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SeanD.
1

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.

 

Tell us what you think about Ice Cream Sandwich in our discussion forum thread.

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NCappitelli
3


LG Optimus S™ from Sprint will receive an Android 2.3, Gingerbread, software upgrade through an over-the-air maintenance release rolling out now. The release offers an update to Android 2.3, Gingerbread for LG Optimus S to both users that currently have updated to Android 2.3 as well as those that do not currently have the software on their device.

 

The new software upgrade will offer an even better user experience on LG Optimus S. Benefits includes:

 

  • New on-screen keyboard. The standard keyboard has been greatly improved with faster input and more intuitive typing. The cut-and-paste feature has also been improved.
  • Streamlined user interface. New color schemes and various UI changes make Android more consistent and simpler to use.
  • Application and power management. Android 2.3 provides better insight into what is running in the background and the amount of memory and CPU time it is using. A task killer has been added.
  • Download management. All downloads from the browser, email and other apps can now be viewed and controlled from a single location.
  • General enhancements for performance improvements. 

 

Beginning today, Sprint will send update notifications to users in waves.  The notification will let users know the update is available and provide the simple two-step, over-the-air download instructions.

 

  1. Users will receive a notification that Android 2.3 is available for download.
  2. Once the user has downloaded the update, they will be prompted to install the update. The user will be notified that their device will be disabled during the installation process. The phone will be ready to use once the process completes.

 

If you should have any questions about this update, please visit the discussion board here: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/87711

 

Related Links:

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1664

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/lg-optimus-s-fact-sheet.htm

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/sprint-id-fact-sheet.htm

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EmmyAnd
0

The Game Developers Conference is under way this week, so it seems like the perfect time to highlight some of the great features Sprint offers for gaming on your phone, from new Sprint ID packs to 3D gaming.

 

Sprint ID Packs

Just announced Tuesday at the conference is the new WildTangent ID Pack for Sprint ID-capable phones. The WildTangent ID pack allows Sprint ID users to discover and play popular games such as Age of Zombies, Bonsai Blast, Deer Hunter, Nintaii and Pocket Ants. The service adds new games daily and gives users the opportunity to try games for free or rent games for a fraction of the purchase price. The WildTangent Sprint ID pack can be found here.

 

Other gaming ID packs include two from Gameloft:

  • HD Games ID Pack - features access to high-definition games including Dungeon Hunter2 HD+, Assassin’s Creed HD+, Let’s Golf 3 and Order and Chaos Paymium HD+ for devices such as Samsung Epic™ 4G, Samsung Epic™ 4G Touch, Samsung Galaxy Tab™ and Motorola Photon™ 4G.
  • Top Games ID Pack – features access to a collection of games including Iron Man 2, Gangstar 2, N.O.V.A. and NFL 2011 for devices such as Sanyo Zio™, Samsung Transform™ and LG Optimus S™.

 

Sprint ID is a service that helps subscribers personalize their Sprint ID-capable Android devices by downloading specific mobile content that fits their lifestyle. Launched in October 2010, Sprint ID  is now available on 12 devices, with  45 downloadable ID packs, including Disney Channel, ESPN, E!, MTV and NASCAR. ID packs are free to download with an Everything Data plan from Sprint. Sprint customers can download up to five ID packs at a time and easily swap them out for new ones or switch between them.

 

3D Gaming

Last summer Sprint launched the first 3D phone in the United States, HTC EVO 3D, offering users the ultimate glasses-free 3D experience. A free Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem 3D demo version of the game is preloaded on HTC EVO 3D, along with the Gameloft Storefront, giving customers access to a variety of 2D and 3D games, including Need for Speed: Shift, Sims 3, Monopoly and Asphalt 6.

 

What are your favorite games to play on your Sprint phone? Tell us in the comments.

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MarkJElliott
0

Available beginning Feb. 5, ZTE Optik boasts a 7-inch touchscreen display,
Android 3.2, Honeycomb, and dual cameras for under $100

Beginning Sunday, Feb. 5, Sprint will introduce its first tablet available for under $100, ZTE Optik™, a Sprint 3G tablet featuring a 7-inch touchscreen display with WXGA 1280x800 resolution and pinch-to-zoom, Android™ 3.2, Honeycomb, and dual cameras.

