http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-filing-reveals-the-Kyocera-Hydro----looks-to-be-Sprint-bound_id30507Looking over the FCC filing, the Kyocera Hydro is attached with the familiar C5170 model number, but it seems that tests show that it’s packing a CDMA 1900MHz radio, which alludes to the distinct possibility that it’ll be coming to Sprint’s lineup. Of course, it shouldn’t be that much...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 15:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-filing-reveals-the-Kyocera-Hydro----looks-to-be-Sprint-bound_id30507/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Customers-receiving-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-shipping-notifications_id30503It looks like Sprint is making good on that whole “on or around May 24th” promise it made the other day in regards to the arrival of the HTC EVO 4G LTE. Those that pre-ordered started receiving notifications from Sprint that...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 13:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Customers-receiving-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-shipping-notifications_id30503/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Aggressive-network-expansions-put-cell-phone-tower-maintenance-in-the-top-dangerous-jobs_id30470Crews that build and maintain cell phone towers are 10 times more likely to have deaths on the job than your average construction work crew, a Frontline investigation shows...]]>NewsWed, 23 May 2012 02:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Aggressive-network-expansions-put-cell-phone-tower-maintenance-in-the-top-dangerous-jobs_id30470/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-to-BlackBerry-PlayBook-application-conversion-made-easy_id30422If for one reason or another you need an APK file (read Android application) converted to a BAR file, which can be executed on the BlackBerry PlayBook, now there is a third-party web site that will come in handy. The procedure is pretty straightforward: just upload the desired application and after the remote server does its magic, you will be presented with the software in BAR format...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 04:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-to-BlackBerry-PlayBook-application-conversion-made-easy_id30422/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-changing-its-tethering-plans-no-more-5GB-plan-for-29.99-a-month_id30416Sprint has made some changes to its tethering plans and the 5GB for $30 plan has been 86'd, replaced by a 2GB deal that costs $19.99 per month and a 6GB deal that is priced at $49.99 monthly; those using the 5GB/$30 monthly service are grandfathered until the user cancels the service...]]>NewsTue, 22 May 2012 03:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-changing-its-tethering-plans-no-more-5GB-plan-for-29.99-a-month_id30416/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-will-arrive-on-or-around-May-24_id30407It has been a wild ride for the HTC EVO 4G LTE and it hasn’t even made its debut yet. As you may know, it missed its May 18 release date due to a hold up at customs stemming from the whole HTC, Apple...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 17:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-will-arrive-on-or-around-May-24_id30407/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Virgins-newest-payLo-plan-targets-texters-with-its-40-unlimited-voice---text-offering_id30392Today, Virgin Mobile announced the availability of a brand new payLo pre-paid service plan that primarily targets texters who have an affinity for dishing out tons of messages to friends and family. Specifically, the new $40 per month prepaid plan provides for unlimited voice minutes...]]>NewsMon, 21 May 2012 14:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Virgins-newest-payLo-plan-targets-texters-with-its-40-unlimited-voice---text-offering_id30392/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3039Since the launch of the HTC Nexus One the Nexus line is what all Android phones have been measured against. The flagship Nexus represents Android in its purist form: the latest software directly from Google. Currently that flagship device is the Galaxy Nexus, the launch device for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that hit Verizon’s shelves and LTE network in November. With an impending launch of their own LTE network Sprint has brought the latest Nexus to their lineup as well, but will the flagship Android device be the flagship phone for the pin dropping network? Not if HTC has anything to say about it with the latest member of the EVO family, the EVO 4G LTE. Read on to see how these competing devices compare.]]>ReviewsMon, 21 May 2012 07:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id3039/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-phones-stopped-at-border-are-beginning-to-enter-the-States_id30358According to Engadget, some of those HTC handsets that were being held up by Customs are managing to make their way into the United States, by legal means that is; each unit mkust be reviewed by a Customs official and HTC says it is not sure which model is being released...]]>NewsSun, 20 May 2012 21:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-phones-stopped-at-border-are-beginning-to-enter-the-States_id30358/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Voyager-Mobile-now-open-for-business-19-a-month-gives-you-unlimited-talk-and-text_id30355After a malicious network attack delayed its Grand Opening, Voyager Mobile is now signing up customers for its $19 service; the brainchild of a 22 year-old, Voyager offers $19 monthly unlimited talk and text or $39 a month unlimited talk, text and web...]]