Sprint has released the Sanyo SCP-3200 as the Sprint PCS Vision Phone SCP-3200. That’s a long name, but we guess Sprint wanted to get across the phone’s Sprint Vision capabilities from the get go. But, the real interesting thing about this phone is its Parental Control feature – allowing parents to keep their kids on…
Huawei M318: The Chinese think people don’t need features
The FCC just approved this MetroPCS disgrace of technology. If we saw such a device in the emerging markets I would understand, but America is a nation of well off obese people. No Bluetooth, no camera, no speakerphone. Hello and welcome to 1999. [Via: Phone Scoop]
Video: Preview of the HTC Mogul
For all you HTC fans out there the HTC Mogul (PPC-6800) is launching today, here is preview of the Windows Mobile 6 powered, EVDO Rev 0 networked device: [Via: Phone Scoop] Update: Full spec sheet over at Gizmodo.
Sprint announces new CDMA/iDEN handset – Motorola ic902
Sprint is rolling out another hybrid CDMA/iDEN handset for use on both Sprint’s CDMA and Nextel’s iDEN networks. The Motorola ic902 sports EVDO data speeds, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and MP3 player – a decent feature-set (but then again, Nextel phones have never had any cutting edges). At least you get a…
Sprint confirms Palm Gandolf, BlackBerry Pearl 2
Gizmodo has gotten confirmation from Sprint’s insider that the carrier is preparing to launch the Palm Gandolf and BlackBerry Pearl 2 later this year. Palm Gandolf, or as they call it “Gandolfini”, will retail for around $200, making it one of the most affordable smartphones on the market. Gandolf will target teenagers who text message…
Sprint looking for WiMAX investors
Reuters is reporting that Sprint is entertaining the possibility of joining forces with cellphone pioneering firm Clearwire Corp. to finance the build-out of the much-touted WiMAX network. Sprint has already earmarked over $3 billion for its WiMAX infrastructure and it may be hurting for some cash after that expensive buyout. It’s understandable that investors might…
Sprint announces Samsung UpStage in red
In the age-old tradition of changing up a handset’s color to keep things fresh – Sprint has announced their Samsung UpStage in a new Red color scheme. As expected, we’re looking for this Red Samsung UpStage around June 18th. As these things go, the only thing to change from the previously-black version of the UpStage…
Independence Day is coming; Get ready for Sprint’s “wireless evolution”
Hmm. Sprint is cooking up something interesting. Apparently, the carrier is planning to announce something uber-cool on the Independence Day. The teaser site is quazi-live (accessible only via Google cache) and suggests something with music, messaging, TV, search and navigation. If we’re in the Q2 2008, I would bet on WiMAX. Since it’s not, my…
CDMA version of Motorola Q9h may be called the Motorola ‘Nelson’
It looks like Motorola has a CDMA version of their Moto Q9h in the works. Word on the street has it that the new Motorola Q9h – successor to the original Motorola Q – will be coming to a CDMA network near you. The Motorola Q9h was codenamed the “Norman,” so it’s just fitting that…
Qualcomm’s 3G chips banned from US import – Wireless carriers affected!
The latest Intellectual Patent battle, this time between Qualcomm (who else?) and Broadcom, has resulted in the International Trade Commission (ITC) decision to ban Qualcomm from importing chipsets designed for use in 3G handsets into the US. The ruling follows a complaint, filed by Broadcom, that Qualcomm’s chip design was infringing on Broadcom’s IP in…