Sprint 2011 SmartPhone Articles

Sprint Revises LTE Plans, Smartphones Delayed Until After Mid-2012 12/6/2011

Sprint recently announced revised plans to launch its first 4G LTE handsets in the second half of 2012, rather than the company's original g

HTC EVO Design 4G Review: A Good Value on Sprint 12/3/2011

The HTC EVO Design 4G has a mid-range price, but includes some high-end features, such as a qHD (960 x 540) display, 4G, and dual-cameras. R

Sprint Express, Entry-Level Android Smartphone Now Available 11/18/2011

Sprint has just launched its latest Android offering, the Express. This model has a small keyboard located below its touchscreen, Wi-Fi, GPS

Samsung Galaxy S II vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch: Sprint and T-Mobile Go Head-to-Head 11/5/2011

Trying to decide between T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II and Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G Touch? These two are very similar, but not identical, a

Sprint's Costs for iPhone and LTE Are Going to Strain the Company 10/28/2011

Sprint Nextel Corp. has revealed key details of its recent deal with Apple to sell the iPhone. While the launch of the successful device wil

4G World: Sprint Aiming for 12 LTE Smartphones by Mid-2012, Switching to LTE Advanced in 2013 10/26/2011

Sprint recently announced plans to switch from using WiMAX as its 4G standard to LTE. The carrier has revealed more details about this plan

Samsung Transform Ultra Slated for Sprint 10/24/2011

Samsung has just announced its latest Android smartphone, the Transform Ultra, which will be heading to Sprint. Powered with an Android OS 2

Sprint Salutes the Motorola Admiral with PTT 10/23/2011

The Motorola Admiral, Sprint's first Android-powered handset to offer the carrier's Direct Connect Push To Talk service, is now available at

Sprint Bringing Out the Mid-Range HTC EVO Design 4G 10/19/2011

The newly-announced HTC EVO Design 4G will have a mid-range price but include some high-end features, such as a qHD display, 4G, and dual-ca

iPhone 4S Brings Record Sale Days to Sprint, AT&T 10/15/2011

The iPhone 4S hit store shelves yesterday, and both Sprint and AT&T are reporting the sold record numbers of this new smartphone and its sis

Sprint Switching to LTE, Dropping WiMAX for 4G 10/8/2011

In a move than has been expected for months, Sprint has announced that it's going to build an LTE network to replace the WiMAX one it curren

iPhone 4S Can Now Be Pre-ordered from AT&T, Sprint, Verizon 10/7/2011

The three largest U.S. wireless carriers have just begun taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4S, the latest smartphone from Apple. This model w

Sprint iPhone Pre-orders Start Tomorrow, Will Include Unlimited Data 10/6/2011

Sprint is going to start taking pre-orders on Friday for the newly-announced Apple iPhone 4S. It will be the only wireless carrier offering

Samsung Epic 4G Touch vs. HTC EVO 3D: Which Sprint Smartphone is Top Dog? 10/5/2011

Brighthand has tested all of the top smartphones, and can provide you with the insight you need to make the right decision. Today we're comp

LG Marquee Debuts from Sprint, Nova Screen and All 10/2/2011

Sprint has just begun offering the LG Marquee, a mid-range Android smartphone that sports a Nova screen, a type designed to be brighter whil

Sprint Still Committed to Unlimited Data Plans 9/27/2011

Sprint's Chief Technology Officer told the attendees at a technology conference yesterday that his company is going to continue to offer unl

Sprint Ending Unlimited Smartphone Wi-Fi Tethering 9/22/2011

Sprint has confirmed that it will begin to cap mobile hotspot data usage for smartphones beginning Oct. 2. The policy change will end unlimi

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Launches from Sprint 9/16/2011

Sprint has just become the first U.S. carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S II. This version, re-named the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, has a 4.5-

Sprint Briefs Employees for iPhone October Rush 9/15/2011

Amid news that Sprint Nextel will be offering the iPhone 5 in mid-October, the carrier has begun briefing employees on an imminent Sprint iP

Sprint's LG Marquee with Nova Screen Appearing at New York Fashion Week 9/14/2011

Sprint and LG Mobile have announced the upcoming arrival of the LG Marquee, a sleek Android smartphone that will be launched in partnership