>NewsSun, 20 May 2012 14:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Voyager-Mobile-now-open-for-business-19-a-month-gives-you-unlimited-talk-and-text_id30355/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch-cut-to-149.99-at-Sprint_id30327You could have seen this coming with the Samsung Galaxy S III coming soon with Sprint cutting the price of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch to $149.99 with a signed two year pact; this will be just the beginning of a number of price cuts for the popular model...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 19:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch-cut-to-149.99-at-Sprint_id30327/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Get-a-free-Android-phone-just-for-ordering-a-meal-from-Chilis-website_id30320Order a meal from Chili's website for $25 or more and you can grab a free Android handset, even the Motorola DROID BIONIC, as long as you sign off on a new 2-year contract; the promotion is being done to make consumers aware of the eatery's new Android app...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 17:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Get-a-free-Android-phone-just-for-ordering-a-meal-from-Chilis-website_id30320/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-deals---25-Google-Wallet-Credit-1-month-free-Virgin-Mobile-service_id30300If you’ve been eyeing up the sans-contract version of the LG Optimus Elite, Virgin Mobile has just sweetened the pot. From today through July 18, 2012 all LG Optimus Elite purchasers will receive a $25 credit to their Google Wallet Account...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 09:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-deals---25-Google-Wallet-Credit-1-month-free-Virgin-Mobile-service_id30300/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Are-you-planning-to-switch-carriers-if-you-have-to-abandon-Verizons-unlimited-data-plan_id30294The grandathered plans "axe" gem that came out of CFO Fran Shammo at an investor conference caused quite the backlash and openly voiced displeasure from customers on forums and in comments. That is why we wanted to ask you, dear reader, if you plan to make the switch from Verizon to something else, in case you have to give up your grandfathered unlimited for some reason...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 06:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Are-you-planning-to-switch-carriers-if-you-have-to-abandon-Verizons-unlimited-data-plan_id30294/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-giving-you-100-trade-in-credit-towards-a-new-iPhone-4S_id30290Here’s a juicy rumor that might make you wait a couple of days if you plan on getting a Sprint iPhone 4S - beginning May 18th, Sprint will offer at least a $100 trade-in credit for iPhones…]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 04:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-giving-you-100-trade-in-credit-towards-a-new-iPhone-4S_id30290/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Best-Buy-email-says-May-23rd-release-date-for-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-was-a-mistake_id30282Emails that Best Buy sent out to its customers who pre-ordered the HTC EVO 4G LTE had called for a May 23rd release date; now, a new email from the big box retailer says that the earlier message was incorrect and that there is no set date for the launch of the phone...]]>NewsFri, 18 May 2012 02:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Best-Buy-email-says-May-23rd-release-date-for-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-was-a-mistake_id30282/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Dont-stare-directly-at-this-picture-of-the-LG-Eclipse-4G-LTE_id30278BriefMobile obtained new pictures showing the back of the LG Eclipse 4G LTE; this is LG's high spec'd beast that includes 2GB of RAM, a 4.67 inch display and the zippy dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 under the hood...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 21:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Dont-stare-directly-at-this-picture-of-the-LG-Eclipse-4G-LTE_id30278/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-pre-orders-to-ship-May-23rd-according-to-Best-Buy-email_id30270Best Buy is sending out emails to its customers who pre-ordered the HTC EVO 4G LTE to tell them that the phones will be shipped on May 23rd; that is 5 days after the original launch date which was missed because of U.S. Customs decision to not allow the devices to enter the country because of patent issues...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 14:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-pre-orders-to-ship-May-23rd-according-to-Best-Buy-email_id30270/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-iPhone-apps-to-have-on-a-deserted-island_id30271Here's a challenge: let's say that in an alternate universe, you are now stuck on a deserted island. There are tropical fruits to eat, a nearby spring provides fresh water, and Mr Sun's heat ensures you don't have to worry much about warm clothing. Also, you have a magical iPhone with a battery that never runs out and an always available Wi-Fi connection. However, 10 iPhone apps are all you are allowed to get. Which ones would they be?...]]>NewsThu, 17 May 2012 14:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-iPhone-apps-to-have-on-a-deserted-island_id30271/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-CEO-Dan-Hesse-says-no-big-deals-for-Sprint-until-2014_id30238Despite shooting down AT&T's $39 billion bid to purchase T-Mobile, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse says that regulators are open to a deal happening now and adds that his company will avoid being involved in a big deal until 2014 unless ...