07 Feb 10 Blackberry Curve 8530 in Smoky Violet
With Valentine’s Day a week away, here is something that they may want for the special day of the hearts. There is a Smoky Violet version of the Blackberry Curve 8530 over at Verizon and for the big spenders, this should be an ideal device to give for your special girl.
You can get it for as low as $0.01 for this feminine-like color. You can also check out this one from Sprint, a darker shade of purple for about the same amount.
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Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint, Verizon, violet
09 Jan 10 Sprint 2010 Lineup Leaked!
Though this piece of news is unconfirmed, you can bet that Sprint is up to something for 2010. An unannounced release of new phones that many mobile phone addicts are bound to crave for is not far-fetched. Sprint is reportedly set to release the following mobile phones this 2010:
- WiMax Candybar from HTC (codename A9292)
- LG LN510
- LG LN240
- LG LS680
- Samsung M350
- Samsung M570
- Samsung M910
- Palm C40
- Blackberry Tour 2 9650
- Blackberry Pearl Flip Version
- Sanyo 8600
- Motorola MS400
- Instinct S30 (Pink)
- M330 (Blue)
- Nextel iDen
Whoa! Those are a lot of phones. True or not, you can bet that some of them (if not all) are bound to come out. Sprint rarely passes on an opportunity especially if it translates to new or additional sales on their end!
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Tags: 2010, Blackberry 2, HTC, LG, Nextel, Samsung, Sprint mobile phones
04 Jan 10 Pink Palm Pixi on its way?
Sure the Palm Pixi itself is a neat little device but it currently only comes in a black color scheme. Now word has been given by palm, or Sprint, as to when if ever we will see the Pixi in a new color.
However, thanks to an anonymous Engadget tipster, we have the above screenshot of the Sprint database that shows us a pink Palm Pixi is on its way.
Is this to be believed? We have no idea but considering CES is right around the corner we probably won’t have to wonder for long.
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18 Dec 09 Now available on Sprint: The BlackBerry Curve
Hey, Sprint addicts! You want the BlackBerry Curve 8530? Well, you got the BlackBerry Curve 8530.
We’ve reported on the 8530’s Verizon availability before, and it has some pretty cool features like Wi-Fi, optical trackpad, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 2-megapixel camera. The Sprint version will support Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, and the Sprint Music Store.
You can get it from Sprint for $49.99 with a two-year contract after a $100 mail-in rebate. It comes in black, red, or this purple that you see here.
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Tags: 8530, BlackBerry, blackberry curve, BlackBerry Curve 8530, Curve 8530, Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8530
02 Dec 09 Unlocked GSM HTC Hero Available for $585.50
Currently the HTC Hero Android smartphone is available in the U.S. only from Sprint. But we have some good news for you today. An unlocked GSM version of the HTC Hero is now available online from Negri Electronics and it looks like it comes with support for AT&T’s 3G network.
The website has both the black and white versions of the HTC Hero but you’ll have to pay $585.50 and $579.59, respectively. So where do these unlocked GSM HTC Hero phones come from? Is it Canada by any chance? The Hero is available there from Telus and thus it would explain the support for those 850/1900 3G bands that also happen to be used by AT&T in the U.S.
via PhoneDog
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01 Dec 09 AT&T Ranks Last in Consumer Report
The fact that AT&T ranks last in a consumer report doesn’t surprises anyone at this point. Just go ahead and ask some AT&T customers that happen to own an iPhone and they’ll surely complain about AT&T’s service. In 26 from 26 surveyed cities the official iPhone carrier was ranked last in every category. Verizon got the number one spot followed by T-Mobile and Sprint came in on third.
It will be interesting to see how those customer reports will affect Apple’s decision regarding the future of the iPhone in the USA. Will Verizon get the Apple smartphone already or are we going to expect some surprises next year?
via 9 to 5 Mac
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30 Nov 09 Get an LG Rumor 2 now for free
Okay, there is a quick deal that you can get a hold of. This is the LG Rumor 2, which can be purchased for free until tomorrow from Sprint, so jump on this deal today. You can even get free shipping and free activation.
