Yeesh, Verizon’s been busy: the Motorola droid, the HTC Eris, and now a new BlackBerry. A simple CDMA version of the touchpad-toting Curve currently available on T-Mobile won’t exactly steal the thunder from Verizon’s other announcements, but based on our review of the 8520, the new Curve is a stable, if pared-down, BlackBerry with a…
Samsung Moment, Sanyo SCP-3810 now available at Sprint
Existing and potential Sprint customers, this one’s for you. The CDMA/WiMAX carrier has started selling two new devices – Samsung Moment and Sanyo SCP-3810. The first of the two we’ve already covered before – it’s an Android-powered, full QWERTY keyboard-equipped smartphone that prides itself with a 3.2-inch HVGA AMOLED touchscreen, GPS, 3.5mm headset jack, 3.2-megapixel…
bCODE, Screenvision, Sprint launches mobile couponing redemption network
Provider of mobile wallet scanning platforms bCODE is teaming up cinema innovator Screenvision and Sprint to create the world’s largest mobile coupon redemption network. Under the deal, bCODE will provide its SMS-based secure scanning mobile wallet platform, and Sprint will market the service to its customers who will be able to receive special concession stand…
Sprint’s Q3 financial results show lower subscriber defections, higher losses
Of the nation’s three largest wireless networks, Sprint is the underdog. The third-largest US wireless carrier has been losing customers consistently over the past several quarters, despite compelling hardware offerings like the Android-powered HTC Hero and Palm Pre. But, things are looking better for Sprint. The carrier’s Q3 2009 financial results highlight the lowest customer…
Sprint Cuts Phone as Modem from Simply Everything Subscribers
Those of you who were getting comfortable with the breadth of Sprint’s Simply Everything plan and partaking in the odd smartphone tethering will be in for a rude interruption. Some heated discussion on the Sprint forums has revealed that phone as modem service is no longer available for Simply Everything customers, although a Sprint employee…
Video: Palm Pixi promo clips!
Well folks the Pixi promo clips are ready. We have two videos to show you. The first one is from Palm, whereas the second (dull) one comes from Sprint. Nothing too spectacular – but good enough for bargain-hunting webOS fans. Enjoy! P.S. The second clip follows after the jump. 😉
Novatel MiFi 2200 gets ‘always on’ firmware update
The Novatel MiFi 2200 is, without a doubt, one of the most important weapons in a mobile road warrior’s fight against dis-connectivity. By combining a WiFi router with a 3G EVDO Rev. A data connection from Sprint or Verizon Wireless, the MiFi 2200 creates a portable WiFi hotspot that serves data to up to five…
Palm Pixi coming to Sprint on November 15th for $100 on a 2 year contract, minimum $70/month
The Palm Pixi, which was announced during the beginning of September, but without information regarding pricing or availability, is now a little closer to Sprint customers grubby little hands. Quick recall of the specification sheet: 2.63-inch multi-touch screen, 18-bit color, 320×400 resolution GPS 2 megapixel fixed focus camera 3.5 mm headphone jack Bluetooth 2.1 8…
Want to end calls by closing the slider? There’s a Palm Pre patch for that.
Wish you could end phone calls on your Palm Pre by simply sliding the slider closed? Well, there’s now a Palm Pre patch for that! A new software patch allows Palm Pre users to hang-up the phone with a “snick” of the slider – a feature Palm has yet to officially enable on the Pre.…
Sprint buys iPCS to squash legal battle
What do you do when you’re one of the biggest US wireless carrier (by subscriber count) and one of your network partners files suit against you for violating exclusivity agreements? Well, if you’re Sprint, and you’re desperately trying to get your WiMAX network off the ground, you get enough money together to straight up buy…