From the Rumor Mill: Palm Treo 800W
June 12, 2008
It looks like the launch of the new iPhone 3G has created quiet a stir not only among mobile phone users but with mobile phone manufacturers as well. Thus, we see various new mobile phone rumors and leaked photos here and there. One of these mobile phone is the Palm Treo 800W. Rumors has started circulating about this new PDA phone as early as last week. And now we gathered some more juicy specs and details about the Palm Treo 800W which we heard will be coming over to Verizon Wireless. So what are these specs and details? First, the Palm Treo 800W will be loaded with a 333mhz unspecified TI processor which is not really something to be proud of since its doesn’t really offer that much faster speed than the processors of other Palm Treo PDA phones. Next, we also learned that the Palm Treo 800W will be running on Windows Mobile 6.1 which is something to be happy about. And now for the usual round of specs and features that we expect to the Palm Treo 800w to have - CDMA 800, EVDO and 1XRTT, personal speakerphone, microUSB, external antenna port, microphone mute option, 3-way calling, HAC compatibility, microSD/SDHC expansion slot, rechargeable li-ion battery, 2.0 megapixel camera with native resolution of 1600×1200 and automatic light balance, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR, 320×320 pixel touch sensitive LCD screen, built-in QWERTY keyboard plus a 5-way navigator, backlight for low lighting conditions. The Palm Treo 800 is being rumored to come out sometime in July under Sprint before it will debut under Verizon Wireless network in the third quarter. It will retail for around $250 with a two-year contract. Via
LG LX400 Hero coming to Sprint
April 7, 2008
LG and Sprint has announced a new line up in LG’s series of mobile handsets for Sprint network – the LG LX400 aka LG Hero, a basic clamshell phone. The LG Hero doesn’t seem to promise too much advanced features except for one key feature which is the QChat support which is capable of Nextel-like Push-to-Talk over Sprint’s EV-DO Rev. The LG Hero would also allows users Sprint subscribers to maintain separate numbers if they prefer. While on a Nextel Direct Connect call, subscribers can receive notification if they missed a PTT cal, Call Alert or Group Call. Other features of the LG LX 400 released through Sprint include; ability to block/unblock incoming one-to-one PTT calls and Call Alerts, send repeating alert to let any other Nextel Direct Connect, communication or coordinate activities with up to 20 other Nextel Direct Connect Subscribers at once, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Sprint PCS Picture mail for sharing high resolution pictures instantly, Sprint Navigation Visual and audible turn-by-turn GPS-enabled driving directions, one touch access to Mobile email including Yahoo, AOL/AIM and Windows Live, SMS text and Voice messaging, instant messaging, mobile sync Easy-to-use online tool that lets you manage all of your contact information online, and a speakerphone. For the technical details, the LG LX400 weighs 3.17 ounces, 1.77” LCD display with 128×160 pixel resolution, mp3 file format support, 300 minutes battery talk time and other standard mobile phone fare. [via]
Sprint announces new Samsung Instinct
April 3, 2008
Samsung is releasing a new touch screen handset that could probably give the iPhone a good competition. Samsung and Sprint has announced the new Samsung Instinct touch-screen mobile phone which is up for release by Sprint network. The sleek looking Samsung Instict which sports a shiny black finish definitely looks like the iPhone. It’s got a large 3.1 touch screen equipped with haptics, a localized tactile feedback mechanism. This haptics allow the Samsung Instinct’s virtual QWERTY keypad and other operations to become a sensory experience. The Samsung Instinct also features a voice to action button that provides many functions powered by voice commands. These functions include call, text, picture messaging, traffic, movie, sports, news and search. The Samsung Instinct will run on Sprint’s EV-DO network. Other features of the Samsung Instinct include; 2mp camera that can capture images up to 1600×1200 pixels, video recording and streaming, multiple music format support, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, full internet browsing, 600 phonebook entries, GPS, 2gb microSD memory card, Live TV support and many more. Measuring only 2.17×4.57×0.49 inches and weighing 4.4 ounces, the Samsung Instinct is certainly a pleasure to carry around. Add to the fact that it was designed in such a way that you won’t mind flashing it around while you are on the move. You’d even be proud flash it around when you are in the company of your friends. The Samsung Sprint is set for release by Sprint network. No information yet on its pricing. But here’s the clincher though, Sprint would require users to activate Sprint’s Everything pricing to get the full service from the Samsung Instinct. Activation cost is set at $69.99 per month.