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 19:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-CEO-Dan-Hesse-says-no-big-deals-for-Sprint-until-2014_id30238/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-adds-carrier-billing-for-all-Google-Play-content_id30234Earlier this month, we told you about a few different carriers in the US and Japan adding the option for carrier billing on content from the Google Play Store other than apps like music, movies, and books. Now, Sprint has added its name to that mix...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 15:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-adds-carrier-billing-for-all-Google-Play-content_id30234/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-memo-alludes-to-the-cancellation-of-Sprints-early-upgrade-program-come-June-1st_id30228If things all pan out according to this new leaked memo, it seems as though Sprint’s policy on allowing customers to upgrade their phone early by 10 to 14 days prior to their official date of eligibility, will be no more come June 1st. As the memo so kindly details, it’s due to “high costs”...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 11:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leaked-memo-alludes-to-the-cancellation-of-Sprints-early-upgrade-program-come-June-1st_id30228/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-launch-date-is-being-delayed-due-to-shipments-being-stuck-at-customs_id30222As we’re all well aware by now, the HTC EVO 4G LTE’s launch date has been inked in the books for May 18th, which is a mere two days away, but after last night’s big news, it might no longer be the case. Instead, HTC has given indication that the highly anticipated launch of the next EVO...]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 10:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-launch-date-is-being-delayed-due-to-shipments-being-stuck-at-customs_id30222/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-wont-make-profit-out-of-the-iPhone-until-2015_id30219Sprint’s chief executive Dan Hesse bet the farm on getting the iPhone to the nation’s third-largest carrier in a $15.5 billion deal spanning over the next four years…]]>NewsWed, 16 May 2012 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-wont-make-profit-out-of-the-iPhone-until-2015_id30219/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-X-and-EVO-4G-LTE-have-been-placed-in-limbo-due-to-an-ITC-exclusion-order_id30193Tonight brings some shakeups as Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC announced in a statement to the media that shipments of the HTC One X for AT&T and the upcoming HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint have been delayed at customs. From the looks of it all, this whole thing...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 20:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-X-and-EVO-4G-LTE-have-been-placed-in-limbo-due-to-an-ITC-exclusion-order_id30193/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/If-youre-wondering-where-the-delay-is-for-Android-updates-Verizon-has-the-answer_id30192Everyone loves to complain about how slow Android updates can be, and more than that, everyone loves to play the blame game, which mostly means saying that Google should be acting more like Apple and locking down control...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 19:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/If-youre-wondering-where-the-delay-is-for-Android-updates-Verizon-has-the-answer_id30192/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-for-Virgin-Mobile-is-now-available-for-149-no-contract_id30182Sporting a price tag of $149.99 through Virgin Mobile’s web site and a host of nationwide retailers, the LG Optimus Elite for Virgin Mobile doesn’t deviate from Sprint’s postpaid version. Actually, the only noticeable difference is the Virgin branding it’s flaunting right below its earpiece...]]>NewsTue, 15 May 2012 12:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-Elite-for-Virgin-Mobile-is-now-available-for-149-no-contract_id30182/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Voyager-Mobile-to-offer-19-monthly-plans-launches-Tuesday-in-certain-states_id30153Launching Tuesday in some states is Voyager Mobile, an MVNO that uses Sprint's network and offers users Voyager Rewards points for using the service; the points can be redeemed for airline tickets, gift cards and even phone upgrades...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 18:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Voyager-Mobile-to-offer-19-monthly-plans-launches-Tuesday-in-certain-states_id30153/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Test-shots-emerge-from-AT-T-Sprint-Verizon-and-T-Mobile-variants-of-Galaxy-S-III_id30140There has been evidence since the announcement event in London that the Samsung Galaxy S III would make it to the big 4 U.S. carriers when it finally lands here in the U.S. Interestingly, 4 test photos have emerged today over at Pocketnow that are purportedly taken from a Samsung Galaxy S III from...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 13:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Test-shots-emerge-from-AT-T-Sprint-Verizon-and-T-Mobile-variants-of-Galaxy-S-III_id30140/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-is-getting-an-early-8-a.m.-launch-in-several-markets_id30139Sprint has sent out a few announcements this morning reporting that Sprint Stores in select markets will be privy to an early 8 a.m. launch. Stores in Northern California, New York...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 12:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-is-getting-an-early-8-a.m.-launch-in-several-markets_id30139/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/U.S.-Government-and-carriers-to-send-out-emergency-weather-alerts-to-handsets-starting-this-month_id30133A joint venture between the U.S. Government and the wireless carriers in the States is about to launch as the Wireless Emergency Alert system is scheduled to be turned on this month; handset users will receive alerts when dangerous weather is heading their way...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 10:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/U.S.-Government-and-carriers-to-send-out-emergency-weather-alerts-to-handsets-starting-this-month_id30133/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Top-7-wireless-carriers-lose-52000-contract-customers-in-Q1_id30120According to the AP, gains in the number of new contract subscribers at AT&T and Verizon last quarter were more than off-set by losses in such customers at T-Mobile and Sprint; where as the industry usually gains new contract subscribers as a whole, last quarter it lost 52,000 such customers...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 08:21:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Top-7-wireless-carriers-lose-52000-contract-customers-in-Q1_id30120/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-Review_id3030The wait is over, the EVO 4G LTE is here. The name says it all; instead of going by the EVO One (in reference to its HTC One X bloodlines) or the EVO HD (a nod to the 4.7” 720p display), Sprint has chosen to stick with the EVO 4G nameplate and bill it as “a true successor to the original.” For a phone with such pedigree, this is a bold claim. Read on to see if HTC and Sprint can back it up!...]]>ReviewsMon, 14 May 2012 07:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-Review_id3030/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LightSquared-taking-the-trip-toward-bankruptcy_id30100After talks with lenders failed to help LightSquared avoid a possible debt default, the third party carrier started taking steps late Sunday to file for bankruptcy according to the Wall Street Journal; a number of vulture investors have been waiting for this to happen because it improves their position...]]>NewsMon, 14 May 2012 01:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LightSquared-taking-the-trip-toward-bankruptcy_id30100/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Small-cell-stations-aim-to-build-stronger-faster-networks-Sprint-the-first-with-open-plans_id30037Smartphones drive data. It's a fact that's inescapable to wireless carriers and one that they have been searching for the answer to. Next generation networks like LTE are designed to handle big data, but it's the small cell towers that will make up the network that could bring the biggest benefit...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 17:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Small-cell-stations-aim-to-build-stronger-faster-networks-Sprint-the-first-with-open-plans_id30037/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Hands-on-with-the-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE_id30067Check out our preview of Sprint and HTC's next superphone...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 17:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Hands-on-with-the-HTC-EVO-4G-LTE_id30067/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-Eclipse-for-Sprint-spotted-again-rumored-to-feature-quad-core-Snapdragon-S4-2GB-RAM-LTE_id30050Today, more evidence suggesting that the device is real indeed has been provided by the very same source. To start, the LG LS970 will likely be known as the LG Eclipse, or something similar to that moniker. (LG Eclipse 4G LTE, perhaps?) Furthermore, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the APQ8064 chipset – a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 by Qualcomm with four "Krait" cores and Adreno 320 GPU...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 07:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-Eclipse-for-Sprint-spotted-again-rumored-to-feature-quad-core-Snapdragon-S4-2GB-RAM-LTE_id30050/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-case-provides-free-WiMAX-4G-priced-at-99_id30042The iPhone 4S is not exactly a 4G phone, even though AT&T makes you think it is. However, here is an accessory that delivers 4G love in WiMAX flavor to the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4. It is called the Freedom Sleeve 4G and is basically consisted of a 4G WiMAX radio and a Wi-Fi module enclosed within a protective case along with a battery...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 02:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-case-provides-free-WiMAX-4G-priced-at-99_id30042/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-benchmark-tests_id30035So even before diving straight into our usual benchmark routine, we’re happy to report that Sprint’s beauty performs admirably with most operations out of the box. Therefore, whether it’s a static or live wallpaper, the HTC EVO 4G LTE is able to maintain a responsive rate every single time...]]>NewsFri, 11 May 2012 00:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-benchmark-tests_id30035/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-unboxing_id30034Inside, the first thing we’re greeted to is the handset in question, which has a sticker on it mentioning Location Privacy and distracted driving. Again, they simply continue to show off Sprint’s promises and pledges with its devices. As for the included goodies, they consist of the normal set of stuff we’re...