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The Samsung Preston (S5600) features a slim and compact design. Complete Internet browsing support with an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotation provides with users exciting mobile Internet experiences via 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity. Furnished with a 2.8-inch QVGA full-touch screen, Samsung Preston acquired the TouchWiz User Interface and "Gesture Lock" feature, designed to personalize the way you use your cell phone. Mobile widgets can be placed on the screen for one-click access to your preferred applications.

Samsung Preston includes a 3.2 mega-pixel camera, Music Recognition using Shazam's "Find Music" service, and Multi-codec support including H.263, MPEG4, and WMV. The handset's large memory (80MB and Micro SD slot up to 8GB) guarantees plenty of storage space for multimedia content. The Samsung Preston will be available in Charcoal Grey, Sweet pink or Snow white colors.

No it's not an iPhone or a Palm Pre, hell it's not even running Android, but instead it's Samsung's previously unannounced Jet. This phone came seemingly out of no where but from the looks of the specs its shaping up to be an amazing device.

The phone features an 800MHz processor (as compared to the iPhone 3G S' 600Mhz) a 5MP camera, a 3.1-inch touchscreen AMOLED display, A-GPS, 2GB/8GB of internal storage with a microSD slot for an additional 16GB and last but not least a Samsung developed Webkit-touting web browser entitled Dolfin. OS wise its said to be running TouchWiz 2.0 which is a Samsung developed UI hoping to make for a more immersive and intuitive experience.

Now unfortunately there is no word on if we will ever see the Samsung Jet hit stateside but if/when it does its sure to generate quite the buzz. You can get more information on the Samsung Jet, courtesy of Samsung USA, here.

If you were bummed about the Samsung Jet's US availability you have no worries because the almost identical looking Omnia II (pictured above) was just announced. This handset will be the successor to the Omnia and will feature specs identical to what was leaked earlier this month.

Samsung's Omnia II will feature a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen with resistive touch, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with Samsung's TouchWiz 2.0 UI, the ability to playback and record 480p video, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi and up to 48GB of storage.

Now considering Samsung's original Omnia was on Verizon I think it's safe to assume the Omnia II will also make its way to the carrier at some point in the near future.

It looks like those people saying that the B7610 Louvre phone was going to be called Omnia Pro were almost right. Samsung unveiled today two OmniaPRO phones, the B7320 and the B7610 formerly known as the Louvre.

The B7610 will offer you a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard and an impressive AMOLED touchscreen. Other important features are the 5-megapixel camera, HSDPA connectivity, AGPS, WiFi and Opera 9.5 browser. These features will make the phone an important asset both to your personal and professional life. Working on the go or looking for some mobile entertainment? The Louvre will deliver in both cases.

We're expecting the B7610 to come with Windows Mobile 6.1 on board which should be upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5 and we're waiting for a carrier to pick it up.

What would you choose between the Samsung OmniaPRO B7610 and the HTC Touch Pro2? They are similar phones with similar features. What manufacturer do you love most?

The Pre and the iPhone 3GS are out in the open and in about 10 days they will be selling together. I guess everyone else in the business is considering ideas to try to fight against these two hot phones. That's why Samsung someone probably leaked the GT-I8000 or the Omnia II to the public. The phone will offer a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display, an 8.1 megapixel camera with dual-LEDs and VGA video recording, a 1500mAh battery, HSDPA connectivity, Windows Mobile (dare we say 6.5?) and a custom UI similar to the one on the S8000. With arrival dates and prices still hidden for the public eye will the Omnia 2 sell as good as the Pre or the iPhone 3GS? Will anyone wait for this baby to be officially launched? And just for the record, this is another Samsung phone dubbed as the Omnia 2 and we hope this time it's the real thing!

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Samsung Electronics is set to unveil a new phone that will be added to its Symbian S60 lineup with the entry of the Samsung B5100. This new phone is showcased by a metallic case that is somewhat similar to the i7110 that is likewise under the Symbian S60 roster.

Among the features that this phone boasts of include:

• QVGA display
  


• HSDPA connectivity
  


• Wi-Fi, GPS
  


• Bluetooth
  


• USB 2.0
  


• Supports DivX playback
  


• 3MP camera with LED flash
  

For now, there is no official word on when the Samsung B5100 would become available but many are speculating it may be along the price range of the i7110 valued at €499.

