Any new phone rumors for Sprint?

twospirits · Sep 3, 2013

I posted on twitter that the name goes back to 1911 UK but it is still a brand name. So i guess using brand names are now a go with Google. :rolleyes:

Next up...
Little Debbie instead of Lemon cake
MARS instead of meringue
Nutella instead of Nectar

and so on and so on. Maybe Google should buy out a food company to avoid any possible trademark issues lol

TS

EarlyMon · Sep 3, 2013

BBC reported that no money changed hands and that the two companies are in together now - look for Kit Kats with Google prizes inside.

Tommydaniel · Sep 3, 2013

twospirits said:
So i guess using brand names are now a go with Google.

TS

Not really sure how or why it's an issue. Or why people are making such a big deal about it...

EarlyMon · Sep 3, 2013

Tommydaniel said:
Not really sure how or why it's an issue. Or why people are making such a big deal about it...

They've managed to productize the name of an operating system. That in itself is something that only Google could manage at this point in time and it's historical.

Only Nixon could go to China.

twospirits · Sep 3, 2013

Tommydaniel said:
Not really sure how or why it's an issue. Or why people are making such a big deal about it...

its not really an issue nor is anyone really talking about it (except me) but from what i can recall from Apple sauce all the way to Jelly bean it has been and was a dessert with no corporate or brand name tied to it.

To me its unoriginal in naming a OS, but regardless of the name as long as it works and brings newer improvement, they can call it Kola Nuts for all I care.

edit: didn't see Earlys response, so basically I call ditto. lol

TS

EarlyMon · Sep 3, 2013

Comments on the news blogs are erupting into flame wars over it.

My takeaway was some people are uncomfortable with the change to product placement but don't know why, while others are defensive of Google out of habit and don't know why.

Schmidt and Rubin gone, Page promised when he took over that Android would be about Google's goals now.

I neither like nor dislike it, I'm just getting numb to anything that Larry and company think up next.

Ad blockers in Play Store gone, Gtalk retired in favor of Hangouts (catastrophe), and now a Nestl

mak916 · Sep 3, 2013

Tommydaniel said:
Android Kit Kat is the next version of Google's mobile operating system | The Verge

I can't wait to see what the Kit Kat Easter Egg is going to look like.

twospirits · Sep 3, 2013

This may be a bit off topic but since it involves Sprint let me shoot it out anyway.

I always felt that IFA (being held this week) is basically a European showcasing of devices much like CES is of the USA and as such would most likely be more tailored to carriers of the region, so why is it that Dan Hesse of Sprint will be making a keynote speech on Sept 6th?

Can anyone explain?

TS

drexappeal · Sep 3, 2013

twospirits said:
This may be a bit off topic but since it involves Sprint let me shoot it out anyway.

I always felt that IFA (being held this week) is basically a European showcasing of devices much like CES is of the USA and as such would most likely be more tailored to carriers of the region, so why is it that Dan Hesse of Sprint will be making a keynote speech on Sept 6th?

Can anyone explain?

TS

Interesting...maybe w/ the Softbank deal being finalized, future Sprint phones will all be world phones?

Tommydaniel · Sep 3, 2013

For those that didn't see. Easter egg in the KitKat statue unveiling.

mak916 · Sep 4, 2013

drexappeal said:
Interesting...maybe w/ the Softbank deal being finalized, future Sprint phones will all be world phones?

I think this would be a big plus for Sprint.

Bnice · Sep 4, 2013

But is it coming to Sprint ? Nexus phones have not been a welcome to Sprint and I hope they change this.

EarlyMon · Sep 4, 2013

Two out of four were here, the S and the GNex.

