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Sprint Nexus S 4G gets prematurely confirmed with “Pure Google”

By Chris Davies
on 21 Mar, 2011

Sprint has confirmed the incoming Google Nexus S 4G, the WiMAX-enabled version of the existing vanilla Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone. Spotted in a search of the Sprint site by an Engadget tipster - and since taken down - according to the blurb "the newest Sprint 4G smartphone" will allow users to "Experience Pure Google." That, it's suggested, will mean "fully integrated Google Voice" with "the same number for all your calls and get cool features like voicemail transcription, web calling and more." We're also expecting the usual Nexus S curved Super AMOLED display, 5-megapixel rear camera, front webcam and integrated NFC support. If Sprint's web team's premature confirmation is anything to go by, we could well be seeing the Nexus S 4G make its proper debut later in the week at CTIA 2011. Android Community will be there to bring back all the details.

Sprint Motorola XOOM caught in wild

By Chris Davies
on 18 Mar, 2011

A live image of Motorola's XOOM bearing Sprint branding has leaked, adding fuel to the speculation that the carrier is next in line to grab the Android 3.0 Honeycomb slate. Shared by SprintUsers' r0fl, the picture doesn't indicate whether Sprint intends to put 3G or 4G into the tablet. However, rumors earlier this week claimed that Sprint was planning a WiMAX XOOM release (as well as an ATRIX 4G version running on its WiMAX network) which suggests that the carrier's tablet will indeed use 4G out of the box. In fact, depending on when Verizon and Motorola get their LTE upgrade for the original XOOM organized, Sprint could beat them to market with the first 4G model: the carrier is tipped to be launching the new Motorola devices sometime in April. Broader availability will hopefully help push down pricing for the XOOM as well, making it more competitive against the iPad 2. [via BGR]

Motorola Atrix & Xoom headed to Sprint with WiMaX 4G [Rumor]

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Mar, 2011

This is just a rumor for now, so don't get to excited. I will mention that this rumor is said to be coming from a reliable inside source. So take it as you will. Apparently Sprint plans to keep things going in the right direction. After the EVO 4G made a huge entrance into the mobile market they've not really had anything big since. Many fans can't wait for the next big Sprint device. They haven't said much though, and that worries us.

EVO WiMax Issues? Check your RSA Keys With This Simple App

By Dylan Bailey
on 21 Jan, 2011

If you own an EVO and are currently switching between ROMs, you may have noticed a bit of an issue with its 4G connection. This has been found out to be a problem with the "RSA keys" that allow your WiMax radio to function properly. The brilliant users over at XDA have developed an application that will check your device to see if these keys are present or corrupted.

HTC EVO Shift 4G Review

By Dylan Bailey
on 12 Jan, 2011

The HTC EVO Shift 4G finally is available to the masses and you’re probably wondering if it’s worth the upgrade. The phone seems to be marketed as a high-end entry-level device, and from our time with the device over the last week or so we’re ready to give it the full Android Community review.

Samsung Epic 4G Now Only $199.99 from Sprint

By Dylan Bailey
on 11 Jan, 2011

In response to the launch of the EVO Shift 4G, Sprint has cut the Samsung-made Epic by $50. Coming in now at only $199.99 the device sports a 4-inch SuperAMOLED display which is .4-inches bigger than the Shift.

HTC’s EVO Shift 4G Gets Unboxed and the Hands-On Treatment

By Dylan Bailey
on 5 Jan, 2011

After much anticipation and press time, the HTC EVO Shift 4G has been announced to the masses at CES 2011. We have gotten our own review unit and have shots of the device as well as an unboxing after the break.

HTC EVO Shift 4G gets early video hands-on by Wirefly

By Chris Davies
on 4 Jan, 2011

Wirefly want you to love the HTC EVO Shift 4G, and they want you to pre-order the WiMAX smartphone through them rather than direct from Sprint. The retailer has pushed out an early review of the EVO Shift 4G, complete with a ten minute video demo comparing it to its larger predecessor.

"The bottom line is that the HTC EVO Shift combines solid hardware with a fine display and the performance benefits of Android 2.2. If the EVO 4G was too big for you, or if you wanted a physical keyboard, the EVO Shift gives you smaller size and a physical keyboard in a well-engineered package." Wirefly

It's hardly an unsurprising conclusion - we could've told you the same thing just from seeing the various leaks - but the EVO Shift 4G is still likely to make an impression on would-be EVO 4G buyers who were holding out for a keyboard. It'll go on sale from January 9 2011, priced at $150. [youtube ZET2gMKAH2U]

Sprint HTC EVO Shift 4G gets official: $150 from Jan 9

By Chris Davies
on 4 Jan, 2011

Sprint has officially announced the HTC EVO Shift 4G, which will arrive on the carrier's 4G WiMAX network come January 9 2011. As we've heard before, the EVO Shift 4G has a 3.6-inch WVGA touchscreen, runs Android 2.2, has a 5-megapixel camera and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Sprint HTC EVO Shift 4G will be priced at $149.99 with a new, two year agreement. More details at Sprint's microsite. [gallery]

HTC EVO Shift 4G Spotted Again, Ready for Retail Release

By Dylan Bailey
on 4 Jan, 2011

It seems the HTC EVO Shift 4G just can not stay out of the limelight for long. Engadget has just been sent more shots of the device in the wild sporting it's blue-backed full QWERTY keyboard. For those of you who do not know, the Shift 4G will be the EVO 4G with a keyboard minus some features.