Sprint's relationship with Windows Phone in 2012 was strained, to say the least, and the carrier elected not to join in for the first wave of WP8 device launches. At first, we didn't quite know what the future would hold for the platform on Sprint, but in mid-November we heard that Windows Phone was most definitely in its plans for 2013. That was great to learn, but it really didn't help narrow-down when we might hope to see WP8 phones on Sprint store shelves; would it get invested early on in the year, or wait for the second or even third wave of WP8 phones later in 2013? It looks like ...

When it rains Jelly Beans, it pours Jelly Beans. Samsung's Galaxy S III on Verizon will be seeing its update arrive tomorrow, but for HTC fans who have been using the EVO 4G LTE on Sprint, their own Jelly Bean update has already become available. EVO 4G LTE system software 3.15.651.16 delivers Android 4.1.1, outfitted with the latest Sense 4+ UI enhancements. Even though the update is currently accessible for EVO 4G LTE owners, for the moment you'll have to pull this one down yourself, which is just as simple as checking for updates through your phone's settings menu. In case you forget ...

If you have an LG Optimus G on AT&T, like the one we have recently reviewed, or on Sprint, and you want to do some deep customizations, you will probably need to have an unlocked bootloader. This is now possible via Project FreeGee which unlocks both phones in preparation for custom ROMs. If you are familiar with all the disclaimers and you apply this unlocker you will probably have to double-check on every OTA update you'll receive in the future to see whether it is compatible with this solution or not. LG might be able to patch this workaround. You'll have to have a Windows-based ...

Verizon and HTC took the veil off their new 5-inch superphone yesterday in New York City, and we were there to cover it. We took home a review unit that evening, and before we'd even unboxed it, Joe Levi was asking questions. In an editorial on the first-of-its-kind device, Joe speculated that the huge pixel count on the Droid DNA's 1080p display might cause it to run more slowly than comparably specced devices. Devices like the LG Optimus G, which is also powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro backed up by 2GB of RAM, and one of which we just happen to have handy here in the office. Our ...

We've heard a lot about the Flash, made by ZTE, coming to Sprint. It was leaked at the end of July, popped up in real-life pictures at the beginning of this month and shortly after its official press render surfaced. It is now official as Sprint unveiled all the details of the phone, going for $129.99 with a two-year contract or $449.99 without one. The specs, as rumored, include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch HD display, NFC, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage, 1,780mAh battery, and a 12.6-megapixel main camera alongside Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box (with no ...

Back before smartphone fans in the US ever got their hands on Samsung's Galaxy Note II, we heard that the international edition of the phone was shipping without one of its more interesting features, the split-screen mode official known as Multi Window View. It wasn't long before we saw Samsung come through with an update to add that mode back in, and at the time were hopeful that it was ready far enough in advance for the Note II's State-side release to see those models launch with fully-intact feature sets. Sadly, that didn't come to pass, but for Sprint users, at least, Multi Window ...

Information on a new ZTE Android for Sprint started surfacing earlier this week, depicting a device with a 4.5-inch screen (hopefully 720p), 1.5GHz dual-core SoC, gigabyte of RAM, and a 12-megapixel main camera. While it can be hard to get very excited about ZTE models, the specs sounded decent enough, if not bordering on mid-range, and the rumored launch price of just $130 on-contract after rebates didn't sound half bad. Supposedly, the phone would arrive with carrier branding as the Sprint Flash. Today, some more info on the handset arrives, courtesy of some leaked pics. While there's ...

Watch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the recent leaks regarding the LG Nexus 4, the Nexus 7 by Asus and even the Nexus 10 by Samsung. We then talk about the possibility of getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on the Sprint Galaxy S III. We later talk about the launch of the Verizon and AT&T-branded Samsung Galaxy Note. Then the Sony Xperia TL takes the stage with an astonishing price and launch details. We end today's show talking about Microsoft's launch of Windows 8 and their Surface RT tablet along with our hands-on coverage. All this and more after the break.