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Sprint’s Q1 2013 iPhone Sales Show Flat Growth, Off The Pace Worldwide And At Home
Author: Tiffany Shoman
Sprint’s Q1 2013 financial results came out this morning, and the news wasn’t great overall. Losses continue to accumulate, and total smartphone sales aren’t faring very well, either, with just 5 million units sold in total. The iPhone, after achieving a record high of 2.2 million handsets sold on Sprint’s network last quarter, dropped back down to 1.5 million, the same number Sprint saw in the three quarters preceding Q4 2012.
This is the first time Sprint has reported specific total smartphone sales in an earnings release, and it said it achieved 5 million handset sales in total. that means that the iPhone accounted for 30 percent of total device sales at the carrier. iPhone sales for all of 2012 totaled 6.6 million, on total smartphone sales for the year of 20 million, which means Apple’s devices accounted for just about one-third of the total. That puts this quarter pretty close to on pace, but compared to the rest of the field, iPhone growth was flat at Sprint.
Horace Dediu of Asymco notes that iPhone sales grew 25 percent at Verizon, and by around 12 percent at AT&T. Worldwide, the pace was a 7 percent increase, with 14 percent improvement at home. It might be tempting to put some of the blame for Sprint’s flagging fortunes on a big bet on iPhone, but the numbers indicate the carrier isn’t being hurt so much by flagging iPhone sales, but by a general inability to match its competitors, in terms of device sales aside.
iPhone sales grew 25% at Verizon, 12% at AT&T and 0% at Sprint. Overall US growth was 14% vs. 7% globally.—
Horace Dediu (@asymco) April 24, 2013
Sprint is still quick to note that the iPhone is driving new customers to its business, pointing out that the rate of new subscribers signing up via iPhone purchases is once again at over 40 percent, the same as over the past several quarters. The iPhone has been consistent for it, but the company was likely hoping it would be more of a breakout hit.
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US Justice Department asks FCC to delay Sprint’s merger with Softbank (update)
Author: Brittany Turner
It appears that Dish isn’t really the only one who wants the FCC to put the brakes on Softbank’s merger with Sprint. Bloomberg states that the United States Justice Department has just asked for that the FCC delay the deal as well. No word on why governmental attorneys are making the request, however we’ll update this post as soon as even more details is offered.
Update: It appears like the DOJ has actually recommended that the FCC delay its approval of the bargain due to national safety concerns.
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Kyocera Torque coming to Sprint’s Direct Connect lineup in March, we go hands-on (video)
Author: Tiffany Shoman
Going to be in the marketplace for a brand-new Direct Connect device quickly, however the existing providings appear so … dull? Enter the Kyocera Torque, the current Sprint smartphone featuring the network’s CDMA-based Push-to-Talk service. The phone, which must be offered sometime in early March, brings with it LTE connection, (primarily) stock Android 4.0, a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, HD Voice, 4-inch WVGA display, 4GB interior storage and a 2,500 mAh battery. As you ‘d come to anticipate on a Direct Connect gadget, it’s additionally accredited mil-spec 810G and IP67 and is water-resistant (it could be in one meter of water for up to 30 mins). It’s additionally the first on this side of the Pacific to utilize Kyocera’s Smart Sonic Receiver tissue-conduction tech, a system that foregoes the traditional earpiece and transmits audio to your ear via vibration.
The Torque packs a great deal of ordinary features that would likely put it someplace in the mid-range (we haven’t been offered pricing yet), but it’s certainly not going to gain any charm awards– it’s still a Direct Connect gadget, after all. Its external layer is dressed with Dura-Grip and the phone is plenty large as a result; nonetheless, it’s additionally a lot more resilient than your common piece of electronic devices. We threw the phone at the wall, banged it consistently on the table, dunked it in water and even let it sit in ice for at least 20 mins, all without incident.
On the software side, the Torque utilizes a version of stock Android 4.0 with only a small amount of tweaking. Basically, the just major modification included in by Sprint and Kyocera is Eco Mode, a power management system on the Torque that shuts out background information connections for nonessential apps. We have actually come up with a gallery of pics for you below, and follow us past the break for a complete spec listing and our hands-on video.
