Stories are all over the internet today speculating why Sprint removed the comments about the iPhone 4 from their commercials, suggesting Sprint may be preparing for it themselves.
Everyone noticed when Sprint quit promoting a certain part of their own EVO commercial on TV, which had one quote that stated “the EVO was a superior option to the iPhone 4″. Recently, Sprint altered this commercial to remove the iPhone 4 quote entirely.
What beatweek noticed, and what we find interesting as well, is the fact that history seems to be repeating itself. Remember when Verizon had comments about the iPhone, barely a year ago, and then they eventually pulled this commercial, with no explanation, from the TV commercials? Well, Sprint is now doing the same thing.
Why do you think Sprint decided to remove this comment? We are curious to see in the end but would like to know your thoughts. If they did get one, would you get one yourself? Discuss in the comments box below or hop into the forums where this is already being discussed in our carrier discussion section.
Thanks tsowen!
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My favorite instance that is similar is when “Chad” was always ragging on the other characters. Then they showed the same actor in a commercial when Verizon bought them out. That was hilarious! We’ll see. I think it’s inevitable.
I meant other “carriers”…
The real question is. Does iPhone want Sprint?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!! It HURTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
iPhones are evil mkay >.>
As much as I hate apple, I really do hope sprint gets it. Right now verizon is kicking everyones ass and that was before they even released the iphone. At&t, already having the iphone, as well as some pretty bad ass soon to be released android phones are in a good position as well. So where does that leave sprint? As much as I am hoping that the “evo 2″ will be the next uber phone with uber specs, it aint gonna be enough to keep sprint competitive with the big two. So here is hoping that sprint has some major news coming out in the next few months.
Nope. Can’t root the iPhone and download custom roms. I’ll keep my Evo.
Feb. 7th…Headline: “Sprint Announces The Iphone 4G! Lmao!
I don’t think the question is: will Sprint get the iPhone, but rather when? I am really curious to see which OS truly is preferred by more- iOS or Android when neither is carrier limited.
Here’s rooting for Android! Go little green guy, go!
Sprint is being run by cavemen. They can’t possibly figure that out. They want a crappy phone on their line up and iPhone is too good it failed the crappy test.
Hey uofajac, What are you 10? or a smartphone noob? That line is being mentioned ever since the windows mobile 6x days and you still have that attitude. All those WM6x fan was abandoned by their beloved M$ and they all went to Android to save their embarrassing asses. Now they’re on android, They forgot to bury their WM6x attitude. This is not about Your evo or android or how good your phone is. This is about Sprint and the possibility of getting the iPhone.
No thanks please. As a Sprint loyalist I don’t want Sprint altering there service in an Apple dictatorist style way. Look at VZW. I know they are asses but dropping new every 2 before iPhone? Yeah, Jobs keep that **** off my network.
you want the iphone on sprint?
well htc evo 4g + miui rom = iphone 5 on sprint
because the evo is not on par… I like the evo, wished it was a lot thinner but with same screen size and higher res.
I don’t like the iphone, it does pounce the evo in terms of adoption…. camera, res… etc..
The iphone is a cash cow for carriers since that’s what the populace prefers. Both Sprint and T-Mobile would be foolish not to try to get the iphone since they will be at a possible fatal disadvantage without it. While the Evo is cool, it’s still not an iphone, regardless of any perceived superiority the people on this site will say. I’ve had many phones and so far the best phone by far I ever had is an iphone 4, nothing beats that beautiful screen. Once you jailbreak it and install some mods, it totally whips anything out there at this time. I hate Steve Jobs and Apple, but I must admit, their engineering work and use of high quality components is second to none.
@NIKKG
I’m confused!?! (Not really) But you say when you jailbreak an Iphone 4 because it has a beautiful screen it better than anything out!? I understand it’s your opinion…But people must understand there are dumb opinions out there, including yours! 1. The Samsung epic has the same screen resolution as the Iphone 4 (16.7 million colors, 24 bits) Besides being out longer and having a little more apps then than Google the Iphone 4 is inferior in stats to the Evo beside the screen res! My take is that Sprint should get the Iphone 4 from a business stand point and make money off of stupid Iphone lover, because no matter what anyone say’s to an Iphone user with proven stats it will always be better in their minds…
to those that don’t want to “play” with their phones…ie. 90% of smartphone consumers…the iphone 4 is perfect. fast, beautiful screen, tons of apps, pleasing aesthetics.
to the other 10% of smartphone consumers that love to tinker with almost every aspect of their phone…the evo 4g is perfect. fast, bigger but not as hi-res screen, tons of apps, pleasing aesthetics. and yes the %s are made up but you get the idea
judging by those 2 statements you might be wondering “well why does everybody and their momma still want an iphone?” simple. brand recognition. the iphone has reigned supreme over the years and other smartphone companies have just recently caught up to them. i’ve owned the htc touch and touch diamond before i got my EVO. back then most people saw my great phone and automatically assumed it was an iphone. it’s only recently (i’d say a year ago) that people actually started noticing other phones ie. the EVO
IMHO most high-end smartphones nowadays are basically the same. it’s all on preference. i love that my EVO looks different from all of my friends’ phones. other people like the “cool” factor of the iphone. to each his own
Bring on that little teeny tiny screen iPhone 4! Sprint has the better and much cheaper plans to use it on plus our kids need something cool to play with while us grown-ups rock the real muscle machines! It’s inevitable, the cdma iPhone will land on Sprint. Apple wants their products on as many carriers as possible. Apple wants to rule the market… ofcourse they have their work cut out for them. Android is a massive snowball effect and will likely prevail as the industrie’s OS of choice fairly soon, even with the iPhone launching on cdma carriers. It’s going to be a close race for sure but who cares. I like my KING EVO.