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 23:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-unboxing_id30034/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-hands-on_id29990Aside from the obvious Virgin Mobile branding in the rear, this is identical in every way to the HTC EVO 3D riding on Sprint right now. Naturally, its design doesn’t impress as much as before, but nevertheless, it’s solidly constructed all around...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 16:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-hands-on_id29990/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-SPH-L300-leaks-with-Snapdragon-S4-LTE-and-chubby-physique_id30015The source of the photo has spilled the specs as well - WVGA screen of unknown size, Snapdragon S4 processor with LTE radio, 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory, and a 5MP cam on the back. NFC and Bluetooth 4.0 are in it, and the device will of course ship with Android ICS...]]>NewsThu, 10 May 2012 07:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-SPH-L300-leaks-with-Snapdragon-S4-LTE-and-chubby-physique_id30015/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-Elite-Review_id3028Back when we reviewed the LG Optimus S a year and a half ago we came away amazed that such a low-end device could perform so well. Now LG is back with the Optimus Elite for Sprint. The follow-up improves on the original by adding a bigger display, better camera and NFC connectivity. Can this new low-end Optimus live up to its predecessor’s pedigree? Read on to find out…]]>ReviewsThu, 10 May 2012 06:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-Elite-Review_id3028/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-4S-landing-on-three-regional-carriers-May-18th-Bluegrass-Golden-State-Cellular-Nex-Tech-Wireless_id29981Apple’s latest iPhone is selling like hotcakes, easily outselling every single Android phone, and part of that is because Apple has delivered the handset on pretty much every US carrier you can think of...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 09:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-4S-landing-on-three-regional-carriers-May-18th-Bluegrass-Golden-State-Cellular-Nex-Tech-Wireless_id29981/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-to-launch-Sierra-Wireless-4G-LTE-Tri-Fi-Hotspot-with-4G-LTE-WiMAX-and-3G-on-May-18_id29982Sprint just announced a pretty interesting device - the Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot - which, as the name suggests, support 4G LTE, WiMAX and 3G. While Sprint's LTE network is not expected until mid-year in select markets, you can hook up to the existing WiMAX network, or use plain old 3G speeds with the Tri-Fi Hotspot, while waiting.]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 09:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-to-launch-Sierra-Wireless-4G-LTE-Tri-Fi-Hotspot-with-4G-LTE-WiMAX-and-3G-on-May-18_id29982/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-is-May-18-Sprint-announces-officially_id29976Forget all rumors and speculations – the HTC EVO 4G LTE release date is now official. Sprint just announced that the smartphone will be available for purchase starting May 18, just like what most clues indicated. Of course, those of you who have invested $200 in pre-ordering a unit should expect receiving your parcels on that day or earlier...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 08:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-is-May-18-Sprint-announces-officially_id29976/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/DOJ-says-warrantless-cell-phone-tracking-should-remain-or-law-enforcement-can-be-crippled_id29973At a Congressional panel the other day, Department of Justice representative argued that outlawing cell phone tracking without a warrant, like GPS device tracking before it, would "cripple" prosecutors and law enforcement. The authorities are using this grey area now to easily obtain info from carriers without having to go through the warrant hassles...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 08:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/DOJ-says-warrantless-cell-phone-tracking-should-remain-or-law-enforcement-can-be-crippled_id29973/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-could-be-a-quad-core-LTE-beast-of-a-smartphone-bound-for-Sprint_id29965Rumor has it that there is a pretty snappy LG smartphone in the works, and Sprint is the carrier it is to land on. Known as the LG LS970 or by the LG "G" internal codename, its features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor of an unspecified make, 4.7-inch HD display and LTE connectivity...]]>NewsWed, 09 May 2012 05:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS970-could-be-a-quad-core-LTE-beast-of-a-smartphone-bound-for-Sprint_id29965/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/User-Agent-Profile-reveals-new-information-about-Sprints-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id29947PocketNow was able to obtain the user agent profile for a Samsung device with the model number SPH-L710 indicating it is heading to Sprint; the specs resemble those on the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S III with one major difference under the hood where the Qualcomm MSM8960 will apparently reside...