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Google Penalizes Sprint.com for Spam

Sprint is the latest big-name website to get hit with a Google penalty for spam. Like in previous similar cases, with Mozilla recently or with the BBC before that, the penalty is for a page open to the public for comments. Obviously, this page was abused and it probably started piling up a ton of spam, since Google...

20 May 2013
12:31 GMT

ZTE Quantum Coming Soon to Sprint with 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPU, 5-Inch HD Display

It appears that Sprint and ZTE have teamed up once again to offer Android fans another high-end smartphone, the Quantum. According to AndroidPolice, Sprint is currently testing the ZTE Quantum and is expected to announce the smartphone in the coming weeks. ZTE Quantum is a mid- to high-end smartphone powered by And...

17 May 2013
10:04 GMT

Sprint Rolls Out Minor Update for HTC One, Adds BlinkFeed Improvements

HTC One made its debut at Sprint about a month ago and became one of the most popular Android smartphones from the carrier’s portfolio. This is one of the reasons HTC is working hard to improve the Android experience the phone offers to users via constant updates. Sprint has just confirmed that a new maintenan...

17 May 2013
08:31 GMT

BlackBerry Q10’s US Launch Set for Early June

BlackBerry Q10, the second BlackBerry 10 smartphone out there, is finally set to become officially available for purchase in the United States in early June, BlackBerry confirmed today. The handset will be released on shelves at various wireless carriers in the country, with Sprint and Verizon already launching pre...

14 May 2013
13:11 GMT

Sprint’s Optimus G2 Receives Bluetooth Certification

South Korean mobile phone maker LG Electronics is gearing up for the launch of new Android-based smartphones this year, one of which is said to be the Optimus G2, supposedly set to land on shelves later this year as the successor of last year’s Optimus G. The new mobile phone is now said to be en route to wir...

7 May 2013
08:01 GMT

Sprint’s Galaxy S 4 Tastes Software Update, Gets Delayed at Best Buy

Although Samsung’s Galaxy S4 has landed on shelves at Sprint only this past weekend, it has already received its first software update, which weighs 24MB. The new software arrives on devices featuring Build L720VPUAMDL, yet no specific info on what it brings new has been provided as of now. However, chances...

30 April 2013
01:30 GMT

T-Mobile Opens BlackBerry Q10 Registrations for Business Customers

Good news for BlackBerry fans in the United States, as T-Mobile has just announced that business customers can now register their contacts for the latest info on the upcoming Q10 smartphone. T-Mobile is likely to start selling the BlackBerry Q10 beginning next month, but there is no confirmation on the smartphone&rs...

29 April 2013
08:31 GMT

Galaxy S 4 Arrives on Sprint’s Website, in AT&T’s Stores Today

Today, Galaxy S 4, the latest flagship Android smartphone that South Korean mobile phone maker unveiled to the world, arrives in the US at two more wireless carriers, namely Sprint and AT&T. Interestingly enough, Sprint announced earlier this week that it would not be able to start selling the smartphone today, as i...

27 April 2013
01:13 GMT

HTC Windows Phone 8 Handset for Sprint Emerges in Logs

Mobile phone carrier Sprint is getting ready for the release of its first smartphones running under Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system, and some more proof that this will happen soon has emerged online. One of the first such devices to hit shelves at Sprint should come from HTC, and it has already b...

26 April 2013
07:31 GMT

Sprint Pushes Back Galaxy S4’s Launch

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 smartphone was set to arrive on shelves at Sprint in the US as soon as Saturday, April 27, but it seems that it will be released a bit later, the wireless carrier has confirmed. According to a recent article on AllThingsD, Sprint made an official announcement on the matter, unveiling that ...

24 April 2013
10:41 GMT

HTC One Now Available at Sprint and AT&T

HTC One has just arrived in the United States and is now available for purchase via AT&T and Sprint. Both carriers are offering HTC’s flagship smartphone for $200/€150 with a new two-year agreement. However, customers who are willing to port their phone number to Sprint will be able to get the HTC One for...

19 April 2013
09:31 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S4 Now on Pre-Order at Sprint

Starting today, Sprint customers can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone on the network of their wireless carrier, while looking to receive it starting with April 27, just as the company officially announced yesterday. The Android 4.2.2 smartphone is available for reservations with a price tag of $249.99 (19...

18 April 2013
10:46 GMT

Sprint Confirms Galaxy S4 for April 27

Today, wireless services provider Sprint officially announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone on its network starting with April 27. The new device will be available at the wireless carrier with a price tag of $249.99 (190 Euro) attached to it with the signing of a two-year contract ag...

