Mobiles reviews - samsung instinct

Bell brings Samsung Instinct to Canada for $129.95

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:06:37 +0000

The Samsung Instinct is one of the most popular CDMA touchscreen handsets to land on North American shores in some time. With Sprint claiming records sales numbers for the Instinct, Bell has apparently taken the handset’s popularity in to account in their own Canadian debut of the Samsung Instinct. As expected, Bell has launched their [...]

Samsung Instinct gets a firmware update

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:08:12 +0000

A new firmware version is available for Samsung Instinct. Apparently, the update will affect both the base code as well as tweak several of the apps. First of all, users will notice increased audio volume when using Bluetooth headsets/car kits, as well as improved stability of the phone’s signal and battery indicators. As for the affected [...]

Samsung Instinct bares all - disassembly with instructions

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:35:59 +0000

There's nothing like a little gadget breakdown to get our juices flowing. Like so many Hollywood beauties, the Samsung Instinct has followed up its tremendous launch success by baring it all in front of the camera. The folks at Rapid Repair have posted disassembly pictures and instructions, in case you want to get your own Samsung [...]

Sprint sees record sales of Samsung Instinct

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:55:54 +0000

We all knew Sprint's Apple iPhone-fighting Samsung Instinct would sell quite well, but it turns out that's a gross overstatement. Toting features like EVDO Rev. A, GPS, 2 megapixel camera, WiFi, and full-body touchscreen with haptic feedback (via device vibration), the Sprint Samsung Instinct has the distinction of being the iPhone 3G's most competent rival. And, [...]

Sprint customers - tell Sprint your mobile habits and win a FREE Samsung Instinct

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:06:43 +0000

The Samsung Instinct is being touted as Sprint's answer to the iPhone 3G. Chock-full of features, a slick, full-body touchscreen, and boasting numerous accolades and an incredible price-point, the Samsung Instinct is shaping up to be a serious contender for the US touchscreen market. And, to make sure Sprint customers know they're appreciated, Sprint is announcing [...]

Samsung Instinct vs. Apple iPhone - Round 1

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:40:25 +0000

We all know that handset manufacturers (and their partner carriers) that aren't the iPhone are gunning for the all touchscreen form-factor that's proved to be so popular among smartphone fans. But, this newest advertisement from No. 3 US wireless carrier Sprint may be the first case of a carrier overtly going for the iPhone's jugular. Here [...]

Sprint website gives first look on iPhone-fighting Samsung Instinct

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:10:04 +0000

How do we know that Sprint is pushing the Samsung Instinct to go toe-to-toe with AT&T's Apple iPhone? Well, aside from the obvious touchscreen and form-factor similarities, an email from Sprint suggests, "Move over iPhone, The Instinct by Samsung is coming." Sprint's going all out in marketing their iPhone-fighting all-touchscreen device and has launched a new [...]

Samsung Instinct scores "Best In Show" from CTIA Las Vegas 2008

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:11:50 +0000

When it comes to innovation, functionality, wow factor, and technology, the Samsung Instinct takes top honors at CTIA Las Vegas 2008. Of all the handsets on display at the mobile industry tradeshow, a panel of 31 judges has proclaimed that the Sprint-bound Samsung Instinct is the most innovative and "coolest" device at the show. I've mentioned [...]

Sprint's Samsung Instinct nips at iPhone's heels - licenses Visual Voicemail from Klausner

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:00:33 +0000

Remember that little outfit that sued Apple and AT&T over use of the Visual Voicemail system on the iPhone? Right, well it looks like Sprint's going after the very same look and feel for their newly announced iPhone-fighting Samsung Instinct - except Sprint opted to pay Klausner licensing fees. Sprint has licensed the technology from [...]

Hands-on with the Samsung Instinct - Sprint's answer to the iPhone

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:44:54 +0000

Everyone wants needs an iPhone competitor. In a market flooded with notions that sleek and slim smartphones with a rock-solid and intuitive interfaces are the way to go, no carrier can afford to ignore the touchscreen craze that's sweeping the mobile space. And, Sprint has just announced their own attempt to woo the touchscreen crowd [...]