Sprint Touch - iPhone Wannabe
October 29, 2007
Behold Sprint’s/HTC’s copycat iPhone running on the Windows Mobile 6 interface. HTCdoes so with hardware tweaks and its own software, written to integrate with Windows Mobile yet provide a very different, more simplified experience. The result includes screens such as this one: a home screen that’s easy to read and navigate compared to a typical Windows Mobile home screen. Other screens include a weather shortcut and a customizable quick-launcher.
Sprint Expands ‘Unlimited By Boost To 10 Additional U.S. States
October 25, 2007
Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced that it is expanding the availability of Unlimited by Boost - the regional flat rate wireless service offered by its Boost Mobile® division - to 10 additional U.S. states, based on the success of its launch in California and Texas. Unlimited by Boost offers unlimited local and nationwide long distance calling from a home calling area for a fixed monthly price, which ranges from $45 to $55 depending on location. Customers making or receiving calls outside of their home calling area are charged 15 cents per minute.
New gaming features for Sprint Arcade
October 24, 2007
Sprint has just announced the launch of the Sprint Arcade, a unique bundle of casual games. The Sprint Arcade, the first-ever subscription game channel in North America, allows customers to download multiple games powered by EA’s Mobile Games Division for one low monthly fee. The list of games currently includes Sudoku, Mini Golf, Mahjong, Hearts, Air Hockey and Blue Blocks, with more to be added in the future.
The Sprint Arcade is available on most data-enabled Sprint phones for $9.99 per month. To download Sprint Arcade, customers should select the Web icon on their phone’s main menu and type “arcade” into the search box. Standard data usage charges apply.
Sprint Unveils New Phones for Q4 of 2007
September 13, 2007
Sprint is set to add four new smartphones and cellphones to their roster in Q4 this year and they have just released the official lineup, which consists of the HTC TOuch, with its full touchscreen technology, the RIM Blackberry Pearl 8130 otherwise known as the Blackberry Pearl 2,the Palm Centro, which is the slimmest Palm OS style with internal antenna, and lastly, the LG Rumor (hmm, something we all secretly love to listen to, eh?), which comes with a slide QWERTY keyboard. Pricing has not yet been announced though.
RAZR2 Available in a few weeks through Most US Carriers
August 13, 2007
Motorola recently announced that most US wireless operators will begin selling its new Moto RAZR2 in the coming weeks. The list of carriers that will be selling different versions of the phone includes Alltel, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon wireless. The V9m variant will be sold by Sprint for $250 and Verizon Wirless for $300. The RAZR2 will be available from Sprint’s online store by the 22nd of this month but will be hitting retail stores by the 4th of September. Verizon has yet to announce a firm availability date yet but said that it’ll be coming out soon. No information is available on pricing or availability from other carriers. Watch this space for updates.
[ RAZR2 Available in a few weeks through Most US Carriers via PhoneScoop ]
Sprint Expands Lineup with the Sanyo Katana II and Katana DLX
July 16, 2007
Sprint, together with Sanyo has jointly announced that the much talked about Katana II and Katana DLX will be released under the said mobile network. Both phones are powered with access to exclusive Sprint content, such as the Sprint Music Store which allows users to download songs directly on their phone for just 0.99 cents. Both phones are also under the Sprint Power Vision line which enables users to conveniently access their emails from commonly used email providers with no downloads required.
Both phones also come in a number of colors giving customers an array of choices, the Katana II is available in 3 colors; Cosmic Black, Pink Fascination and Midnight Steel, while the Katana DLX will come in Platinum Ice, Champagne and Pink Satin.
Read more
Sprint Breaks Up with Frequent Complainers
July 7, 2007
Sprint users listen up! Time for a little reflection and self- introspection, people! In the past year, how many times did you call your Sprint customer service hotline to inquire about billing issues and what not? Well if you’ve gone over the limit and have been such a nag, I’m afraid that according to reliable sources, you might be receiving a “love letter” from Sprint soon — if you haven’t already.
