Sprint eCare is telling some Samsung Instinct users to check for a software/firmware update on June 30 (Home icon -> Main -> Settings -> General -> Update Software). While it seems unlikely that Sprint would push out an update so quickly after the iPhone killer was released, you never know. If you’re using the Instinct and plagued by any issues, it may be worth your while to check on Monday to see whether miracles have happened and there actually is a Sprint eCare representative who knows what they’re talking about with respect to pending handsets or upgrades. PS - Don’t forget the Samsung Instinct $100 rebate expires July 12, 2008 with a rumor that the phone price is rising to $199 after rebate.

Link: Software upgrade coming Mionday (6/30/2008)