Category archives: sprint

 

 

Sprint LG Viper 4G up for pre-order now, coming on April 22nd

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Just as promised when we first met the carrier’s Viper 4G, Sprint’s placing the device up for pre-order today. Notably, rumors of an eventual April 22nd release date can now rest comfortably, with The Now Network saying it’ll do its best to get the Gingerbread handset on all early-adopting hands before Sunday. For being one of Sprint’s initial LTE slabs , the Viper bears a flexible $99 price tag — of course, that’s with a two-year deal, a $50 mail-in rebate and an understanding that the carrier’s LTE waves aren’t even live yet . If you’re not due an upgrade just yet, though, then you’ll have to part ways with around $400. Sound good? Head over to the source below to give it a last gander before you decide to add it to your cart. Sprint LG Viper 4G up for pre-order now, coming on April 22nd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Unwired View | Sprint | Email this | Comments

 

LG Viper 4G may hit Sprint stores on April 22nd

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Pre-orders of Sprint’s first LTE-capable device, the LG Viper 4G , begin tomorrow. The Now Network is keeping quiet on an official release date for the time being, but that isn’t stopping the carrier from sharing a few crucial nuggets of information with its employees first. We got our hands on a screenshot apparently informing Sprint’s forces that the device will be all yours for the buying on April 22nd, through your choice of retail sales channels and online stores. No new details are revealed otherwise, and we still don’t know exactly when the LTE service itself will go live, but we’re definitely seeing a light at the end of this tunnel. [Thanks, anonymous] LG Viper 4G may hit Sprint stores on April 22nd originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Sprint website hints at Samsung Galaxy Note for the Now Network

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Well, color us tickled, but upon our recent visit to Sprint’s website, we found a curious, unbranded device that looks awfully similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Note . Might this fantastic phablet be the next big thing to hit the Now Network, or is it merely the whim of a careless graphic designer? Only time will tell, but with Sprint’s recent push for LTE handsets, it seems unlikely that — if this phone were to arrive — it’d feature Samsung’s mighty Exynos processor that we love so dearly. Sprint website hints at Samsung Galaxy Note for the Now Network originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink TechnoBuffalo | Sprint | Email this | Comments

 

US carriers agree to build stolen phone database, blacklist hot handsets

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What’s the best way to deter a thief? Ruin the spoils, of course. Verizon , AT&T , T-Mobile and Sprint have agreed to a broad outline that will culminate in the creation of a central database for stolen cellphones. The goal? To block lifted units from functioning on US shores. Over the next six months, each firm will build out its own stolen device database for integration into a larger, central database, said a Wall Street Journal source, with regional carriers joining the effort over the following two years. “We are working toward an industry wide solution to address the complexity of blocking stolen devices from being activated on ours or another network with a new SIM card,” said a T-Mobile spokesperson, “This is not a simple problem to solve.” The quartet of wireless providers hope to imitate the success UK carriers have seen with similar efforts . With any luck, the program will put an end to massive phone-heists and the awkward public relations stunts that imitate them. US carriers agree to build stolen phone database, blacklist hot handsets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Wall Street Journal | Email this | Comments

 

Refresh Roundup: week of April 2nd, 2012

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it’s easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don’t escape without notice, we’ve gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup . If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy! Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of April 2nd, 2012 Refresh Roundup: week of April 2nd, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Ask Engadget: best NYC wireless carrier?

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from is from Is from MigFig who’s relocating to the five boroughs and is worried about his cellphone service. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com . “Hi guys, I’m moving to NYC next month and wanted to know if I should stick with Sprint or switch carriers. I’m aware Sprint’s cheaper to AT&T and Verizon and I like unlimited plans. Thing is, coverage is spotty where I am right now, 3G is a joke (no 4G, either). Will this get better when I’m in the city or should I start shopping around for a new carrier? Thank you, Engadget!” So, New York residing Engadgeteers, let’s tear up the cellphone coverage maps and tell us which one you can really trust when you’re wandering around mid-town. Chime in with your real-world experience down there in the comments section, where it’s nice and warm. Ask Engadget: best NYC wireless carrier? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Mobile Miscellany: week of April 2nd, 2012

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Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you’re like us and really want to know what’s going on, then you’ve come to the right place. This past week, CyanogenMod gained a new logo, Google acquired a mobile payments company and we learned that the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint will include an embedded SIM card. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the ” best of the rest ” for this week of April 2nd, 2012. Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of April 2nd, 2012 Mobile Miscellany: week of April 2nd, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Is that a 3D prototype in HTC's EVO 4G LTE making of video?