GAWD…..I hate to admit it but I too would like to see the iphone on sprint just so they can trump VZ and AT&T with its superior data plans. I’m all for it till when/if they decide to start tiering data like they have on the big two. Then I’ll start b*tching again. But I will stay with android and the little green guy because it is a much better platform then crapple’s iOS and really don’t want to fall into the skinny jean wearin’ mofo’s (aka apple fritters) world…..nuff said.
now we all know why they are adding the $10 fee to 3g plans also.
Iphone will most likely be on sprint as well
It will still be late for sprint to announce an iphone anytime soon. They would simply be trying to catch up. I can’t believe the number of people thinking sprint may announce an iphone in february as that wouldn’t even be an industry first. My .02 cents anyway.@pwnsicle -
@thenuwguy –
they wouldn’t be playing catch up at all, they just would be giving millions of at&t and verizon customers a better price point for the same device.
I don’t see Sprint announcing the Sprint iPhone 4G as some have stated for the February 7th announcement. I think Sprint will wait for the 5th Generation and let some of the hyphe settle down with the release of the Verizon iPhone. We all know that Dan Hesse has stated under the right terms he would love to have the iPhone. Lately when asked he has replied with “No Comment”. I don’t think its a question of if but when will Sprint get the iPhone. Me I welcome the thought of the iPhone coming to the 3rd Largest US Carrier to level the playing field and for those who are with Sprint and have wanted the chance to get an iPhone. It would only be smart on Apples part to release it on Sprint as well if they wish to continue to compete with the Android Phone, especially with so many new devices coming out. I am not a big fan of the iPhone due to so many restirctions placed on the device but I think Sprint would be a good carrier for the iPhone.
@tsowen – iphone 3g.. it makes sense as to why they up’d the price for 10 3g also on new contracts.. it also makes sense they will be pumping out windows phone 7. they are expecting customers to upgrade to the devices they are ready to announce on feb 7.
Verizon did the same thing with tiered pricing just before they announced the iphone.
I agree with all the ideas stating that it would be good for Sprint. I do hate to admit it, having some idrone loyalty will put an end to a lot of carrier jumping. At the same time I can see where it might make carriers feel they can jack up prices. With everyone having it Sprints plans will beat everyone else if they stick to their guns and don’t get greedy.
…and I personally won’t get another 3g phone. If they come out with Windows phone 7 phones without 4g I’m not touching them. I’m waiting for them to grow their OS up. I might try a windows phone next year. Though the pro 7 (rumored to come Sprint’s way) seems cool I still have to have 4g. I’m not going back to tiny screens either.
ive had sprint for 10yrs and think this would be a great business move on thier part. not an apple fan so i would not be getting it, im very happy w/my non rooted evo.
@neopanther – i second the screen size remark.. im not going back to a tiny screen. when they come out with the hd7 twin on sprint, im all over it like white on rice.. also with 4g only
i will get the IPHONE if it came to SPRINT with 4’3″ screen
so now sprint is wanting to hop on jobs’ ****. this would certainly steal market share from MS & RIM.
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I want a better business phone from Sprint. Something that works well with Exchange Server and the Office apps. My Touch Pro win win 6.1 is old, has a small screen etc., but works really well.
Sprint has disappointed me on new Windows phones and no iPone. The Evo is getting old and the lack of really good exchange support doesn’t excite me. I am looking forward for something new on the 7th from sprint to get me excited and to keep me as a customer.
Here’s my take
For as long as I’ve been with Sprint, every phone I’ve ever owned or have ever seen has always had the Sprint logo on it, even some how putting it into the boot screen.
Do you really think Apple would let Sprint put their logo on the iPhone? I mean this is Apple we’re talking about right?
I just don’t see Apple allowing Sprint to put their logo on the phone or in the boot screen…. who knows though, Sprint might not put their logo on the phone after all, this is Sprint right?
@gator352 –
“But I will stay with android and the little green guy because it is a much better platform then crapple’s iOS and really don’t want to fall into the skinny jean wearin’ mofo’s (aka apple fritters) world…..nuff said.”
LMAO!!! Aint that the truth!!! Little pansy ass chicken leg Iphone totin’ homos get the F away from me!!! Where the hell did those lil freaks come from anyway? Did somebody abandon all of Jerry’s kids leaving them to be raised by richard simmons or one of the Jacksons? That would explain it all… damn freak retards!
@tx_dbs_tx –
Wow, you get all that from someones phone choice? I never get mad at what phones people have, that’s just gay and creepy.
@smoove21 –
i think the Feb 7th annnoucement is going to be the introduction of the HTC Flyer…..im on the fence with iPhone going to Sprint though……That move will kill (or seriously damper) a ‘Evo 2′ release.
@thenuwguy –
im telling you…..im thinking its going to be a HTC tablet release with Android 3.0…..and it will come out before the Motorola Xoom
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