Verizon Preparing Two QChat Devices, Palm Centro (Updated)
A combination of leaked press images for the unexpectedly popular Palm Centro featuring Verizon branding and an information slide regarding two competitors to Sprint’s new Direct Connect service have surfaced. Hit the Read More link for all of the details. Update: We have posted a new article clarifying the current situation regarding QChat.
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 […]
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.
Verizon Preparing Wireless Hub, QChat to Answer Sprint
Sprint has been trialing their femtocell-based Airave for months. Now word comes that Verizon is preparing to launch a similar product. Femtocell technology works by creating a tiny wireless base station for phones to access. Using GPS, the device checks to verify that there are no other femtocells nearby, and then it uses a small […]
Unannounced Motorola V950 Headed To Sprint
Motorola’s V950, an unannounced phone, has been approved for Sprint by the FCC. If released, this will be Motorola’s first phone to support Sprint’s CDMA Direct Connect (upcoming) push to talk technology. The V950 is a dual band device (800/1900MHz) which supports EVDO Rev. A along with Touch-Sensitive Buttons on the external display. The phone is also fitted […]
Sprint Reveals WiMax and QChat Plans During Conference Call
During the 4th quarter earnings conference call Sprint also discussed future WiMax and QChat plans. For WiMax, Sprint discussed taking advantage of a three year head start on the rest of the industry. No comment was given on a partnership or source of outside funding, but did say talks were ongoing with companies about both […]
More QChat Enabled Devices Spotted in the Wild
With news that Samsung was going to release a QChat enabled phone, fellow competitor LG is pictured to be developing their own QChat device too. First reported by Engadget Mobile, the LG appears to be a phone that would be marketed to corporate users rather than the rugged individual as what the Samsung Z400 phone […]
Samsung Z400 Brings QChat Direct Connect to Sprint
Photos from the FCC have revealed the Samsung SPH-Z400; the first QChat-enabled phone from Sprint. QChat will be branded as Direct Connect, returning Push To Talk to the Sprint PCS line of phones. Basic features include a dual display, camera, and Bluetooth but other specifications are currently unavailable. The third picture (shown below) confirms the […]