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An HTC Evo 4G LTE with dual cameras could only mean one thing, right? It’s unclear whether the 3D rig in the company’s intro video is simply a design mock-up, or a functional prototype of a model to come, but there’s definitely something of the sort floating around HTC’s labs. The device in question looks identical to the Evo we saw at yesterday’s Sprint launch event — kickstand and all — save for that unique dual-lens design. And if such a smartphone did come to fruition, what could we expect for a name? Sprint HTC EVO 4G 3D LTE? We sure hope not. We’ve reached out to HTC to get a better idea of what we’re looking at, but for now, this clip will have to do. You’ll find the video in its entirety just past the break, but you’ll want to skip to the 25 second mark for the 3D proto. Continue reading Is that a 3D prototype in HTC’s EVO 4G LTE making of video? Is that a 3D prototype in HTC’s EVO 4G LTE making of video? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Verge | HTC (YouTube) | Email this | Comments

 

Is that a 3D prototype in HTC's EVO 4G LTE making of video? (update: nope)

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An HTC Evo 4G LTE with dual cameras could only mean one thing, right? It’s unclear whether the 3D rig in the company’s intro video is simply a design mock-up, or a functional prototype of a model to come, but there’s definitely something of the sort floating around HTC’s labs. The device in question looks identical to the Evo we saw at yesterday’s Sprint launch event — kickstand and all — save for that unique dual-lens design. And if such a smartphone did come to fruition, what could we expect for a name? Sprint HTC EVO 4G 3D LTE? We sure hope not. We’ve reached out to HTC to get a better idea of what we’re looking at, but for now, this clip will have to do. You’ll find the video in its entirety just past the break, but you’ll want to skip to the 25 second mark for the 3D proto. Update: Well, we just heard back from HTC and the company confirmed that it’s not a prototype of any future device. Apparently, it’s just an early design when HTC and Sprint were considering carrying over the 3D feature, but it didn’t make the cut. Mystery solved! Continue reading Is that a 3D prototype in HTC’s EVO 4G LTE making of video? (update: nope) Is that a 3D prototype in HTC’s EVO 4G LTE making of video? (update: nope) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Verge | HTC (YouTube) | Email this | Comments

 

HTC One X vs. One S: which phone is The One for you?

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HTC One X review HTC One S review HTC Sense 4 review Jet Li starred in a 2001 movie called “The One.” In it, his character traveled to parallel universes and grew stronger as he killed alternate versions of himself. This continued on until there was only one other copy left, with the movie culminating in an epic battle between the two. We won’t spoil the ending, but we were reminded of this movie when thinking about the One X and the One S : both are incredibly powerful phones that we’d be proud to use as our daily drivers, but the vast majority of us are only able to choose one One. (The One V is also a possible option but for the purposes of this feature we’re laser-focused on HTC’s two higher-end models.) How can we make a sound decision? The two phones are considered premium devices with top-notch components and relatively few flaws. The major difference, however, is going to be the price. Naturally, the cost will vary depending on where you live and which carrier you choose, but make no mistake: the S is going to be less expensive. Is it worth spending the extra money to go with the top-shelf model, or will the little guy be plenty? Now that the two devices are officially on sale in Europe, it’s time to pick a side. We can’t decide for you, but our goal is to present each phone’s pros and cons, going round by round. Which one is right for you? Read on to find out. Gallery: HTC One X vs. One S… fight! Continue reading HTC One X vs. One S: which phone is The One for you? HTC One X vs. One S: which phone is The One for you? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments