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What’s that? A Motorola phone with Sprint LTE, EVDO and the model number XT897 getting approved by the FCC? Why, it looks like this could be the Photon Q LTE! We weren’t able to glean much in the way of detail save for the fact it packs NFC and LTE band 25 (Sprint’s 1900MHz flavor), but this is good news for Motorola fans disappointed in the dearth of new handset options over the last six months. Head to the link to get your fill of measurements and other fun numbers.

Motorola Photon Q wanders into the FCC with Sprint LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint has finally made available Samsung’s latest superphone, the Galaxy S3, on their store shelves. You will be able to pick up two flavors to suit your budget and needs – the 16GB and 32GB models can be yours for $199.99 and $249.99, respectively, where they will be accompanied by a new 2-year contract. Depending on your taste, you will be able to select from either Marble White or Pebble Blue shades. Of course, those who prefer to do their shopping online can always do so, or pick up a phone if you want to go through a telesales channel – otherwise, a brick and mortar outlet will also be able to fulfil your want for a new Galaxy S3.

Will you jive with Sprint’s version of the Galaxy S3? Perhaps, but those who want an exclusive red color have no choice but to stick to AT&T – who will not offer a 32GB model, but rather, limit it to just 16GB while making a marketing push for a 16GB microSD memory card for expansion purposes. I say that practicality and everyday use trumps color – what about you?

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By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Sprint announces Samsung Galaxy S3 for $199.99, available for pre-order June 5th, Samsung Galaxy S3 arrives at the FCC for Verizon and Sprint versions,

Virgin Mobile is offering the iPhone to its prepaid customers as of today. The Sprint-owned subsidiary is using the event to kickstart a new retail strategy that will see the company open branded retail stores in Chicago — with a nationwide rollout dependent upon its success. Since all carriers have to make a minimum commitment to Apple in order to receive the handset, it’s interesting to see that Virgin’s allocation forms part of Sprint’s $15.5 billion gamble on the handset that’s still yet to pay off. The handset will set users back $650 for a 16GB iPhone 4S, while plans begin at $30 for 300 voice minutes, unlimited messages and data, but only if they commit to automatic monthly payments.

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Virgin Mobile to carry iPhone from today, Sir Richard does his best Fonz impression originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were originally expecting it to show up last week, but “overwhelming demand” prevented the Samsung Galaxy S III from arriving in Sprint stores for an unknown period of time. The Now Network has finally given us a firm launch date of July 1st, with the 16GB model hitting the brick-and-mortar shelves and both storage options (16 and 32GB) available online and through telesales. The 16GB version is going for $200, while the 32GB will be $250.

Sprint Galaxy S III making its way to stores July 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Heads up HTC EVO 3D users, it looks like the Android 4.0 update for your phone has started to roll out. Unfortunately it appears that this rollout is only targeted at the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) regions, so if you’re living outside those regions, you’re probably out of luck at least for now. Oddly enough Sprint’s version of the update is still missing, despite being promised for a June release last time we checked. Perhaps the EMEA could get it first before Sprint does – after all there are a couple of days left before the month of June is over, so Sprint still has time to make good on the June release. That being said, if you can’t wait for the official release (if and when it ever heads stateside), there are alternatives such as this leaked Android 4.0 ROM, although it does require that the user have some knowledge when it comes to rooting and flashing their devices. Either that or you guys can wait patiently for the update, which we will be sure to inform you when it does arrive!

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