17 April 2013
15:21 GMT

Samsung GALAXY S 4 Arriving at T-Mobile on April 24

Good news of those who are anxious to get their hands on Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S 4, as T-Mobile USA might debut the handset earlier than expected. Although the Magenta carrier previously announced that the Galaxy S 4 would arrive on its airwaves on May 1, TmoNews claims the smartphon...

17 April 2013
09:04 GMT

T-Mobile Announces HTC One Arrives on April 24

Although we had it confirmed from multiple sources, the upcoming availability of HTC One has just been officially announced by T-Mobile USA. The Magenta carrier has just confirmed via Twitter that the HTC One will arrive on its airwaves on April 24. Customers who wish to purchase the flagship smartphone will be able...

17 April 2013
08:01 GMT

ACLU Accuses US Carriers of Not Releasing Enough Security Updates for Android Devices

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a request for investigation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asking the organization to look into the practices of some major US wireless carriers. ACLU accuses companies such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon of not releasing enough software security ...

17 April 2013
05:51 GMT

Sprint May Launch an Unbranded Samsung GALAXY S 4 [Updated]

With less than two weeks until the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 in various countries, new information emerges regarding the phone’s availability in the United States. Although T-Mobile and AT&T have already announced they will offer the smartphone in late April / early May, Verizon and Sprint are ...

16 April 2013
07:54 GMT

Purple GALAXY S III Now Available at Sprint

As expected, Sprint has just added the purple Samsung Galaxy S III to its portfolio. Rumors on the upcoming release of this device emerged a few weeks ago and the carrier has just put them to rest by launching the phone.The “beautiful new Amethyst Purple” Samsung Galaxy S III is now available for purchase...

12 April 2013
11:03 GMT

Jelly Bean Update for Samsung GALAXY Victory 4G LTE Now Available at Sprint

Sprint has just announced that it has started the rollout of the highly anticipated Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy Victory. According to Sprint, the update is pushed OTA (over the air) in waves, which means that not all Galaxy Victory owners might receive it at the same time. Aside from the usua...

11 April 2013
09:44 GMT

HTC One for Sprint Available for Upgrade at $129.99 via Newegg

HTC One, the latest flagship Android-based smartphone from HTC, is now available for pre-order at Newegg with a Sprint contract for $129.99, which should sound like a deal to those interested in upgrading. At Sprint, the smartphone is available for only $99.99, but only for those who will sign for a new two-year co...

8 April 2013
11:51 GMT

HTC One Now Up for Pre-Order at Best Buy

Sprint and AT&T have already kicked off pre-orders for HTC One, which is expected to hit shelves on April 19. Both carriers, along with T-Mobile USA are offering the smartphone for $200/€155 with a new two-year agreement and $250/€190, respectively. Other major retailers across the country have opened up...

8 April 2013
10:01 GMT

HTC One Pre-Orders Sell Out at T-Mobile USA

You might be wondering how it is possible that HTC One is already sold out at T-Mobile, though the carrier has yet to accept pre-orders for the smartphone. Well, it appears that HTC USA decided to start taking pre-orders for HTC One on its official site. Customers can pre-purchase the unlocked version and Developer ...

6 April 2013
16:09 GMT

Samsung SPH-L500 Spotted at the FCC en Route to Sprint

One of the handsets that South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung might bring to the market in the United States in the not-too-distant future is the Samsung SPH-L500, a device that has already received the necessary approvals from the FCC. No specific info on what it will be called when put on shelves has been prov...

6 April 2013
09:51 GMT

HTC One Now on Pre-order at Sprint

Starting today, mobile phone users in the United States can pre-order the HTC One smartphone through the wireless carrier Sprint, so as to ensure that they will receive a unit when the handset becomes officially available for purchase on April 19. The smartphone can be seen listed on this page on the wireless carri...

5 April 2013
09:51 GMT

HTC One Now Up for Pre-Order at AT&T

As expected, AT&T has just kicked off pre-orders for HTC One. The smartphone has also been confirmed to arrive at Sprint and T-Mobile USA. Customers can now pre-purchase the 32GB HTC One for as low as $200/€155 with a new two-year agreement, whereas the 64GB model is a bit more expensive at $300/€235. Chec...

4 April 2013
15:31 GMT

Galaxy S III in Purple to Arrive at Sprint on April 12

We have already had the chance to see the Purple version of the Samsung Galaxy S III listed on Samsung’s own website, yet no specific info on when it might arrive on shelves has been provided as of now. According to the latest reports on the matter, however, April 12 appears to have been set as its launch dat...

