Archive for the ‘Sprint’ Category

Besides the confirmation that Verizon would be getting its variant of Google’s Nexus One in the Spring, more evidence has surfaced that AT&T and now Sprint will be getting their own variants as well this year.
First, in an ecare exchange, a Sprint representative had this to say when a customer specifically asked about availability of [...]

The first image of a forthcoming WiMax smart device from Sprint and HTC has surfaced.
The device currently known under the code name Supersonic will feature HTC’s Sense UI overlaid on top of Android 2.1 and bases its design on the HD series and MAX 4G available in Russia.
The rest of the featureset  will consist of [...]

Sprint has begun rolling out a new firmware update for Samsung Exclaim users after the last attempted push caused devices to lock up while attempting to perform the initial update.
Update CL03 is now being rolled out to correct an SMS counter issue, and Sprint recommends taking the device to a Service and Repair location if [...]

The FCC has expanded its formal inquiry into wireless carrier practices first conducted last month by sending formal letters to AT&T, Google, T-Mobile and Sprint along with Verizon Wireless regarding each respective companies’ methods for explaining the early termination fee to their customers. The FCC stated in letters to the companies on Tuesday that [...]

HTC has quietly issued a bugfix update designed to address an SMS timestamp issue with the Sprint and Alltel Touch Pro as a result of the most recent firmware update.

Boost Mobile has announced that it has expanded its popular $50 Unlimited calling plan to Puerto Rico, with the additional advantage of included roaming without additional charge between the territory and the US mainland.

Novatel’s MiFi 2200 3G/Wi-Fi combo modem/router sold by Verizon and Sprint has been exploited and two major security vulnerabilities have been discovered.
The biggest vulnerabilities found are the silent remote activation of GPS functionality despite being turned off by the user, as well as the complete exposure of the Wi-Fi security key and device configuration in [...]

Sprint has officially released the first firmware update for the Samsung Moment and includes network assisted aGPS support, application updates for third-party apps including Visual Voicemail, NFL, NASCAR and Sprint TV, changes to the Emergency Dial on lock screen and improvements to battery life.
The update now includes a hard reset option in recovery mode as [...]

Sprint has officially confirmed the forthcoming availability of Windows Mobile 6.5 for its version of the HTC Touch Pro 2 later in the first quarter. This follows the recent release of the update for the Verizon variant and confirmation of the T-Mobile version earlier this week.

Following the launch of the Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G combo modem/router this past weekend, Sprint has quietly reduced the price of its companion data plan by $10 to $59.99 from its original $69.99 monthly rate.
The price drop places it inline with standard aircard service plans and is an attempt by Sprint to push its nascent WiMax [...]