ZTE Optik will be available through Sprint direct ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and online (www.sprint.com) for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. It will also be available without a service agreement for $349.99. Business customers may qualify for special pricing. (All pricing excludes tax.)

Built with Android 3.2, Honeycomb, the version of Android designed specifically for tablets, ZTE Optik is a powerful e-reader, media player and portable computing device. It features a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon® processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and 7-inch touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom that allows the user to get work done or stay entertained surfing the web, playing games and watching videos with Adobe® Flash® enabled websites. It has two cameras – a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera and front-facing 2-megapixel camera that enables video chat. It also features Swype™, which allows the user to enter text with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard.

For those that want to get more out of their tablet, ZTE Optik provides access to Android Market™, which features more than 400,000 useful apps, games and widgets. Additional key features of ZTE Optik include:

  • Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Books™ and YouTube™
  • Sprint Zone, Sprint TV, Sprint Music Plus, Sprint Navigation, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM
  • Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g)
  • Integrated GPS
  • 4000 mAh Lithium-ion battery
  • Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
  • Stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm headset

ZTE Optik can be activated on one of Sprint’s Tablet Connection plans. Sprint offers four plans designed specifically for tablets, starting at $19.99 for 1GB of data, $34.99 for 3GB of data, $49.99 for 6GB of data and $79.99 for 12GB of data.1 (All pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.) Customers are able to view their data usage by logging into My Sprint at www.sprint.com.

ZTE Optik can also be used as a Mobile Hotspot allowing up to five users to simultaneously surf the web using Wi-Fi®. The Mobile Hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month and utilizes data in the customer’s tablet plan. (All pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).

Links

www.sprint.com/newsroom

Google, Android, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc.

1Tablet Plan: Depending on plans selected, includes 1GB, 3GB, 6GB, or 12GB of on-network data usage and 100 or 300 MB of off-network data usage. Additional on-network data usage: $0.05/MB. Additional off-network usage above 100 or 300 MB/month: $0.25/MB.

(Pricing excludes taxes and surcharges)

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nlpapaj
1

Accessorize Your Winter Style

Posted by nlpapaj Jan 5, 2012

With a snowy winter sky in the forecast, Sprint and Samsung are getting ready to offer two new devices to keep tech-savvy enthusiasts warm: Samsung Galaxy S™ II, Epic™ 4G Touch in Frost White and M370 by Samsung in Pewter Gray. Both devices will make their debut in all Sprint retail channels, including Web Sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) on Sunday, Jan. 8.

Samsung Epic 4G Touch in Frost White will be available for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade. Decked out from head-to-toe, Samsung Epic 4G Touch will complement your style while providing all the must-have wireless features including:

  • Dual-mode 3G/4G device – dependable 3G nationwide coverage and turbo-charged Sprint 4G speeds where available
  • Dual Camera: 8MP rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that records HD video 1080p HD high profile and 2MP front-facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
  • Samsung Exynos™ 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
  • Super AMOLED Plus 4.52-inch touchscreen (800x480 WVGA)
  • Android™ 2.3
  • 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi® enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks
  • Visual Voicemail

M370 by Samsung features a fashionable clamshell design and offers an affordable way to keep in touch with friends and family. It will be available for just $19.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade. The simple and practical M370 by Samsung is a staple wardrobe item, like that faithful little black dress or favorite pair of sweats. Key features include:

  • 2.4-inch LCD- Clam shell design
  • 1.3MP camera
  • Web browsing
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology
  • Speakerphone

Samsung Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data plans, plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $40 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB web, or $10 per month versus Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web. The Mobile Hotspot option is also available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).

M370 by Samsung is compatible with any current Sprint plan, including the affordable Talk plan with 450 anytime minutes for just $39.99 or an Everything Messaging plan starting at just $49.99 for 450 anytime minutes and unlimited text, picture and video messaging. M370 does not require the $10 per month Premium Data add-on.

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NCappitelli
4

Samsung Replenish™ from Sprint will receive the Android 2.3, Gingerbread, update through an over-the-air maintenance release beginning today, January 4, 2012.