Kyocera Torque specs:
- Military spec 810G and IP67-certified
- IPX5 / IPX7-certified “waterproof” (up to one meter for 30 minutes)
- 5.54 ounces (157g)
- 113 x 60.5 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 2.38 x 0.56 inches)
- Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 1.2 GHz dual-core MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
- 4-inch WVGA IPS show, Gorilla Glass 2
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB interior storage
- MicroSD (up to 32GB)
- 2,500 mAh battery
- 5MP rear camera, 1.3 MP front-facing
- NFC, WiFi b/g/n 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE/EDR
- HD Voice
Mat Smith helped in this post.
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Kyocera Torque coming to Sprint’s Direct Connect lineup in March, we go hands-on (video)
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Going to be in the market for a new Direct Connect device soon, but the current offerings seem so… drab? Enter the Kyocera Torque, the latest Sprint smartphone featuring the network’s CDMA-based Push-to-Talk service. The phone, which should be available sometime in early March, brings with it LTE connectivity, (mostly) stock Android 4.0, a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, HD Voice, 4-inch WVGA display, 4GB internal storage and a 2,500mAh battery. As you’d come to expect on a Direct Connect device, it’s also certified mil-spec 810G and IP67 and is water-resistant (it can be in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes). It’s also the first on this side of the Pacific to utilize Kyocera’s Smart Sonic Receiver tissue-conduction tech, a system that foregoes the traditional earpiece and transmits audio to your ear via vibration.
The Torque packs a lot of average features that would likely put it somewhere in the mid-range (we haven’t been given pricing yet), but it’s definitely not going to win any beauty awards — it’s still a Direct Connect device, after all. Its outer layer is dressed with Dura-Grip and the phone is plenty bulky as a result; however, it’s also much more durable than your standard piece of electronics. We threw the phone at the wall, slammed it repeatedly on the table, dunked it in water and even let it sit in ice for at least 20 minutes, all without incident.
On the software side, the Torque uses a version of stock Android 4.0 with only a small amount of tweaking. Essentially, the only major change added in by Sprint and Kyocera is Eco Mode, a power management system on the Torque that blocks background data connections for nonessential apps. We’ve put together a gallery of pics for you below, and follow us past the break for a full spec listing and our hands-on video.
Kyocera Torque specs:
- Military spec 810G and IP67-certified
- IPX5 / IPX7-certified “waterproof” (up to one meter for 30 minutes)
- 5.54 ounces (157g)
- 113 x 60.5 x 14.3mm (4.44 x 2.38 x 0.56 inches)
- Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 1.2GHz dual-core MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
- 4-inch WVGA IPS display, Gorilla Glass 2
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB internal storage
- MicroSD (up to 32GB)
- 2,500mAh battery
- 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing
- NFC, WiFi b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 4.0+LE/EDR
- HD Voice
Mat Smith contributed to this post.
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Kyocera Torque coming to Sprint’s Direct Connect lineup in March, we go hands-on (video)
Author: Christen Arquette
Going to be in the market for a new Direct Connect device soon, but the current offerings seem so… drab? Enter the Kyocera Torque, the latest Sprint smartphone featuring the network’s CDMA-based Push-to-Talk service. The phone, which should be available sometime in early March, brings with it LTE connectivity, (mostly) stock Android 4.0, a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, HD Voice, 4-inch WVGA display, 4GB internal storage and a 2,500mAh battery. As you’d come to expect on a Direct Connect device, it’s also certified mil-spec 810G and IP67 and is water-resistant (it can be in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes). It’s also the first on this side of the Pacific to utilize Kyocera’s Smart Sonic Receiver tissue-conduction tech, a system that foregoes the traditional earpiece and transmits audio to your ear via vibration.
The Torque packs a lot of average features that would likely put it somewhere in the mid-range (we haven’t been given pricing yet), but it’s definitely not going to win any beauty awards — it’s still a Direct Connect device, after all. Its outer layer is dressed with Dura-Grip and the phone is plenty bulky as a result; however, it’s also much more durable than your standard piece of electronics. We threw the phone at the wall, slammed it repeatedly on the table, dunked it in water and even let it sit in ice for at least 20 minutes, all without incident.
On the software side, the Torque uses a version of stock Android 4.0 with only a small amount of tweaking. Essentially, the only major change added in by Sprint and Kyocera is Eco Mode, a power management system on the Torque that blocks background data connections for nonessential apps. We’ve put together a gallery of pics for you below, and follow us past the break for a full spec listing and our hands-on video.
