Galaxy Note's general success tells me it will come to VZW, Sprint. And I agree it should be announced, in its current config, no later than May. A large-screen/S-Pen format will come, but if it is after May, it should have some h/w upgrade and ICS.
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Any new phone rumors for Sprint?
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Galaxy Note's general success tells me it will come to VZW, Sprint. And I agree it should be announced, in its current config, no later than May. A large-screen/S-Pen format will come, but if it is after May, it should have some h/w upgrade and ICS.
ArmageddonX
Android Expert
I don't get an upgrade until 2013 but I am definitely looking at a Galaxy Note type/sized (large sized HD Display Tablet/Phone Hybrid) device. I hope Sprint gets LTE in Phoenix and a Galaxy Note type device next year. Crossing my fingers! (and toes!)
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drexappeal
Extreme Android User
So, I did a little digging and found these gems
This is the most recent info
Samsung Galaxy Note To Get A T-Mobile Release Date ?
This was info regarding sprint, prior to the rumors kinda slowing down.
Samsung Galaxy Note To Get A Sprint Release Date?
This is the most recent info
Samsung Galaxy Note To Get A T-Mobile Release Date ?
This was info regarding sprint, prior to the rumors kinda slowing down.
Samsung Galaxy Note To Get A Sprint Release Date?
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
Nothing really new there. They are making a lot of guesses. I say CTIA is the announcement.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Not really guesses. Here's another blog with the pic of the T-Mobile Galaxy Note
T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note Appears in the Wild! - 611Connect Blog | Cell Phone Reviews, New Cell Phones, Cell Phone How To
The guesses are all about what's going on with the early Sprint rumors, based on the Note randomly showing up on one of the Sprint adds and then disappearing.
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
Everything in the Sprint article is guess after guess after guess, that's what I was referring to.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Yeah, that one was posted prior to the T-Mobile one. The guessing game is based on justifications why there's less talk about the Sprint one (e.g. anything from it being delayed, to bad rumor, to being held up due to T-Mobile's release of the Note).
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Could be. That's a good time for them to announce (or at least more "rumors" to be talked about). Samsung will be announcing the SGS 3 (international version) next week, according to reports, so could be a good time for Googlrola to step on Samsung's thunder.
I'd hope that Motorola would step up their marketing efforts on their Sprint phone or phones. Last year seemed like a "feel-out" year, just to get an idea of how Motorola Android phones would do on the network. Hopefully, there were enough sales to making them even the playing field, with respect to their offerings against Samsung and HTC. That'd make decisions more difficult for some consumers, while at the same time, increasing viable choices for upgraders and new subsribers.
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
Since the Note will most likely get announced after the May 3rd GSIII event I am also going to guess the Note will receive a Droid Charge like upgrade, where it will receive parts from the GSIII but not be considered a GSIII product.
...or at least that's what I am going to cross my fingers for haha
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
Part of the issue with marketing the phones is that Sprint doesn't really have any extra cash to throw that way, which is why we rarely see commercials for Sprint, other than the unlimited data and flagship device commercials.
Orion
Android Expert
I really don't think that's going to happen lol. Maybe, get bumped up in specs but nothing major. I wouldnt be surprised if it gets launched at the same time as the Photon....yeah maybe I'm crazy thinking that lol.
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
Well that's what I mean. the Droid Charge got the Super Amoled + screen and the 8MP camera. I would be happy with a screen and camera upgrade.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Believe me, I completely understand the limitations behind Sprint. In the 1st Quarter of 2012 alone, they already showed a 83million+ loss compared to the same time last year. That's why I specifically mentioned the manufacturer, not Sprint. I deal with marketing folks all day long and they always come up with a "new" and "inventive" way to market product, while both "saving" money and helping "make" money. P&L can be fixed, if you have the right people at the helm. Majority of the manufacturers have to know that Sprint is at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing their phones (purely based on $), as compared to ATT & Verizon (and to a certain extent TMobile). One of the main ways Sprint can circumvent those cost is to ask the manufacturers to "package" marketing promotions and trailers, to help boost the sales of those product. There are a multitude of ways to put together packages that would be "win-win" for both Sprint and the manufacturers. That's where, it's clear that Sprint needs (and has needed for that matter) to overhaul their marketing division.
