Sprint 2009 SmartPhone Articles

Sprint and LG Will Unveil a Windows Phone with WiMAX at CES 12/23/2009

Sprint and LG have invited journalists to an event at the CES tradeshow next month, where the two will apparently announce a smartphone runn

Sprint Now Offering the Inexpensive BlackBerry Curve 8530 12/18/2009

Sprint has launched its version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530, the latest model in the venerable Curve series of consumer-oriented smartphone

Sprint's HTC Hero and Samsung Moment Getting an Android 2.0 Upgrade 12/13/2009

Sprint has promised that both its Android-based smartphones, the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment, are going to get upgraded to the newest versio

Odds Rising that Sprint and T-Mobile Will Merge 12/10/2009

It still appears to be a long shot, but an industry analysts says the chances that Sprint and T-Mobile will merge are increasing. This would

Mysterious Firmware Update Released for Sprint's HTC Hero 11/19/2009

Sprint and HTC have released a system software update for the HTC Hero. However, they have done so without revealing any of the changes that

Sprint's Samsung Moment and HTC Hero Now Selling for Just $100 11/17/2009

Thanks to an electronics retailer, both of Sprint's Android-powered smartphones are available for well below their suggested prices. Sprint

Sprint Commits to the BlackBerry Curve 8530, Too 11/5/2009

Sprint has promised to introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8530, the latest model in the venerable Curve series of consumer-oriented smartphones.

Samsung Moment Now Available from Sprint 11/2/2009

Sprint has released its second Android-based smartphone, the Samsung Moment. This new model features a 3.2-inch AM-OLED screen, a slide-out

Samsung Intrepid Now Available from Sprint 10/12/2009

Sprint has begun offering its first smartphone running the new Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro. The Samsung Intrepid has a QVGA screen, built-in keyb

Sprint Launches the HTC Hero 10/11/2009

Sprint's first Android-based smartphone is now officially available. The HTC Hero has been designed to help users manage their personal and

HTC Hero Available a Bit Early at Some Sprint Stores 10/10/2009

Sprint's official launch of the HTC Hero isn't until tomorrow, but custormers are reporting that this Android-powered smartphone is already

Android-Powered Samsung Moment Coming To Sprint 10/7/2009

Samsung's next Android-based handset is coming to market on November 1, exclusively through Sprint. The Samsung Moment will feature a slide

Samsung Intrepid Will Be Sprint's First Windows Mobile 6.5 Device 10/6/2009

Sprint has just unveiled the Samsung Intrepid, which is going to be its first smartphone running the new Windows Mobile 6.5. This device wil

HTC Hero for Sprint Review 9/30/2009

The HTC Hero is going to be Sprint's first model running Google's Android OS. It will have a tablet shape with an HVGA touchscreen, wireless

Sprint's HTC Touch Pro2 Is NOT Getting a Price Cut 9/30/2009

A rumor that Sprint is about to cut the price of its version of the HTC Touch Pro2 is getting a great deal of publicity today. However, an o

Palm Pre Available for $80 to New Sprint Subscribers 9/27/2009

Although the official price for the Palm Pre remains at $150, this smartphone can be found for much less. Possibly the best deal available n

Sprint Unveils the Samsung Instinct HD 9/24/2009

Sprint has taken the wraps off the latest member of its Instinct line of consumer-oriented smartphones. The Samsung Instinct HD will put a g

HTC Touch Pro2 for Sprint Review 9/22/2009

Sprint is now offering the HTC Touch Pro2, a high-end Windows phone well supplied with features, including a large touchscreen and keyboard,

Sprint's Samsung InstinctQ Gets FCC Approval 9/22/2009

One of Sprint's upcoming Android-based smartphones has moved a step closer to release. The Samsung InstinctQ has passed through the FCC appr

HTC Hero for Sprint Preview 9/20/2009

Sprint is getting a specially-modified version of the HTC Hero on October 11. Ed Hardy was able to spend some time with a prototype, and bri

Sprint May Be Prepping an Android Phone with WiMAX 9/19/2009

Sprint plans to release a smartphone that supports its 4G network next year, and this WiMAX-powered device might run Google's Android operat

Sprint and T-Mobile May Merge 9/14/2009

Deutsche Telekom, who owns T-Mobile USA, is reportedly considering making a buyout offer for Sprint. This would create a carrier with nearly

Sprint's New Unlimited Service Plan Costs Just $70 9/10/2009

Sprint has significantly cut the cost of its service plan that includes essentially unlimited voice, data, text, and MMS. Starting today, th

Palm Pixi Coming To Sprint for the Holidays 9/9/2009

Palm has just taken the wraps off the second WebOS-powered smartphone, the Palm Palm Pixi. This model will be a less expensive option than t

Sprint Drops the Palm Pre to $150... for Real 9/9/2009

Sprint's price for the Palm Pre has just dropped by $50. This is the first reduction in the cost of this WebOS-based smartphone since it deb

