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Motorola i1 Available July 25th
Starting July 25th, Sprint customers will be able to purchase the new Android powered Motorola i1. The device will reportedly retail for $200, along with the ever popular (scoff scoff) two year contract. The Motorola i1 will come brandishing a 5MP camera, GPS, Bluetooth, Google Talk and other standard services and tools. The phone runs on an older operating system, the Android 1.5, which shouldn’t be too surprising considering that it is a bargain device. We have become used to Android phones being top of the line when it comes to hardware, but there is a huge market out there for the average and low end phones. Google and Motorola are looking to tap into that market, as they and other mobile service providers realize that in many ways, the mainstream public is a better…
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Android 2.2 Coming Soon to the HTC EVO 4G
Sprint has issued the following statement regarding the operating system upgrade of the HTC EVO 4G: “As work on finalizing the software is under way, Sprint expects to launch Android 2.2 in the near future. Future devices launching with Android 2.1 will also be updated to Android 2.2. The Samsung Moment and HTC Hero will not receive an Android 2.2 update.” The new version of Android features a faster browser, better frames per second and new tools for Android developers. The HTC EVO 4G has been a huge hit for Sprint, with the devices being sold out constantly in the United States. The soon to be released and highly touted Droid X by Motorola means that Google and Android are flying high at the moment. This momentum should help as Apple continues to lead the pack in the…
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HTC EVO 4G Shatters Sprint Sales Record
Could there be a new top dog in the mobile industry? Sprint is announcing that the new HTC EVO 4G has posted the best 24 hour sales numbers in the carrier’s history. In addition, the HTC EVO 4G has sold more devices in 72 hours than previous best sellers, the Samsung Instinct and the Palm Pre, combined. While both of these devices have not done particularly well in the U.S. market, it appears that the HTC EVO 4G is on the right track. Sprint did not reveal exact number which dwarfs the excitement regarding the EVO 4G sales performance. Nevertheless, the HTC EVO 4G is yet another example of how HTC has become second to none in the Smartphone market. Reviews for the device appeared more to be like love letters from bloggers who couldn’t stop ranting and raving about the…
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HTC Evo 4G Coming June 4
Sprint is hyping up the launch of the first 4G phone in the United States. The HTC Evo 4G is scheduled to make an appearance for the first time on June 4 and will be available for $200 and the mandatory soul crippling contract. "The Evo is a fantastic 3G device, but when you use it in our growing 4G coverage area, it becomes a multimedia powerhouse," said Dan Hesse, Sprint's chief executive. "The Evo experience is much like going from TV to HDTV." Sprint will charge each Evo 4G user $10 a month WiMax fee for 4G and 3G unlimited access. A small price for tech nuts, but a deal breaker for the mainstream public, who hesitate to fork over an extra $120 a year for a service that is compulsory. The launch of the new HTC Evo 4G is sure to stir up some…
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Samsung Seek Now Available
A new device available now from Sprint is the Samsung Seek M350. Targeting teenagers primarily, the Samsung Seek M350 will run for less than $100 with the obvious crippling contract as part of the deal. Equipped with a QWERTY, the device itself is not exactly state of the art, but is geared more towards a budget focused demographic – like parents purchasing a phone for their teenage child. The Samsung Seek M350 will of course cater to youngsters, thus meaning that Facebook and Twitter will play a primary role in the daily use of the device. The Samsung Seek comes in blue or pink, making it a unisex device. While some parents may consider purchasing this phone for their children, my advice would be to pass and instead not get them a phone at all. In fact, it would be…
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Sprint to Carry the Nexus One?
While Verizon has given the Google Nexus One the boot, Sprint still seems interested in adding Google’s recent offspring to its lineup. Talks are apparently heating up between Google and Sprint regarding an agreement that will see Sprint customers being offered Google’s pride and joy in the mobile industry. However, Verizon dumped the Nexus One because it was set to launch another Android powered phone called the Droid Incredible and now Sprint is facing the same dilemma. The HTC EVO 4G is heading to Sprint and with higher specifications than the Nexus One and a comparable price to that of the Droid Incredible, it is unclear why Sprint would also want to carry the Nexus One. Google apparently does not believe that this is a problem because the EVO 4G runs on the WiMAX…
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The Bold 9650 Coming to Sprint
Sprint has announced that it will soon be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9650. The launch date is May 23 and the cost is $300. Sprint likes to say $200 after a $100 mail in rebate, but $300 upfront is $300 upfront. The price is somewhat strange. Even in my distant neck of the woods, far away from civilized lands, the Bold 9700 is offered for less money from AT&T. Perhaps Sprint thinks that many users won’t notice and they may be right. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 features a 3.2MP camera and no trackball, that has become the bane of users everywhere. It has a relatively small 2.44 inch display on a 480 x 360 resolution. The Bold 9650 doesn’t look like the catch of the summer, but it should make more than a few wireless enthusiasts happy with their purchase. There are several…
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First 4G Phone Unveiled by Sprint
Sprint has unveiled their first, and the first, 4G phone in the United States. Dubbed the HTC Evo4G, the device made its debut yesterday in Las Vegas at the CTIA 2010. The HTC Evo4G comes with top of the line specifications, including two cameras, a 1GHz processor and a 4.3 inch display. As for the 4G, the jury is still out. According to Sprint, 4G is ten times faster than optimal 3G speeds. However, the times ten factor also takes the optimal 4G speeds into consideration. It remains to be seen how fast a Sprint user in the middle of desolate corn country will be able to download. In any case, Sprint is starting to parade the HTC Evo4G as the second coming. No price has been released and I shudder to think of the type of contract Sprint will demand. AT&T and Verizon are…
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New webOS Update
The over-the-air Palm webOS update is now available to those on the Sprint network in North America and other major networks throughout Europe. The 1.4 incarnation of the mobile OS offers a few additions and upgrades to webOS, but nothing earth shattering to say the least. Palm users will now be able to edit and share video, use the Calendar and other tools more efficiently and enjoy enhanced notifications. Not bad for a minor update. However, logical heads ask why some of these features were not included with the inaugural installment of the webOS. Sometimes, it appears that mobile manufacturers are content to release a lesser product in order to be able to release more quality updates in the future. This may be an illusion of sorts to current customers, but potential…
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Sprint Announces Buyback Program
Who doesn’t have old cell phones littering their home? Many people have an old shoe box in the closet with those devices that when purchased, were the cutting edge of mobile technology. Now you can get rid of that eye sore with Sprint’s Buyback program. Before some of you start backing up your pickups full of phones at a Sprint store, you should know that the Buyback program does have a few limitations. First of all, you need to be a Sprint customer. In addition, you can only return up to three handsets every 12 months. The good news is that you can receive an account credit from $5 to $300 for each device you return. Personally, I envisioned returning my old Motorola Flipper, until I discovered that there was a list of accepted devices that numbered at 900. Somehow, I…
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