Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 26, 2010
The Sanyo Zio is a new entry-level Android phone (we're reviewing the Sprint version) and one of the first devices to have the new Sprint ID system for customization.  I'm a huge proponent o...
Article
by Menno
Nov 25, 2010
Black Friday is Nigh!  It's not here yet, but it's nigh!  The biggest retail day of the season is almost upon us, and buried among the John Tesh Christmas albums and holiday sweaters are so...
Article
by Jesse Potter
Nov 19, 2010
A bit of good news for all you HTC Hero owners out there.  Sprint just announced a maintenance release that should begin rolling out sometime today.  HTC Hero Maintenance Rel...
Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 18, 2010
Redefining entry-level Android phones, one carrier at a timeLet's not mince words: The LG Optimus One is not a top-end phone, nor was it designed to be.  If you're expecting some sort of dua...
Article
by Menno
Nov 17, 2010
 Like we previously reported, the Knight is a unannounced HTC slider Android handset heading to Sprint.  While the version of Android it will ship with is still up in the air (as is the laun...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 16, 2010
Samsung has announced that the DJ30 update for the Sprint Galaxy Tab is now live and being rolled-out OTA for all customers still on the DJ14 firmware.  Samsung lists the changes as:SMS Short Cod...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 16, 2010
A surprisingly decent entry-level Android phone Take the Epic 4G, slim it down and slow it down a tad, and you've got the mid-level Samsung Transform on Sprint. Hang on, hang on. Keep reading. That's ...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 15, 2010
LG has announced that the sales of its Optimus One (check out our hands-on) line has hit the 1 million mark -- in just 40 days.  That's a huge milestone, and it's worth noting the phone hasn...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 15, 2010
Sprint's version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab -- all of one day old at this point -- has already gotten its first over-their-air update. MR0 DJ30 "will address the Microsoft Exchange IT A...
Article
by Kyle Gibb
Nov 15, 2010
 The white Evo 4G, which has previously been a Best Buy exclusive, is now available on Sprint's website and at retail locations and other "national retail partners." The phone will cost...
Article
by Andrew Melnizek
Nov 15, 2010
Add another one up on the board, Sprint 4G is now in 62 cities across the U.S. Sprint announced today that the capital of Califonia, Sacramento, can now enjoy the wonders of 4G speeds. So if you live ...
Article
by Jesse Potter
Nov 14, 2010
As we reported a few weeks ago, today marks the day of Sprint's Galaxy Tab launch.  It will cost you $399 on a two-year contract, and the data plans will run you $29.99 per month for 2GB of...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 12, 2010
You might soon see (or already have seen) a notification of an update for your Evo 4G, bringing it to version 3.30.651.3.  Supposedly (Sprint hasn't released any official change log), this will ...
Article
by Chris Parsons
Nov 11, 2010
If you belong to the not so elite Sprint Premiere club, you probably got an e-mail at some point today inviting you to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Sprint will gladly ship one to you for only $399...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 11, 2010
Last weekend when the Froyo leak for the Epic 4G rolled out, there was a bit of consternation about the folks that had the leak not wanting to share it with the public-at-large.  Somebody, somewh...
Article
by Menno
Nov 10, 2010
 Itching to get the Wall Street Journal on your Android device?  If you have a Galaxy Tab, you can.  In an unusual move, the Journal released an app for Android tablets before/without h...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 09, 2010
LG has released the required source code for the Optimus S, a mere two days after the handset was released for sale.  In the era where getting source code for open-source, GPL products sometimes ...
Review
by Dieter Bohn
Nov 09, 2010
We just grabbed a quick look at the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet and ... it's totally a Galaxy Tab on Sprint. Which is to say that what we have here is Android 2.2 with Samsun...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 09, 2010
We've gotten the e-mails. We've seen the forums posts. Sprint's data's been acting up the past few days. But all should be well as of this afternoon, Sprint tells us. Here's the deal: Starting Monda...
Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 09, 2010
When Chuck Norris chooses an Evo 4G case, this is probably the one he uses.  The Seidio Innocase Rugged holster combo is some serious battle armor for your Evo.  It's a four-part system, con...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 09, 2010
Consumer Reports magazine last updated its smartphone ratings in August -- and a lot has changed since then. But one thing that definitely hasn't changed is that Android dominates the ratings. It's a...
Article
by Menno
Nov 06, 2010
  Before the Internet and YouTube, nobody had any interest in watching someone else open boxes.  Now, it's practically a rite of passage.  Our very own KSmithInNY scored the Sprint ve...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Nov 06, 2010
The admin at the official Sprint Community forums has made a small, but good-to-know announcement about the Evo 4G and the software version numbering.  Sprint says Evos sold in November will have...
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Article
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 05, 2010
Top o' the news Motorola Droid Pro presale starts Nov. 9, launch day is Nov. 18Motorola Droid Pro pricing: $179 with contract, rebate Hardware news Sprint turns on 4G for New York City, othersT-Mobile...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 04, 2010
Clearwire -- the company that actually provides the 4G data service for Sprint -- announced its third-quarter earnings today. Revenue was at $147 million -- up 114 percent over last year, and subscri...
Article
by Sean Brunett
Nov 04, 2010
 The LG Optimus S, a solid, entry-level offering from Sprint, will be available on Sunday.The Optimus S sports:Android 2.2 (Froyo)3.2-inch screen3.2MP cameramicroSD card slot (up to 32GB)Mobile h...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Nov 01, 2010
It's been available in drips and drabs for a number of weeks now, but Sprint this morning finally and officially flipped the switch on its 4G data service in New York City. And in addition to th...
Review
by afazel
Nov 01, 2010
  The HTC HDMI Cable for Evo 4G is the perfect complement to the Sprint Evo 4G when you want to share a video from your phone. The function couldn't be any more simple: you plug on...
Article
by Jesse Potter
Oct 29, 2010
Seems like one of these things is popping up every day, doesn't it?  But this time, it's the carrier itself doing the prodding.In an attempt to better understand what their customers want, Sprint...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Oct 27, 2010
Sprint announced tonight at its developer conference in Santa Clara, Calif., that its Sprint ID feature -- which debuted on the Samsung Transform -- will spread to a couple more Samsung devices. ...