Sprint has launched two devices that make it easier to stay connected with your friends and colleagues through increasingly popular social networking sites.
The new Samsung Exclaim and HTC Snap make it easier than ever for customers to use the social networks of their choice.
As part of the company’s focus on a great customer experience, Sprint has expanded its social networking presence to meet and interact with customers where they are in order to provide direct and timely responses to their inquiries. Customers can receive Sprint updates on Twitter via @Sprint or @SprintGreenNews for specific company-wide green initiatives.
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Samsung today unveiled four new smartphones; the Omnia II (I8000), OmniaPRO series (OmniaPRO B7610, OmniaPRO B7320) as well as the OmniaLITE (B7300) feature cutting-edge technology. The new Omnia smartphone line-up follows the success of the very first flagship Omnia phone, Samsung’s milestone Open OS model which was launched at CommunicAsia last year. Check out the specs below for more information on the Omnia series.
All-in-one Redefined: Omnia II (I8000)
The Omnia II features Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and the world’s largest 3.7-inch AMOLED display with WVGA resolution. TouchWiz 2.0 User Interface and 3D effects make enjoying multimedia and multi tasking convenient and fun. Advanced R Touch (Resistive Touch) enables faster, more accurate touch response. Multimedia features include DVD-like (480p) video recording/playback, internet browsing and interactive 3D games. Users can download content quickly to the Omnia II’s HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi capabilities. Up to 48GB lets users store more of their favorite content. | 
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Samsung today unveiled the Samsung Jet smartphone which features multi-task manager and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, with a user-friendly menu navigations in a sleek and compact design.
The Jet’s 16M WVGA AMOLED display (3.1”) offers vivid and colorful full touch mobile experience available; the WVGA AMOLED screen provides a resolution that is four times higher than a WQVGA screen. The 800MHz application processor delivers breathtaking speed and stunning performance, making Jet the fastest full touch handset on the market today.
Samsung’s latest TouchWiz 2.0 user interface new features such as intuitive 3D media gate UI and motion-response UI, smart unlock, customizable widget screen. The Dolfin Web browser lets users surf the net and access popular websites, especially social networking sites, with ease and speed. The 5 mega-pixel camera, built-in GPS, DNSe & SRS Sound Effect technology for superior sound quality, and DivX and XviD video support for hassel-free video downloading and viewing. | 
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Samsung today announced a solar-powered cell phone named the E1107 Crest Solar. The E1107 battery can be charged via sun light, providing 5 to 10 minutes of talk time for every hour charged. The rear of the phone is covered with the solar panel that collects the sun's rays. - The E1107 comes with
- Dual-band 800/1900 GSM/EDGE
- FM radios
- MP3 player
- GPS
- 1.52 inch CSTN display (128 x 128 pixels)
- Torch light
- Mobile Tracker application
The Crest Solar will be on sale in select markets later this month. At this time no pricing has been disclosed. | 
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GreatCall, Inc. today announced the national availability of its new Jitterbug J cell phone and expanded rate plans offering more affordable options to a wider range of consumer needs. The Jitterbug J cell phone is GreatCall’s next generation device that supports the option of expanded easy-to-use services, while maintaining the leadership trademark of wireless simplicity that the Jitterbug brand is known for. This “best of both worlds” combination is made possible through the Jitterbug J’s unique technical design that allows users to easily turn features on and off as they wish. This approach, paired with a sleek and stylish new handset, makes the Jitterbug J a great companion for people seeking a lifestyle of simplicity. The new Jitterbug J also offers new more affordable rate plans as well as the company’s 24/7 U.S. based customer service and friendly operators who greet callers by name.
New and Improved: Jitterbug J Appeals to Any Generation
Jitterbug customers are most interested in services that help them stay in touch with friends and family, increase productivity in their fast-paced lives and that help them manage their health and well-being. | 
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Without any fanfare, Best Buy is now selling the Samsung Exclaim, which comes with a 2.0MP digital camera for snapping high-resolution digital photos for multimedia messaging, a full QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and one-touch MySpace and Facebook access.
