Sprint has announced that the switch to IPv6 from IPv4 has started and should be complete in the second quarter of 2008. This does not impact you in any way, at all, but it is press release worthy. – Mobility Site
Sprint halts sales of LG Rumor amid firmware-wiping fears
Talk about getting off on the wrong foot. The Sprint Rumor, made by LG, has seen launch-delays and stock shortages since before it was even available to Joe-cellphone-shopper. Now, it seems that Sprint has hit another wall with the LG Rumor – leading the struggling carrier to halt sales of the uber-popular handset until the…
Another proof pink Palm Centro is coming
We’ve already posted that Palm is working on the pink version of its successful Centro smartphone. Now we have a new piece of information suggesting that was more than a rumor. As a matter of fact, thanks to the SprintUsers.com forum member “TheRobin”, we have a high-quality promotional photo of the upcoming device — pictured…
Sprint launches NFC trials in San Francisco
Following on Sprint’s launch of their employee-only WiMAX/XOHM trial network, the struggling national wireless carrier has announced their plans to roll-out NFC (Near Field Communication) trials in the San Francisco Bay Area. NFC technology basically allows users to pay for goods and services with a simple swipe of the handset near an NFC-enabled payment terminal.…
Hack your Sprint Motorola Q9c to improve GPS performance – GPS + aGPS = awesome
Sprint’s Motorola Q9c features a fully open GPS receiver – the first Windows Mobile smartphone to rock integrated GPS on Sprint’s network. The Moto Q9c’s “open” GPS means that the receiver’s COM ports are visible and accessible to external programs – not just the programs (like navigation software) that the carrier wants you to use.…
Next up at-bat for Sprint: Embarq’s Dan Hesse is new Sprint CEO
With their WiMAX/XOHM trials set to launch this week (at least for employees), Sprint is going to need some serious leadership skills to keep their subscriber base from plunging ever further into the depths of underdog-dom. Gary Forsee has already left the building, so who does Sprint have up next on the roster? Well, Embarq’s…
Sprint unveils Samsung m520 slider
When we hear of a new Samsung slider being unveiled, we usually think along the lines of the thinnest and sleekest handsets on the market. The new Samsung m520 for Sprint doesn’t really fit our expectations. The 13mm thick Samsung m520 slider features stereo Bluetooth, EVDO, 1.3 megapixel camera, microSD card slot, and some GPS…
Sprint to launch Pink Palm Centro and Red BlackBerry 8130 on January 13?
Back in November, we’ve first heard a rumor Sprint is preparing to launch the Pink Palm Centro for Valentine’s Day. Now thanks to our tipster, we have an image from the dealer playbook suggesting we were right on target. Furthermore, it’s not just pink Centro the CDMA carrier will launch — they also plan to…
MySpace, other Fox Interactive Media sites hitting Sprint
Sprint users who rely on MySpace for their e-schmoozing activities, here’s a piece of good news for ya. Fox Interactive Media — owner of MySpace — has signed a deal with the CDMA carrier to provide Sprint’s customers with an easy access to the popular social networking service. Under the agreement, MySpace will come as…
Hot Deal: HTC Mogul on Sprint for FREE!
Hot deal? Or blazing deal? We found this deal on none other than Amazon and we thought some of our Sprint-subscribed readers would appreciate the heads up. If you’re in the market for an HTC Mogul, or just want to subsidize another handset purchase, you’ll love this deal. Amazon is offering the HTC Mogul on…