 

Beginning today, Sprint will send update notifications to users in waves.  The notification will let users know the system update is available and provide the simple, over-the-air instructions to install the update.

 

Users will receive a notification that Android 2.3 is ready to install. The user will be notified that their device will be disabled during the installation process. The phone will be ready to use once the process completes.

 

The update to Android 2.3, Gingerbread includes:

 

  • Increased      Operating System (OS) speed and efficiency
  • One-touch      word selection and copy/paste
  • Improved      power management
  • Downloads      Management
  • SMS      Messaging fix

 

For any questions, please visit the Sprint Community page.

 

Related Links:

 

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1868

 

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/samsung-replenish-fact-sheet.htm

 

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1898

 

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1923

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MarkJElliott
0

HTC EVO View 4G™ will be upgraded to Android™ 3.2, Honeycomb, with a maintenance release that is available for download today; Honeycomb is the version of Android designed specifically for tablets.

To get Android 3.2, there is an easy user initiated process to download the upgrade:

  1. From the Home screen, press the Menu key and tap Settings
  2. Scroll down and tap System updates
  3. Tap HTC software update
  4. Tap Check now
  5. Tap OK to download and install the update. You will not be able to use your device during the update. Once the download is complete, your tablet may power off and back on to complete the software update. The status of the download can be checked in your task bar.
  6. Verify the software is updated by going to Menu>Settings>About Tablet>Software information.

The upgrade will also be available in 2012 through an over-the-air update from Sprint. The notification will let users know the update is available and provide the simple over-the-air download instructions.

Due to the unique structure of the Honeycomb layout, customers’ personalized widgets and screen setup will not remain after the upgrade. The device will revert to the out of the box home screen layout. Wallpapers, Widgets, Application shortcuts personalized by the user have been resized for optimal viewing and will need to be re-established.

Additionally, some third-party apps may not work with Honeycomb, a tablet specific operating system. We recommend users remove the application, and check Android Market™ to see if an updated application is available, or contact the application provider.

HTC EVO View 4G brings the best of the EVO experience to a tablet design with a 7-inch touchscreen, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and latest version of HTC Sense for Tablets. As the perfect combination e-reader, media player and portable computing device, HTC EVO View 4G offers a premium entertainment experience with HD-like quality video and a rich web-browsing experience with the ability to browse the web on Flash-enabled sites.

Business users will appreciate the user interface enhancements, which allow the HTC Scribe™ digital pen to be used with all applications on HTC EVO View 4G and enable it to act like a stylus for navigation. This enhances productivity for employees who work with forms and fill out documents and allows users to check boxes, select radio dials, drop down menus and complete free text boxes. In addition to the stylus functionality, Document Signature Capture is now available for HTC Scribe and HTC EVO View 4G via ActSoft – other application developers to follow.

Corporate IT departments will appreciate HTC EVO View 4G is now Sprint Data Link capable. This enhanced security feature enables greater control over the device, while ensuring secure connectivity to corporate network.

If you have questions about the update, please visit our discussion thread, where we can provide answers.

Related Links:

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1955

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1931

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1843

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1838

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/htc-evo-view-4g-fact-sheet.htm

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KRISTINCW
8

Today, Sprint announced new Sprint Mobile Controls powered by Safely, a division of Location Labs, that will allow parents to set phone use limits by time of day or week and see daily calls, text messaging and application activity.

 

Sprint Mobile Controls, along with Sprint Family Locator, Sprint Drive First and Safely Social Monitor powered by Safely, are part of a suite of family services offered by Sprint to help parents better stay connected to their children and help protect their physical and virtual safety.

 

Parents can sign up and learn more about Sprint Mobile Controls by visiting www.sprint.com/mobilecontrols.

 

Key Features of Sprint Mobile Controls

  • Eliminate the phone as a distraction – automatically set phones to lock during school and late night hours to prevent calling, texting and app usage
  • Enhance family time – instantly lock phones on demand with the push of a button
  • Gain insight and understanding – capture all usage information on phones and get regular, simple reports showing new contacts and who is calling and texting by time of day
  • Add convenience – set up alerts and watch lists for new contacts, or for activity during school and late night hours

Availability

Sprint Mobile Controls is available on all Sprint CDMA Android smartphones for $4.99 per month per line and includes a 30-day free trial. The service will be offered to BlackBerry® devices and other operating systems in the coming months.

