If you are one of those folks who are trying to order HTC Droid Incredible but were told the phone is out of stock.  You now know who to blame, admitted by Verizon Wireless CEO that Samsung Mobile Display unit, which is unable to make Incredible's 3.7" OLED toucscreen display panels enough quantities to satisfy demand.

At a Barclays Capital Global Communications, Media and Technology conference in New York today, Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam said that demand for the HTC Droid Incredible has been better than expected, and that the company is having a difficult time keeping the smartphone in stock. The phone made its debut April 29 and within hours it was sold out via the company's Web store. Customers that order the Incredible today can have it by the middle of June.  It's June 16 to be specific.

The HTC Droid Incredible features Android 2.1 and the newest version of the HTC Sense user interface. It uses Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon processor and is the first phone from Verizon Wireless with an 8-megapixel camera. The phone is priced at $199 with a two-year contract.

Source: unwiredview

Samsung Omnia is coming to Veirzon Wireless in Next Month.

Windows Mobile 6.1® Professional

Integrate your office and mobile phone seamlessly with Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional. The Microsoft® Office Mobile Suite allows you to view and edit documents for PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Plus, Windows Mobile is easily expandable with PC-friendly applications.
TouchWiz Technology

The Samsung TouchWiz^TM interface includes an intuitive tap & sweep functionality, tactile feedback and a large QWERTY keyboard. Plus, specially designed widgets let you customize and personalize the way you use your phone.

High-Speed Connectivity and Full HTML Web Browsing

View full HTML web pages in portrait or landscape view, all while taking advantage of access to high-speed data.

5MP Autofocus Camera

Expect high-quality images from Samsung Omnia^TM, which comes equipped with a 5.0 megapixel autofocus camera. Plus, get additional features like smile shot, face detection, auto-panorama shot and video recording.
Video & Audio Support

Samsung Omnia^TM supports a robust list of popular video and audio codecs: MP4, WMV, DivX, Xvid, MP3, WMA, AAC and AAC+. Additionally, with a TV-out jack (cable purchased separately), you can easily view content from your phone on a bigger screen.
GPS Navigation

With a built-in GPS and intuitive navigation software, you'll always know where you're headed. Plus, tag your favorite locations for easy recall.

Buy Samsung Omnia now with Rebate

The Samsung Omnia^TM is the all-in-one mobile device that helps keep even the busiest life in balance. This advanced, touch screen smartphone offers the very best in features and functionality - all accessed through a full-sized, customizable touch display with drag and drop Widgets. The Omnia is like a PC in your pocket, fully loaded with Windows® Mobile 6.1 Professional and Opera Mobile - a full HTML Web browser. It's also part entertainment manager with a 5MP camera, a music player with FM radio and much more, all wrapped up in one sleek phone. It even has 8GB of internal memory available and support for up to a 16GB microSD^TM card. VZ Navigatorsm, VZAppZonesm and BroadbandAccess Connect round out the impressive list of services.

Features

* Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
* Rev. A Capable
* Microsoft® Office Word Mobile, Excel® Mobile, and PowerPoint® Mobile; Adobe® Reader® LE PDF viewer
* View, edit, create Word and Excel files; view only PowerPoint and PDF files; view, extract, create ZIP files
* Opera^TM Mobile browser
* Windows Media® Player Mobile
* Memory: 256MB Flash/128MB RAM
(+ 8GB of additional internal memory)
* Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (v2.0) including A2DP for Stereo
* 3.2" Display: 240x400 pixel; 64K color TFT
* Optical Mouse Navigation
* Advanced touch screen with customizable Widgets
* 5.0 megapixel camera w/auto-focus, zoom and video capture
* microSD^TM memory support (up to 16GB)
* Voice command capable
* Speakerphone
* Business Card Reader
* Security locking features
* Text, Picture and Video messaging (MMS)
* Wireless Sync capable
* ActiveSync® (v4.5) and Windows Mobile Device Center®
* BroadbandAccess Connect capable

Specifications

* Dimensions: 4.4" (H) x 2.24" (W) x 0.52" (D)
* Weight: 4.34 oz
* Processor: MSM7500
* Standard Battery - 1440 mAh
* Usage: Up to 346 minutes OR
* Standby: Up to 464 hours
* SAR information: Head: 1.31 W/kg; Body: 1.11 W/kg
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4

You've seen the unboxing, you've read over the stats time and time again, you've had the day marked on your calendar for weeks...nay months! The day is finally here! Those days of T-Mobile Customer Service Representatives pushing the aging Wing whenever a customer brings up that "other phone" are now a thing of the past!