Kyocera Torque specs:
- Military spec 810G and IP67-certified
- IPX5 / IPX7-certified “waterproof” (up to one meter for 30 minutes)
- 5.54 ounces (157g)
- 113 x 60.5 x 14.3mm (4.44 x 2.38 x 0.56 inches)
- Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 1.2GHz dual-core MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
- 4-inch WVGA IPS display, Gorilla Glass 2
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB internal storage
- MicroSD (up to 32GB)
- 2,500mAh battery
- 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing
- NFC, WiFi b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 4.0+LE/EDR
- HD Voice
Mat Smith contributed to this post.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sprint
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Samsung drops universal search from Sprint’s Galaxy S III
Author: Tiffany Shoman
Sprint’s newest OTA update to its new flagship jewel, the Galaxy S III, attended to some safety niggles, but the download continued to be normally fuzzy on the details. It now appears the update additionally nixes the universal search function, suggesting the handy box now directs to the web upon entry. It’s most likely a response to recent legal hairpulling between Apple and the Samsung-made Galaxy Nexus– a phone which has the identical search capacities. As Android Central mentions, those looking to return the search possibility can easily hit up a download of the previous model in their online forums. Visit the source to grab it while you can.
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search from Sprint’s Galaxy S III originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for usage of feeds. Permalink Talk Android|Android Central|E-mail this |
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Sprint’s white EVO 4G LTE reportedly set for July 15th release, BOGO on Epic 4G Touch in tow
Author: Rod Sutherland
Are you a Sprint customer with a penchant for LTE modern technology and white phones? If so, listen up. Intel leaked to blog TechnoBuffalo seems to show that the Now Network’s incredibly 1st LTE-toting albino device will certainly be hitting shop shelves on July 15th; undoubtedly, we’re speaking about HTC’s most current spin on the EVO, the EVO 4G LTE. The white set, a lot like its hued brethren already in market, will certainly set you back $ 200 with a signed two-year dedication, or can be had for $ 550 contract-free. As an included bonus offer, it resembles Sprint will also be serving up a buy-on-get-one-free offer on Samsung’s Epic 4G Touch. Acquiring one 4G Touch– arranged to get Ice Cream Sandwich in the near future– for $ 99 on-contract will allow you choose up a second set for the always attractive price of $ 0. Any sort of takers?
Sprint’s white EVO 4G LTE reportedly set for July 15th release, BOGO on Epic 4G Touch in tow appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sprint’s Android users get carrier billing in Google Play
Author: Rahul Gabe
American Android users started getting carrier billing in Google Play early this month through T-Mobile (and later AT&T), and now Sprint can join the party. Any app, book, music or video purchase can be tacked on to the monthly bill for your EVO 4G LTE instead of going through Google. The move leaves Verizon as the only major US carrier without a carrier billing option, so you’ll have to sit tight if you own the original US Galaxy Nexus and hate the thought of a separate download bill. We’ve also heard nothing about regional carriers being on the roadmap, but we’ll keep you posted.
Sprint’s Android users get carrier billing in Google Play originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 21:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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PSA: Sprint’s LTE-infused Galaxy Nexus now available online and in stores
Author: Dave Adams
Google itself may have thrown the pricing situation out of whack by offering up a contract-free GSM version of Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus for just $ 399, but those adhering to Sprint’s plans can’t make use of that, anyway. The other CDMA / LTE-infused Galaxy Nexus is now shipping from Sprint, several months ahead of its first LTE rollout. $ 199.99 on a two-year contract nets you a device, while you can snag one for $ 549.99 sans any strings. It’s also available in stores nationwide for those who’d prefer to try before they buy, and yes, Sprint users who activate a Google Wallet account within a week of activation will receive a $ 10 instant credit and an additional $ 40 within three weeks. Just try to ignore that Galaxy S III that’ll launch next month, okay? (It’s not a pure Google device, anyway.)
PSA: Sprint’s LTE-infused Galaxy Nexus now available online and in stores originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Virgin and Boost to go 4G, makes Sprint’s WiMAX feel wanted
Author: Stefanie Jenkins
If you were thinking “how wonderful, but…” when you learned that Boost was getting a new 4G handset, hold that thought. If reports from Technobuffalo are to be believed, both Boost and Virgin Mobile will be renewing their vows with host provider Sprint and getting access to its 4G spread. Surprisingly, this apparently only extends to the existing WiMAX, not LTE infrastructure. While WiMAX isn’t Sprint’s favorite 4G flavor, it has at least committed to keeping it going for a while yet, enough time for you to upgrade once more at least.
Virgin and Boost to go 4G, makes Sprint’s WiMAX feel wanted originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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