Vodafone UK customers can now pre-order the stunning Samsung Wave, the first handset to run on the new bada software platform, and Samsung's next generation, ultra responsive touchscreen smartphone.

The Samsung Wave will be available for free on a £25, 24 month price plan, including 300 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of mobile data. The new device is the latest addition to a great range of smartphones available to Vodafone customers, including the Google Nexus One, HTC Desire, Apple iPhone and the Sony Ericsson X10.

The Samsung Wave features an incredible stunning 3.3" Super AMOLED screen, and uses Samsung's HD TV technology to deliver crisp, rich images in the palm of your hand. And all of this functionality is delivered by a speedy 1GHz processor to give you a seamless experience.

Through bada, the Samsung Wave offers great customisable features to allow you to adapt the phone to suit your requirements. Using the TouchWiz feature, for example, you can personalise multiple home screens with your favourite shortcuts and menus to get quicker access to the things you need most. You can also access Samsung Apps, the dedicated bada app store, giving you even more opportunities to customise your handset.

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As you may remember, Samsung Save is the first device will uilitize the Samsung's own proprietary Mobile OS called the Samsung Bada, I personally has some hands-on experience with the device at CTIA wireless, and I have to say, I am not that impressed.  It's not bad, but compare to the Android OS, it's still needed much improvements.

The Samsung Wave also boasts some top-line specs with a 1Ghz processor, 5 mega-pixel camera (with flash), high definition video recording capabilities, WiFi support and a handy 3.5mm jack.

GSMarena got confirmation that Samsung Wave will be available on both Orange and Vodafone on May 28th.

source: Mobiles.co.uk

CommunicAsia 2010 kicks today and Samsung announced in a press release what to expect from them at the show. They'll announce two new bada phones dubbed as Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro. The Pro version is expected to be similar as Wave 2 but with a physical keyboard. Samsung will also unveil Windows Mobile-based Omnia Pro 4.  This is exactly what they were doing with the Samsung Omnia devices.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today launched the Wave 2 (S5250) and Wave 2 Pro (S5330) - the newest smart phones to support bada, Samsung's open mobile platform. The devices, on display at the CommunicAsia conference in Singapore, offer instant connectivity so that you can message your friends anytime, anywhere.

With Samsung's Social Hub, all of your contact details, social networks, and email services are integrated into a single space, making connecting and sharing easier than ever before. Whether you're looking for that always-on connection or key business features, the Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro are designed for you, whatever your lifestyle.

"The Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro are testament to Samsung's continuing commitment to deliver a smartphone for every lifestyle," said JK Shin, President and head of the Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. "I expect significant growth of bada smartphones volume thanks to the launch of mass market targeting Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro. We will continue to invest in our open bada platform and offer a wide range of choices and experiences for consumers."
Making Waves with Social Hub

Samsung's Social Hub brings you closer to your contacts and connections by seamlessly integrating your email, IM and social networking sites on the device. You'll love this "ultimate inbox" and the ease at which you can view all your messages and manage your accounts. The Wave devices also come with pre-installed Facebook and Twitter apps so you'll never be out of touch with the latest updates and tweets, all from the convenience of your home screen. When you slide the 'WAVE 2 pro' open, you can quickly and easily send an important IM to a friend using a full QWERTY keyboard or leisurely browse e-mails on an easy-to-view screen in landscape mode.

Constant Connectivity

The Wave 2 and the Wave 2 Pro offer a constant connection with lightning-fast WiFi support. Google Latitude and geo-tagging features let you stay connected with your friends no matter where you or they are. With Google Latitude, you can update your status and easily find out where your friends are headed after school or work by glancing at a map. Geo-tagging lets you tag photos by location so that you can easily sort images based on whether they are from your summer vacation or a business trip. The feature also allows you to use GPS for other useful apps on your Wave smart phone.

Dive in for Entertainment

Samsung's bada platform gives you access to an abundance of applications from Samsung Apps, an integrated application store accessible from the Wave phones or your PC. Featuring a wealth of gaming, navigation, social networking, e-book, health and lifestyle applications, Samsung Apps delivers instant access to a huge range of mobile experiences. You can easily download an app without having to install any software by accessing Samsung Apps right on your phone or synching the device to a PC. Samsung Kies allows you to browse Samsung Apps on your PC and comes in handy for downloading large files and content. Java Applications will also be offered on Samsung Apps for Wave 2 and Wave Pro to enhance your experience with an even wider range of content. The Wave devices can also serve as complete media centers, offering rich, entertainment experiences on-the-go with a 3.5mm ear jack and an intuitive menu for music and other content.

The Samsung Wave 2 (S5250) and Wave 2 Pro (S5330) will be available from August in Russia and South East Asia. Customers can choose from the colors metallic black, pearl white and romantic pink.

source: samsunghub