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 19:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/User-Agent-Profile-reveals-new-information-about-Sprints-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id29947/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Liveblog-Carrier-Roundtable-Beyond-LTE--Carrier-Innovations_id29927We're liveblogging from the Carrier Roundtable event at CTIA, featuring Ralph de la Vega, Dan Hesse, Dan Mead and Philipp Humm...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 16:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Liveblog-Carrier-Roundtable-Beyond-LTE--Carrier-Innovations_id29927/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-may-actually-be-May-27-rumors-clash_id29945According to a tip that we received today, the HTC EVO 4G LTE release date is actually May 27, which is in conflict with earlier rumors. Word comes from a Sprint representative, who spilled the beans during an on-line chat...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-release-date-may-actually-be-May-27-rumors-clash_id29945/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-finds-nothing-wrong-with-selling-LTE-phones-without-LTE-network_id29941Since Sprint has not yet flipped the switch of its LTE network, one might think that selling LTE capable smartphones now does not seem logical. The carrier, however, does not share that standpoint. In a recent interview, Fared Adib, who is vice president of product development at Sprint, told AllThingsD that doing so actually makes sense...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 15:35:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-finds-nothing-wrong-with-selling-LTE-phones-without-LTE-network_id29941/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/RadioShack-slashes-50-off-the-iPhone-4-iPhone-4S-claims-tipster_id29933According to a tipster of ours, the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will be on sale at RadioShack starting this week. The retailer will have the smartphones' price reduced by $50 regardless of carrier, model, or color...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 14:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/RadioShack-slashes-50-off-the-iPhone-4-iPhone-4S-claims-tipster_id29933/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-Design-4G-coming-to-Boost-Mobile-on-May-31_id29930Just like Virgin Mobile, Boost is getting its very first 4G smartphone – a smartphone that will use the Sprint 4G WiMAX network. The device in question is the HTC EVO Design 4G, which Sprint has been offering since last October...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 13:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-Design-4G-coming-to-Boost-Mobile-on-May-31_id29930/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-Guardian-bundles-smartphone-security-with-user-safety-coming-this-summer_id29910Sprint Guardian is a newly announced bundle of smartphone tools made with safety and security in mind. It features utilities that allow parents to control their teenage kids' devices, software that enables remote tracking of lost or stolen handsets, anti-malware tools, and more...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 09:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-Guardian-bundles-smartphone-security-with-user-safety-coming-this-summer_id29910/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-for-Virgin-Mobile-announced-paired-with-unlimited-4G-data-for-35-per-month_id29906Introducing the HTC EVO V 4G for Virgin Mobile – a pre-paid Android smartphone that rides on 4G WiMAX airwaves, yet requires no long-term commitment in order to be owned...]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 08:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-V-4G-for-Virgin-Mobile-announced-paired-with-unlimited-4G-data-for-35-per-month_id29906/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nationwide-test-reveals-carrier-3G-4G-speeds-across-cities_id29903The expansion to 4G LTE networks and new, faster data networks, carriers have started throwing buzzwords like HSPA, HSPA+…]]>NewsTue, 08 May 2012 06:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nationwide-test-reveals-carrier-3G-4G-speeds-across-cities_id29903/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-officially-joins-the-Tizen-Association_id29879Sprint now officially is in support of Tizen - a new open-source platform that is backed up by Intel, Samsung, Huawei, and a whole bunch of other wireless carriers from around the world...]]>NewsMon, 07 May 2012 13:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-officially-joins-the-Tizen-Association_id29879/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-pre-orders-are-live-May-18-release-date-hinted-again_id29877As expected, the HTC EVO 4G LTE is now up for pre-order from the Sprint online store. While the pre-order page does not mention much as to when exactly the device will be delivered to your door, we now have more clues hinting that the HTC EVO 4G LTE release date is set for May 18.]]>NewsMon, 07 May 2012 12:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-pre-orders-are-live-May-18-release-date-hinted-again_id29877/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-for-Sprint-Review_id3026Crazy to imagine, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus swooped into our hearts courtesy of Verizon way back in December, which is nearly 5 months ago. In the short time since then, we’ve seen some enticing new handsets from the competition that gives the original Ice Cream Sandwich powered smartphone a good run for its money, but at long last, it finally made its way to Sprint – with LTE connectivity in tow of course...]]>ReviewsMon, 07 May 2012 07:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-for-Sprint-Review_id3026/commentsPhone Arena