Sprint Roadmap Details No New QChat Devices And Other Initiatives

Humberto Saabedra

Following up on the Sprint device roadmap leak, further details have been confirmed regarding other Sprint initiatives:

  • No New QChat devices will be developed or released, with the current lineup receiving minor chipset refreshes
  • Sprint OneClick will be deployed on all EVDO non-smart devices going forward, with 1X class devices being excluded from the requirement.
  • microSDHC expansion slots will be eliminated from 1X devices going forward and 1x devices will be reduced in the lineup.
  • Increased focus on Android devices
  • Samsung Cello M550 to be first device focused on social networking
  • Samsung Chianti M560 to be first “Green” device
  • Expand international roaming capability across BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and aircards.
  • Focus on dual-mode EVDO Rev. A/WiMax devices
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