 

Quotes:

Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint

“Sprint is pleased to give parents tools and information to help better manage their teen’s and family’s’ wireless usage. With Sprint Mobile Controls, Sprint Drive First and Sprint Family Locator, Sprint offers parents a comprehensive and innovative suite of applications to ensure their teen is using their wireless phone responsibly.”

 

Tasso Roumeliotis, CEO, Location Labs, creator of Safely

“We are excited to be launching another service with Sprint. Sprint Mobile Controls leverages our mobile platform, strengthens our longstanding relationship with Sprint, and gives parents greater confidence about letting their kids engage with mobile phones.”

 

Supporting Resources:

Teens and Wireless Usage Facts:

The following is from Pew Internet Research

  • The wireless phone is the number one tool teens use to communicate. More than 75 percent of children ages 12-17 now own a wireless phone.
  • Ninety-eight percent of parents of wireless phone-owning teens say a major reason their child has the phone is so that they can be in touch no matter where the teen is.
  • Seventy-two percent of all teens ages 12-17 send and receive text messages, and 88 percent of teens with wireless phones text.
  • Most teen cell phone users (69 percent) have a phone that is part of a contract covering all of their family’s wireless phones.
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nlpapaj
0

Express from Sprint™ is available today via Sprint Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), Web Sales (www.sprint.com) and can be ordered in any Sprint retail store. It costs just $19.99 (excluding taxes) with a new-line activation (or eligible upgrade), on an Everything Data Plan with Premium Data add-on and two-year agreement after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card1.

Express from Sprint is an ultra-affordable candy bar style device boasting Android 2.3 and featuring Sprint ID, which takes mobile phone customization to a new level. It features a 2.6-inch capacitive touch display, full QWERTY keyboard and access to select Sprint ID packs. It’s an easy-to-use smartphone for the socially connected consumer.

Key features include:

  • Android 2.3, Gingerbread, featuring Sprint ID customizable user interface
  • Full QWERTY keyboard
  • 2.6-inch capacitive touch display
  • 3.2MP camera with flash and camcorder to capture the moments instantly
  • 3G hotspot capability for up to five devices simultaneously
  • Wi-Fi b/g/n capable
  • Large battery for maximizing phone’s potential (1500mAh Li-Ion)

Sprint ID is a unique, simplified way to find apps and to customize wireless devices. Sprint ID packs deliver a variety of apps, widgets, shortcuts, ringtones and wallpapers – designed to meet users’ specific mobile needs and interests – in a few simple clicks. Sprint ID packs are free to download with an Everything Data plan and users can download five at once. To see all Sprint ID packs, visit www.sprint.com/sprintid.

Express from Sprint requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data plans plus a required $10 per month Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 per month Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $40 per month vs. Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month vs. Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB Web.

The mobile hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. Monthly mobile hotspot data usage is limited to 5GB of data while on the Sprint network2.

1The American Express Prepaid Reward Card (“Card”) provided in connection with this Rebate offer is a prepaid Card that is usable only at U.S. merchants that accept American Express Cards. Some limitations apply. Offer valid only in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Card is not redeemable for cash (except where required by law) and does not provide ATM access. Use of Card constitutes acknowledgement that it is given as a reward and no consideration, value, or money has been paid by the holder to American Express in exchange for this Card. USE OF CARD IS SUBJECT TO THE CARDHOLDER AGREEMENT. SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, A $3.00 MONTHLY FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST CARD BALANCE, STARTING SIX MONTHS AFTER CARD ISSUANCE. Card expires six years after the date of issuance if not depleted before. For BALANCE, customer service and Cardholder Agreement, visit americanexpress.com/sprint or call 866-608-3756. Card issued by AEPCMC under license from American Express Prepaid Card Management Corporation, Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
2On-network overage charges are $0.05/MB. Off-network roaming is limited to 100MB per month. Off-network overage charges are $0.25 per/MB.

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MarkJElliott
0

Samsung Epic™ 4G will receive the Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, update through an over-the-air maintenance release starting today.

