camera with video recorder, external media controls and Bluetooth with stereo audio support along with threaded messaging and speakerphone. The phone is now available […]