We’ve already posted that the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is coming to Sprint. However, at the time we haven’t got a clue when will that exactly happen. Now, thanks to Engadget, we’re betting that somewhere in July, Sprint’s BlackBerry globetrotters will have a reason to celebrate. No more headaches while travelling — the BlackBerry 8830…
Sprint releases Slifter, GPS enabled shopping companion
Sprint today begins offering Slifter, a GPS-enabled mobile search application/service that allows consumers to use cellphones to find products in retail stores. Based on the GPS signal, consumers can easily search through 65 million products at 30,000 store locations and find out where they can buy certain products and at what price. Next, once the…
Sprint to introduce red UpStage on June 18?
Like a red color? Apparently many people do, as Sprint is about to introduce the red colored version of its UpStage phone on June 18. The former F300, part of the Samsung’s ultra family of handsets, sports two sides — one for taking phone calls and texting, and the other for music/video playback. I’ve had…
Sprint plans Launch of commerical WiMAX service in Q2 2008
Sprint has confirmed more details on the rollout of their WiMAX service. A Q2 2008 goal has been set for the commercial rollout of its mobile broadband service, upon successful completion of Sprint’s WiMAX trials in Baltimore, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Sprint says that they plan “to invest up to $800M in 2007 and between…
Sanyo Katana Successor revealed by FCC – Sprint Katana 2 on the way?
It looks like Sanyo is going to try one more round with their slim, entry-level Katana flipper. The Sanyo SCP-6650 Katana II is destined for Sprint’s network and looks fairly identical to its predecessor. However, the new version sports a larger external display, 2.5mm headphone jack, and shaves 2mm off the sides and 4mm off…
Pandora – Streaming Internet Music goes Mobile with Sprint
Pandora recently made waves in the Internet radio scene with its innovative community-based, predictive music-listening experience. The company recently got into some hot water with the lovable RIAAÂ – leading them to basically shutting down the service for US listeners. But, now it looks like the company has gotten a second wind in the States…
Sprint expands unlimited data bundle trial
Sprint is expanding its unlimited data bundle trial to the users in Twin Cities, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Tampa (Florida). Customers in these metropolitan areas can choose an Unlimited Access Pack with unlimited voice, text and data for $119.99, or an Unlimited Access Pack with unlimited voice, text and data PLUS unlimited mobile broadband access…
Sprint releases Samsung M300, M510 clamshells
Sprint released two Samsung CDMA devices. The first one we’ll talk about is the low-end M300 model, which sports only the basic features. There are two screens (1.9″ internal and the smaller external), Bluetooth support, and a VGA camera. We won’t write much more about the M300 — it’s an entry-level device that aims to…
ABC goes Primetime with On-Demand Mobile TV Shows for Sprint
According to USA Today, Sprint just inked a deal to serve up ABC’s primetime hits, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty, to it’s $20-a-month data plan subscribers. The TV shows will be offered through on-demand services, which, according to ABC, ” is what people expect. Why should mobile be any different?” The deal…
Sprint PPC-6800 gets
In a fit of schizophrenic indecision, Sprint has decided to delay the release of the HTC Titan, rebranded as the Sprint PPC-6800, and now renamed to the Sprint Mogul. Confused yet? Sprint’s variant of the HTC Titan was expected to be released on the CDMA carrier’s network as the Sprint PPC-6800, but will instead be…