This comes with an instant savings of $170 as well as a $79.99 web special with a two-year agreement. The Rumor 2 is available in orange, black titanium, or vibrant blue.
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29 Nov 09 HTC Hero running Android 2.1?
Due to porting issues with the Sense UI, Android 2.0 has yet to come to the HTC Hero although HTC and Sprint promise a forthcoming update.
There’s no telling when the update will come along but the above screen shot was supposedly taken on an HTC Hero running Android 2.0. Does this mean that Hero owners will be skipping 2.0 all together and be jumping right to 2.1?
Either way, free turn-by-turn GPS and everything else that comes with Android 2.0 definitely is coming to the HTC Hero whether this screen shot speaks the truth or not.
via engadget
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Tags: Android 2.0, android 2.1, HTC, htc hero, Sense UI, Sprint, Update
25 Nov 09 Sprint Completes Virgin Mobile USA Purchase; Who’s Next?
We can’t say we didn’t know this was going to happen. Sprint has announced its intention of purchasing Virgin Mobile a while ago and now it looks like the acquisition has been completed. Sprint Nextel now owns Virgin Mobile USA so, whether you like it or not, former Virgin customers are now part of America’s “most dependable network.”
What do you have to say Virgin Mobile customers? Are you happy about the merger? Are you going to ditch Sprint in favor of one of its competitors? Tell us all about it in the comments section!
via Sprint
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Tags: Nextel, Sprint, usa, Virgin Mobile
25 Nov 09 Verizon Attacks Sprint for “Most Dependable 3G Network” Ad Claim
The conflict with AT&T seems to be not enough for Verizon and the carrier is ready to open a second front against Sprint. If Apple didn’t like the 3G maps displayed in Verizon’s ads, Verizon doesn’t like Sprint’s “most dependable 3G network.” In fact it looks like Verizon is asking Sprint to remove that claim.
Verizon has been complaining to The national Adevertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus about Sprint’s ad tagline. Verizon backs everything up with a Nielsen survey that shows that its network drops fewer calls than Sprint. The board already asked Sprint to stop those ads but Sprint is saying that the survey in question didn’t tell the whole story.
Should we expect a new trial between Verizon and Sprint?
via Yahoo
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Tags: ads, At&T, Commercials, Sprint, Verizon
24 Nov 09 Palm Pre Backup Failures Reported
The Palm Pre is one of the phones that disappointed this year. Don’t get me wrong, the Pre is a great phone and I’ve said that a couple of times. But the Pre has disappointed by not becoming the hit iPhone competitor we believed it to be in the first half of the year.
And today we hear about a new problem related to the Pre. It looks like various people have reported issues with backing up their data. Some users have been trying to restore from a backup that doesn’t have their data. Palm has acknowledged the fact that some of its customers are encountering this problem and issued a brief statement on the matter:
We are seeing a small number of customers who have experienced issues transferring their Palm Profile information to another Palm webOS device. Palm and Sprint are working closely together to support these customers to successfully transfer their information to the new device.
Apparently if it happened to you, it’s your fault. You should definitely start nagging a Sprint representative in case you have been experiencing the issue!
via PreCentral
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21 Nov 09 BlackBerry Curve 8530 Available Officially from Verizon
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available from Verizon Wireless. The smartphone will offer you a 2.5-inch display, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, BlackBerry OS 5.0 and all the regular Verizon services you’ve gotten used to.
The smartphone will be available for $199.99 after a $100 online discount and a two-year new contract. The Curve 8530 is also going to be available from Sprint which means you don’t have to hurry and get it from Big Red now. So what do you say folks? How does the WiFi-enabled Curve 8530 sound to you?
via Verizon
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Tags: 8530, BlackBerry, Curve, Sprint, Verizon Wireless
20 Nov 09 Sprint HTC Hero Gets OTA Update; Not Android 2.0
HTC Hero owners have been promised that Android 2.0 is coming soon. But don’t get too excited, folks, as that update hasn’t arrived yet. In case you have noticed Sprint’s OTA update then rest assured it’s not the Éclair. In fact the new firmware that has been announced, version 1.56.651.2, will only fix a few bugs but it will not bring any Android 2.0 your way.
