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Mar

20

2012

Push-to-Talk App by Sprint Coming to Samsung Transform Ultra, More Devices to Follow

by Jack Holt
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Sprint is in the process of releasing a software-only push-to-talk option for its Android customer base. Direct Connect Now will be a downloadable Android app that will give folks access to Sprint’s CDMA-class Direct Connect network. It will also operate on the iDEN-class push-to-talk network. It will have touchscreen controls and it will allow you [...]

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Mar

19

2012

Sprint HTC One X Rumor: June 10th Release Date

by Ed Caggiani
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First came the rumor of an April 15th release for the Sprint Galaxy Nexus, brought to you by an anonymous Sprint insider talking to s4gru.com. Now, that same insider is leaking some more interesting news for the Now Network. Apparently, an HTC device codenamed “Jet” is to be released on June 10th. Jet? What device [...]

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Mar

17

2012

Sprint Galaxy Nexus Rumor: April 15th Release Date

by Ed Caggiani
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We told you the Sprint Galaxy Nexus was one step closer after it passed through the FCC a couple of days ago. The latest rumor, which s4gru.com says comes from an inside source at Sprint, is that the carrier has decided to release the device on April 15th. That’s a Sunday, which would normally seem [...]

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Mar

17

2012

Sprint Parts Ways With LightSquared, Returns $65 Million

by Ed Caggiani
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Sprint and LightSquared had entered into an 11-year agreement last June to share network expansion costs if LightSquared could get regulatory approval for its LTE rollout plan. LightSquared was debating with the FCC about alleged GPS interference on the 1.6 GHz spectrum, and Sprint had given them a six-week deadline to sort it all out. [...]

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Mar

16

2012

Are Dan Hesse’s Days At Sprint Numbered?

by Ed Caggiani
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Sprint’s board of directors is getting more hands-on in business negotiations and partner handling, and distancing themselves from Sprint CEO Dan Hesse. This is a bad sign for Hesse since this type of behavior from a board usually means they are either trying to secure themselves against a shareholder [...]

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Mar

15

2012

Sprint Galaxy Nexus Pays a Visit to the FCC, Now One Step Closer to Launch

by Stacy Bruce
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Yes folks, it’s release is getting ever so close now as the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has just stopped by the FCC begging for approval. Still on track (hopefully) for a mid 2012 release, the Sprint GNex appears to be very similar to the Verizon version and the FCC filing doesn’t really [...]

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Mar

12

2012

[Deal] Amazon Offers All Eight Sprint 4G Phones for Only $0.01 Each

by Stacy Bruce
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Right now, Amazon is quite possibly offering one of the best smartphones sales of this year. From now until March 26th, all Sprint’s 4G smartphones are on sale for only.. wait for it… one lousy penny! That’s right, for one cent (and the usual contract obligations) you can get any one of the following 4G [...]

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Mar

9

2012

ZTE Fury Budget Phone Will Be Available In Sprint Stores Starting March 11th

by Roy Alugbue
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If you’re a Sprint customer and are looking for a budget modest phone, you may want to check this out. The ZTE Fury smartphone has been unveiled and will be available in Sprint stores. The device looks to be targeted to new smartphone owners or those who prefer their phones in the simple/basic flavor and features a [...]

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Mar

3

2012

Sprint Launches Free Mobile Accessibility Suite for Blind or Low Vision Android Users

by Ed Caggiani
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Did you know that Leap Day was also the 27th Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference in Los Angeles? Sprint knew, and announced that it has launched a free app that provides easier access to the smartphones of blind or low-vision Android users. Dubbed “Wireless Accessibility“, the suite has been specifically designed by [...]

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Mar

2

2012

Sprint is Giving Away 30 Galaxy Nexus’ with the Data Storm Sweepstakes

by Stacy Bruce
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Are you with Sprint and jonesing for a Galaxy Nexus? Well here is your chance to win one of 30 Nexus’ being given away by Sprint. The Now Network is holding a Data Storm sweepstakes that ties in gameplay for additional contest entries. Sounds easy enough right? Play a game, win a Nexus! Head over [...]

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