Sprint's Kyocera Milano Targets First-Time Smartphone Buyers 9/9/2011

The Kyocera Milano, an entry-level Android smartphone with a sliding keyboard, is now available from Sprint. It was created to appeal to tho

Sprint Files Suit Against AT&T's Takeover of T-Mobile 9/7/2011

Sprint Nextel, the nation's third-largest wireless carrier, filed a complaint in federal court yesterday aiming to block AT&T's $39 billion

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Available for Pre-Order, But Not Through Sprint 9/6/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch is set to debut from Sprint soon, and Wirefly, an online electronic retailer, is already taking pre-orders for thi

Hands-on with Samsung Galaxy S II for Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile 8/31/2011

Samsung brought the second-generation Galaxy S to the U.S., and TechnologyGuide's Jacqueline Emigh was there at the NY event to see how Spri

iPhone 5 on the Way to Sprint 8/23/2011

Apple is reportedly going to allow Sprint to offer its very popular iPhone. The carrier will be getting the iPhone 5 in mid-October, accordi

BlackBerry Torch 9850, Bold 9930 Debut from Sprint 8/21/2011

Sprint has introduced its first two smartphones running BlackBerry OS 7. This marks the debut of the BlackBerry Torch 9850, a phone designed

Sprint Will Launch the Next-Generation BlackBerry Bold and Torch in a Week 8/14/2011

Sprint has made no secret of its plans to offer the first two smartphones with BlackBerry OS 7, but it has kept quiet about the launch date

Sprint Leak Reveals Next-Generation BlackBerry Bold and Torch Prices 8/11/2011

A leaked flyer from Sprint unveils the carrier's prices for the new BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry Torch 9850. These will be the first

Sprint's Samsung Conquer 4G Will Offer WiMAX on a Budget 8/5/2011

The Samsung Conquer 4G will be Sprint's 25th smartphone with support for its WiMAX service, but it will be the carrier's first 4G model to d

Motorola Photon 4G Debuts Early From Sprint 7/28/2011

The powerful Motorola Photon 4G from Sprint has been released three days early and is available to the entire public for purchase through th

Sprint and LightSquared to Share Networks 7/28/2011

Sprint Nextel and LightSquared recently announced a network-sharing deal, which will be used as a catalyst for the creation of a 4G network.

Sprint's Galaxy S II Passes Through the FCC 7/27/2011

Thanks to our friends over at the FCC we can guarantee that the device with model number SPH-D710 is indeed the Sprint version of the Galaxy

Sprint's Unlimited Data Plans Won't Last Forever 7/20/2011

Sprint is the only one of the Big 4 U.S. carriers to still offer an unlimited data plan that really includes unlimited data. However, the co

Release Date Set for Sprint's Motorola Titanium 7/18/2011

The Motorola Titanium smartphone, a rugged Android smartphone which is going to feature push-to-talk capabilities, will become available on

Motorola Photon 4G Cutting-Edge Android Smartphone Coming Soon to Sprint 7/14/2011

Sprint has announced that the Motorola Photon 4G is going to be released at the end of this month. This Android smartphone is going to be pa

HTC EVO 3D Now Available to Sprint Premier Customers 6/21/2011

Some Sprint customers could already have access to the HTC EVO 3D, Sprint's new flagship smartphone, and not even know it. A select group of

Sprint Unveils Not Just One, But Two Motorola Android OS Phones 6/9/2011

Despite industry predictions of a single Android OS smartphone announcement, Sprint and Motorola pulled a pair of new phones out of their co

Rumors Swirl About Sprint Motorola Phone: Droid X2 or Atrix-like? 6/8/2011

Sprint and Motorola will hold a press conference in New York on Thursday afternoon, and rumors are flying about an impending announcement fr

Sprint Confirms HTC EVO 3D Launch Date and Price 6/6/2011

RadioShack recently released a flyer that mentioned a release date for the HTC EVO 3D, Sprint's soon-to-be flagship smartphone. The date, ho

Analyst Says the Apple iPhone 4S Is Heading for Sprint, T-Mobile 5/14/2011

The next smartphone from Apple will be called the iPhone 4S, according to one industry analyst. This model will supposedly be offered by not

Samsung Nexus S 4G Debuts from Sprint 5/8/2011

Sprint has just introduced a version of the Samsung Nexus S with support for this carrier's 4G WiMAX network. This smartphone is one of the

