LG Optimus G and LG Mach Arrive November 11 on Sprint, Optimus G up for pre-order

Sprint revealed that LG Mach will be available on Sunday, November 11th, for $99.99 with a  two-year service agreement, the same day LG Optimus G will reach stores. The Optimus G can be preordered for $199.99 with two-year contract.

LG Optimus G Specs:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU processor
• 2,100 mAh battery with up to 13 hours of talk time
• 4.7-inch True HD (high-definition) IPS Plus display (1280 x 768) with Corning Gorilla Glass 2
• 32 GB of internal memory
• Android 4.0
• 2 GB of RAM and 32GB ROM
• Advanced 13 MP rear-facing camera with advanced features, including Time Catch Shot, “cheese shutter” and Smart Shutter and Low Light Shot Noise Reduction
• 1.3 MP front-facing camera

LG Mach features a 4-inch IPS WVGA display, supporting a 800 x 480 resolution, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and a 1,700 mAh battery.

Additional LG Mach features include:

• Dual Cameras: 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash and video capture and 0.3 megapixel VGA front-facing camera
• 1080p HD recording, upload and playback
• LG QuickMemo gives users the ability to personalize messages and share comments across a wide range of content including web pages, digital magazines, photos and more – all with a simple swipe of your finger
• Time Catch Shot allows users to take up to five images based on image resolution, so users can review the thumbnail images to choose the best shot
• Sprint ID
• 3.5mm stereo headset jack
• Bluetooth 4.0

Source:- Sprint LG Optimus G

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Sprint's First 4G LTE Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Available beginning November 11 for $550

Sprint announced that its first 4G LTE tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available online and retail stores, beginning November 11th for $549.99.

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 packs  a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and a 10.1-inch touchscreen display. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also features LTE connectivity, two cameras, a 3MP rear-facing  and front facing VGA camera.

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Sprint rolling out Jelly Bean Android 4.1 to Galaxy S III

Sprint announced that it has begun rolling out Android 4.1.1, Jelly Bean, update to its Samsung Galaxy S III. Sprint is the first U.S. carrier to offer the Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III.

The update is available as an over the air update and adds a host of new and enhanced TouchWiz features, offering a faster, richer and more responsive device experience.

Source:- Sprint

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Sprint's Galaxy Note II Available October 25th for $300

Sprint announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available in either Marble White or Titanium Gray color option starting October 25th for $299.99 with two-years contract.

The Samsung Galaxy Note II ships with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, powered by Samsung's Exynos 1.6GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM features a 5.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, an 8MP rear camera with 1080p video capture, 1.9MP front-camera, 4G LTE , 16GB of on-board storage, support for microSD card, and Samsung's S Pen apps and utilities.

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LG Mach coming to Sprint

LG and Sprint announced that the LG Mach will join Sprint's line up of 4G LTE devices along with Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, LG Optimus G, and Sprint Plug-in-Connect Tri-Mode USB.

The LG Mach packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM running Android 4.o Ice Cream Sandwich OS, features 4-inch WVGA display (480x 800), Full QWERTY slide out keyboard, 8GB of internal memory (expandable up to 32GB), 5MP rear-facing camera, a VGA front-facing camera and 1,700mAh battery.

LG Mach requires activation of one of the Sprint Everything Data plans starting at just $79.99 per month with Truly Unlimited data, text and calling to any mobile.

LG Mach Key Features:-

• Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 4-inch WVGA IPS Display
• Powerful 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor
• LG QuickMemo - create and share personalized memos by taking screen captures and adding handwritten drawings or messages
• Sprint 4G LTE Network
• Dual Cameras: 5.0 MP Rear-Facing camera, 0.3 MP Front-Facing camera
• 1080p Full HD Recording, Uploading and Playback
• 50 GB free cloud storage from Box (for accounts activated by September 26th, 2013)
• Eco-Friendly Attributes: made of 56 percent recycled materials, including recycled plastic
• ULE Platinum and Carbon Fund Certified
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Long-Lasting 1,700 mAh Battery
• 3G/4G LTE Mobile Hotspot capability supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Dimensions: 4.64" (H) x 2.56" (W) x 0.48" (D)
• Weight: 5.92 ounces

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Sprint Announces Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE

Sprint today announced the Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE smartphone, will be available beginning on September 16th, for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement, after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card.