Normally, we would have put this up a little earlier, but with the way things are around here I guess it's better late than never right? The Samsung Behold is now available for purchase and upgrade over at T-Mobile in both Espresso and Rose for the low low price of $149.99 after that $50 mail in rebate.

There has been quite a lot of excitement about this phone over in the forums, so head on over to the Samsung area and let us know what you think!

http://www.Samsung-Eternity.com

The Samsung Eternity is a phone that zigs nicely, but we really wanted it to zag.

Features for which we didn't have high hopes, like the onscreen keyboard or the GPS navigation, actually performed much better than we expected, while some of the key features for this device, like the AT&T Mobile TV service or the Web browser, fell flat.

The phone was nice and responsive, whether we were moving widgets around on the screen or switching the screen orientation as we rotated the phone, and though we think Samsung needs to take the TouchWIZ interface back to the drawing board, once we dug past the standby screen to reach the real features on this phone, it was easy to come away pleased, if not impressed.

Release: November 2008. Price: $150.

The Tocco Lite is actually Samsung S5230, the handset we saw back in March alongside the Samsung S5600.

The different moniker is used by Samsung due to the fact that its Tocco brand has become quite popular in the UK (the F480 and the UltraTouch S8300 are sold under this brand).

The features of Tocco Lite include:

* 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

Samsung Tocco Lite / S5230 will be available in the UK starting May.

NAVTEQ announced that it has signed an agreement to supply NAVTEQ map data and content to Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Electronics will have access to all 76 countries in the NAVTEQ map database. The agreement also allows Samsung Electronics the rights to utilize NAVTEQ content including Visual Content, Speed Limits, Extended Lanes and NAVTEQ Discover Cities.

Samsung Electronics will launch the Samsung I8910 HD (also known as the OMNIA HD) with NAVTEQ Map and content in Europe in May. The GPS-enabled Samsung I8910 HD will offer drivers an enriched navigation experience through enhanced visual content such as 3D landmarks and 3D city models. It also offers advanced navigation with speed limits and extended lanes. More uniquely with NAVTEQ Discover Cities on Samsung I8910 HD, urban travelers will be able to take full advantage of their surroundings and help them get from place to place with a variety of routing options.

The Samsung I8910 HD is incorporated with a social networking functionality which uses NAVTEQ map data and content. It allows users to find their friends online and determine the quickest way to route or walk to them. Users can also use the local POI search capability and find places recommended by their friends.

We first saw Verizon's Samsung Alias 2 U750 at the end of March, but back then there were no details about its release date.

Now it looks like the new Alias 2 is ready to hit the shelves on May 11, and, according to Phone Arena, it will come with e-ink technology - as initially assumed.

Samsung Alias 2's "Magic Key keypad" uses e-ink to transform itself from a regular alphanumeric keypad into a full QWERTY one, depending on how you open the clamshell.

Via: UnwiredView

The Samsung Propel Pro is a compact slider phone with an easy to use joystick that allows users to navigate through the phone's menus and messages seamlessly. The phone allows users to access their multiple email accounts, through Microsoft Direct Push for corporate email, and At&T Xpress Mail for accessing their personal emaila ccount. It also allows over-the-air account synchronization for contacts, calendar, and task lists using Microsoft Exchange Server.

The Samsung Propel also lets users browse the web using IE Mobile, sync schedules and contacts as well as manage their Windows mobile documents including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. It also features threaded SMS, Internet connection sharing, mobile banking and voice command.

For enterprise-grade mobile solution, the Samsung Propel supports Microsoft's System Center Mobile Device Manager. This allows Mobile Device Manager administrators with software distribution and update capabilities as well as security-enhanced access to company date.