Sprint Makes the Palm Pre $100 Cheaper for New Customers *UPDATE* 9/8/2009

Sprint hasn't changed its price for the Palm Pre, but it is offering (select) customers who are switching from one of its rivals $100 off se

HTC Touch Pro2 Now Available from Sprint 9/8/2009

Sprint has just begun offering the HTC Touch Pro2, a high-end Windows phone with a large WVGA screen, sliding keyboard, mobile broadband, Wi

Best Buy Will Make Purchasing the HTC Hero Easier than Sprint Does 9/5/2009

The HTC Hero will be is Sprint stores on October 11. Best Buy will begin offering this device on that same day, but this retailer will save

HTC Hero Will Be Released by Sprint on October 11 9/3/2009

Sprint has made it official: it will release its first smartphone running Google's Android OS next month. This carrier's version of the HTC

Sprint's HTC Hero Could Be a Chin-less Wonder 9/1/2009

The evidence that Sprint is going to release the Android-based HTC Hero is almost overwhelming, but a new report says the version this wirel

Sprint Will Launch the HTC Touch Pro2 Next Week 8/31/2009

Sprint has just officially revealed the details of its plans to introduce its latest very high-end Windows phone, the HTC Touch Pro2. This w

Future Palm Smartphones Showing Up in Verizon, Sprint Inventory Systems 8/31/2009

There's good news for those who are looking forward to seeing more webOS-based smartphones: mentions of several upcoming models have shown u

HTC Hero Now Virtually Confirmed for Sprint 8/20/2009

The FCC has approved a CDMA version of the HTC Hero, adding to the large amount of evidence that this smartphone will be one of Sprint's fir

Sprint's HTC Touch Pro2 Could Launch Early Next Month 8/9/2009

There is little room for doubt that Sprint will release the HTC Touch Pro2 in the near future, but exactly when remains unknown. Still, acco

Sprint Will Soon Release Its First Phone with an OLED Display 8/7/2009

Sprint says it will soon join the small group of wireless carriers offering phones with AM-OLED displays. Its first device using this techno

Sprint Unveils a Pair of Portable 3G/4G Wi-Fi Routers 8/5/2009

Sprint is now offering two new mobile hotspots. These allow users to connect to the Internet wherever they go by bridging Wi-Fi devices to S

HTC Hero Appears Destined for Sprint 8/4/2009

Evidence is mounting that Sprint will release in the coming months the HTC Hero, a smartphone shaping up to be one of this wireless phone co

Android-Based HTC Hero, Samsung Q May Be Released by Sprint this Fall 7/31/2009

Sprint is reportedly planning to release two smartphones running Android on the same day in October. One of these will be the HTC Hero, whil

Sprint Acquiring Virgin Mobile USA 7/28/2009

Sprint Nextel Corporation has just announced that it is going to buy Virgin Mobile USA for approximately $483 million.

Sprint CEO Says Android is ''Ready for Prime Time'' 7/24/2009

What a difference a year makes. Dan Hesse said publicly last year that the first version of Google Android wasn't ready to be used on a Spri

Palm Pre Now Available from Sprint.com 7/23/2009

Since its debut early last month, the Palm Pre has only been available in Sprint retail stores. Today it went on sale on this wireless carri

Toshiba TG01 Could Be Coming to Sprint or Verizon 7/21/2009

The FCC has given its approval to a CDMA version of the Toshiba TG01, raising the strong possibility that this very high-end Windows phone i

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Now Available from Sprint and Verizon 7/12/2009

As promised, both Verizon and Sprint launched the BlackBerry Tour today. The newest smartphone from RIM offers support for both CDMA and GSM

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Will Debut on Sprint and Verizon in Two Weeks 7/1/2009

Both Verizon and Sprint have revealed their release dates for the BlackBerry Tour, and it's probably not an accident that they are the same

HTC Snap Now Available Directly from Sprint 6/21/2009

A new messaging-oriented smartphone from Sprint has been available only from Best Buy and some Radio Shack locations for the past few weeks,

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Headed to Sprint 6/16/2009

Sprint has announced plans to offer the BlackBerry Tour, a smartphone that will work in the U.S. and in countries around the world.

Sprint and Palm Won't Allow Tethering with the Pre 6/16/2009

The new Palm Predoesn't function as a modem for other devices, and the companies behind it aren't going to allow third-party developers to a

Sprint Officially Commits to Releasing the HTC Snap 6/12/2009

A new messaging-oriented smartphone from Sprint and HTC is already available at Best Buy and some Radio Shack locations, and this wireless c

HTC Snap for Sprint Appears on Best Buy's Website 6/11/2009

Best Buy appears to have accidentally posted Sprint's version of the HTC Snap on its website before the actual launch. Still, this messaging

Sprint Sold 50,000 Palm Pre's Over the Weekend 6/8/2009

The long-awaited Palm Pre launched on Saturday, and Sprint reportedly sold over 50,000 units during this weekend, which was quite possibly t

HTC Touch Pro2 Might Hit Sprint in Mid June 5/20/2009

There have been several reliable but unofficial reports that say Sprint will release a version of the HTC Touch Pro2 this year, and the most

It's Official: Palm Pre Coming to Sprint on June 6 5/19/2009

Ending months of rumors and speculation, Palm and Sprint have officially announced the release date and price for the highly anticipated Pal

Palm Pre Starting to Arrive at Sprint Stores 5/17/2009

Sprint stores are starting to receive the Palm Pre -- a strong sign that the release of this highly-anticipated smartphone is drawing close.

