Sprint Nextel will roll out the new Samsung Instinct, a full touch-screen device running on the Rev. A network, in June. Sprint will have exclusive right to sell the device, initially. Samsung Instinct will be seen as a competitor to the Apple iPhone, of course.
It is designed for fast Web browsing, email access, commercial-free radio and Sprint Navigation, powered by Telenav, with GPS-enabled audio and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, one-click traffic rerouting and more than 10 million local listings.
Live Search for Sprint, powered by Microsoft, provides easy access to directory information on-the-go, GPS-enabled directions, interactive maps and one-touch click to call access
Sprint TV offers live and on-demand programming.
Sprint Exclusive Entertainment offers made-for-mobile sports and entertainment video.
Sprint Music Store allows users to browse and wirelessly download full-length songs directly to their phone for 99 cents each.
Pocket Express offers up-to-date information on sports, weather, news, movie showtimes and other options customized to the user's zip code.
Three dedicated keys on the lower portion of the handset make operation of the device very straightforward and easy to navigate, the company says. The phone key always takes the user back to essential voice calling and features including speed dial, visual voicemail, contacts and the dial pad. The back key is a consistent way to take a step back in the operation.
The home key on the Samsung Instinct provides quick access to the four menus of functionality:
"Favorites" provides one-touch access to the things a user does most, making customization and personalization extremely simple. Web sites, TV channels, text messaging friends and much more can be saved in the Favorites menu so the items used most are always at the user's fingertips.
"Main" includes applications such as Messaging, Voicemail, GPS Navigation and more.
The "Fun" menu brings up music, TV, photos and games.
"Web" takes a user straight to Web site options.
Samsung Instinct features Visual Voicemail, allowing users to listen to messages in their order of preference and manage them with a simple tap of the screen.
Both corporate and consumer (POP3) email accounts are supported.
Multitasking capabilities allow the user to play music in background mode while surfing the Internet, texting or playing games,.
Pricing for Samsung Instinct has not yet been announced. In order for customers to experience the full capabilities of the device, Samsung Instinct requires activation on a Sprint Everything pricing plan offering unlimited data starting at just $69.99 per month.
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