4 April 2013
04:31 GMT

Sprint Kicks Off HTC One Pre-Orders on April 5, on Sale from April 19

Sprint has just confirmed thatit will start taking pre-orders for HTC One on April 5 and that the smartphone will go on sale on April 19. Customers will soon be able to pre-purchase the HTC One via Sprint for $200/€155 with a new two-year agreement (excludes taxes and surcharges). Keep in mind that Sprint will...

3 April 2013
08:52 GMT

Kyocera Rise Receiving Small Update, Fixes Bluetooth Connectivity Issues and More

It looks like Sprint and Kyocera are now pushing a new software update for the affordable Kyocera Rise Android smartphones. Although it does not bring any new features, this small update addresses some of the issues discovered by users and developers, and adds some improvements as well. According to the official ch...

1 April 2013
10:31 GMT

HTC One 64GB Arriving in the US in April, Exclusive to AT&T

One of the most anticipated Android smartphones, the HTC One is likely to make its debut in the United States later this month. Several carriers have already confirmed that they will offer HTC’s flagship smartphone, except Verizon, which has yet to reveal whether or not it will sell the device as well. There...

1 April 2013
09:01 GMT

Galaxy S III Emerges on Samsung’s Website in Amethyst (Purple)

Samsung’s Galaxy S III smartphone has already emerged online in a Purple color on its way to United States-based wireless carrier Sprint, yet no official confirmation on the device was available until now. However, it seems that it won’t be too long before the smartphone arrives on shelves in the new co...

29 March 2013
10:00 GMT

Google Publishes Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4.2.2 and Sprint Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 Factory Images

Verizon and Sprint customers owning the Galaxy Nexus will be pleased to know that Google has finally released the latest factory images for their devices. As Droid-Life points out, Google published the Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) factory images for Verizon Galaxy Nexus, as well as the Android 4.2.1 factory images for Spri...

29 March 2013
03:27 GMT

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Receiving Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at Sprint

When no one thought it was possible, Samsung and Sprint announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is now available for Epic 4G Touch. Software update GB27 should be live today, March 28, over-the-wire. According to Sprint, due to file size, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is only available via Samsung Kies desktop software. A...

28 March 2013
15:58 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Stops at FCC En Route to Sprint and MetroPCS

With just a couple of weeks left until Samsung Galaxy S 4 is expected to hit shelves in the United States, the smartphone has been spotted at FCC (Federal Communications Commission). According to Engadget, documents filed by Samsung suggest that the two models that are about to receive their approval are headed to S...

28 March 2013
10:01 GMT

Sprint to Launch Samsung ATIV S and HTC Tiara Windows Phone Devices

Now that Sprint has revealed plans to add newer Windows Phone devices to its portfolio, we just have to guess what smartphones the Now Network carrier will launch in the following weeks. The most popular Windows Phone 8 handsets come from Nokia and HTC, but Sprint may have chosen something else for its customers. A...

27 March 2013
10:01 GMT

HTC One Pre-Orders Off to a Good Start in the US, “Several Hundred Thousand” Orders Received

Even though HTC announced its flagship smartphone’s launch date will be pushed a few weeks back in most European countries, it looks like the Taiwanese handset maker is confronted with strong demand in various markets. Focus Taiwan reports HTC One sees tremendous customer interest in the United States, which i...

26 March 2013
09:01 GMT

Sprint Publishes Windows Phone 8 Landing Page

Wireless carrier Sprint is starting to make preparations for the release of the first Windows Phone 8-based smartphones on its network, and it has already published a landing page for the platform. Accessible via this link, said page reiterates what the wireless carrier announced in early January, namely that device...

22 March 2013
11:32 GMT

Sprint’s ZTE Quantum with Android 4.1.2 Spotted Online

In the not too distant future, US mobile phone carrier Sprint is expected to make available for purchase on its network a new Android-based device from ZTE, one that was spotted online with model number N8910 attached to it, and which is said to feature the name of Quantum. The smartphone has recently emerged onli...

20 March 2013
08:51 GMT

Leaked Press Photo Shows Sprint’s Purple Galaxy S III

Samsung and Sprint were rumored several weeks ago to plan the launch of a new color flavor of the Galaxy S III smartphone, namely Purple, and a leaked press photo of the device appears set to offer users a view of the phone. The photo, available courtesy of @Evleaks, shows the phone’s back cover, with Sprint&...

