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Sprint to Release Android-Powered Phone on October 11

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Sprint Nextel Corp. has announced its plans to release a phone sporting Google's Android software on October 11, marking the second major U.S. carrier to adopt the operating system. The phone, HTC's Hero, features a touch-screen interface and is available for $180 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a two-year contract. This move comes as the smart phone market continues to grow, with Android gaining traction as a leading "open source" software choice. Analysts predict that Android will be a significant player in the market, with Motorola, Samsung, and other manufacturers already developing Android-powered phones.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sprint's release of the Android-powered HTC Hero phone on October 11 will make it the second U.S. carrier to offer the operating system, after T-Mobile USA.
  • The Hero features a touch-screen interface and does not have a physical keyboard.
  • The phone will be available for $180 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a two-year contract.
  • Sales of smart phones are growing while the general phone market has contracted.
  • Android is gaining momentum as a leading "open source" software choice, available free to manufacturers.
  • Motorola Inc. has announced plans to launch two Android phones in the U.S. market before the holidays, with one confirmed to be sold by Verizon Wireless.
  • Samsung Electronics Co. has also confirmed it is developing an Android phone.

Statistics:

  • The phone will be available for $180 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a two-year contract.
  • The general phone market has contracted, while sales of smart phones are growing.
  • Android is considered a leading "open source" software choice, available free to manufacturers.
  • Motorola Inc. plans to launch two Android phones in the U.S. market before the holidays.
  • Samsung Electronics Co. has confirmed it is developing an Android phone as well.

Sources:

  • "Sprint to Release Android Phone on October 11" - Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company.

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