(Source) Unwired

Being hailed as the "true" successor to the Samsung Instinct instead of the S30, the m850 Dash is yet to give us an official peek, but that's not stopping Zagg from spewing out a few protective covers for it under its invisibleSHIELD brand. While the scratch-proof, military-grade protective film will be great, what we are more interested in is how the Dash looks, which is evident by the picture they have put up to show off their wares. So, how do you like it? We still have no information on its specs though it would be safe to assume a touchscreen HVGA display and support for Sprint's CDMA and EVDO networks. The Samsung m850 Dash is scheduled for a summer release, provided Sprint doesn't have a change of heart to move it further.

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Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new mobile flip phone in the Samsung Gloss (SCH-u440). The compact flip design makes it a preference and a sure hit among people who put preference in fashion and functionality today.

The Samsung Gloss is available in either pink or charcoal color and comes equipped with stereo Bluetooth for easier communication. Among its other notable features include:

• 1.3 megapixel camera
  


• Music player
  


• 16 GB of external memory for photos, music and videos
  


• Full QWERTY Keyboard
  


• Stereo Bluetooth Enabled
  


• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
  


• Music Player
  


• easyedgeSM Service
  


• Dimensions: 2.55"x 2.94" x .82"
  


• 2.2" QCIF 262K TFT (Landscape)
  

"Customers are looking for more out of their cell phones every day," said Alan D. Ferber, Chief Marketing Officer at U.S. Cellular. "The Samsung Gloss offers a full QWERTY keyboard for easy texting as well as a built in camera and music player to make this phone a unique all-in-one device.

The Samsung Gloss is available at U.S. Cellular retail locations or at www.uscellular.com.

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Samsung's first Android phone, the i7500, has been approved by the FCC so we'll be expecting it to arrive soon from T-Mobile. Unfortunately if we are to listen to recent rumors soon translates into at least four months of waiting since the phone will only be available in November. In the mean time you can try out other Android phones from T-Mobile.

via FCC

Sprint will launch a new Samsung phone, the Exclaim M550, which is the successor of the Rant. You can expect both an QWERTY keyboard and a keypad ready to meet your texting needs. And both keypads are sliding out which is quite a neat trick. Other features include:

• A 2.6 QVGA display


• EV-DO Rev. 0 connectivity


• Social networking applications


• GPS


• 2MP camera


• Memory expansion slot, up to 32GB

Sprint will launch a new Samsung phone, the Exclaim M550, which is the successor of the Rant. You can expect both an QWERTY keyboard and a keypad ready to meet your texting needs. And both keypads are sliding out which is quite a neat trick. Other features include:

• A 2.6 QVGA display


• EV-DO Rev. 0 connectivity


• Social networking applications


• GPS


• 2MP camera


• Memory expansion slot, up to 32GB

UK customers will be able to choose a new Samsung phone this May. The Tocco Lite is a touchscreen phone which doesn't have any 3G support. That's a weird combination but the whole 3G-less feature will make people change their minds about buying one.

Nevertheless the Tocco Lite or the Samsung S5230 will offer you the following:

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity


• 3 inch TFT touchscreen display with 262K color and 240 x 400 pixels


• TouchWiz UI


• Accelerometer


• Facebook, MySpace and YouTube widgets


• Bluetooth 2.1


• Samsung DNSe 2.0 music technology


• FM Radio with RDS


• 3.2 MP camera


• 50 MB of built-in memory


• microSD card support, up to 8 GB


• 104 x 53 x 11.9 mm

A new compact flip phone has been unveiled by Samsung Electronics in cooperation with Metro PCS Corp. The sleek, compact flip design of the Samsung Tint makes it both durable and fashionable. The Samsung Tint includes grey and pink faceplates as a standard accessory to help match the user's style.

Additional faceplates are also available in various colors. This handset also features customizable wallpaper, banner themes and fonts to personalize the visual experience on the Samsung Tint.

The Samsung Tint is equipped with a powerful feature set, including an integrated camera, SMS, MMS, email and IM messaging capabilities, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth wireless technology and speakerphone for easy, hands-free operation.

