(GSM Insider) - Having enough on Samsung new smartphones? Yesterday, U.S. Cellular announced the Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G. And today, two more devices arrive at Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy Rush and Samsung Array. But dont forget as the Samsung Galaxy S3 4G also arrives at Boost Mobile (Although it is kinda late).
Samsung Galaxy Rush (image above) is an Android smartphone. It running on 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich version. It also comes with 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655 processor, 768MB RAM, 3.5 inch HVGA touchscreen and 3MP rear camera. If you feel the ROM of 2GB is not enough, you can insert a microSD for expansion. A 1750mAh battery also included. According to Boost Mobile, the Samsung Galaxy Rush set at the price of $150 and coming to store at end of September.
Samsung Array (image above) also unveiled by Boost Mobile. This is not an Android smartphone but a simple feature phone. It comes with a QWERTY slider. This phone is cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Rush with the price of only $60.
Press Release from Boost Mobile:
High-End
Speed and Performance Without a Contract: Boost Mobile Strengthens 4G
Lineup With the Award-Winning Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Boost also adds the Android powered Samsung Galaxy Rush smartphone and
Samsung Array feature phone to Boost's growing handset portfolio
IRVINE, Calif. – Aug. 22, 2012 – Boost Mobile, a leader in the
no-contract wireless industry, and Samsung Telecommunications America
(Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United
States[1], today revealed three additions to Boost Mobile's handset
lineup: the ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy S® II 4G, the compact touchscreen
AndroidTM powered Samsung Galaxy RushTM and the Samsung ArrayTM with a
slide-QWERTY keyboard. All three devices pair with one of Boost's
Monthly Unlimited plans with Shrinking Payments where customers are
rewarded for simply making on-time payments.
"Together with
Samsung we continue to launch compelling device options from entry level
to 4G-enabled smartphones to meet the evolving needs of our customers,"
said Andre Smith, vice president-Boost Mobile. "Launching the
award-winning Samsung Galaxy S II 4G marks a defining moment for Boost's
customers craving a portable entertainment powerhouse on a no-contract
unlimited plan that shrinks to as low as $40 a month."
Offered for the first time on a no-contract carrier in the United
States, the Galaxy S II 4G provides an unmatched entertainment
experience for speed and hypermedia enthusiasts without the stress of a
contract. Samsung Galaxy S II 4G will be available starting Sept. 6 for
$369.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile's exclusive retail stores,
select independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at
www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. It will also be available late
September in select national retail locations.
This
feature-packed Android smartphone will operate on Sprint's 3G and 4G
(WiMAXTM) networks, bringing 4G speeds to Boost Mobile customers in 71
markets across the country with average upload speeds of 3-6Mbps and
bursts of more than 10Mbps. As well as access to Sprint's nationwide 3G
network which reaches more than 278 million people.
The
Galaxy S II 4G, available in white and black, is loaded with a brilliant
oversized 4.52-inch Super AMOLED™ Plus touchscreen, dual cameras and
the Samsung Exynos™ processor, one of the fastest dual-core processors
in the industry. The phone's rich color display allows, Boost customers
to snap bright photos, record full HD video on the go, and browse the
Web at blazing fast 4G speeds in 71 markets nationwide. For an
additional $10 a month customers can take advantage of the phone's
mobile hotspot capability, which can create a personal Wi-Fi network on
the go, with connections for up to five Wi-Fi® devices.
Additional key features of the Samsung Galaxy S II include:
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system
Dual-mode 3G/4G
8MP camera (2MP front facing) with 1080P full HD video
Dual-core 1.2GHz processor
16GB internal memory
8 hours talk time
Wi-Fi/mobile hotspot capability (additional fee of $10/month)
Boost Mobile Adds Two Samsung Devices
The Samsung Galaxy Rush is an affordable Android 4.0 smartphone
available late September for $149.99 (excluding taxes), also at Boost
Mobile's exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer
locations nationwide, select national retail locations and at
www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. The Galaxy Rush has a large
3.5-inch touchscreen, 3MP rear camera and 1.3MP front-facing camera,
which allows for face-to-face chatting and the ease of sharing pictures
and videos.
Like the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G, the Galaxy Rush
can be paired with Boost Mobile's no-contract $55 Android Monthly
Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments. For every six on-time payments,
the cost of Boost Mobile's Monthly Unlimited plan shrinks by $5,
eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month for unlimited
nationwide talk, text and picture messaging, Web[2], email and calls to
411. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next
savings milestone.
Consumers who love to talk and text
should check out the Samsung Array, available on Sept. 4 for $59.99
(excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile's exclusive retail stores, select
independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at
www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. It will also be available late
September in select national retail locations. The Samsung Array is a
slim, stylish device with a slide-out QWERTY that is perfect for the
texter who wants a 2.0MP camera and Web-browsing capability at an
affordable price. The slim form factor makes the handset compact and
easy to fit in a pocket. Its 2.4-inch LCD screen it is large enough to
see pictures and read texts clearly. The device will also be available
on Boost Mobile's $45 Talk & Text Unlimited Plan with Shrinking
Payments.
Samsung, Galaxy, Rush, Array, Exynos and Super
AMOLED are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company
names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of
their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.
"4G" used in connection with the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G refers to the
fact that the device is capable of operating on Sprint's 4G (WiMAX)
network.
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