Thursday, April 3, 2008

Sprint unveils Samsung instinct, a device to take on AT&T’s iPhone


In a CTIA conference yesterday, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse, unveiled a new phone called Samsung Instinct. This is the device, which Sprint hopes to take on AT&T.

“This device is like no other touch-screen phone, “he said.

Like the iPhone, Instinct features touchscreen (3.1-inch) and 2MP camera. Other features are 3G and EV-DO Rev support, stereo Bluetooth, audible caller ID, voice dialling and commands, a full HTML browser, a digital music player , support for Sprint Radio Sprint TV, tethering, Microsoft Live Search, and integrated GPS with Sprint navigation.

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While there is no IM capabilities yet, you will get multimedia messaging and access to personal and corporate e-mail.

One interesting upgrade from the iPhone is haptic keyboard.

Dan Hesse did not reveal the pricing of the phone, but estimates say it will cost around $200-$300.


The device is said to be launched in June. Just in time to compete with the 3G iPhone model?

Thanks: AdvertisingAge

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