The Instinct software feels pretty damn dated now, and the Instinct HD doesn't make it feel any fresher. But, the hardware is a deadly serious upgrade: It can shoot 720p HD video and 5MP photos, plus it finally has Wi-Fi.

The first rule of dumbphones: They shouldn't cost more than smartphones. This shall not be broken. The second rule of dumbphones, or really all phones: An announcement should be accompanied by useful information about the product. So, Sprint—what the hell? UPDATED

We've been seeing little hints about the Samsung Instinct HD over the last month or two, and now there's a little more: Accessories have begun arriving at Best Buy. We expect the handset to launch within a few days. [Engadget]

Why hello Samsung Instinct HD. Looks like the Instinct S30 successor (aka Instinct S50 and Dash M850) will be exclusive to Best Buy at the shops, and have a 5Mp camera with video capture, HD-TV-out, Wi-Fi and visual voice mail.