 

When your Samsung Epic 4G is eligible for the Gingerbread maintenance release, the update will automatically download. Once the download is complete, you will be prompted to install the update. Installation will take a few minutes, and your device will be disabled during the installation process. The phone will be ready to use when the process is complete.

 

The software upgrades Samsung Epic 4G to Android 2.3, Gingerbread. This version of the Android software improves download management through the Downloads application offering easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email or another application. It also fixes the devices ability to stream media through certain applications for the device. This maintenance release will also improve the user experience by improving Bluetooth® headset sound quality and addressing minor issues with the lock screen date and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® HTML tagging.

 

If you have questions about the update, please visit our discussion thread, where we can provide answers.

 

Related Links:

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1830

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1638

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1620

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1595

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1551

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1563

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SeanD.
39

Sprint will begin to rollout Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, to our customers in early 2012. Ice Cream Sandwich will be available via an over-the-air update to a variety of devices including HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G and other key products in our line-up. Stay tuned for more details and exact timing.

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NCappitelli
1

The highly-customizable Samsung Transform™ Ultra arrived at Sprint yesterday, Sunday, Oct. 23, for just $79.99 (excluding taxes) with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement after a $70 instant and $50 mail-in rebate via reward card1. It is currently available in national retail outlets and will be available in all Sprint sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web Sales (www.sprint.com) beginning Nov. 13.

 

Following in the footsteps of Samsung Transform, Samsung Transform Ultra features a QWERTY keyboard and 3 mega pixel rear-facing camera, however Ultra is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread, has a 1GHz processor and boasts 2GB of internal memory.

 

Additional key features include:

 

  • 3.5” HVGA touch screen with full QWERTY keyboard
  • Access to Google Mobile™ services and more than 250,000 applications through Android Market.
  • MP3 Player with MicroSD® card slot (supports up to 32GB)
  • Speakerphone with voice-activated dialing
  • Voice mail, caller ID, call waiting and three-way calling
  • Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless technology

 

Sprint ID

Samsung Transform Ultra features the popular Sprint ID, allowing users to customize up to five screens on the device with a couple simple clicks.  Sprint ID allows users to cut through the clutter by simply selecting from a variety of mobile ID packs featuring apps, ringers, wallpapers, widgets and more. Available Sprint ID packs include: Fashion and Beauty, E!, MTV Music, Green, and NASCAR Sprint Cup. Sprint ID packs are free to download with an Everything Data plan.

 

For more about Sprint ID visit http://newsroom.sprint.com/press_kits.cfm?presskit_id=17 or www.sprint.com/sprintid

 

Worry-free pricing

Samsung Transform Ultra requires activation on a Sprint Everything Data plan for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for all smartphones.

 


In addition to the Sprint version, Samsung Transform Ultra is also available from Boost Mobile, one of Sprint’s pre-paid brands. Those who prefer a no-contract plan can visit www.boostmobile.com from more information.

 

 

If you have any questions about the device, please visit the discussion thread on Sprint Community.

 

Related Links:

 

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2042

 

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/samsung-transform-fact-sheet.htm

 

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1662

 

1The American Express Prepaid Reward Card (“Card”) provided in connection with this Rebate offer is a prepaid Card that is usable at U.S. merchants that accept American Express Card. Some limitations apply. 1The American Express Prepaid Reward Card (“Card”) provided in connection with this Rebate offer is a prepaid Card that is usable only at U.S. merchants that accept American Express Cards. Some limitations apply. Offer valid only in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Card is not redeemable for cash (except where required by law) and does not provide ATM access. Use of Card constitutes acknowledgement that it is given as a reward and no consideration, value, or money has been paid by the holder to American Express in exchange for this Card. USE OF CARD IS SUBJECT TO THE CARDHOLDER AGREEMENT.  SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, A $3.00 MONTHLY FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST CARD BALANCE, STARTING SIX MONTHS AFTER CARD ISSUANCE. Card expires 6 years after the date of issuance if not depleted before. For BALANCE, customer service and Cardholder Agreement, visit americanexpress.com/sprint or call 1-866-608-3756. Card issued by AEPCMC under license from American Express Prepaid Card Management Corporation, Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

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SeanD.
0

LG Optimus S™ from Sprint will receive the Android 2.3, Gingerbread, update through an over-the-air maintenance release beginning today, September 14, 2011.

