Samsung Mobile Debuts Samsung Intercept Blending Android Power with Sprint Value

Samsung Mobile, a developer of wireless handsets and telecommunications products, has stated that their newly unveiled Samsung Intercept handset combines the power of Android (News - Alert) with Sprint Value. 

The Android 2.1 powered Samsung SPH-m910 Intercept smartphone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2 MP autofocus camera, 3.2-inch touch-screen display and is also packed with social apps and one-touch picture posting to the top social sites. These built-in features offer a great value for businesses and customers.

The Samsung (News - Alert) Intercept will be available from all Sprint channels including the company's Site, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and select national retail partners. The device has a retail price tag of $99.99 (excluding taxes) after a $100 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement on a new line activation or eligible upgrade on an Everything Plan with data.

Officials with Sprint (News - Alert) have commented that Samsung Intercept is a valuable addition to their growing portfolio of Android phones with a rich Internet browsing experience, visual voicemail and practically all of the latest must-have features. The phone is available in two attractive colors - Gray Steel and Satin Pink and is also very affordable which means it can reach a broader audience who will appreciate the versatility that comes with access to thousands of apps on Android Market.

Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile added that the Intercept is a perfect example of Samsung's commitment to bring the latest Google mobile services, social applications and popular features to smart phones for the mass market. Users will enjoy the Intercept's stylish design, full QWERTY keyboard and access to full web browsing and Google services for a full-featured smart phone experience.

The new device operates on the Sprint 3G network (EVDO-Rev. 0) and features Wi-Fi capability, integrated GPS navigation and accelerometer. Additional features include: Home screen that scrolls right to left for more space to organize widgets and apps; MP3 Player with MicroSD card slot (supports up to 32 GB); Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology; Visual voicemail; Sprint TV, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile; Access to social networking sites Facebook (News - Alert), Flickr and Twitter; Access to personal and corporate e-mail; and users can easily view Word, Excel, PowerPoint on-the-go to maximize productivity.

Recently, Samsung Mobile launched Samsung Wave in Canada and AT&T (News - Alert) and Samsung Mobile unveiled Samsung Rugby II.