Other features and specs of the Samsung Propel include, AT&T GPS Navigator, GPS-enabled turn-by-turn voice, on-screen driving or walking directions, colorful 3-D moving maps, mobile banking, AT&T Video Share, MobiTV, AT&T Mobile Music, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.0 megapixel camera with video capture, and microSD memory card slot.

via: samsung propel pro forum

The good: The Samsung Impression has a brilliant touch screen, a roomy keyboard, and an intuitive design. It offers a functional midrange feature set and admirable multimedia performance and call quality.

The bad: The Samsung Impression has a proprietary headset jack, the camera lacks a flash, and keyboard shortcuts are few. Also, it lacks voice dialing and the promised battery life is rather short.

The bottom line: The Samsung Impression isn't perfect, but it ranks high on our list as a messaging and multimedia phone.

Samsung Omnia Pro B7330 is a clear upgrade to Omnia PRO B7320 and when you compare them head to head, the differences aren't many. To start with, B7330 smartphone has a revamped key design and will come pre-installed with Windows Mobile 6.5 OS.

The screen too is bumped to 2.63-inches (320×320) as compared to B7320's 2.4-inch (320×240). Other changes are its 1500mAh battery, cut the thickness by around 2mm and 320MB of internal memory (we're not sure if it includes ROM as well).

Amongst the common things, this phone too has HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.2MP camera, GPS and a microSD card slot.

Here are the main specs of Samsung Corby:

* Quad-band GSM connectivity with GPRS and EDGE
* 2.8 inch QVGA touchscreen display
* Access to YouTube, MySpace and Facebook
* Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
* MP3 player
* FM radio
* 2MP camera
* MicroSD card support
* 103 x 57 x 13 mm
* 92 grams

Samsung Corby S3650 was recently approved by the FCC, so it might be launched in the US, via AT&T or T-Mobile, as a 3G-less, inexpensive handset.

the Samsung S3650 Corby should be available in Europe in the next few weeks - just like the weird-looking Samsung B3310.

We knew this was coming, it's just matter of time.  Today, Verizon finally released the Samsung Rogue on it's website.

Here are some key features:

• Ultra Brilliant Display
• Hybrid Forum factor
• Rich HTML Browsing
• Optimized Messaging
• Advance Features
• Enhanced 3.0 MP Camera
• Social Networking Widgets.

The Rogue is  notably featuring a 3.1-inch AMOLED display (Verizon calls it "ultra brilliant"), a 3 megapixel cam with flash and on-board editing, microSD support up to 16GB, full HTML browsing, Microsoft Office document viewing, TouchWiz, and naturally, that full slide-out keyboard that makes it much better than the old Samsung Glyde.

http://phones.verizonwireless.com/samsung/rogue/

Starting with December 2, Verizon Wireless customers will find the new Samsung Omnia II available for purchase at all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online on the carrier's website. The price tag for the phone has been set at $199.99 upon the signing of a two-year contract agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

The Samsung Omnia II is expected to arrive at Verizon in black with red accents on the battery cover, while delivering a 3.7-inch ultra-brilliant touch screen WVGA AMOLED display, a soft QWERTY keyboard with Swype technology, Samsung's enhanced 3D cube user interface, full HTML Web browsing capabilities via Opera 9.5, and fast access to social networking sites through a shortcuts widget.

Thanks to softpedia.com for this news

Mobilesyrup has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy will be coming to Bell canada.  Lucky canadians...  If you're not familiar with the Samsung Galaxy, you should check out http://www.Samsung-Galaxy.com

The first Android device in the Bell line up - and the thinnest available in the market - Galaxy comes fully loaded with an array of multimedia features. The advanced 3.2″ AMOLED display provides unmatched luminescence and vivid eye catching colours, even in direct sunlight or at an angle. Android OS syncs e-mails, including Gmail, contact, calendar, and more in real time. Google apps and search offer intuitive entertainment and Galaxy always keeps the conversation going with Google Talk."

Thanks MobileSyrup for the news

Competitor is definitely a good  thing in this highly competitive mobile industry.  As you may already know, Samsung had announced that they will be coming out with their own mobile app platform named "BADA".

Mobilecrunch was lucky enough to get their spot on a invitation to the launch event.  which according to this invite they just got will be on December 8th at a press conference in London. We've confirmed two speakers so far: Dr. HS Lee, Samsung's EVP and Head of Media Solution Center, and Kevin Thau, Head of Mobile at Twitter.