Galaxy Victory is powered by Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4-inch touchscreen display, LTE connectivity, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, NFC and WiFi.

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Samsung Galaxy Reverb up for pre-order on Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile USA announced that the Samsung Galaxy Reverb now up for pre-order and will officially arrive online on September 19th for $249.99 without contract.

Samsung Galaxy Reverb has 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by 1.4GHz processor, running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It also features  5.0MP camera with LED flash and video capture, 1.3MP front-facing camera, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS support 4GB ROM, 768MB RAM internal memory, WiFi, and 1,700 mAh battery.

Source:- Virgin Mobile

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Sprint Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S getting Jelly Bean Android 4.1 update

Sprint is rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The update will be delivered over the air, includes Jelly Bean and various improvements. The update also adds Google Now, and removes support for Adobe Flash Player.

Sprint has also revealed that Samsung Galaxy Nexus S will get Jelly Bean update but it may take little over a week.

Source:- TheVerge, Sprint, (2)

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Kyocera Rise coming to Sprint on August 19th for $20, hit Virgin Mobile on August 31st for $100

Sprint today announced that the Kyocera Rise will be available from Sprint beginning August, 19th, for $19.99 with two-year service agreement. It will be available without a contract at VirginMobile USA beginning August 31st, for $99.99.

Kyocera Rise features a 3.5-inch IPS touchscreen, a 1GHz MSM8655 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor running Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, a full QWERTY slide-out keypad, a 3.2MP camera and a 1,500mAh battery provides more than 8.5 hours of talk time. Other features  – Wi-Fi (b/g/n) networks, supports Stereo Bluetooth (2.1 + EDR) wireless technology and includes a high-speed USB 2.0 port.

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Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE from Sprint Available August 19th for $200

Sprint announced that the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE will be available on August 19th for $199.99 with two-year contract. The device also up for pre-order, those who pre-order Motorola Photon Q will begin receiving their smartphone as early as two days before the device goes on sale.

Key features on Motorola Photon Q includes:

• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• 4.3-inch ColorBoost display
• 8-megapiexal rear-facing camera with 1080p capture and playback along with an HD front-facing camera
• Android 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
• ULE Platinum Certification, the highest level of environmental performance recognized by sustainable requirements established by UL Environment and Sprint
• SMARTACTIONS, the free Motorola app that helps extend battery life and intelligently automates routine, everyday tasks so that smartphones can do more for consumers
• Mirror mode when connected with HDMI cable (sold separately) to view images, files and movies on a larger screen, like your TV at home
• Sprint ID, offering an innovative way to personalize an Android-powered smartphone with apps, widgets, ringtones and more all, in a single download
• NFC support to share links, apps, YouTube clips and more with Android Beam
• Sprint Professional Grade designation making it business ready with full corporate security, including remote wipe, pin lock and data encryption

Source:- Sprint

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Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Coming Soon to Sprint

Sprint today announced the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, it's first 4G LTE device with International roaming GSM capabilities and QWERTY keyboard is coming soon. Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich features, a  4.3-inch ColorBoost display (540x960), dual cameras (8MP rear-facing camera and a front-facing HD camera), 1GB of RAM, 8GB of on board memory, support for up to 32GB SD Card, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and a 1785 mAh battery.

Pricing and availability for Motorola Photon Q will be announced within the next few weeks.

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Sprint Offering Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook in bundled wireless package

Sprint has teamed up with Lenovo to offer the first Ultrabook in a bundled wireless package that includes the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook, MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless or Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless and three months free Mobile Broadband service with a two-year Mobile Broadband service agreement for $799.99 (plus tax). The data plans for the 3G/4G mobile hotspot device start at $34.99/mo for 3GB and $49.99/mo for 6GB.

