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FCC approves Samsung's SPH-M810, could be Instinct Mini

By Alan Friedman

Updated: Mar 02, 2009, 3:47 PM

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The FCC in its infinite wisdom, has seen fit to put the check mark in the approval box for the Samsung SPH-M810. FCC approvals happen frequently, so what makes this one so interesting is that this device could be the Instinct Mini. The full sized version has become a huge seller for Sprint and for Best Buy, so why not make a Mini-Me version? As we reported earlier, one difference between the two models that we are hearing about is that the Instinct Mini will run on the slower EV-DO Rev. 0 network. The Instinct Mini appears to be equipped with PTT capabilities, unlike its Big Brother. The expected launch date of April 19th through Sprint has not changed since our initial story.

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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