Thanks to mobilecrunch.com for this news.

Talking about a touch screen mobile phone success, it would still be an understatement.  Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, marked the sale of its 50 millionth full touch screen mobile phone globally this month, confirming its leadership in this fast-growing market segment.

Samsung has sold approximately 40 million full touch screen devices this year through the end of November, compared with around 10 million in 2008. The growth in sales shows the rapid adoption of full touch screen phones by mainstream consumers who enjoy the convenience of the intuitive user interface, powerful multimedia features and sleek designs.

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The Samsung Galaxy 2 makes it a good competitor for the Nexus One and Xperia X10 and other top of the range smartphones of 2010. Expected release date is Q2 2010 but no pricing info yet.

Samsung Galaxy 2 specs:

• - 1 GHz Snapdragon
• - 3.7 inch AMOLED touchscreen
• - 5 MP camera
• - 32 GB internal memory
• - Android 2.1
• - 3.5 mm jack
• - and of course all the other goodies that make a decent smartphone, like GPS, WiFi and such.

source: androidphones

http://www.samsung-galaxy.com

Do we need another messenger phone? well Samsung Mobile and U.S. Cellular think so.  Today, both companies together launched the Samsung Messager phone.

The Samsung Messager Touch is equipped with a full 2.6 inch touchscreen display, which features Samsung's unique TouchWiz interface. The TouchWiz interface incorporates specially designed widgets that allow users to customize and personalize their phone, with instant access to their favorite functions.

The slide-out QWERTY keyboard and touch screen on the Messager Touch makes it easy to view and send texts, videos and pictures via text message instantly. Equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder with up to 16GB of MicroSD memory support, users can capture photos and videos and store them instantly.

Key features include:

• · 2.6 inch Touchscreen Display
• · QWERTY Keyboard
• · TouchWiz User Interface
• · 2.0 Megapixel Camera with Camcorder
• · Music and Video Player
• · Text, Picture and Video Messaging
• · easyedgeSM Services: Downloadable Ringtones, Wallpapers, Games and Business Applications
• · Bluetooth Connectivity
• · Voice Recognition Software
• · Standard Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery: Up To 5 Hours
• · Dimensions: 2.12" X 4.13" X .59" Inches
• · Weight: 3.81 Ounces
  

source: Samsung

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.

source: vodafone

Samsung wants a piece of the iPad action, after announcing the Samsung Galaxy S, today we learned they are planning to come out the Samsung Galaxy Tablet which is basically enlarged Samsung Galaxy S mobile phone.  The Tablet will be based on android OS has we learned that it has a front facing camera, you can use it as a webcam to video chat with each other using video conferencing like PalTalk.

The details are unknown at the moment but they've promised to upload a few images soon. It seems to be running Android OS with TouchWiz UI overlay.

Update:  It appears that the pictures were taken down, but we did get a shot of it.

source: Twilink/SamsungHub

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

At CommunicAsia 2010, Samsung launched two new Windows Mobile phones OMNIA, OMNIA the B7350 Pro 4 (left) and OMNIA B6520 Pro 5 (right), with a QWERTY keyboard. These smartphones running Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.

The OMNIA Pro 4 has a 2.62 inch LCD 320 × 320 LCD display, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and video recording. The OMNIA gives Pro 5 2.4 inch 320 × 240 display, a 2 megapixel camera. Both devices have the A-GPS, FM tuner, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, WiFi 802.11b / g and microSD slot.

The Omnia Pro 4 and Pro 5 support quadri-band GSM / EDGE and WCDMA. One works with dual-band WCDMA / HSDPA 7.2 Mbps while the second supports tri-band WCDMA / HSDPA 3.6 Mbps. They will be published in July and August respectively.

[via itechnews]

In this super compeitive smartphone handset market, Samsung isn't lagging behind at all, one of it's darlings, the Samsung Galaxy S will be released to all major carriers next month.  As you probably already know the Samsung Galaxy S is definitely capable of matching the specs of the HTC Evo 4G.  It also doesn't have the hardware keyboard, a weekness in some people's eyes.

But Samsung isn't going to disappoint folks who love the specs of the Samsung Galaxy S but wanted a hardware qwerty keyboard, the Samsung Galaxy S Pro does exactly that. Here are the features.

