Sprint hires illusionist David Blaine for mysterious press event

.... Now why would they do that?
On Monday, promises the Overland Park-based wireless carrier, illusionist David Blaine “will show you that the impossible is possible” with an “industry first.”The company won’t say what Blaine intends to do at its press event. Sprint has been deliberately coy about what it expects Blaine’s show to promote. Actually, the invitation e-mailed three weeks ago to technology-obsessed journalists doesn't specify that Blaine will even attempt a stunt. But why else bill him above company CEO Dan Hesse?

Could it be an iPhone mated to Sprint’s 4G, or WiMax, high-speed wireless network? Maybe. What about a glasses-free 3-D cell phone? Or a tablet — much like the iPad — with a 3-D screen? This sounds great but in the end could just be a big hype.

Blaine’s Manhattan magic is scheduled the day before Verizon Wireless starts to sell its version of the iPhone. (The Apple gadget has previously been exclusive to AT&T customers.) It wouldn’t be the first iPhone, but it would be the first on a faster 4G network.

MY THOUGHTS: It could be Sprint's way of taking the shine from one party and say " Hey come to my party I am gonna have a magician and he's gonna do tricks and we are gonna have cake and ice cream." I hope they actually have something big to review time will tell.
SO WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE FROM SPRINT?

SOURCE : Kansascity.com

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Sprint Jacks Up Prices On Smartphone Plans By $10 Per Month

Riddle me this: how much does it cost to own a smartphone? Answer: it doesn't matter we all will have to pay.
Sprint's smartphone service just got more expensive: The carrier just announced it will charge an extra $10 per month for smartphones to use its "Everything Data" plans.
Sprint, which has been trying to make a big comeback for several years, has tried to undercut rivals like AT&T and Verizon with cheap smartphone plans.
But as smartphones running software like Google Android encourage people to use more data -- which costs more for Sprint to provide -- the carrier is increasing its rates.
The new charge applies to Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Palm, and Instinct devices. Some 4G phones already included the $10 per month "Premium Data" surcharge.
The price hike will only apply to new activations; existing Sprint subscribers aren't affected until they upgrade to a new phone.

My personal view us that this sucks. But that the cost to be.. or to have a smartphone.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

evo-4g-update-continues-to-roll-out-new-version-for-varying-hardware-models

http://phandroid.com/2010/12/17/evo-4g-update-continues-to-roll-out-new-version-for-varying-hardware-models/

If you are still awaiting the latest update for the HTC EVO 4G, don’t be alarmed or surprised if the version number varies from the one you expect. It appears that depending on which model number EVO you own, you are likely to receive a different version of the update. While this isn’t always typical, it isn’t too surprising given the number of hardware revisions floating around for the EVO. If you haven’t received yours yet it may be worth checking your software update information under the ‘About phone’ menu.
[via WWW.AndroidCentral.com ]

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

HTC EVO Shift 4G's pricing revealed by Best Buy leak

The HTC EVO Shift 4G, destined for Sprint's airwaves, could be the perfect handset for a lot of people. It packs Sense, a physical QWERTY, 3.7-inch display, and WiMAX capabilities all into a neat little package. Still, many of us have been waiting to see how much the EVO Shift will cost before making any commitments. Now we can finally come closer to making a decision on whether or not to pick up an EVO Shift, though, as the device, and its potential price, has been spotted in Best Buy's systems. When it launches on an as-yet-undetermined date (we're hearing early January), the EVO Shift 4G will set you back $149.99 with the usual two-year contract and mail-in rebate, or a cool $549.99 if you prefer the contract-free route.

If this leaked pricing ends up becoming real, I have a feeling that the EVO Shift 4G could carve itself a nice little spot in Sprint's lineup. With its rumored 1GHz processer, 8 megapixel camera, WiMAX capabilities, keyboard, and Android 2.2, the EVO Shift is a deal at $150, especially for those of us that want a physical QWERTY and don't feel like shelling out $250 for an Epic. So, now that just about every piece of the EVO Shift 4G puzzle has come together, what do you all think?

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Evo vs Epic BATTLE

With Sprint racking up two hot devices for their 4G network, this is a great comparison to see which device would trump the other. Although the Samsung Epic 4G is not yet available for a hands-on comparison, Wirefly has done their best to bring all of the necessary information to one location. The HTC Evo 4G launched on June 4th and proved worthy as the device is currently out of stock practically everywhere and has since offered a white backing exclusively to Best Buy. The Samsung Epic 4G is Sprint’s variant of the Samsung Galaxy S which is proving to be top contender in the mobile market with its sleek design and beautiful super AMOLED display. So let’s get started shall we?
User interface:
Both the HTC Evo 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G are running Android 2.1, but they are using their manufacturers’ own custom UI. The HTC Evo 4G is running its HTC Sense UI and the Samsung Epic is running Samsung’s Touchwiz 3.0 UI. The custom user interface of both devices boil down to user preference while some might argue that HTC has a more polished widget friendly UI.
Keyboard:
The Epic and the Evo both have virtual keyboards, The Epic 4G is expected to come with Swype pre-loaded on the device which you can also get for the HTC Evo. The HTC Evo is limited to the virtual keyboard while some users have grown accustomed to the physical keyboard that can be found on the Epic 4G.
HDMI out:
The HTC Evo 4G offers a micro HDMI port that is capable of outputting HD media to your HDTV or projector. The Evo can display anything on the device (including movies) to the TV or projector (HDMI cable not included). The Samsung Epic 4G does not have an HDMI port; the Epic is still able to do video-out via its 3.5mm jack (cable not included) and unfortunately the Epic does not provide HD-out capabilities.
Display:
The HTC Evo 4G has a huge 4.3″ display that makes watching movies or reading ebooks much easier with 480 X 800 resolution. The slightly smaller display on the Samsung Epic is 4″, but the super AMOLED display provides a rich viewing quality.
Camera:
The Samsung Epic 4G is sporting a 5-MP camera with autofocus and a single flash, while the HTC Evo 4G has an 8-MP camera with autofocus and a dual LED flash. Both devices are capable of recording in HD and are rockin’ front-facing cameras.
Battery life:
Since the Epic 4G is not available, the battery life on the Epic can not be tested, but the Epic 4G’s super AMOLED display and Hummingbird processor are likely to assist the device in achieving longer talk and standby times as compared to the HTC Evo 4G’s Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5