Sprint's Motorola XPRT, an Android Smartphone Aimed at BlackBerry Users 5/5/2011

Sprint has announced plans to launch the Motorola XPRT, a device that will run Google's Android OS but has clearly been designed to lure bus

Rugged Motorola Titanium to Offer Sprint Direct Connect 5/5/2011

If you're a fan of push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities and are in the market for a rugged smartphone, we have some good news for you: Sprint has

Sprint Reveals the Launch Date for the Samsung Nexus S 4G 4/26/2011

A WiMAX-enabled version of the Samsung Nexus S is on the way from Sprint, and it's going to debut in less than two weeks. This smartphone is

Samsung Nexus S 4G Debut on Sprint Moving Closer 4/22/2011

Sprint has promised to release its own 4G version of the Samsung Nexus S, but hasn't said when this is going to happen yet. There's new evid

Sprint to Bring Customers Google Voice Integration 3/23/2011

Sprint and Google announced at CTIA today that they will be teaming up to bring the wireless carrier's customers an integrated Google Voice

Samsung Nexus S with 4G WiMAX Headed for Sprint 3/21/2011

Sprint has just announced plans to release its own 4G version of the Samsung Nexus S, one of only two devices running the latest version of

HTC Arrive Windows Phone Now Available from Sprint 3/20/2011

Sprint has just introduced its first model running Microsoft Windows Phone 7. The new HTC Arrive also has a QWERTY keyboard and a slide-and-

Sprint Releasing Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot 3/18/2011

Sprint and Sierra Wireless have just announced the second generation of the Overdrive mobile hotspot series: the Overdrive Pro, which will f

Sprint Phasing out iDEN Network with Intro of Sprint Direct Connect 3/18/2011

Sprint is expanding its push-to-talk capabilities with Sprint Direct Connect, a feature of the carrier's new Network Vision. This expansion,

Sprint's HTC Arrive Windows Phone Can Be Pre-ordered at a Special Price 3/14/2011

The HTC Arrive is scheduled to debut next week, and those who are eager to get their hands on this smartphone can put in a pre-order now. Th

Sprint in Talks to Buy T-Mobile 3/8/2011

Deutsche Telekom AG, which owns T-Mobile USA, is in talks to sell its unit to Sprint Nextel Corporation under the condition that DT is given

Sprint Might Announce a 3D and a 4G Smartphone at CTIA 3/7/2011

With the spring CTIA just two weeks away, there's word that Sprint is going to use this semi-annual tradeshow to unveil its first smartphone

Sprint Now the Only U.S. Carrier With an Unlimited Data Plan 3/2/2011

Hard-core smartphone users who are looking for an unlimited wireless data plan have to check out Sprint, as this is the last of the top carr

HTC Arrive To Be Sprint's First Windows Phone 7 Model 2/24/2011

Sprint has just announced plans to offer the HTC Arrive, which will be this carrier's first device running Microsoft's operating system for

Sprint's Kyocera Echo Will Sport Two 3.5-inch Displays 2/8/2011

Sprint has taken the wraps off the Kyocera Echo, an upcoming Android OS smartphone with an unusual design featuring a pair of 3.5-inch touch

Sprint to Reveal Dual-Touchscreen Android Smartphone Tonight 2/7/2011

Sprint looks to double the pleasure of its customers later today when it officially reveals the Echo, an upcoming dual-touchscreen smartphon

Sprint Increasing the Cost of Its Smartphone Wireless Data Plans 1/18/2011

Sprint has just announced that it is adding a "Premium Data add-on charge" to the monthly fee for any smartphone activated on its network af

HTC 7 Pro Windows Phone Might Debut from Sprint in February 1/12/2011

At CES last week, Sprint's CEO showed off his company's upcoming model running Windows Phone 7. Today, Sprint invited journalists to an even

Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint Gets Price Cut 1/11/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G just got an epic price drop, as Sprint has lowered the subsidized price of the smartphone from $250 to $200 with a 2-yea

HTC EVO Shift 4G Now Available from Sprint 1/10/2011

Sprint has introduced a new smartphone that supports its WiMAX network. The HTC EVO Shift 4G runs Google's Android OS 2.2, and has a sliding

Sprint Announces HTC EVO Shift 4G 1/4/2011

Sprint's 4G family just got a little bigger today when the wireless carrier officially announced an addition to its second generation of WiM