Samsung Exclaim features:
- Built-in 2.0MP digital camera
- Text and multimedia messaging capability
- Operates on dual-band 800MHz networks
- Color LCD display
- Built-in microSD card slot
- Stereo Bluetooth technology
- Voice dialing capability
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T-Mobile has launched the Samsung t239 Prepaid handset. T-Mobile is offering a free $25 prepaid card when you purchase the t239 for $59.99. The Samsung t239 comes with AOL Instant Messenger, picture messaging, Bluetooth, full-color screen, voicemail, picture caller ID, directory assistance, includes 10 minutes starter airtime and more. The basic features of the Samsung t239 include: - Size: 3.9 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 2.9 ounces
- Included battery: 800mAh Lion
- Talk time: up to 6 hours
- Standby time: up to 14 days
- Band (frequency): 850 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz
Visit T-Mobile for more information. | 
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., today announced the Samsung Pixon12 (M8910) – the world’s first 12-megapixel camera phone with full-touch screen.
A response to today’s consumers who demand robust camera features in their mobile phones, the Pixon12 comes packed with a host of functions which enable consumers to easily capture, browse and share their images on the move – all on a brilliant full-touch 3.1-inch AMOLED screen.
Instant Shoot
The Samsung Pixon12 enables users to take perfect pictures quickly and easily, thanks to a Dedicated Camera Power Key which gives users fast one-touch access to the camera function. Once the camera is turned on, users can aim and snap, capturing images as fast as today’s advanced digital camera. Samsung Pixon12 also features fast image saving for next shot, so users can move to next shot within around 2 seconds.
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Samsung has announced it is recalling several thousand "Jitterbug" cell phones because the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that in no service areas the phones could fail to connect to emergency 911 services. The phones being recalled (approximately 160,000) are model numbers SPH-a110 and SPH-a120, which were sold between March 2008 and May 2009.
Samsung is in the process of contacting consumers to schedule a free software upgrade; however customers not yet notified can call the company at (866) 304-4980.
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Samsung Telecommunications and U.S. Cellular announce the availability of the Samsung Gloss (SCH-u440). The compact flip design of the Samsung Gloss makes it fashionable and functional, while the QWERTY keyboard is ideal for people who want to quickly send a text message to a friend. Key features of the Samsung Gloss include: - Full QWERTY Keyboard
- Stereo Bluetooth Enabled
- 1.3 Megapixel Camera
- Music Player
- easyedgeSM Service
- Dimensions: 2.55"x 2.94" x .82"
- 2.2" CIF 262K TFT (Landscape)
Available in pink and charcoal, the Samsung Gloss is equipped with stereo Bluetooth® for easy hands-free communication, a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and music player.
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The Samsung SGH-t349 is now available from T-Mobile USA. The compact and slim messaging phone features a 20-key, partial QWERTY keypad, XT9 predictive text and auto-word completion. The lime green bar-style handset makes messaging faster and easier with access to E-mail, Instant Messaging and picture, video and text messaging. The t349 features a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder with 4x digital zoom, MP3 player, expandable memory slot and Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology.
Key features of the Samsung SGH-t349 include:
- T-Mobile myFaves enabled
- Messaging services
- Text messaging (XT9 Predictive Text Technology)
- Instant Messaging (AIM, Windows LiveTM Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger)
- Picture Messaging
- Support for web2goSM
- 1.3-megapixel Camera
- 1280×1024 resolution
- 4x digital zoom
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AT&T has launched the Samsung SGH-a167 GoPhone (Pay As You Go) with no contract commitment pricing at $69.99. The blue flip phone Samsung SGH-a167 comes loaded with text messaging, mobile Internet, a digital camera and the ability to be completely customized with the sights and sounds you want.
The Samsung SGH - a167 also features:
- Downloadable Content: Customize your a167 and express your personality. You can download wallpapers, ringtones, applications and games to make your phone your own.
- Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology: With a Bluetooth headset you can go hands-free and wireless. Now it’s easier than ever to carry on conversations without putting your job (or your life) on hold.
- Speakerphone: Sometimes you want a private conversation. Sometimes you want to share. With its built-in speakerphone, the a167 lets you do both.
- VGA-Quality Camera: There’s a lot of good stuff in this SAMSUNG – including a VGA-quality digital camera that gives you big, 640 x 480 pixel pictures.
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AT&T has announced that the Samsung Jack, the successor to the BlackJack and BlackJack II, will hit AT&T shelves on May 19th.
The BlackJack series has been the number one selling franchise in Windows Mobile history and the Jack is the next generation Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone. Available exclusively to AT&T customers in the U.S and powered by the nation’s fastest 3G network, this sleek and compact handset features an optimized keyboard for easy and accurate messaging, including SMS, instant messaging and access to multiple e-mail accounts.
Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile on the Jack keeps enterprise and small business customers connected with synchronization of schedules and contacts, Internet Explorer Mobile provides improved quick and easy Web browsing and Office Mobile enhances productivity with the ability to manage Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. The Jack will also be upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5. | 
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Verizon Wireless and Samsung today announced the availability of the Samsung Alias 2, the next generation dual-hinge messaging phone with the convenience of an E Ink transforming keypad in a unique flip-style format. The Alias 2 comes in Charcoal grey.
Key features:
- Dual-hinge form factor with E Ink keyboard that changes based on what the user needs
- Open it vertically as a flip phone and it has a traditional numeric keypad and can change to an alpha-only keypad
- In landscape, the phone features a QWERTY keypad that can change to numeric with symbols
- Supports RemoSync, so customers can synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from their office PCs
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MetroPCS and Samsung today launched the Samsung Tint. The sleek, compact flip design of the Samsung Tint makes it both durable and fashionable. The Samsung Tint includes grey and pink faceplates as a standard accessory to help match the user’s style. Additional faceplates are also available in various colors. This handset also features customizable wallpaper, banner themes and fonts to personalize the visual experience on the Samsung Tint.
The Samsung Tint is equipped with a powerful feature set, including an integrated camera, SMS, MMS, email and IM messaging capabilities, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth wireless technology and speakerphone for easy, hands-free operation. For immediate access to family and friends, the Samsung Tint offers ChatLINK? a push-to-talk social networking tool that works like a walkie-talkie. Users can simply push a button and talk without dialing to individuals or groups with compatible phones. | 
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Samsung Electronics today announced the I7500, its first Android-powered smartphone. Samsung became the first company among the global top three mobile phone manufacturers to unveil an Android-powered smartphone.
The Samsung I7500 is a cutting-edge smartphone, featuring a 3.2” AMOLED full touch screen and 7.2Mbps HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, giving users access to Google Mobile services and full web browsing at blazing speeds.
The Samsung I7500 offers users access to the full suite of Google services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Calendar, and Google Talk. The integrated GPS receiver enables the comprehensive use of Google Maps features, such as My Location, Google Latitude, Street View, local search and detailed route description. Hundreds of other applications are available in Android Market. For example, the application Wikitude, a mobile travel guide, allows consumers to access details of unknown sights via location-based Wikipedia articles.
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Today Verizon Wireless announced the Samsung Trance; a high-powered music phone with touchpad navigation and enhanced audio quality backed by Bang & Olufsen’s ICEpower amp. It has a slim, slider form factor and is designed for the customer with an ear for music and an eye for style. The Samsung Trance will be available on April 24, 2009, in two colors – Piano Black and Electric Red.
Verizon Wireless has priced the Samsung Trance at $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
Music
- V CAST Music with Rhapsody (subscription & PC downloads) – allows customers to choose from more than 5 million songs, download the master copy of their songs to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software and sync their favorite tracks, albums and playlists from their PCs to their Samsung Trance phones using a USB cable (Note: over-the-air music downloads are not supported)
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AT&T is now selling the Samsung Propel Pro, announced on March 30, 2009. The Propel was apart of AT&T's new lineup of smartphones and quick messaging phones that makes it easier for customers to message with friends and family and manage their business and personal lives on-the-go.
The Propel Pro, a full-QWERTY silver and chrome compact slider smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.1 allows users to run full enterprise applications on the same platform they use to text and send photos. Evolving from the popular Samsung Prope, business users and consumers looking for a full-feature smartphone with Wi-Fi will look to the Propel Pro, available in for $149.99. See the Propel at AT&T by visiting http://www.wireless.att.com | 
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AT&T has launched the Samsung a657 which is built to withstand the harshest conditions and most demanding users. The handset comes preloaded with AT&T Navigator and tracks your team with downloadable applications like Telenav Track and Xora Mobile Workforce Management tools.
The candy-bar style makes it easy to mount to a dashboard and ideal for transportation, construction, maintenance, landscaping, and other on-site businesses, as well as those who work in secure work environments. It also comes with a built-in flashlight that will shine a light in even the toughest work conditions! Basic Specifications:
- Dimensions: 4.53 x 2.05 x 0.77 inches
- Weight: 4.34 ounces
- Battery: 1000mAh Lithium Ion
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