"The launch of the a990 marks the first time a multimedia phone is
fully integrated with a high resolution camera in the U.S.," said Peter
Skarzynski, senior vice president, Samsung. "With a design that feels and
looks like a phone and camera, Samsung's a990 is the premier print quality
camera phone for photo enthusiasts in the U.S. market."

The new SCH-a990 also supports Verizon Wireless' VZ Navigator, a tool
for customers that includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and
the ability to find over 14 million points of interest. Other key features
include:
-- 3.2 mega pixel digital camera with flash, auto focus, picture editor,
PictBridge Digital Printing, Zoom, TV-out and 180 degree Swivel Screen

-- V CAST-capable:

-- V CAST Music -- download songs over the air or transfer your own
music collection onto removable microSD(TM) memory cards*

-- Device supports dedicated external Music keys for easy use and
listening pleasure

-- V CAST Video and 3D Games -- download or stream video from the best
names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest
3D games from top providers

-- Get It Now(R)-capable -- download games, ring tones, wallpapers and
more

-- Mobile Web 2.0(SM)-capable -- customizable, enhanced wireless access to
the latest in news, sports, weather and more

-- Camcorder with up to one-hour recording time*

-- TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capabilities

-- Bluetooth(R) wireless technology supports a basic print profile as well
as headset, hands free, serial port and dial up networking profiles**

-- Expandable memory with microSD memory card slot

-- Voice dialing with advanced speech recognition

-- Quick Search support to find menu items and contacts

-- Business Card Scan capability

-- Dimensions: 3.80" x 1.88" x .82", 4.40 ounces with standard battery

-- T-9(R) easy text input

-- TTY compatible

-- Bilingual user interface: English and Spanish

-- Personal organizer with calendar, calculator, to-do list, currency
converter, alarm clock, world time, and a stop watch
To get V CAST from Verizon Wireless, customers simply equip their
SCH-a990 with a V CAST VPak subscription for $15.00 monthly access added to
their Verizon Wireless calling plan. Unlimited basic video clips are
included, but application download fees apply for 3D games, music and
premium video. For more information, visit http://www.getvcast.com.

The SCH-a990 is available for $349.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a
new two-year customer agreement and is available today online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com and will be available in more than 1,900 Verizon
Wireless Communications Stores on July 24, 2006.