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A SprintUsers forums member has posted some information regarding an upcoming Palm Pre software update, which due to be out “on or near 7/22/09”. He said that he received the list of changes through an e-mail from Sprint.

According to that list, it seems the demo software currently installed on the Pre will de deleted after the update is applied. Moreover, Facebook users will be able to keep their friends synchronized with a PC.

A SprintUsers forums member has posted some information regarding an upcoming Palm Pre software update, which due to be out “on or near 7/22/09”. He said that he received the list of changes through an e-mail from Sprint.

According to that list, it seems the demo software currently installed on the Pre will de deleted after the update is applied. Moreover, Facebook users will be able to keep their friends synchronized with a PC.

The LG LX290 is a new basic cell phone for Sprint, which offers "compact and sleek productivity" at a laughable price of $29.99 on contract after rebates. Yes, for that amount you'll get AGPS support, as well as other features, such as:

• 1.3Mpix camera;
• instant messaging capability;
• AGPS;
• Sprint Navigation;
• 320 x 240 display;
• 2.

For those of you who hate the original colors of the BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sprint is now offering the device in a custom paint job called "Inferno". The price didn't change, of course. You'll still be paying for it $49.99 on contract after discounts.

Sprint is now offering the new LG LX290 for just $29.99 with a 2-year contract and a $50 mail-in rebate. Of course, don't expect much from it at such a price: the phone has a QVGA screen, GPS support, Bluetooth and some camera. Get it at Sprint's online store now.

Just to inform you, both Sprint and Verizon are now offering the CDMA BlackBerry Tour to their customers for $199.99 on contract. Order yours today.

Not surprisingly, Sprint announced that it will start selling the BlackBerry Tour to its customers on July 12 for $199.99 on contract after rebates. Well, there goes Verizon's "timed exclusive"...

The popular Motorola Clutch i465, which was launched last month on Boost, will soon be coming to Sprint. While it won't be the company's only option to feature a QWERTY keyboard, the price of just $39.99 after rebates will make it a great choice for texters.

For that price you'll get threaded SMS and MMS, POP3 email support, Bluetooth, a VGA camera, Direct Connect and not much else.

Great news for Sprint customers: PhoneNews reported that the carrier is internally testing the recently launched HTC Hero, which means the handset could be landing on its network sometime later this year.

Furthermore: apparently, Sprint is also testing an unknown Android-powered WiMax-capable device by Samsung, scheduled for release sometime in the end of 2009, or in the beginning of 2010.

The upcoming Samsung Chianti, a QWERTY slider handset scheduled for release on Sprint in Q3 2009 will probably be called the Reclaim, according to PhoneArena. It will be available in two colors – blue and grass green, and will have a QWERTY keyboard with small keys, and a loud speakerphone.