I think that the Verizon debacle soured them to making a variant, don't know that for sure though.

drexappeal · Sep 4, 2013

Based on the specs CNet had posted with their video, I did a quick Note 2 vs. Note 3 comparison thread in the Note 3 forums:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3/763766-note-3-vs-note-2-spec-comparisons.html

Mr. Ed · Sep 5, 2013

drexappeal said:
Based on the specs CNet had posted with their video, I did a quick Note 2 vs. Note 3 comparison thread in the Note 3 forums:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3/763766-note-3-vs-note-2-spec-comparisons.html

Sprint public press release will release "later this fall"

EarlyMon · Sep 6, 2013

Nexus?

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-351-teaser-is-the-lg-d820-the-nexus-5/

mak916 · Sep 6, 2013

EarlyMon said:
Nexus?

Teaser: Is the LG D820 the Nexus 5??? - Sprint 4G Rollout Updates

Looks like Sprint could be getting one after all.

Bnice · Sep 6, 2013

I've been wanting to experience the whole nexus phone and this might finally be it.

drexappeal · Sep 6, 2013

Mr. Ed said:
Sprint public press release will release "later this fall"

As long as that means Sprint will have the 64gb version, it doesn't matter to me when it's released...LOL.

-EDIT- And I should add, available for purchase at 3rd party retailers, as well. I really hate when the carriers force customers to purchase directly from them.

drexappeal · Sep 6, 2013

twospirits said:
This may be a bit off topic but since it involves Sprint let me shoot it out anyway.

I always felt that IFA (being held this week) is basically a European showcasing of devices much like CES is of the USA and as such would most likely be more tailored to carriers of the region, so why is it that Dan Hesse of Sprint will be making a keynote speech on Sept 6th?

Can anyone explain?

TS

drexappeal said:
Interesting...maybe w/ the Softbank deal being finalized, future Sprint phones will all be world phones?

I was way wrong, TS. Here's the quote from the article that explains.

...Why are U.S. CEOs taking the stage at a European trade fair? According to executives from IFA, the group's recent strategic partnership with CTIA is behind the interest from the U.S. executives. Last February CTIA announced it was partnering with IFA as its official show partner for global consumer electronics. Hesse is expected to talk about the impact of wireless on society,...

IFA Berlin event promises smart watches, connected cars and more - FierceWireless

Mr. Ed · Sep 9, 2013

drexappeal said:
As long as that means Sprint will have the 64gb version, it doesn't matter to me when it's released...LOL.

-EDIT- And I should add, available for purchase at 3rd party retailers, as well. I really hate when the carriers force customers to purchase directly from them.

I know right.

Oddly enough the Sprint Moto X is apparently available at Best Buy and online now...but not yet in Sprint Stores.

NYCHitman1 · Sep 10, 2013

EarlyMon said:
Nexus?

Teaser: Is the LG D820 the Nexus 5??? - Sprint 4G Rollout Updates

As it turns out, that's not the Nexus

Just a CDMA G2 variant.

jhawkkw · Sep 10, 2013

NYCHitman1 said:
As it turns out, that's not the Nexus

Just a CDMA G2 variant.

Not totally true, evaleaks typo'd that the d820 was the g2 variant when they meant d821. The 820 is still wide open.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-to-evleaks-its-a-cdma-compatible-g2-variant/

drexappeal · Sep 10, 2013

Mr. Ed said:
I know right.

Oddly enough the Sprint Moto X is apparently available at Best Buy and online now...but not yet in Sprint Stores.

You can probably confirm if this is right, but I vaguely remember the same type of scenario when the S3 was released.

When I went into a Sprint store to find out if they'd be offering the 64gb version, they obviously didn't know yet, but the rep also mentioned that the higher memory versions are usually "online exclusive" directly through the Sprint website.

Your best guess...if Sprint does end up offering the 64gb version, do you think it would be an online exclusive directly through the Sprint website or do you think they'll be smart enough to offer it anywhere it can sell (including 3rd party retailers)?

drexappeal · Sep 11, 2013

If only ASUS had kept the microSD slot or even added it on the tablet portion only, I'd seriously consider getting this (regardless of which provider it was on)

New ASUS PadFone Infinity launching Sept. 17th

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