Android is finally getting the attention a major mobile phone OS deserves. Today, named among the ranks of Android phones is Samsung Moment, a slider form factor that is due to hit the Sprint network at just $149 due November 1. The phone adds to the argument that users don’t want skinned Android phones. The more »

Day two of CTIA in Las Vegas, Nevada and as is fitting the Palm Pre is leading the buzz with its announcement yesterday that it will support Palm OS and a new round of showing off of 3rd party apps. If you cut through that buzz, there are some unsung heroes that will be bumping into in your local coffee shop and on the planes, trains and if you carpool, automobiles. The Samsung Magnet represents the branch of the phone world that focuses on texting at Edge (2G) speeds. This phone though not officially priced yet, looks fantastic and is sure to be pretty affordable, I’d guess somewhere around the $49 mark with contract. The full QWERTY keypad looks nice and the phone itself will intro in orange. What is not to love?

The official announcement comes less than a full day since we saw the first official image of the Instinct S30 leak yesterday morning. Sprint has released an official press release confirming the release, and Samsung has already begun to show it off on the floor at CTIA. The Instinct S30, which was also known as more »

Although we have not yet received an official announcement regarding the Instinct S30, aka Instinct Mini we do have an official image along with some details. The image, which is in the typical press style has come courtesy of a Korean language Samsung website, it also means that those previously leaked images were indeed accurate. more »

In its battle to stay relevant, Sprint is pitching its Samsung Instinct in a new color and at a new price. The fastest-selling EVDO device in Sprint history recently added support for corporate Exchange to the surprise of many. We were surprised in the fact it wasn’t there at launch.

Within a few days after its release, Instinct became the fastest-selling EVDO handset in Sprint history. Instinct accounted for more than one-fifth of all Sprint handsets being sold during the first two weeks of availability and continued to sell at a record pace through the 2008 holiday season. Instinct users consume data at a rate of approximately five times more than any other Sprint device, especially music and other downloads, text messaging and GPS navigation.

It would be hard for us to believe there will be an “Instinct 2″ or loyal following with this phone, but I am sure there is someone who has been waiting for a pink version of the Sprint touchscreen powerhouse that was pitted against the iPhone in advertisement after advertisement. Anyone out there willing to stand up and tell us how much they love this phone?

GPS was a huge gift this year for the holidays. CR noticed GPS via cell phone is starting to become a bigger player and decided to dig into if the hype lives up. Cell phone GPS allow you to eliminate a standalone device and turn your phone into an accurate, voice-enabled navigation device. CR uncovered several pros and cons and as an avid GPS industry observer, I’ll add my two cents as well.

Follow the link to see what CR recommends and what CR and I agree on.

Sprint’s popular, new smartphone, the Samsung Instinct, is going to be sold for the first time at RadioShack coming this Labor Day Weekend. You might be thinking, what’s so special about RadioShack selling the Samsung Instinct, I could go buy it at any other retailer or the Sprint store. Well, the reason is that RadioShack will be selling the Instinct for the low price of $100 for new customers.

We have recently seen a firmware update come for the Instinct that offered some notable improvements for items such as increasing the audio volume when using Bluetooth, as well as improvements to the signal and battery indicators and the web browser. With that update having been rolled out, it seems Sprint decided it was time more »

The Samsung Instinct has just been given what sounds like will be a welcomed firmware update, which is reported to include updates for some of the apps as well as the base code. Some of the updates include an increased audio volume when using Bluetooth, the ability to use saved images as wallpaper and improvements more »

Earlier in the week, you’ll recall my post about CNBC saying SK Telecom was in talks to acquire Sprint. Turns out, not so much. In a statement this morning, SK set out to clear the air: they are not acquiring any US carriers (whew) but they are seeking technology and business partnerships with Sprint. So more »