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Sprint bails on QChat, goes back to iDEN for all its PTT needs
Sprint bails on QChat, goes back to iDEN for all its PTT needs
mobile.engadget.com — We saw the writing on the wall here for a while, but Sprint's now gone ahead and... made it official that it'll be phasing out its push-to-talk offerings based on Qualcomm's QChat technology in favor of -- what else? -- good ol' iDEN . For Sprint, ... (more) Sprint bails on QChat, goes back to iDEN for all its PTT ...
Images found of the upcoming Sprint Lotus sequel (Phone Arena News)
phonearena.com — Stop thinking so much. I doubt if they want more readers that they'll do anything to come... close to pushing away the readers they have. Besides its just words. There not writing books here. No need to criticize a blog. Especially if its something as ... (more) Images found of the upcoming Sprint Lotus sequel (Phone ...

Sprint Latest Blog Posts

LG LX610 to replace Sprint Lotus?
89 minutes ago at Phones Review
Video: HTC Droid Eris Overall Impressions
104 minutes ago at Phones Review
HTC Hero Sim free with support for AT&T 3G
4 hours ago at Phones Review
Sprint Responds To GPS Privacy Issue
4 hours ago at Ubergizmo
Hearst's Skiff Plans To Set Sail Next Year With E-Reader Platform, Devices—And Sprint Deal
10 hours ago at mocoNews
Sprint clarifies when and why it provides GPS data to law enforcement agencies
MobileBurn.com — Sprint has clarified a statement made that said it provided law enforcement officials with 8 million GPS... records last year. The carrier, like all wireless carriers, it says, provides location-based data only when legal documents are present. Read the full story here. (more) Sprint clarifies when and why it provides GPS data to ...
Sprint handed customer GPS data to law enforcement over 8 million times last year
Sprint handed customer GPS data to law enforcement over 8 million times last year
engadget.com — Privacy advocates and career criminals alike are in a lather over reports that between September 2008 and... October 2009, Sprint Nextel ponied up customer location data to various law enforcement agencies more than 8 million times. Speaking at ISS ... (more) Sprint handed customer GPS data to law enforcement over ...
Sprint Responds to Customer Data & Law Enforcement Flap
Sprint Responds to Customer Data & Law Enforcement Flap
phonescoop.com — Sprint has issued a statement in response to reports criticizing the firm for handing over customer GPS... data to law enforcement. Sprint says that the "8 million" figure represents the total number of times its network was pinged for ... (follow link ... (more) Sprint Responds to Customer Data & Law Enforcement Flap
Verizon Leads Wireless Service Rankings, While AT&T Lags
bits.blogs.nytimes.com — The latest annual survey of wireless phone service from Consumer Reports places AT&T dead last in customer... satisfaction. Verizon Wireless came in first. (more) Verizon Leads Wireless Service Rankings, While AT&T Lags
Sprint Makes Goverment Tracking of GPS Data Easy
Sprint Makes Goverment Tracking of GPS Data Easy
pcworld.com — There was a time, I suspect, when this news would've been a very big deal: Sprint turned... over customers' GPS whereabouts to law enforcement 8 million times over the last year. But today, very few people seem concerned about the revelation. Blogger ... (more) Sprint Makes Goverment Tracking of GPS Data Easy
'Complicated' Verizon iPhone deal said to be unlikely in 2010
appleinsider.com — Though Apple striking a deal with the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., Verizon, would be ideal,... competitors T-Mobile and Sprint are more likely to carry the iPhone in 2010, one analyst believes. (more) 'Complicated' Verizon iPhone deal said to be unlikely in ...
Soghoian: 8 Million Reasons for Real Surveillance Oversight
freedom-to-tinker.com — If you're interested at all in surveillance policy, go and read Chris Soghoian's long and impassioned post... today. Chris drops several bombshells into the debate, including an audio recording of a closed-door talk by Sprint/NexTel's Electronic ... (more) Soghoian: 8 Million Reasons for Real Surveillance Oversight
Sharing Location Information
community.sprint.com — I work for Sprint and have seen a number of people on Twitter, tweeting a link to... a blog post about the amount of law enforcement requests we received in 2009 for customers' GPS location info. The information on the blog is inaccurate . ... (more) Sharing Location Information
Sprint fed customer GPS data to cops over 8 million times
arstechnica.com — Christopher Soghoian, a graduate student at Indiana University's School of Informatics and Computing, has made public an... audio recording of Sprint/Nextel's Electronic Surveillance Manager describing how his company has provided GPS ... (more) Sprint fed customer GPS data to cops over 8 million times
Surveillance Shocker: Sprint Received 8 MILLION Law Enforcement Requests for GPS Location Data in the Past Year
Surveillance Shocker: Sprint Received 8 MILLION Law Enforcement Requests for GPS Location Data ...
eff.org — This October, Chris Soghoian — computer security researcher, oft-times journalist, and current technical consultant for the FTC's... privacy protection office — attended a closed-door conference called "ISS World" . ISS World — the ... (more) Surveillance Shocker: Sprint Received 8 MILLION Law ...