Sprint Giving Away Two Palm Pre Devices 5/14/2009

Sprint is holding a contest in which two winners will receive a free Palm Pre and a year of service. This sweepstakes will end on the day be

Sprint Will Release the MiFi Wireless Broadband Hotspot 5/13/2009

Sprint plans to introduce the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile hotspot early next month. This accessory will allow users to connect to the

Palm Eos May Be Offered by Sprint 5/1/2009

A second phone running Palm's webOS may be headed to Sprint as a follow-up to the Palm Pre. If true, the Palm Eos will give this carrier's c

FCC Reveals a Nokia Device Possibly for Sprint or Verizon 4/20/2009

FCC documents have revealed that Nokia has a dual-slider smartphone in the works -- possibly for CDMA carriers in the U.S. This N-series dev

Sprint Launches the Samsung Instinct s30 4/19/2009

The Samsung Instinct s30 has just debuted from Sprint. This consumer-oriented smartphone offers a touchscreen, GPS, and wireless broadband.

Minor Software Update Released for Sprint's HTC Touch Diamond 4/13/2009

HTC has released a small software update for Sprint's version of the Touch Diamond Windows phone.

Sprint Promises a WiMAX Phone... Eventually 3/25/2009

Sprint has committed to releasing a phone with the 4G cellular-wireless technology WiMAX, but its being more than a bit vague about when thi

Sprint's 2009 Product Roadmap Leaks Out 3/16/2009

Sprint's entire product lineup for much of the rest of this year has apparently leaked out. Among the highlights are the HTC Touch Pro2 on t

Sprint Launches the Palm Treo Pro... Really 3/15/2009

Sprint has introduced Palm's latest Windows Mobile smartphone... for real this time. The Treo Pro offers mobile broadband, Wi-Fi, a keyboard

Sprint Commits to Introducing the Palm Treo Pro in Mid-March 3/4/2009

After months of delays, Sprint will introduce Palm's latest Windows Mobile smartphone, the Treo Pro, in the middle of this month. This devic

Sprint Pulls Down Mention of ''Phone As Modem'' from Palm Pre Description 2/19/2009

There's bad news for potential Palm Pre users: Sprint is now saying this upcoming webOS smartphone won't be able to act as a wireless modem

Technical Problems Delaying Sprint's Treo Pro 2/13/2009

Sprint was originally planning on releasing the Palm Treo Pro in January, but has had to push this release back several times. The reason fo

Palm Pre Will Support Sprint's ''Phone As Modem'' 2/12/2009

Potential buyers of the Palm Pre should be pleased to learn that this upcoming smartphone will be able to act as a modem for a second comput

Sprint Now Offering a Range of Smartphones at $50 to $100 2/11/2009

Sprint has dropped the prices on several of its smartphones, meaning there is now a wide range of models --BlackBerry, Palm OS, and Windows

Sprint Getting Keyboard-Oriented Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/10/2009

Sprint will be getting an HTC model with a fixed keyboard later this year, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

Sprint's Launch of the Palm Treo Pro Pushed Back Again *UPDATED* 2/10/2009

The Palm Treo Pro's debut from Sprint apparently isn't going to happen next week, as had been previously reported. At this point, it's not c

Sprint May Not Launch Palm Treo Pro Until Feb. 15 1/24/2009

Despite briefly listing the Treo Pro on its web site this week, Sprint may have pushed back the release of Palm's latest Windows Mobile smar

Sprint Now Offering Palm Treo Pro *Updated* 1/22/2009

The Treo Pro has just made it's long-awaited debut from Sprint. This is Palm's latest Windows Mobile smartphone, with 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS,and a b

Samsung Prepping an Android Smartphone for Sprint 1/19/2009

Samsung is currently working on a smartphone running Google's Android OS which will be released later this year by two U.S. wireless carrier

Sprint's HTC Touch Diamond Getting Internet Explorer Mobile 6.0 1/16/2009

It appears that Sprint's version of the HTC Touch Diamond will be one of the few current models to get an upgrade to the latest version of I

Palm Treo Pro for Sprint Gets FCC Approval 1/12/2009

A CDMA version of Palm's Treo Pro -- a device expected to debut from Sprint in the near future -- has received its necessary approval from t

BlackBerry Bold May Be Headed to Sprint 1/3/2009

The BlackBerry Bold is currently available only from AT&T, but an unconfirmed report says Sprint will release a version of this smartphone i