Sprint focuses on wireless M2M with new business unit
Sprint Nextel Inc. has been in the wireless M2M (machine-to-machine) business for a decade, but this week announced a greater focus on the exploding market area by creating a new Emerging Solutions business unit to speed up delivery of the technology to businesses and consumers.
Android tools now on Sprint's developer site
Android developers can now go to Sprint Nextel Inc.'s developer Web site for tools to build applications for the HTC Hero and future Android devices.
Report: T-Mobile May Buy Sprint to Create Market Giant
T-Mobile plans to acquire wireless carrier Sprint to better compete with giants AT&T and Verizon in the U.S, according to a report on Monday from the U.K.'s Telegraph.
Palm debuts its Pixi smartphone, its second using WebOS
Palm and Sprint Nextel announced the second WebOS smartphone today, the Palm Pixi, and said it will be available from Sprint before the Christmas holidays.
Sprint provides wireless links for smart Ford trucks, vans
Sprint Nextel is providing wireless connections to Ford trucks and vans that are equipped with in-dashboard PCs. The specialized 2009 Ford F-Series trucks and E-Series vans are now being shipped to dealerships, according to Sprint.
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