• * Android 2.1, seemingly with TouchWiz UI 3.0
  
• * WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  
• * EVDO Rev A / WiMax
  
• * VGA front-facing camera
  
• * 5MP camera on the back, with "1X optical zoom" (this sounds fishy)
  
• * HD video recording
  
• * 1 GHz Samsung processor
  
• * 512MB of RAM
  
• * 8GB of internal memory
  
• * SIM card slot (if this is true, the Galaxy S Pro is a global smartphone, so it should also have EDGE/HSDPA connectivity)
  

source: androidcommunity

The Name Samsung Vibrant is Official and confirmed, the Vibrant is powered by Android 2.1, the smartphone boasts a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1GHz processor , a 5-megapixel camera with HD video capture and is the first phone with Samsung's new Smart Life user interface.

Other features include FM radio, Bluetooth 3.0 digital compass, WiFi b/n, GPS, 16GB of memory and microSD card slot.

cellphonesignal.com said T-Mobile will launch the Samsung Vibrant / Galaxy S on July 23. We will probably hear some official announcements then.

To confuse you a little more, AT&T will be calling their Galaxy S the Captivate. 

source:

This is considered pretty good success for Samsung, even though we all heard by now that Apple had sold more than 1.7 million iPhone 4s in just 3 days.  But considering most of the 1.7 million iPhone 4s are from existing ATT customers who went for an upgrade, and that Samsung Galaxy S were only sold in South Korea for that 6 days.  I will definitely give Samsung a high five for its launch success.

According to Samsung Hub, Samsung is riding high on the success of Galaxy S, at least in its home market. SK Telecom who is the official carrier of the phone has announced that Galaxy S has surpassed 100,000 units. The sales figure takes into account from its release on June 24 till June 29 i.e. today till 2PM.

As you probably already know, Samsung Galaxy S will be released later this month to all 4 major carriers in the United States, even though each carrier will have a modified version of Galaxy S with it's only fancy names, it still counted as a Galaxy S in my world.

source: samsung hub

Cellular South, the largest privately owned wireless provider in the U.S., today announced the upcoming availability of a Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. The Android-powered Galaxy S smartphone will bring users a fully integrated entertainment, messaging and social networking experience packaged in an alluring, streamlined design surrounding a stunning 4-inch display.

"We're looking forward to bringing the benefits of one of the world's most advanced Android-powered smartphones to our customers," said Kevin Hankins, chief operating officer for Cellular South. "With its superior touchscreen technology, super fast processor and integrated social networking, the Galaxy S offers one of the best Android experiences available today."

The Samsung Galaxy S smartphone will be available in the fall at Cellular South retail locations or at www.celllularsouth.com. For more information about the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone, visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.

source: www.cellularsouth.com

This is a nice video promotion for the Samsung Epic 4G, also called Samsung Galaxy S pro (Regular Galaxy S with a QWERTY Keyboard).  Samsung Epic 4G will be Sprint's second handset uilitizing 4G network.  

"Samsung Epic 4G is a powerful member of our Galaxy S smartphone portfolio which offers premium screen, speed and content features," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. "The Epic 4G ups the ante with a front-facing camera for video conferencing, a full QWERTY keyboard and lightning-fast 4G speeds."

The brilliant Super AMOLED touchscreen display offers:

• * The best representation of color on a mobile phone that matches original content, more than 100 times the contrast quality of other leading displays
  
• * Faster response time that reduces "ghosting" images
  
• * Wide viewing angles to prevent blurring or distortion
  
• * Thinner design to offer more accurate and responsiveness to touch

source: youtube

Surprisely someone actually got the Samsung Intercept also known as the Samsung Moment 2, before it's release date (July 11th).  From Best Buy Mobile, I have attached the video which he gave us a brief overview of the phone.

The Samsung Intercept features Android 2.1 OS (will be getting Android 2.2), a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth 2.1, a four-row QWERTY keyboard and quick access to social networking sites.

From FirestormComputers

I purchased the Samsung Intercept from Sprint at the Best Buy Mobile booth, and I didn't even know it was supposed to be released on July 11th (purchased on July 3rd). The shipment arrived to some Best Buy stores on July 2nd, and as many people know this phone is not even listed on Sprint's website.

