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Clearwire recently laid off 15% of its staff, announced the delay of its own branded smartphone and retail stores and mentioned that it might run into some short-term funding issues. However, Sprint, who owns 54% of Clearwire, says that the 4G/WiMax service provider might not have too much to worry about. Dan Hesse, CEO of…
The Samsung Transform isn’t like other smartphones recently reviewed by IntoMobile, which have been particularly exciting in the last few months. It seems like every week we are blessed with a new phone sporting the latest operating systems like Windows Phone 7 and Android Froyo 2.2, technologies like 4G and mobile hotspots, cameras with more…
Samsung had a monster quarter with more than 71 million phone shipped and it looks like it is gaining traction in the U.S. market because it has sold more than 3 million Galaxy S smartphones in the United States alone. Unlike Apple and its exclusive iPhone 4, Samsung took a shotgun approach and brought its…
The ZTE Peel is a 3G-enabled sleeve for the iPod touch that hit the scene earlier this year when its EV-DO radio was tested by the FCC. The Peel appeared at the FCC with Sprint-branding which suggests the wireless carrier will offer the accessory as mobile broadband option for its iPod touch-owning customers. The device would…
The LG Optimus S for Sprint was set to be released October 31, but the Sprint ID device hit a slight delay and won’t be coming until November 7. For $49.99 after a mail-in-rebate and two-year contract, you’ll get a pretty decent Android 2.2 device. Of course, if you’re new to Android, you’ll also be…
It looks like the claims of T-Mobile that it has the largest 4G network aren’t going over well with the competitors, as Sprint is now talking all sorts of trash. “Halloween is over – it’s time for T-Mobile to stop dressing up like their favorite super hero – Sprint 4G,” Sprint 4G President Matt Carter…
Sprint is adding yet another entry-level phone to its portfolio – Samsung M360. The blue device is super easy to use, while also rocking a 1.3-megapixel camera, 3G data, threaded messaging support, Bluetooth and a GPS receiver that can be used with the Sprint Family Locator service. Moreover, it comes with a 1000mAh battery that…
After pockets of coverage here and there, and press release after press release, Sprint WiMax is officially a go in New York City. For the past few months, we’ve already seen several areas in the city – in almost every borough – light up with 4G coverage. Today, every last switch, button and bell was…
Sprint and Samsung are organizing a nice campaign to promote Samsung’s Media Hub offering. Under the deal, folks who purchase Epic 4G will get a $50 voucher to use it for renting select movies from Samsung’s service. Upon purchase, customers will receive a 10-digit promotion code for the $50 gift. The code will be valid…
Sprint is continuing its WiMax expansion nationwide, with New York City officially launching tomorrow, but it has been toying with the idea of LTE for a while now. While Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO, has mentioned that it wouldn’t rule out the possibility of LTE in the future, he is now saying, ““Our 4G strategy is…