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Sprint Says 4G Tablet Coming In 2011, 80% Of CIOs Want To Buy Tablets

When Sprint Nextel introduced its first tablet in November, some were disappointed that the device was only compatible with 3G instead of the faster “4G” flavor of mobile broadband. After all, Sprint has offered 4G service since 2008 and devotes much of its marketing to linking its brand to 4G and the superior service it can provide.

 

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you

One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

 

Wireless Carriers Sow '4G' Confusion

Wireless Carriers Sow '4G' Confusion

T-Mobile and Sprint are at odds over what counts as 4G. And the one organization that sets an official definition says none of them deliver speeds that qualify.

 

Galaxy Tab coming to all US carriers; no pricing yet, no 4G

Galaxy Tab coming to all US carriers; no pricing yet, no 4G

iPad watch out: Samsung is gunning to take over the tablet market. The company announced during a press conference late Thursday that the recently announced Galaxy Tab would be launching on all four major US cellular networks—Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile—and a WiFi-only option will be available soon. There won't be any 4G-capable devices at launch, however (only 3G), and Samsung is remaining mum on pricing.

 

Clearwire Unveils Rover 4G Mobile Broadband Service

Clearwire on Monday unveiled Rover, a pay-as-you-go 4G mobile broadband service aimed at tech-savvy "digitally addicted" customers looking for high-speed mobile broadband without a contract. Non-contract, unlimited service plans will run $50 per month ...

 

Leaked: Verizon 4G Set to Roll Out to 30 Cities This Year

Leaked: Verizon 4G Set to Roll Out to 30 Cities This Year

Some Verizon documents leaked showing Verizon's next-gen network plans. Verizon will be using an LTE network - it'll also be used by major international carriers like Vodafone and China Mobile - as opposed to the only American 4G network currently working, Sprint's WiMax.

 

Should You Buy the EVO? Pros and Cons of the Next Big Android Phone

Forget the Nexus One, Google's failed attempt at marketing its own "iPhone killer" via the web - the next big "Google Phone" is definitely going to be HTC's EVO, the first 4G Android smartphone to hit the U.S.

Arriving June 4th on Sprint, the EVO comes with a loaded spec sheet that includes everything you could possibly want in a smartphone and then some: 4G, a built-in mobile hotspot, dual cameras, HDMI output, FM tuner and more.

 

HTC EVO 4G $200, On Sale June 4th

HTC EVO 4G $200, On Sale June 4th

Sprint's first 4G smartphone, the EVO 4G, will go on sale on June 4th for $200 after a mail-in rebate (the full price is $450, but if you grab one from Best Buy, you'll get the discount applied when you buy). The Android-powered WiMAX ...

Senh: Looks just like the HD2, except with a better camera and operating system (Android). The only negative is that Sprint will be charging a monthly fee for tethering or using your device as a wifi hotspot, which you can currently get for FREE on Windows Mobile 6.5. If you think you're gonna be using this feature often, then I would stick with the HD2. Although tethering/wifi-hotspot is nice, I find that I actually don't use it much. Most of the time, I only use it as a backup in case my internet access goes down.

 

4G in America: Lies, Lies, and More God Damn Lies

Let’s get this out of the way right now: 4G, as the word is currently being used, is nothing but a marketing term.

 

Sprint and HTC Reveal the EVO 4G Android Smartphone

Sprint and HTC Reveal the EVO 4G Android Smartphone

After months of rumors, Sprint and HTC's Android 4G smartphone is finally here. The HTC EVO 4G (originally codenamed "Supersonic") sports a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen with multitouch and runs HTC's updated Sense user interface over Android 2.1 mobile OS.

 

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