And if we isolate Motorola, which benefits greatly from their long term relationship with Verizon, last year was their first venture back into offering a "superphone" through Sprint. Prior to that, the biggest superphone that Motorola offered through Sprint was the Motorola Razr (which was already years after it had been selling on ATT & Verizon). Once the Motorola/Google merger is "formally" finalized, I'd imagine that Motorola could get a little extra to start helping promotions of their phones on the other providers. On Verizon, Motorola android phones are their biggest sellers and they get by far the biggest selection of Android devices from Motorola. Of course, the only reason Motorola would want to provide "package" deals to Sprint for their future phone promotions is if the market projections can determine that particular devices will sell more. That's another dilemma that comes into play, especially with Sprint's great relationship with HTC and Samsung over the years.
Any info on what the MoPho 2 might be like? I am currently leaning towards the EVO LTE,
but my current phone, the MoPho, has been great. So a MoPho 2 would be cool as well.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
The only info that's been talked about is the leak from PocketNow saying that Sprint and Motorola are working on delivering a follow-up to the Photon that they currently dubbed the, "Motorola Photon Q LTE". So, based on that info, only "logical" assumptions are at bare minimum, the current specs that the MoPho has (memory and storage) w/ a LTE radio instead of Wimax.
There's speculation that the "Q" could stand for either Quad-core or Qwerty, but that's pure speculation. There's also speculation that it will be thinner than the current Photon w/ a bigger screen (just to follow in the pattern that other manufacturers are taking). More speculation that Motorola will go with the same type of battery as the Razr Maxx.
I mean, basically, majority of the information are "guesses." Until there's any formal announcement, it's all just rumor...but, it gives me hope that Sprint and Motorola really do feel there could be more success than what was achieved with the Photon and Admiral.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Compared to years in the past, I honestly think it'd be worth it to wait and see how all the devices are once they've all been released.
I loved my original evo. Didn't care for the 3vo, but liked the photon's specs. Ended up loving the Photon and Moto's accessories compared to htc. Now, I'm actually going to wait until a week or so before the sgs 3 is released b4 deciding.
Even though I'd never consider samsung in the past, it seems like they've turned the corner with phone support.
It's going to be hard deciding which phone to get since we no longer have yearly upgrades. Whatever phone you get, you will be stuck with for almost 2 years. As much as I like getting my phone on release date, I'm going to make myself wait this time. Battery life is very important to me so I need a great phone that will go the distance. I want the LTEvo, but I question the battery power compared to what is coming out. So I'm going to watch and wait.
NYCHitman1
Gun for Hire
I reaaaaaaally don't think there will much of a drastic change in battery tech within the next 8-10 months. Rest assured, the SGS3 and EVOLTE will definitely be the cream of the crop in terms of Sprint devices.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I'd be willing to bet money that the MoPhoQ ends up having a similar battery as the Razr Maxx. It'd be a disappointment if Sprint and Motorola don't go that route.
This is what I'm thinking too, that the new Photon will have a battery like the Razr Maxx
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Only reason I'm anticipating it is because that's one of the main factors that has separated Motorola from the others (e.g. great signal and good battery life). Thing is, as successful a response that the Razr Maxx received for its 3300mah battery (or whatever size it is), I'm a little skeptical about Motorola wanting to go the same route with the Atrix 3 (ATT) and the MoPhoQ (Sprint), simply because of design & form factor w/ regards to incorporating that non-removable, bigger battery. The Razr Maxx set a precedent for a couple factors in the industry: 1) Having an ultra thin device, & 2) Incorporating a huge battery that was non-removable, but allowed people to use their devices non-stop without worrying about the battery going dead. I'm hoping that, the precedent is strong enough that it'll translate to all of the manufacturers' future devices. Not that I'm a big fan of "non-removable" batteries, but if it means heavy use in a 24 hour period without worrying about charging, I'd say it's worth it.
So far, that precedent somewhat translated to the HTC LTEvo w/ it's bigger, non-removable battery. It still remains to be seen if Samsung will be following suit and also if Motorola will keep that as their standard for all future devices. Regardless, I'm having fun looking at all the possibilities (although, it gets me a little anxious actually waiting...which is not something I like to do a lot...LOL).