Sprint announced that its first Google Android-powered smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect will be available on Sunday, July 25, through direct ship sales channels. Those channels include Business Sales, telesales and Web sales.
The device will cost $149.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate.
On Sunday, August 8, the device will be available in all remaining Sprint sales channels.

The Motorola i1 offers the Android 1.5 operating system, and automatically syncs and integrates office and personal information such as emails, calendar appointments and contracts.
Sprint vice president of Product Development Fared Adib said, “Motorola i1 is the only Android device to offer Nextel Direct Connect as well as the latest smartphone features and the ability to withstand some of the harshest environments. This phone brings a new level of smartphone to our Nextel customers making it one of the most efficient devices to get work done, and our customers who rely on Direct Connect will appreciate this feature-packed phone that doesn’t miss on must-have features like Wi-Fi and a 5 megapixel camera.”