Sprint 2012 SmartPhone Articles

Sprint Buying Clearwire for $2.2 Billion 12/17/2012

Sprint is going to acquire all the rest of Clearwire that it does not already own. This will allow the carrier to expand its 4G LTE network.

Android 4.1 Update Now Available for HTC EVO 4G LTE on Sprint 12/13/2012

Sprint was the first U.S. carrier to offer Android 4.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S III, and the carrier is at it again, making the EVO 4G LTE

Sprint Putting Samsung Galaxy S III on Sale for Black Friday 11/18/2012

The star of Sprint's Black Friday sale is going to be the Samsung Galaxy S III, which will be available at a big discount on Thursday and Fr

Sprint Quietly Releases ZTE Flash with 12.6 Megapixel Camera 11/15/2012

Despite rumors of the ZTE Flash that revealed just about everything this affordable 4G LTE smartphone has to offer, Sprint never acknowledge

Windows Phone 8 Won't Be Coming To Sprint Until 2013 11/13/2012

Sprint has been quiet about its involvement with Windows Phone 8 until now, releasing a statement that the new mobile OS from Microsoft won'

Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Note II Can Now Show Two Apps Side-by-Side Thanks to Update 11/7/2012

Sprint Galaxy Note II customers will be the first to see Samsung's notable multi-window viewing feature on their devices, as the carrier has

Sprint Releasing LG Mach on Nov. 11 - Available for Pre-Order Now Along with Optimus G 11/1/2012

Today. Sprint announced that the LG Mach will hit shelves on Nov. 11. The QWERTY handset is available for pre-order from the carrier startin

Sprint Begins Rolling Out Android 4.1 Update to Samsung Galaxy S III 10/25/2012

Sprint became the first carrier to offer the Android 4.1.1 update, aka Jelly Bean, to its Samsung Galaxy S III customers when it began rolli

Samsung Galaxy Note II Now Available from Sprint 10/25/2012

Sprint has just become the second U.S. telecom to offer Samsung's latest phablet, the Galaxy Note II. Only time will tell if it turns out to

Sprint Making Progress Getting Customers to Buy LTE Smartphones 10/25/2012

Sprint announced this morning that, during the third quarter of this year, its customers bought over a million smartphones that can connect

T-Mobile Launches Samsung Galaxy Note II: Charging $70 More than AT&T, Sprint 10/24/2012

T-Mobile released the Samsung Galaxy Note II today as expected, but at a surprising price point. Earlier this week T-Mobile was rumored to b

Sprint Brings 4G LTE to Chicagoland 10/22/2012

Sprint continues the slow process of rolling out 4G LTE to its subscribers across America. Its most notable new addition is the Chicago subu

Samsung Galaxy Note II to Land at Sprint on Oct. 25 10/16/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note II will start landing in the U.S. soon, with Sprint confirming that the phablet (phone/ tablet) will be available on

LG Optimus G is Heading to Sprint after AT&T 10/16/2012

Sprint has officially announced its release date of the LG Optimus G. The carrier will offer this Android smartphone at the same price AT&T

Softbank to Buy 70% of Sprint 10/15/2012

Softbank announced today that it has officially agreed to acquire 70% of Sprint Nextel for $20 billion. This new influx of cash could be th

Softbank in Talks to Buy a Large Stake in Sprint 10/12/2012

Sprint has been struggling for years, but there may be help on the way thanks to Softbank. Currently, the Japanese telco is in talks with Sp

Sprint Announces LG Optimus G and LG Mach at MobileCon 10/9/2012

At the start of MobileCon in San Diego today, Sprint revealed two new Android phones coming to its 4G LTE network: the LG Optimus G and the

Sprint Makes Phone Numbers More Personal with StarStar Me Service 10/8/2012

Sprint is making it easier for customers to share their digits, with the implementation of a new service that allows users to create their o

Apple iPhone 5 Can Be Pre-ordered Now from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint 9/14/2012

Apple's next flagship smartphone went on sale early this morning, and it's clearly selling well -- Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint still have enou

Samsung and Sprint Announce Galaxy Victory 4G LTE 9/13/2012

Samsung and Sprint announced a new mid-range Android smartphone today, the Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, which goes on sale at the end of the week

Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G Get Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Upgrade 9/7/2012

Two of Sprint's smartphones from the Nexus series have received their coveted upgrades to the latest version of Google's mobile operating sy

Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Brings Its Sliding QWERTY Keyboard to Sprint 8/19/2012

Fans of physical keyboards should be pleased at the release of the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, which debuted today from Sprint. This new Andro

Sprint Bringing Out Wallet-Friendly Kyocera Rise Android Smartphone 8/15/2012

Sprint has just announced that it will carry the Kyocera Rise, a slideout QWERTY keyboard phone that will be targeted at the budget-consciou

Apple iPhone 4S Selling for Amazingly-Low $50 at Sprint 8/15/2012

Sprint has once again dropped the price of the iPhone 4S, offering the 16GB version of the device for just $50. Of course, customers will st

Official Release Date of Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE From Sprint is August 19 8/14/2012

The previously-rumored release date of August 19 for the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, an Android smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard fr

Sprint's Photon Q 4G LTE May Have A Release Date Of August 19 8/9/2012

The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, an Android handset with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, may be released on Sprint's 4G LTE network on August 19,

Apple iPhone 4S from Sprint Cut by $50 8/7/2012

Sprint has recently reduced the price of its Apple iPhone 4S by $50, bringing the 16 GB model down to $150 just in time for the possibly imp

Sprint CEO Says Motorola Photon Q QWERTY Smartphone Is Coming Soon UPDATED 7/26/2012

It's been a while since there's been any news about the Motorola Photon Q, a QWERTY slider phone from Sprint, but the carrier's CEO said dur

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III Available at a Steep Discount 7/20/2012

Sprint customers who have been on the bench about splurging on the Samsung Galaxy S III, here is your chance to save some money, as LetsTalk

Sprint Launches Super-Fast 4G LTE Network in Select Cities 7/16/2012

Sprint has launched its 4G LTE network today, with 15 cites surrounding the Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio markets se

Samsung Galaxy S III Launches from Sprint 7/1/2012

Sprint has just become the second wireless carrier in the United States to offer the Samsung Galaxy S III. This is Samsung new flagship smar

Sprint Will Begin Offering 4G LTE in Mid-July 6/28/2012

Sprint's switch from WiMAX to LTE will pass a major milestone when the carrier begins offering the high-speed service in a handful of cities

Samsung Galaxy S III Available on Sprint July 1 6/27/2012

Sprint has revealed that its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III will be available starting July 1 in both the 16 GB and 32 GB varieties. Th

Samsung Galaxy S III Launches from T-Mobile, Delayed from Sprint 6/21/2012

Today is the U.S. debut of the Samsung Galaxy S III, a high-end Android smartphone is so popular that Samsung is having trouble meeting dema

Sprint Could Be Getting the Motorola Photon Q QWERTY Slider 6/20/2012

Sprint may soon be offering its customers the Motorola Photon Q, a QWERTY-slider smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: Android 4.0 and Sprint LTE 6/5/2012

Sprint's version of the Galaxy Nexus promises support for the carrier's upcoming LTE network as well as a beautiful full HD screen and Andro

Sprint, T-Mobile Launching the Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21 6/4/2012

Sprint and T-Mobile just revealed that they will be launching the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21. This high-end smartph

Samsung Galaxy S III Headed for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular 6/4/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III is going to debut in America in a big way: by the end of this month, it will be available from five of the largest

Sprint Finally Launches HTC EVO 4G LTE 6/3/2012

The delayed HTC EVO 4G LTE is delayed no longer -- Sprint has introduced its new flagship Android smartphone. This model sports a 4.7-inch s

Sprint Phasing Out iDEN Network Next Year, Making Way for LTE 5/29/2012

Sprint will shut down its older iDEN network as early as June of next year, and will re-purpose the freed-up spectrum to its upcoming 4G LTE

Sprint Offering $100 for Any iPhone Trade-in 5/19/2012

Anyone interested in switching to Sprint for their iPhone service can bring in their current Apple smartphone and get at least $100 off the

LG Eclipse 4G LTE Could Offer Quad-Core Power to Sprint Customers 5/11/2012

Sprint is moving quickly to bring out LTE-enabled models. One of these supposedly coming down the pike is the LG Eclipse 4G LTE, which will

Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot Available from Sprint on May 18 5/9/2012

Today, Sprint announced the availability and pricing for the Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot. This mobile wireless hotspot will offer

Samsung Galaxy Nexus, LG Viper 4G LTE Launch from Sprint 4/22/2012

Sprint's first LTE-enabled smartphones have just been introduced. Both run the Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a high-end model,