The firmware update is available for download right now and it will solve that SMS issue that causes battery usage while also offering a Daylight Saving Time fix. Just go to “System Update” on your Hero and get the update yourself.
via BGR
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Tags: Android 2.0, htc hero, Sprint
16 Nov 09 HTC Hero Available from Best Buy for $99.99
Is Sprint feeling Verizon’s blow when it comes to Android phones? The HTC Droid Eris sold by Verizon for $99.99 is basically a different HTC Hero version which also happens to be a lot cheaper.
But fear not, Sprint customers! Best Buy has decided to sell the HTC Hero for $99.99 thus matching Verizon’s offer. The price is available after instant discounts and with a new 2-year Sprint contract. What do you say? Does the Hero look interesting yet again? And just in case you forgot, the Hero will receive the Android 2.0 update at some point in the future so getting one, especially at $99.99 sounds like a very good choice.
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14 Nov 09 webOS 1.3.1 update gets pushed out
An update for Palm’s webOS has been released today bringing the software up to version 1.3.1 for those of you on Sprint or Bell.
The update, which clocks in at 126MB, will allow for contact and calender syncing with Yahoo! along with Yahoo! IM. Additionally, users can now copy and forward a single text or IM and view a YouTube video in the OS’ native player after clicking on one in the web browser.
You can view the full change log after the break.
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09 Nov 09 Palm Pixi unboxed on video
If you’ve been dying to see the Palm Pixi in the flesh getting taken from its retail package your dreams have been answered as WireFly has just uploaded a video showing just that.
Of course, just like every other unboxing video, it’s not a very interesting video but if you’d like to see what you will be getting when you purchase Palm’s second webOS device, this video is for you.
Of course, you won’t be able to get your hands ont he device until it drops on November 15th for Sprint at $99.
via engadget
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05 Nov 09 BlackBerry Curve 8530 coming to Sprint as well
Earlier today we let you know that the BlackBerry 8530 would be hitting Verizon on November 20th and now we have news of the same device hitting Sprint.
There wasn’t an exact release date announced but a Sprint spokesperson said that it will be out relatively soon with EV-DO and WiFI built-it. Of course, since there was no release date announcement there was no price but we have a hunch that it will be right around the $99 that Verizon is charging with a 2-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate.
via bgr
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Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8530, ev-do, release date, WiFi
03 Nov 09 Sprint Says Palm Print Has WiFi but it Doesn’t
Sprint is really interested in selling the Pixi at any cost. In fact it would seem that the carrier has forgotten one important fact about the new Palm webOS phone: the Pixi lacks WiFi support which is a pretty annoying thing in the first place. But Sprint is announcing the fact that the Pixi is “WiFi capable.” As much as we’d like to imagine that the Pixi will arrive with WiFi support, that will not be the case this time. Maybe the future webOS Palm phone will offer WiFi but the Pixi won’t be able to sport such capabilities. So, Sprint, what do you have to say in your defense?
via Sprint
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02 Nov 09 New Cellphone for Sprint, the Sanyo SCP-3810
In case you’re looking for a new and small cellphone that has normal features and a nice look, check out the latest addition the the Sprint catalogue which is the Sanyo SCP-3810.
The clamshell type of mobile phone has the normal features for a phone that can cost zero, that is, if you get a 2-year contract + %50 at the mail-in rebate. In terms of specifications, the Sanyo SCP-3810 has a 2.4-inch TFT screen, a 1.3-megapixel camera for photos and videos, an external OLED display, bluetooth, a slot for microSD memory cards, and lastly, a good cover.
The Sanyo SCP-3810 is already available for purchase at Sprint.
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02 Nov 09 Samsung Moment on Sprint for $179.99
Early last month we let you know that an Android powered device called the Samsung Moment would be making its way onto Sprint at some time in the near future. Well today word has been sent out that the Moment is now available at $179.99 after a 2-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate.
This device features an 800MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3.2mp camera, WiFi and GPS.
via engadget
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Tags: AMOLED, Moment, Qwerty keyboard, Samsung, Sprint, touchscreen
