The new Samsung Exclaim and HTC Snap make it easier than ever for customers to use social networks of their choice.

As part of the company's focus on a great customer experience, Sprint has expanded its social networking presence to meet and interact with customers where they are in order to provide direct and timely responses to their inquiries; this reminds me of my various issues with Comcast – it actually helps a lot. Customers can receive Sprint updates on Twitter via @Sprint or @SprintGreenNews for specific company-wide green initiatives. You can even become a fan of Sprint on the company's Facebook page, or check out Sprint's Flickr and BuzzAboutWireless sites.

Samsung Exclaim: The Samsung Exclaim features a messaging-centric form factor in two great colors – Blueberry and Raspberry. The device's dual-slider design hides both a numeric keypad and a full QWERTY keyboard. Exclaim is focused on social networking, with new interactive Facebook and MySpace tiles right on the home screen as part of Sprint's award-winning One Click customizable user interface. Customers can now add Twitter to their home screen using One Click as well. Read more

The BlackBerry Tour will function on Sprint's 3G network, but it also roams on other high-speed wireless networks around the world for reliable voice and email communication without missing a beat.

It lets you stay socially connected by sharing moments through pictures and videos via MMS and instant message on popular IM services or BlackBerry Messenger. The Tour also offers easy access to your favorite social networking sites like Flickr, MySpace and Facebook, and you get smooth integration between the BlackBerry Tour smartphone and your Facebook events and friends giving you a great view of what's happening both personally and professionally.

The BlackBerry Tour smartphone comes equipped with a vibrant display (480 x 360 at 245 ppi), intuitive trackball navigation, full-QWERTY keyboard, corporate and personal email with attachment viewing, calendar, integrated address book and up to 16 GB of expandable memory with a microSD/SDHC card. It also has a 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, auto focus, flash and image stabilization able to capture crisp pictures and video.Read more

Well, well, well…it looks like Sprint won't be the only one carrying the Palm Pre. According to a report from Reuters, Verizon Wireless will be selling the Pre, but you'll have to wait about six months after the launch to get it at Verizon stores. Verizon Wireless' Lowell McAdam confirmed the news on a webcast, Reuters said.

Verizon Wireless also said they would be introducing a new version of the BlackBerry Storm and a new BlackBerry called Tour, which is said to be a new upscale BlackBerry. Also slated are devices from Motorola and phones based on Google's Android operating system.

"Over the next six months or so you will see devices like Palm Pre and a second generation Storm," on the Verizon Wireless network, McAdam said. "You can expect to see us launch a steady stream of new devices from multiple vendors."

Are you wanting to get your hands on the new Palm Pre, but don't want to go through the hassle of mailing in the form for your $100 rebate? Then head on over to your local Best Buy. They announced earlier this week that they will offer an instant $100 rebate on the Palm Pre (in stores on June 6th).

The Palm Pre, available only on Sprint, runs on the Palm webOS Operating System and features a 3.1-inch touch screen, QWERTY keyboard, built-in GPS, 3.0 megapixel camera, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, 7GB of internal storage and more…

It will be available at Best Buy on June 6th for $199.99 (after $100 instant rebate and new 2-year agreement). I have heard that Radio Shack will also be offering the instant rebate. The Pre will be available at other retailers on the same date, but you'll have to mail the rebate form in and wait (and wait…and wait….) to get your money back.

Sprint has finally announced the Palm Pre for a June 6th release. It will cost you $200 after signing a two-year contract and cashing in a $100 rebate. The Palm Pre will run on Sprint's 3G network and will feature Palm Synergy.

Palm Synergy features:

• Linked contacts – a single view that links your contacts from a variety of sources, so accessing them is easier than ever.
• Layered calendars – Your calendars can be seen on their own or layered together in a single view, combining work, family, friends, sports teams, or other interests.
• Combined messaging – Synergy lets you see all your conversations with the same person in a chat-style view, even if it started in IM and you want to reply with text messaging. You can also see who's active in a buddy list right from contacts or e-mail, and start a new conversation with just one touch.

The Palm Pre will be available for purchase at Sprint, Best Buy, Radio Shack and Wal-mart. Currently, the Palm Pre is slated for a U.S. release only. There is no word, yet, on an international release.

For the full press release, check out – http://teknogazm.blogspot.com/2009/05/palm-pre-coming-june-6th-for-200.html

Just announced today, LG’s Rumor 2 is no longer a rumor. This phone, with a full sliding QWERTY keyboard, 1/3 megapixel camera and large QVGA display will be available exclusively from Sprint for $49.99 after a new two-year agreement and $50 rebate.

Other features include a removable backplate, stereo Bluetooth, MP3 player, GPS and an extra enclosed battery cover. LG Rumor2 will be available in two color options: Black Titanium and Vibrant Blue. It will be available on March 15 in Black Titanium and on March 29 in Vibrant Blue at www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1. But if you want to buy it in-store, you’ll have to wait until April 19. Read more

The BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone is slim with a modern black exterior. The push-to-talk feature that makes Sprint/Nextel’s phones stand out from the crowd has just been upgraded by RIM. The 8350i has built-in WiFi support and Group Connect with instant conversations with up to 20 participants. There is support for integrated business solutions that include a large selection of GPS-enabled solutions. The Talkgroup feature in the business solutions suite connects up to 200 people at once within the same fleet.

Danny Bowman, President of Nextel Direct Connect said it best, “The BlackBerry Curve 8350i is a premium smartphone that strikes a perfect balance between performance and usability.”

This modern marvel has an MSRP of $149 with a two-year service agreement, and $80 instant savings credit and a $100 mail-in rebate. You might want to buy a Kingston microSD card to enable the video recording feature this 8350i that is capable of recording.