Sprint will launch Samsung's F490 on their network as the M800 . Features include an extra-wide 3.2-inch screen, uses Sprint's 3G EVDO link for its Sprint TV Internet video streaming service, buying songs from the Sprint Music Store, and navigating using assisted GPS.

The M800 also features a 2-megapixel camera , a microSD card slot and should support AAC, MP3, and WMA music playback as well as videos in H.264 and MPEG-4. Video recording in MPEG-4 is also possible.

The rumor that Sprint is set to stop sales of the LG Rumor due to a firmware erasure problem, are false. According to Gizmodo, Sprint hasn't stopped sales of the Rumor--the reason why you can't find it in stores is because it has "exceeded [their] expectations," and they're facing inventory problems.

Sprint Rumor messaging phone

It will be available for $80 (with a 2yr service contract and after rebate) and unlimited SMS plans start at $10 for individuals and $20 for families.

Specs

* 1.3 Megapixel Camera
* Bluetooth
* MP3 Player
* PC/Phone Sync
* Micro-SD (max 4GB)
* 4.3" x 2.0" x 0.7", 4.13oz

Sprint Nextel Offers Geographic Search

The partnership will produce GPS location software that will automatically figure out what city you mean when you search. Tellme by Mobile will be also introduced - a voice interface to local searches.

Sprint Vision Katana II

Sprint Vision has announced the Katana II, a new handset by SANYO. The thin camera phone comes in three colors - Cosmic Black, Pink Fascination and Midnight Steel - and sports a bright finish

Sprint Mogul

HTC's Mogul (PPC-6800), is now available on the Sprint Network.

BlackBerry 8830 for Verizon, Sprint

The BlackBerry 8830 is set for launch on Verizon Wireless on May 14, and Sprint. The CDMA / GSM BlackBerry 8830 worldphone features 2GB microSD support, a full QWERTY BlackBerry, CDMA EV-DO support in addition to GSM / GPRS (900 and 1,800 MHz only).

The FCC has approved the Samsung SPH-M250, a new TV phone set for launch on the Sprint netwiork.

After careful comparison of the test photos to Samsung models, it appears to be a version of the B250, a TV phone Samsung launched in Korea. The B250 has a lid that rotates 90 degrees to watch video in landscape mode. It is possible that this phone is simply a video focused EV-DO handset that will present Sprint's streaming video in landscape. Sprint has already been running mobile TV trials using TDtv technology from IP Wireless in their 2.5 GHz spectrum.

According to pcsintel , sources at Sprint have confirmed that Sprint will carry the first CDMA SLVR from Motorola.

The L7c SLVR will improve on the existing SLVR with an improved 1.3 megapixel camera, as well as GPS, and all other Sprint-enhanced MIDP 2.0 services. The device, like the V3c, will be slightly larger to accommodate the more-powerful CDMA platform, but is reported to still be slimmer than a standard RAZR, making the device the slimmest CDMA phone in any carrier's lineup.

Sprint and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) have introduced FUSIC, a new mobile phone with a progressive design and music and entertainment services delivered at broadband-like speeds via the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Network. This phone looks, feels, and plays like a portable music player with the convenience of instant access to the Sprint Music Store(SM) for downloading full songs over-the-air, an FM transmitter for playing music through a radio or car stereo, Bluetooth® Stereo support, and four changeable faceplates in blue, green, pink and black for personalization of the phone. FUSIC is exclusive to Sprint and will be available May 28th in Sprint Stores and online at www.sprint.com.

Sprint and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) yesterday introduced two new handsets - the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Phone MM-A920 by Samsung(r) and the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Phone MM-A900 by Samsung(r).

The MM-A920, with its embedded music player and external music navigation controls, provides access to thousands of songs for instant download and easy access. With an expansion slot that houses up to 512MB of TransFLASH memory, the MM-A920 allows music lovers to easily store and transfer their favorite tunes, images and videos.

Measuring just over a half-inch thick, the ultra-compact MM-A900 is the thinnest Power Vision phone available from Sprint. Made of magnesium, a lightweight metal, the handset's unique look and feel will delight the fashion-conscious user. In addition, the sleek handset's large, crisp display and stereo speakers are ideal for watching live TV with full-motion video with vivid sound.

Both phones include numerous powerful features including:

* 1.3 mega-pixel camera/camcorder with a flash and zoom
* PictBridge-enabled printing capabilities
* Bluetooth(r) wireless technology for hands-free connectivity
* Phone-as-modem capabilities

Sprint has officially announced the launch of Samsung's MM-A800 2-Megapixel camera phone. The MM-A800 is a tri-band CDMA phone featuring a MP3 player, speech-to-text, and 15FPS video through the built in media player with content provided through Sprint TV. The camera features 2.5x digital zoom, flash, color adjustments, fun frames, and multi-shot. The phone has a TransFLASH card slot; a 32MB card is supplied with camera.

The phone weighs 4.26-ounces with a 1.22x1.59-inch TFT LCD 262k color screen with 240x320 resolution.

The MM-A800 is available now for $500 US. More