For immediate access to family and friends, the Samsung Tint offers ChatLINK℠ a push-to-talk social networking tool that works like a walkie-talkie. Users can simply push a button and talk without dialing to individuals or groups with compatible phones.

With the Samsung Tint, MetroPCS subscribers will be able to navigate the mobile Web, download ringtones and graphics and interact with social networks without having to use a laptop or PC.

MetroPCS' plans for its wide variety of other phones range from $30 to $50 per month and allow subscribers to talk all they want, 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. Unlike most carriers, MetroPCS does not require a signed contract, which means that consumers can activate service without going through a credit check or paying a deposit.

The Samsung Tint is available at all MetroPCS authorized dealers and company-owned retail locations. Visit MetroPCS' website at www.metropcs.com for specific locations or to purchase the Samsung Tint and sign up for service plans.

(Source) Press

One more Samsung phone is out there anxiously waiting for subscribers to pick it up. The T349 is coming from T-Mobile and it looks like the device will be available around May 20.

The phone described as a "20-key messaging phone" and it will sport the following features:

• 20-key keypad


• 1.3 megapixel camera w/ video capture


• SMS, MMS, Email and IM


• Bluetooth


• Speakerphone


• Photo caller ID, alarm clock, calculator,


• Mobile backup


• GPRS connectivity

via BGR

A new Samsung phone, and we had a lot of those lately, is going to Verizon Wireless. The Trance will go on sale tomorrow, April 24 and it will cost just $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a 2-year contract. The Trance is a phone dedicated to music and here's what you can expect from it:

• 2.1-inch display with 176 x 220 resolution


• CDMA 1X 800/1900mHz Digital Only


• 1.3 megapixel camera


• 1GB of Internal memory dedicated to Music, up to 16GB microSD expansion


• 3.5mm headset jack


• Bluetooth


• Mobile email, mobile web, VZ Navigator, Chaperone Parent and chat capable


• V CAST music with Rhapsody support


• Music Player for MP3, WMA & unprotected AAC & unprotected AAC+ Formats


• Bang & Olufsen ICEpower external speakers


• One touch access to music and ability to create & manage playlists and to multitask while listening to music


• Sync music from PC to phone (over the air music downloads are not supported)


• Text, Picture, and Voice Messaging with threaded messaging feature


• Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch

It started as a rumor and it got confirmed faster than we could have imagined. The Samsung I7500 we have shown you yesterday is the first Samsung Android phone. And we have some hands-on photos to delight our imagination with. We can get a general idea about size and shape and all we need now is clear launch dates. At this point the first question that comes to mind is what would you choose? HTC Magic or Samsung I7500?
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I know you have been waiting for this one and it has finally arrived. The QWERTY handset from Samsung baptized the Propel Pro is finally available from AT&T. You can have it for $149.99 after $50 mail-in rebate on a two-year contract. And here are the official specs of the Propel Pro, just to remind you what all that money will buy:

• Slider form factor, QWERTY keypad
• 2.5-inch TFT display, 320 x 320 pixels, 65K colors
• Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA connectivity (850/1900/2100 MHz)
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS
• 3 megapixel camera with autofocus
• Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0
• MicroSDHC support
• 4 x 2.5 x 0.6 inches, 4.8 ounces
• Talk time: up to 6 hours, Standby time: up to 12 days

via Business Wire

Samsung seems to have finally realized that it would be foolish not to use the successful "Omnia" moniker and has decided to use it after all with the Samsung i8910. The i8910 is now scheduled for a release in Italy as the Omnia HD, although Samsung may still go ahead and release it as the i8910 HD in other markets. Making the event a bit more special is Samsung's colloboration with the movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which will be opening the same week, for the release of Omnia HD in Italy. As we already know, the the i8910 is similar in most features to Samsung Omnia with a few worthy upgrades, the most notable being an 8-megapixel lens instead of 5 megapixels and the use of AMOLED technology instead of TFT for its 3.2-inch touchscreen display. We still have no idea whether it will be able to record vidoes in 720p, but considering the HD tag that is attached to its name, we are betting it will.

Look for it to land in Italy on April 29 at an undisclosed price.