Software update information for Palm Pixi Sprint p120eww
kb.palm.com — Backup now includes browser cookies, so that after a restart, for example, if you stored your username... and password on a web-based email site, you can continue to access the site without needing to log in. Backup no longer saves online account ... (more) Software update information for Palm Pixi Sprint p120eww
Happening Now: Sprint Rolling Out OTA Update to Hero
Happening Now: Sprint Rolling Out OTA Update to Hero
androidguys.com — We’re getting wind from a few of our readers that Sprint is pushing out an update to... the HTC Hero. No, it’s not jumping to Android 2.0 yet! What the update does entirely, we’re not sure. Hopefully, the SMS hangups are ... (more) Happening Now: Sprint Rolling Out OTA Update to Hero
Sprint to Stop Selling QChat PTT Phones
wirelessweek.com — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sprint Nextel is giving up on a technology that allows some Sprint-branded... phones to use a push-to-talk walkie-talkie service similar to what's available on the company's Nextel-branded phones. Scott Sloat, a spokesman for the ... (more) Sprint to Stop Selling QChat PTT Phones
Clearwire Launches WiMax In Seattle; CEO Says They Are In Talks With Many Other Partners
Clearwire Launches WiMax In Seattle; CEO Says They Are In Talks With Many Other Partners
moconews.net — Clearwire ( NSDQ: CLWR ) is launching its WiMax service in the greater Seattle area tomorrow, putting... it slightly ahead of its goal of reaching 30 million people by the end of the year, according to CEO Bill Morrow, who spoke to mocoNews ahead of the ... (more) Clearwire Launches WiMax In Seattle; CEO Says They Are ...
Best Buy Mobile Offering 5 Android Under $100
Best Buy Mobile Offering 5 Android Under $100
androidguys.com — best_buy_logo It’s a great time to be shopping for Android handsets. Best Buy has announced that they... will be carrying five Android powered smart phones at $99 for the holidays. They’re making it hassle free for your convenience with instant rebates ... (more) Best Buy Mobile Offering 5 Android Under $100
A 4G iPhone on Verizon Currently Under Test?
A 4G iPhone on Verizon Currently Under Test?
jkontherun.com — Does “iPhone 3,1″ mean anything to you? If not, let me give you a hint. In the... fall of 2008, handsets with an “iPhone 2,1″ attribute were hitting websites, presumably to test the future iPhone 3GS. It’s a year later and ... (more) A 4G iPhone on Verizon Currently Under Test?
Review of Palm's Pixi for Sprint, its second webOS smartphone
Review of Palm's Pixi for Sprint, its second webOS smartphone
MobileBurn.com — The Palm Pixi is the second webOS based smartphone to hit the market, and, like the Pre,... it is being offered by Sprint. Lauren dragged the Pixi around with her for some testing, and has put together this review of the slender Pixi. Read the full story here. (more) Review of Palm's Pixi for Sprint, its second webOS ...
Why Apple Should Choose Sprint Before Verizon Wireless
Why Apple Should Choose Sprint Before Verizon Wireless
pro.gigaom.com — Almost all the rumors about a new carrier partner for Apple center on Verizon Wireless, but Sprint... is actually a better fit. (more) Why Apple Should Choose Sprint Before Verizon Wireless
HTC Hero caught running Android 2.1?
HTC Hero caught running Android 2.1?
engadget.com — HTC promised the world an Android 2.0 -based firmware for its Hero line once it figured out... the nitty gritty details of porting Sense to Google's latest code, leapfrogging Donut altogether -- but now, it looks like they're gonna do one better. ... (more) HTC Hero caught running Android 2.1?
Palm and Sprint acknowledge Palm Profile sync issues
MobileBurn.com — Palm and Sprint have issued a joint statement acknowledging that a small number of webOS customers are... having problems transferring data from one device to another. Read the full story here. (more) Palm and Sprint acknowledge Palm Profile sync issues
The Samsung Moment is now available for $79.99 (with a Sprint plan)
The Samsung Moment is now available for $79.99 (with a Sprint plan)
oled-info.com — Amazon now lists the Samsung Moment for only $79.99 - with a new Sprint plan, down from... $179.99. It can also be bought without a plan (for $430). The Moment has a 3.2" touch OLED, full QWERTY slider, 3.2mp camera, microSDHC slot, ... (more) The Samsung Moment is now available for $79.99 (with a ...