18 March 2013
07:51 GMT

HTC One Confirmed Not to Come at Verizon

Even though the latest hearsay claimed the HTC One will be available at Verizon Wireless as well, it appears that the Big Red will not offer the smartphone. The information was recently confirmed by HTC USA when replying to a tweet coming from a fan who wanted to know when HTC One arrives at Verizon. According to t...

17 March 2013
18:14 GMT

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Confirm GALAXY S 4’s Launch

Soon after the official unveiling of Samsung’s new GALAXY S 4 smartphone, wireless carriers in the United States rushed to confirm its upcoming availability on their networks. No specific release date has been provided as of now, yet the device might arrive in the US as soon as next month, since Samsung has a...

15 March 2013
07:31 GMT

Verizon to Launch BlackBerry Z10 on March 28, Pre-Orders Now Live

One day after AT&T kicked off pre-orders for BlackBerry Z10, another US-based carrier announced the upcoming availability of the smartphone, Verizon Wireless. The Big Red has confirmed that BlackBerry Z10 will be available for purchase beginning March 28 for as low as $200/€155 with new two-year agreements. Th...

14 March 2013
10:01 GMT

Sprint to Launch All-Touch BlackBerry Z10 Successor Later This Year

United States-based wireless carrier Sprint is reportedly getting ready for the launch of an all-touch BlackBerry 10 device as well, although it won’t be releasing the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone. The company announced back in January plans to add only the BlackBerry Q10 handset to its offering, providing its cu...

12 March 2013
07:41 GMT

Sprint Rolls Out Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Update for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Good news for Sprint customers who own the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet, as the carrier has just announced the immediate availability of the long-awaited Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update. According to Sprint, the update is now pushed OTA (over the air) in stages, which means Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean will reach al...

11 March 2013
09:59 GMT

Sprint Rolls Out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update for LG Optimus G

Still one of the most powerful Android smartphones launched by LG, the Optimus G is now making its way into more regions. Initially launched in a handful of countries, LG decided to go with a global rollout, so Optimus G is now available in a dozen countries, and a dozen more should get it in the next few weeks. Al...

8 March 2013
09:01 GMT

Samsung GALAXY S III Coming Soon to Sprint in Purple

Even though Sprint won’t be carrying the BlackBerry Z10, that doesn’t mean it can’t offer another version of Samsung Galaxy S III to Android enthusiasts. The guys over at PhoneArena have been tipped on the upcoming availability of the purple Samsung Galaxy S III at Sprint. The smartphone will feat...

4 March 2013
09:31 GMT

Sprint Skips BlackBerry Z10, Confirms It Will Offer the Q10

Bad news for Sprint customers waiting for some BlackBerry 10 love. Although the carrier announced several weeks ago that it would support BlackBerry 10 operating system, Sprint has just confirmed it will not bring the Z10 to its customers. This can only mean two things. Firstly, Sprint customers that prefer all-touc...

2 March 2013
11:01 GMT

Kyocera Torque to Arrive at Sprint on March 8 for $99.99 on Contract

Today, Sprint announced that the Kyocera Torque smartphone would be launched on its network on March 8 with a price tag of $99.99 attached to it, with the signing of a two-year contract and after a mail-in rebate. The new device arrives on shelves with support for the wireless carrier’s 4G LTE, while also pac...

22 February 2013
14:51 GMT

Affordable 4G ZTE Force Smartphone Coming to Sprint on March 1

There can never be too many cheap 4G smartphones available on the market, so one more won’t hurt anyone. It looks like Sprint is about to add another affordable LTE-enabled Android phone to its portfolio, the Force. According to Engadget, Sprint Force is manufactured by ZTE and is likely to go on sale on Mar...

21 February 2013
09:07 GMT

HTC One Confirmed for AT&T and Sprint in the US

In addition to T-Mobile, wireless carriers AT&T and Sprint will also add the new HTC One smartphone to their offering, and both of them have confirmed this soon after the official launch of the device. Both carriers will be releasing the new smartphone on their 4G LTE networks, yet none of them has provided specifi...

20 February 2013
06:51 GMT

HTC EVO 4G Receiving Minor Security Update at Sprint

Shortly after announcing the availability of a new maintenance update for Samsung Galaxy S III, Sprint came forward with another more surprising announcement. It looks like the carrier has just pushed a new software update for the HTC EVO 4G. Even though this is not a major update that would bring new features to t...

15 February 2013
09:31 GMT


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