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Black HTC One now available from Sprint
If you like your phones in black, you may be glad to know that Sprint is now offering the hot-new HTC One in your favorite color (for phones). Aside from a different paint job, there are no any other differences between this and the “standard” silver model. In that sense, expect the same 4.7-inch full HD screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, Ultrapixel camera on the back, fast LTE connectivity, a ton of built-in storage, and so on and on. Sprint is selling the HTC One in … Read more
Dusan Belic
Motorola Photon Q joins the Jelly Bean crew
The Motorola Photon Q is one of the few smartphones that has shipped with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard in quite a while. The handset overall is an interesting one, yet never gained much attention. Well, today the device is getting a little more attention, as the roll-out of Android Jelly Bean is set to begin today for the device. The 9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5 update will bring the following to the Photon Q: – Google OS upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) – Google Now – Voice search enhancements – Camera includes improved … Read more
Blake Stimac
NYC Begins Free Wi-Fi, Cellular Service Rollout in Subway Stations
The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority is rolling out Wi-Fi and cellular service to 30 stations across the city, including stations in mid-town Manhattan, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. The infrastructure was rolled out by Transit Wireless, which has a reseller agreement with Boingo Wireless, who provides the Wi-Fi connectivity. Transit Wireless also has agreements with AT&T, T-Mobile, with agreements with Sprint and Verizon in the works. Currently, subterranean cell service is limited to those on AT&T and T-Mobile, but service to Sprint and Verizon customers … Read more
Ian Kersey
Sprint Rolling Out Premium Suite For Samsung Galaxy S III Owners
Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III owners are in luck today, as they will be receiving Samsung’s Premium Suite upgrade on their devices, with Sprint rolling out build MD4. While the Galaxy S III was updated in October 2012 to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but it lacked the Premium Suite upgrade that brings some of Samsung’s fancy new software and features to the device. The Premium Suite update brings multi-view support, a home screen security fix, the Paper Artist app, improvements to the gallery and camera as well as bulk SMS enhancements. … Read more
Ian Kersey
Sprint delays in-store launch of the Galaxy S4
Sprint chimed in today and confirmed that inventory constraints have forced the carrier to delay the in-store launch of the Galaxy S4. According to the statement, Sprint will start selling the Galaxy S4 on Saturday, April 27 both online and through telesales. The in-store launch, also originally scheduled for the 27th, will be delayed until Samsung is able to provide Sprint with sufficient inventory of the flagship handset. Sprint is excited to launch the new Samsung Galaxy 4. We had planned to launch this next generation of the award-winning Samsung Galaxy line-up on Saturday, April … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
HTC One on sale now from Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T
It’s time for the HTC One to land in the US with a launch across three major carriers. Starting today prospective customers can buy the HTC One from either Sprint, T-Mobile or AT&T. Each carrier has different prices and terms, and we will break down the details for each one below. AT&T AT&T is selling the Glacial Silver model in 32GB and 64GB capacities with a price starting at $199 with a two-year customer agreement for the 32GB model. The 64GB version will set you back $299. AT&T is also offering the … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
ACLU Asks FTC to Investigate Carriers Over Security Risks, Delayed Android Updates
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday. In it they contend that Mobile Carriers are creating security risks for their customers by not releasing updates in a timely manner. As anyone still suffering with an ancient version of Android can tell you, carriers can take their time to push new Android updates even when the manufacturer has completed it, and there’s a point where a phone model will be completely left behind, often long before the end of its contract. … Read more
Wade Keye
Samsung Galaxy S4 Sprint Pre-Orders Begin April 18th, Available on April 27th
Now that the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been officially announced on seven different U.S. carriers, details of the device’s pricing and availability on the various carriers is starting to roll out. Sprint has announced that the 16GB version of the Galaxy S4 will be available on Saturday, April 27th for $249.99 with a new two-year agreement or eligible upgrade. Sprint is offering an instant $100 credit for those who switch their phone numbers over to Sprint, making the Galaxy S4 $149.99 for new customers. Pre-orders for the Galaxy S4 will … Read more
Ian Kersey
Softbank confirms it intends to close Sprint deal by July 2013
Dish may be courting Sprint with $25B in cash and stock, but Softbank still believes that it will win the hand of the US carrier in the long run. According to a report in AllThingsD, Softbank released a statement that confirms it intends to acquire a majority interest in Sprint by July 2013. SoftBank believes that the agreed terms of our transaction with Sprint offer Sprint shareholders superior short and long term benefits to Dish’s highly conditional preliminary proposal. The SoftBank-Sprint transaction is in the advanced stages of receiving the necessary … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Verizon Wireless eyeing Clearwire spectrum
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Verizon Wireless is negotiating a deal with Clearwire to lease its spectrum. Verizon allegedly offered Clearwire $1.5 billion to use some of Clearwire’s spectrum in larger markets. This offer was disclosed in Clearwire’s recent SEC filing, with insiders claiming that the bidder, “party J,” is Verizon Wireless. This deal may not go through as Clearwire is in a precarious financial position. Sprint owns a majority stake in the wireless carrier, and wants to purchase the company outright. Sprint is also being … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
Amethyst Purple Samsung Galaxy S III Available Exclusively on Sprint for $99
Sprint customers who want a little color in their lives are in luck today, as the carrier is exclusively selling the Samsung Galaxy S III in a new color scheme, Amethyst Purple. This marks the third color option for the Galaxy S III on Sprint, with other options including Pebble Blue and Marble White. Sprint’s new offering will be $99 for the 16GB version with a new two-year contract and a $50 rebate. Sprint is also offering the phone for free for new customers who port their numbers over to … Read more