Palm and Sprint issue statement acknowledging Profile backup issue
Palm and Sprint issue statement acknowledging Profile backup issue
engadget.com — Even in a world full of racket, it seems that the squeaky wheel still gets the grease.... In yet another blow to this whole "cloud" agenda, a vocal segment of Palm users began to notice that information transferred from their online Palm Profile was ... (more) Palm and Sprint issue statement acknowledging Profile ...
Best Buy Mobile Offers Great Deals on Android Smartphones and Sprint MiFi for the Holidays
businesswire.com — MINNEAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Best Buy Mobile, the mobile specialty retail unit of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY),... will be the place to get great holiday deals on several popular smartphones and the innovative Sprint MiFi device. This holiday, Best ... (more) Best Buy Mobile Offers Great Deals on Android ...
Palm, Sprint pursue lost data from Pre, Pixi
sfgate.com — Users of the Palm Pre and Pixi, the first two devices to run Palm's webOS, can back... up contacts, calendar entries, tasks and memos to an online Palm Profile. From that password-protected Web page, they can synchronize that data to another webOS device ... (more) Palm, Sprint pursue lost data from Pre, Pixi
Press Release: Best Buy Mobile Offers Great Deals on Android Smartphones and Sprint MiFi for the ...
MobileBurn.com — Five Google Android Powered Smartphones Priced at $99 Each With New Two-Year Activation and the Sprint MiFi... Product for Free With Two-Year Contract Read the full story here. (more) Press Release: Best Buy Mobile Offers Great Deals on ...
Infineon, Nokia co-operate on next mobile generation
reuters.com — FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Chipmaker Infineon has moved one step closer to supplying chips for high-end devices of... Nokia by announcing a collaboration to create chips for the next mobile network generation. Infineon, which already supplies chips to Nokia ... (more) Infineon, Nokia co-operate on next mobile generation
Clearwire raises $2.8 billion for national WiMAX roll-out
MobileBurn.com — Clearwire has raised $2.8 billion to finance its plans to roll out its 4G WiMAX network to... 120 million people in the U.S. in 2010. Read the full story here. (more) Clearwire raises $2.8 billion for national WiMAX roll-out
Pocket Auctions for eBay US
appworld.blackberry.com — Supported Carriers Broadpoint Inc(US) Carolina Phone(US) Cbeyond (USA) Cell One Amarillo(US) Cellular Properties(US) Cellular South (USA) Centennial... Wireless (USA) Chariton Valley Communications(US) Choice Wireless(US) Cincinnati Bell Wireless (USA) ... (more) Pocket Auctions for eBay US
Phone Deals From a Store You Have Never Heard Of
Phone Deals From a Store You Have Never Heard Of
gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com — If you want a deal on a mobile phone, try authorized agents who sell services from the... major carriers at a discount. (more) Phone Deals From a Store You Have Never Heard Of
Verizon goes after Sprint's 'most dependable 3G network' ad claim
Verizon goes after Sprint's 'most dependable 3G network' ad claim
engadget.com — Looks like Verizon's addicted to the sweet taste of success: following its victory over AT&T regarding the... Map For That ads , Big Red's complaining to the The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus about ... (more) Verizon goes after Sprint's 'most dependable 3G network' ...
Verizon asks Sprint to drop 'most dependable' claims
Verizon asks Sprint to drop 'most dependable' claims
electronista.com — Wireless provider Verizon's requests to the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus was... heard and the national ad watchdog is now asking Sprint to cease calling itself "America's most dependable 3G network." According ... (more) Verizon asks Sprint to drop 'most dependable' claims
Verizon Challenges Sprint's 'Most Dependable' Ad Claims
Verizon Challenges Sprint's 'Most Dependable' Ad Claims
phonescoop.com — Verizon Wireless has petitioned against competitor Sprint and wants it to drop advertisements that state Sprint is... "America's most dependable 3G network." Following a challenge issued by Verizon, the National Advertising Division of the Council of ... (more) Verizon Challenges Sprint's 'Most Dependable' Ad Claims
Sprint completes Virgin Mobile USA acquisition
MobileBurn.com — Today Sprint Nextel announced that it has completed its acquisition of MVNO Virgin Mobile USA. Read the... full story here. (more) Sprint completes Virgin Mobile USA acquisition
The Associated Press: Verizon opposes Sprint's "Most Dependable" claim
google.com — (AP) 14 hours ago NEW YORK A national advertising watchdog is asking Sprint Nextel Corp. to drop... its ads calling itself "America's most dependable 3G network." The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus made the ... (more) The Associated Press: Verizon opposes Sprint's ...
