Posted by: chris in sprint, samsung, instinct on
Sep 24, 2008
Sprint has released a new software maintenance release for the Samsung Instinct. The primary changes affect the browser. Version BH29 will be delivered OTA on September 24th. According to Sprint, Instinct firmware BH29 includes the resolution of 249 tickets open since the previous public firmware release, BF30. The release also marks the first public release of the updated Instinct Web Browser, version 1.1. The new browser is based on an entirely new codebase and brings an 10x improvement to rendering speed, most noticeable in the areas of pan/zoom/resize functionality. New browser features include: * VC Button -> Hide/show controls; browser controls can be hidden to provide more screen to webpage display * Favorites enhancements -> Improvements to favorites UI allows for sticky mode lock * 34 other web browser tickets resolved You can discuss the software update in our Instinct forums.
Sprint has released the NFL Mobile application for the Instinct. Members of our Instinct forum received a text message late last night informing them that the new app was available for download.
There you have it, NFL on your Instinct just in time for kickoff.
Sprint continues their Instinct vs iPhone ad campaign with the latest targeting AT&T's 3G coverage. In a rather entertaining ad, the two phones are stationery as they place toppings on a cupcake. The voiceover asks, "INSTINCT vs iPhone, which has a larger 3G network." The ad concludes with the announcer proclaiming "More high speed coverage. Instinct's got it, iPhone doesn't."
Whichever camp you're in, these are entertaining ads .
via DOMA
Shortly after Radio Shack offered the Instinct at the sub-$100 mark, Canadian retailer Future Shop has cut the price of the Instinct to CA $119.99. In addition to the price cut, Future Shop is offering a bundle that includes a free Bluetooth headset and a CA$50 Gift Card. This promotion requires a 3-year contract with Telus.
via Phones Review