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook measures just 0.71 inches (18 mm) thin, weighs less than four pounds and offers up to seven hours of battery life. The Ultrabook features a 13.3-inch HD display, 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor and Intel HD 4000 graphics, 720p HD webcam and stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theatre V4 audio enhancement. The Ultrabook also includes Lenovo’s AccuType keyboard with individual rounded keys for comfortable and accurate typing and glass touchpad for easy scroll, zoom and rotate functions.

The U310 also comes with an arsenal of security tools, including Lenovo’s VeriFace facial recognition technology for convenient login and OneKey Rescue System for simple data backup and recovery. In case of loss or theft, Intel Anti-theft (AT) technology can remotely disable the Ultrabook or track it down through GPS or Wi-Fi geo-location with third-party service subscription.

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook Specs:

• Processor: Intel 3rd Generation Core i5
• Memory: Hard Drive 500 GB , 32 GB solid-state drive 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz
• Display: 13.3" HD widescreen
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home premium – 64-bit
• Dimensions: 13.1" x 8.9" x .71"
• Weight: 3.75 lbs
• Battery: Up to 7 hours life (Up to 90 days standby)
• Ports: 2x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, headphone, mic and HDMI, 2-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC). Lan port
• Webcam: Integrated 1.0 MP (720p HD)
• Sound: Integrated stereo speakers 2x1.5W with Dolby Home Theater V4
• Wireless connectivity: Wireless 802.11b/g/n

Source:- Sprint

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HTC EVO 4G LTE Source Code Available for Download

HTC released the kernel source code for Sprint's version of the HTC EVO 4G LTE. Interested developers can download the 97.5MB source code from the source link below.

Source:- HTC Dev

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Sprint rolling out Android 4.0 ICS for Epic 4G Touch

Sprint officially announced that starting today they will roll out OTA (over-the-air) Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch.

Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch will receive the Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, update through an over-the-air maintenance release starting today. The over-the-air update will begin rolling out to users today, and all users should receive the update in the next month.

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Software Update - Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) - FF18

Enhancements/Fixes:

• Android 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
• Google Security Patches
• Email Enhancements

Important Notes:

• Software version is: S:D710.10S.FF18
• Released in stages to devices

Source:- Sprint Community

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White HTC EVO 4G LTE coming to Sprint on July 15th

Sprint today announced that the HTC EVO 4G LTE in White will be available beginning July 15th for $199.99 with two-year agreement.

HTC EVO 4G LTE running Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, integrated with HTC Sense 4 features a 4.7-inch HD display, HD voice capabilities, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, dual-cameras (8-megapixel rear-facing and 1.3-megapixel front-facing), 16GB internal memory, supports 32GB microSD card and large 2000mAh battery.

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Boost Mobile to Unveil New Unlimited BBM, Talk and Text No-Contract Plan for BlackBerry Curve 9310

Boost Mobile, to introduce industry first, BBM Unlimited, which features worldwide unlimited access to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and talk and text with payments that shrink to as low as $30 a month, this offer is available beginning on July 10 exclusively with the BlackBerry Curve 9310 smartphone, which is launching the same day for $99.99 (excluding taxes).

Similar to other monthly unlimited plans offered by Boost Mobile, the $45 BBM Unlimited plan provides customers the opportunity to be rewarded for simply making on-time payments. For every six on-time payments, customers will see their monthly payment shrink by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $30 a month for unlimited nationwide talk and text and worldwide BBM access. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for these saving milestones.

Messaging on BlackBerry Curve 9310 is made easy with a full QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad. In addition to real-time chat with BBM, customers can share large multimedia files (up to 6MB), including pictures, voice notes, calendar entries and locations. The smartphone is also Wi-Fi enabled, giving users the opportunity to enjoy unlimited data.