Sprint offering YouMail visual voicemail service to BlackBerry and Android smartphone users for free
Sprint offering YouMail visual voicemail service to BlackBerry and Android smartphone users for free
intomobile.com — Sprint ( NYSE: S ) users with BlackBerry ( NSDQ: RIMM ) and Android smartphones can now... use YouMail-powered visual voicemail service free of charge. You know how it works, right? Just like on the iPhone, plus more: You can scroll through ... (more) Sprint offering YouMail visual voicemail service to ...
BlackBerry Buzz: Media Sync Updated; Curve #1; Free YouMail on Sprint
BlackBerry Buzz: Media Sync Updated; Curve #1; Free YouMail on Sprint
jkontherun.com — It’s Tuesday and that can only mean it’s time for our weekly feature, BlackBerry Buzz. The Buzz... is where you’ll find out what’s been going on in the BlackBerry brambles. You’ll hear about everything that’s worth knowing in the awesome world of the ... (more) BlackBerry Buzz: Media Sync Updated; Curve #1; Free ...
Verizon opposes Sprint's "Most Dependable" claim
news.yahoo.com — NEW YORK A national advertising watchdog is asking Sprint Nextel Corp . to drop its ads calling... itself "America's most dependable 3G network." The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus made the recommendation ... (more) Verizon opposes Sprint's "Most Dependable" claim
Palm Pre Phone (Sprint): Cell Phones & Service
Palm Pre Phone (Sprint): Cell Phones & Service
amazon.com — Browse the web and access email and messaging with a sleek, full-QWERTY smartphone featuring a 3.1-inch color... touchscreen Palm's webOS featuring Synergy technology automatically pulls your contacts and calendars together into a single easy-to-view ... (more) Palm Pre Phone (Sprint): Cell Phones & Service
Palm Pixi (Sprint)
wsf0-walmart.letstalk.com — Item Description The Palm Pixi is the second cell phone to bring the sophisticated and innovative Palm... WebOS . Feel the pulse of the social networking scene with this compact and enhanced messaging phone supported by Palm webOS™. The Palm Pixi helps ... (more) Palm Pixi (Sprint)
Review of HTC's Android-powered DROID Eris for Verizon and Hero for Sprint
Review of HTC's Android-powered DROID Eris for Verizon and Hero for Sprint
mobileburn.com — While they are both based on the European HTC Hero we reviewed months ago, we've put together... a separate review for the HTC DROID Eris for Verizon and the Hero for Sprint, including a series of videos. Click through to read about these top-notch Android smartphones for the U.S. Read the full ... (more) Review of HTC's Android-powered DROID Eris for Verizon ...
Palm Pre touchscreen smartphone now available for $79.99 at Amazon
MobileBurn.com — Palm's flagship webOS-powered touchscreen smartphone, the Palm Pre, is now available at third-party retailer Amazon.com for a... significantly discounted $79.99. Read the full story here. (more) Palm Pre touchscreen smartphone now available for $79.99 ...
Sprint adds Sanyo Incognito QWERTY clamshell
Sprint adds Sanyo Incognito QWERTY clamshell
electronista.com — Sprint introduced the new Sanyo-branded Incognito SCP-6760 from Kyocera to its lineup on Friday. The handset has... a glowing keypad and OLED display before flipping open to reveal a hardware QWERTY keyboard and a larger 2.6-inch, 320x240 screen. The ... (more) Sprint adds Sanyo Incognito QWERTY clamshell
Palm Pre slips to $80 on contract, makes the Pixi that much less attractive
engadget.com — Man, the Pixi has a tough life. For starters, it launches at a price point that simply... makes no sense when you consider that the Pre could be had for the exact same price via third-party channels. Next, Palm's second-ever webOS device falls to ... (more) Palm Pre slips to $80 on contract, makes the Pixi that ...
Dell Mobility Store
mobility.dell.com — This offer is fulfilled by Simplexity, an authorized dealer for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. This... offer requires activation with selected AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon Wireless service plans. Offer subject to eligibility check by ... (more) Dell Mobility Store
T-Mobile looking to team up with other US carrier?
T-Mobile looking to team up with other US carrier?
electronista.com — T-Mobile's US branch may land a deal with another carrier to grow its network much more rapidly,... a rumor maintained on Friday. Sources for the German paper Handelsblatt claimed that Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile's parent, is in the "early stages" of ... (more) T-Mobile looking to team up with other US carrier?
Dell Mobility Store
mobility.dell.com — This offer is fulfilled by Simplexity, an authorized dealer for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. This... offer requires activation with selected AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon Wireless service plans. Offer subject to eligibility check by ... (more) Dell Mobility Store
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