 

Beginning today, Sprint will send update notifications to users in waves.  The notification will let users know the update is available and provide the simple two-step, over-the-air download instructions.

 

  1. Users will receive a notification that Android 2.3 is available for download.
  2. Once the user has downloaded the update, they will be prompted to install the update. The user will be notified that their device will be disabled during the installation process. The phone will be ready to use once the process completes.

 

This update includes:

  • New on-screen keyboard. The standard keyboard has been greatly improved with faster input and more intuitive typing. The cut-and-paste feature has also been improved.
  • Streamlined user interface. New color schemes and various UI changes make Android more consistent and simpler to use.
  • Application and power management. Android 2.3 provides better insight into what is running in the background and the amount of memory and CPU time it is using. A task killer has been added.
  • Download management. All downloads from the browser, email and other apps can now be viewed and controlled from a single location.
  • General enhancements for performance improvements. 

 

The software release upgrades LG Optimus S to Android 2.3, Gingerbread. This version of Android improves download management through the Downloads application, offering the user easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email or another application.

 

Related Links:

LG Optimus S Gingerbread update discussion thread

http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1664

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/lg-optimus-s-fact-sheet.htm

http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/sprint-id-fact-sheet.htm

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SeanD.
0

Enter to win a Samsung Galaxy S™ II Epic™ 4G Touch via @Sprint Twitter contest (Click here for contest rules).

 

Sprint will be the first in the U.S. to launch a Samsung Galaxy S™ II product with the Sept. 16 availability of Epic 4G Touch and we want to share that excitement by offering you a chance to win an Epic 4G Touch.

 

To enter, send a reply to @Sprint Twitter handle explaining why you would like to win an Epic 4G Touch with the following hashtag: #IWantAnEpic4GTouch. (Click here for contest rules).

 

Customers will benefit from a large screen which will offer a vibrant viewing experience delivering the best picture quality at the fastest speeds available. Samsung Epic 4G Touch features a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen and one of the fastest 1.2GHz dual-core processors available in a sleek ultra-thin design. Visit www.sprint.com/epictouch for more information.

 

Epic 4G Touch is one of the thinnest smartphones, measuring just 0.38 inches thick. Its Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers brilliant colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experience. It is built on Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, and powered by one of the fastest dual-core processors, the new Samsung Exynos™.

 

Other features include:

  • Dual cameras: 8MP,      rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots video      in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing camera ideal for      self-portraits or video chat
  • 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot      capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or      4G network
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a      capable
  • Visual Voicemail
  • Enterprise functionality      provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased      security of data and services and enables mobile conferencing while on the      go

 

Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data plans starting at $69.99 per month plus a required $10 per month Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. The Mobile Hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).

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Tell us what you think in the Epic 4G Touch discussion forum.

 

Sprint will be the first in the U.S. to launch a Samsung Galaxy S™ II product with the Sept. 16 availability of Samsung Galaxy S™ II Epic™ 4G Touch.

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Available for $199.99 beginning Sept. 16, Samsung Epic 4G Touch features a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen and one of the fastest 1.2GHz dual-core processors available in a sleek ultra-thin design. Visit www.sprint.com/epictouch for more information.

 

Can’t wait to get your hands on Epic 4G Touch?

 

Pre-order Epic 4G Touch at any participating Sprint store with the purchase of a $50 Sprint gift card. Customers who pre-order Epic 4G Touch will have their name added to the Device Wait List and be contacted to set up an appointment to complete their smartphone purchase beginning Sept. 16.

 

Key Features

 

Customers will benefit from a large screen which will offer a vibrant viewing experience delivering the best picture quality at the fastest speeds available.  

 

Epic 4G Touch is one of the thinnest smartphones, measuring just 0.38 inches thick. Its Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers brilliant colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experience. It is built on Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, and powered by one of the fastest dual-core processors, the new Samsung Exynos™.

 

Other features include:

  • Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
  • 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G network
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
  • Visual Voicemail
  • Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile conferencing while on the go

 

Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data plans starting at $69.99 per month plus a required $10 per month Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. The Mobile Hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).

 

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Tell us what you think in the Epic 4G Touch discussion forum.

 


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