Sprint Now Taking Pre-Orders for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Launching on Sunday 4/16/2012

A device likely to be one of Sprint's top sellers can now be pre-ordered: the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. This cutting-edge Android smartphone, on

Sprint Takes the Wraps off the HTC EVO 4G LTE Android OS Phone 4/5/2012

Announced at a press event on Wednesday night, the next model in the EVO line will be one of the first phones to support Sprint's 4G LTE net

Sprint Begins Employee Training for Galaxy Nexus, Suggests Impending Release 4/4/2012

The release of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sprint seems to be getting closer by the day, as word has gotten out that the carrier has begun e

Sprint Officially Announces the LG Viper 4G LTE 4/3/2012

At an exclusive media event to celebrate the kick off of NBA Green Week, Sprint announced the pre-order date and price of an eco-friendly 4G

Sprint Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE to be Released on April 22? 4/2/2012

The Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE is scheduled to be released on April 22, according to a leaked Walmart internal document.

Sprint Rumored to Launch the HTC One X as the EVO One 3/30/2012

Though the device has already gone by two different monikers earlier this month, the HTC One X is now rumored to be called the "HTC EVO One"

Sprint May Be Targeting April Launch for Samsung Galaxy Nexus 3/21/2012

If the latest rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus being released for Sprint are true, then this powerful LTE-enabled smartphone will be la

Sprint and HTC Have Something Up Their Sleeves for April 4 3/20/2012

Sprint and HTC have invited journalists to an event to be held early next month. They aren't hinting what smartphone they are going to annou

HTC One X Might Launch from Sprint as HTC Jet 3/19/2012

An unnamed "internal source" at Sprint is saying that the HTC One X may be launching from this carrier under the name "HTC Jet". The debut w

All Sprint 4G Smartphones Available for 1 Cent 3/12/2012

Amazon.com is having a massive sale on Sprint smartphones. For the next several weeks, new Sprint customers can get any 4G-enabled model for

Sprint Launches Budget-Friendly Android Smartphone: The ZTE Fury 3/11/2012

Sprint subscribers looking to purchase a value-priced Android smartphone can pick up the ZTE Fury. This inexpensive family-oriented model ju

Google Wallet Headed for 10 Additional Sprint Smartphones 3/2/2012

With the upcoming LG Viper receiving Google Wallet in the near future, Sprint is expected to introduce at least 10 additional phones with su

iPhone Users Can Now Watch Sprint TV for Free 2/29/2012

Sprint has introduced a version of its streaming TV service that works on the iPhone. This includes some free channels like Disney and ESPN

HTC One X Might Be Headed for Sprint 2/29/2012

Although the HTC One X is currently exclusive to AT&T, HTC may be releasing a fairly similar handset dubbed the HTC Jewel to Sprint.

Sprint Provides the Best Phone Purchasing Experience, Says J.D. Power 2/18/2012

While the quality of smartphones increase, a report by J.D. Power says that overall satisfaction with the process of purchasing these device

Motorola Promises Android OS 4.0 Upgrades for Select Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Smartphones 2/15/2012

Select Motorola smartphones will be receiving an Android OS 4.0 upgrade sometime this year. Exactly when many of these will be introduced is

Three Sprint Smartphones Get System Software Updates 1/20/2012

Sprint announced the release of new system software for some of its Android models: the Samsung Epic 4G, HTC EVO Design 4G, and the HTC EVO

Sprint to Start Removing Carrier IQ This Month 1/18/2012

According to HTC, Sprint will be disabling the application Carrier IQ from its devices starting this month. Some have accused this controver

Sprint Will Introduce No More WiMAX Smartphones 1/16/2012

Sprint is in the process of switching from providing 4G service with WiMAX to the rival standarrd LTE. The company has passed an important m

Sprint Uses CES to Unveil First 4G LTE Phones: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 1/11/2012

Sprint has just pre-announced plans to offer the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which will be its first smartphone with 4G LTE. It also committed to

Samsung Epic 4G Touch in White Released by Sprint 1/8/2012

The Epic 4G Touch was released by Sprint in the fall in a black casing. Now, that cutting-edge Android device is available in white.

Samsung Galaxy Note Tabletphone Could Be on the Way to Sprint 1/3/2012

Sprint customers who like their smartphones vente size should be interested to hear that this carrier may be picking up the Samsung Galaxy N