We've seen the Samsung S8000 a while ago and now we have some more specs for you. These features have been leaked from a Russian retailer's website and now the whole world can get a better idea of the S8000 Cubic phone. And here are those features for you:

• Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Dual band UMTS connectivity (900/2100 MHz)
• Wi-Fi
• A-GPS
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Media player
• 3.5mm headset jack
• 5MP camera with autofocus
• 2GB of internal memory
• 1,100 mAh battery
• 108.9 x 53.5 x 11.9 mm

What do you think? Would you get a Cubic? Or would you rather get an LG Arena instead? The Cubic has a new TouchWiz UI which is similar to LT's S-Class 3D UI.

The price has not been leaked yet but if the Russian site is getting ready to launch the Samsung phone, we should assume we're going to find out more about the S8000 soon.

via Euroset.ru

Samsung may have been thinking of a reliable rugged phone worthy for military use and it looks like the Samsung SGH-A657 is the perfect fit. However, if you are expecting to get some attention as far as features and overall appearance concerned, you can just forget it!

As far as features go, it's the mobile equivalent of a Kia Spectra wrapped up in a tank's body. It's got Bluetooth 2.0, Stereo Bluetooth, AT&T Navigator and Mobile music, Push to Talk, EDGE and HSDPA, microSD expansion, and all the basics you would expect from any phone.

The Samsung SGH-A657 was specially made for meeting military specifications for dust, shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. As a bonus, it has a flashlight, just in case you drop the keys of your military vehicle along the way.

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A while ago we announced AT&T buy-one-get-one new offers which included the Samsung Magnet, the Samsung Propel Pro and the Samsung Impression. The latter one is on sale starting today. You can have it for just $199.99 with a two-year contract and a $50 mail-in rebate via AT&T Promotion Card. The phone will also be available free of contract for $399.99.

Here's a quick features recap of the Samsung Impression:

• Quad band GSM connectivity


• Dual band HSDPA connectivity (850/1900 MHz)


• GPS


• Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP


• 3.2 MP camera


• 190 MB of internal memory


• MicroSD card support


• Talk time: up to 3 hours


• Standby time: up to 250 hours


• 4.48 x 2.28 x 0.61 inches


• 5.3 ounces

This may seem out of the blue but that's the way most cell phones get leaked, isn't it? Touted to be a successor to the F700, a new smartphone has popped up on ThePhoneHouse (Dutch subsidiary of Carphone Warehouse) called the Samsung B7610 Louvre. Details are sparse as of now but from the picture, we can assume that the device will be running Windows Mobile 6.1 and has a full QWERTY keypad. We will have to wait for Samsung to open up for other details and with a release date of July according to the website, they better make it official real soon, before blurry pictures or detailed spec sheets start emerging.

GSM Helpdesk

Samsung is very witty in promoting its phone models. Samsung M2310 was under cover in Brazil, where as in Dutch the company seemed to exhibit this low-end model overtly.

Along with the M2310, other phones that made appearance at the Dutch Trade Show were the M2510 and S5200. Yes, I know most of us are unaware of these models. Well, among these the S2500 seems different.

Boasting a trendy two-tone black / red scheme, the S2500 comes equipped with a 3 megapixel camera. The M2510 slider infused with QVGA display, FM radio, and VGA cam bears dedicated music keys.

These three upcoming phones by Samsung are much awaited by music lovers who do not want to spend more and yet enjoy the music beats on their phones.

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The Samsung MBP200 pico projector phone might be the handset you've been waiting for. It was announced a while ago and it finally has a price and a released date. The phone will be ready to ship in May and it will cost you around $637. Unfortunately it will arrive only in selected European markets for now. The other bad boy, the Samsung Snow or the i7410 will arrive this summer and we're still hunting for that price. Which one would you choose?

via Engadget

Samsung has just announced a new candy bar phone, the Lucido. The phone should replace the Samsung U800 and in terms of features will resemble the Tocco Ultra. And speaking of features, here they are:

• 2.2-inch AMOLED display


• a-GPS (with built-in Google Maps)


• High-speed 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity


• Media player


• FM radio


• up to 8GB of storage


• 5 megapixel camera with anti-blur, face detection and smile capture

The phone will arrive sometime in April but we don't have the right price for it yet.

via T3