Cricket Launches LG Optimus C Online
Following last Thursday’s launch of the LG Optimus C in stores, the entry-level Android smartphone is now available online from Cricket. The phone is functionally identical to the model sold on MetroPCS, with a 3.2 inch capacitive touch display, Android 2.2, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder and Bluetooth with stereo audio [...]
Third-Party Cricket Dealers Flash iPhone 4 via Jailbreak
A YouTube video has surfaced demonstrating a CDMA iPhone 4 with a Cricket PRL file loaded into the phone and subsequently dialing out for OTA activation and its successful completion. Further investigation reveals that while the CDMA iPhone 4 can be flashed, it requires a jailbreak and will not function in AWS markets as the [...]
Cricket Sanyo Zio Android Froyo Update Now Available
As expected, the long-awaited Android Froyo update for the Sanyo Zio is now available via Wi-Fi update and will be made available via select Cricket locations and third-party dealers. To help owners, Cricket has also posted a series of pictograms detailing how to update the device via Wi-Fi on its Facebook page. It should be [...]
Cricket Kyocera Zio to Receive Android Eclair Update in February
According to an email received by an interested customer, the Cricket version of the midrange Kyocera Zio smartphone will receive its long delayed and anticipated update to Android 2.1 (Eclair) next month. “Thank you for contacting Kyocera Communications Inc. This email message is in response to your inquiry when the firmware update will be made [...]
Cricket Launches Muve Music Service in Las Vegas
Cricket has launched its new Muve Music service plan with its companion music oriented phone in the Samsung r-710 Suede in the Las Vegas area. As previously reported, the $55 monthly plan will allow access to music from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music artists via the Samsung Suede [...]
Cricket Announces Muve Mobile Music Platform and Companion Plan for January Launch
Cricket has announced the forthcoming launch of a new service plan and mobile music platform that it has developed in collaboration with the recording industry, Samsung Mobile and SanDisk called Muve Music. For $55 monthly, customers will be able to access music from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music [...]
Cricket Launches Huawei Ascend and Sprint Data Roaming
Cricket has launched the Huawei Ascend midrange Android device as well as Sprint data roaming. The Ascend features Android 2.1 with future updates to Android Froyo and Gingerbread planned as well as a 3.5 inch HVGA capacitive touch display, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture and Wi-Fi [...]
Cricket Opens Crosswave Modem/Router Pre-Orders
Cricket has opened up pre-orders for its own modem/router combination in the Huawei Crosswave. The Crosswave allows for up to three Wi-Fi devices to connect to Cricket’s mobile broadband service, while also allowing for the transmission/reception of SMS messages on the device. Pricing for the device is set at $149.99 before an additional $25 mail-in [...]
Unnamed Huawei Android Device Slated for Cricket in November
The first official image and confirmed information for an unnamed Android device has surfaced which is slated for release on regional flat-rate carrier Cricket in November according to the latest information. The device is currently in the hands of select representatives testing with Android 2.1 and slated to launch in November with 2.2 and a [...]