BlackBerry Curve 9310 features:

• Dedicated BlackBerry Messenger key
• Text and email (supports Yahoo!, Gmail and Hotmail)
• 3.2MP camera with flash
• Speedy Web browsing
• BlackBerry 7.1 OS
• Access to thousands of apps and games on BlackBerry App World
• Easy Access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and more
• Stereo Bluetooth support
• Wi-Fi and GPS enabled
• Built-in FM radio
• Great battery life (up to eight hours talk time or 18 days standby; up to 70 hours of music playback with headphones)

BlackBerry Curve 9310 will be available at Boost Mobile exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. It will also be available at select Best Buy locations next month.

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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE coming on May 18th for $200

HTC EVO 4G LTE pre-order began on May 7th and today Sprint announced the Friday, May 18th availability HTC EVO 4G LTE. It will cost $199.99 with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement.

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HTC EVO 4G LTE pre-order page Live on Sprint

Sprint put up the pre-order page for HTC EVO 4G LTE a bit early as we found out that pre-orders will start on May 7th. If you want then Sprint will remind you when to put down all your money on EVO.

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Sprint confirms Epic 4G Touch, Nexus S and others to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Sprint released an official statement to confirm that Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch. Nexus S including others will get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update in 2012.

Sprint will begin to roll out Google's latest version of Android™, Ice Cream Sandwich, to our customers in 2012. Ice Cream Sandwich will be available via an over-the-air update to a variety of devices including Galaxy™ S II, Epic™ 4G Touch and Nexus S™ and other key products in our line-up. Stay tuned for more details and exact timing.

Sprint users with Android device will have to wait for an unknown period of time to receive Android 4.0 ICS update.

Source:- Sprint

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Sprint and LG Launch Optimus Elite

Sprint and LG announced the successor to the popular LG Optimus S, LG Optimus Elite, which will be available in Titan Silver and Whitw on Earth Day - Sunday, April 22nd  for just $29.99 with a new two-year contract. The device will become available in additional channels, including Sprint retail, on May 18 and will eventually arrive, on Virgin Mobile too.

LG Optimus Elite boasts eco-friendly attributes and the coveted UL Environment Platinum Certification. The main features of the LG  Optimus Elite include Android 2,3, a 3.5-inch screen, an 800MHz processor, NFC, a 5 megapixel camera and 50GB of free cloud storage and sharing from Box.

LG Optimus Elite Specifications/Features:-

• 5MP camera and camcorder
• 3.5 inch touchscreen display with virtual QWERTY keyboard
• Android Market for access to more than 400,000 applications, widgets and games
• 50GB of free cloud storage and sharing from Box
• Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows the device to read information from everyday objects, like stickers and posters embedded with NFC chips and Google Wallet enabling the phone to be used like a wallet to make safe, secure purchases at hundreds of thousands of participating retailers using NFC
• Sprint ID, a user-friendly means of customizing Android content on mobile phones. Allows users to instantly download ID packs that deliver a predefined experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, all at once.
• Mobile Hotspot capability supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G experience simultaneously.
• Wi-Fi Enabled – 802.11 b/g/n with Mobile Hotspot capability supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G experience simultaneously
• microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB (microSD card not included with device)
• GPS Navigation– search for the closest coffee shop, or navigate to a specific address with a 3D map that moves with you
• Corporate Email (Exchange Active Sync) & Personal email (POP & IMAP) which gives you access to Gmail, Yahoo!  and much more
• Dimensions: 4.6" (H) x 2.47" (W) x 0.39" (D)
• Weight: 4.25 ounces
• Main Display: 3.5” Color TFT, 320 x 480 (HVGA) Pixels
• Memory: 512MB RAM, 4GB ROM
• Standard Battery: 1520 mAh, up to 7.3 hours talk time

Now, which one you like to buy on April 22nd - Galaxy Nexus or affordable, eco-friendly Optimus Elite?

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