It's official, the Samsung Moment 2 code name Samsung Intercept will be release July 11th on Sprint for $99 with a 2-year contract and a $100 mail in rebate.  The Samsung Intercept will be loaded with Android 2.1, and all the goodies come with it, such as Turn-by-Turn Google Navigation, google search, gmail, and the best of all, the Android Market where you get all kinds of cool apps.

See press release below:

Sprint (NYSE: S) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States1, today introduced a stylish addition to its growing portfolio of Android devices with Samsung Intercept. In addition to the 3.2-inch, touch-screen display, 3.2 MP camera and video, and full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Samsung Intercept comes preloaded with social apps and one-touch picture posting to the top social sites.

Customers can purchase Samsung Intercept starting July 11 through all Sprint channels, including Web (www.sprint.com), Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and select national retail partners. Retail pricing will be just $99.99 (excluding taxes) after a $100 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement on a new line activation or eligible upgrade on an Everything Plan with data. It will be available in two attractive colors - Gray Steel and Satin Pink.

Loaded with Android 2.1, Samsung Intercept provides access to popular Google(TM) mobile services, including Google Search(TM), Google Maps(TM), Gmail(TM) and YouTube(TM), and more than 50,000 applications available in Android Market(TM) today. It also features a powerful processor to make it a snap to maneuver within the device.

"Samsung Intercept is a valuable addition to our growing portfolio of Android phones with a rich Internet browsing experience, visual voicemail and practically all of the latest must-have features," said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product development for Sprint. "Best of all, at this price, we are able to bring the Android experience to a broader audience that will appreciate the versatility that comes with access to thousands of apps on Android Market. This is a great device for those who use their wireless device to manage a business or socialize with family and friends."

"The Intercept is a perfect example of Samsung's commitment to bring the latest Google mobile services, social applications and popular features to smart phones for the mass market," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. "Users will enjoy the Intercept's stylish design, full QWERTY keyboard and access to full web browsing and Google services for a full-featured smart phone experience."

Great Price Without Sacrifice

Samsung Intercept makes menu and display navigation easy with a highly responsive optical joystick that virtually zips from item to item. It operates on the Sprint 3G network (EVDO-Rev. 0) and features Wi-Fi capability, integrated GPS navigation and accelerometer. Additional features include:

* Home screen that scrolls right to left for more space to organize widgets and apps
* 3.2 Megapixel camera and video camcorder
* MP3 Player with MicroSD card slot (supports up to 32 GB)
* Stereo Bluetooth(R) wireless technology
* Visual voicemail
* Sprint TV(R), Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM
* Access to social networking sites Facebook(R), Flickr(R) and TwitterTM
* Access to personal and corporate e-mail
* Easily view Word, Excel, PowerPoint on-the-go to maximize productivity

Samsung Intercept requires Sprint's industry-leading Everything Data plans with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM that include unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from every mobile in America while on the Sprint network. Everything Data plans start at $69.99 per month - the same price Verizon and AT&T charge for unlimited talk only. (All price plans exclude surcharges and taxes.)

Sprint is the only wireless carrier to offer Ready Now service with trained retail associates to work one-on-one with customers to personalize their Samsung Intercept, set up features and demonstrate how it works before the customer leaves the store. Customers have the choice of sitting down with a Sprint retail associate at the time of purchase or they can schedule an appointment for a later time at www.sprint.com/storelocator.

More Satisfied Than Ever

Offering affordable plans to such feature-rich smartphones like Samsung Intercept is one of many reasons Sprint has excelled in customer satisfaction. Sprint is the most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, over the last two years, according to results from the 2010 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Sprint's improvement was driven in part by substantial gains in two aspects of the survey. In the area of customers' perceptions of value, Sprint now leads both AT&T and Verizon. The company also achieved an impressive improvement in the area of customer loyalty. With these gains, the company's overall ACSI score jumped 14 points during the last two years. In the last six years of the ACSI survey, no other company has improved its satisfaction score by that many points in a two-year period.

The improvements in the ACSI survey come as Sprint has seen nine consecutive quarters of improved customer satisfaction and first call resolution. The company's improvements have also been recognized by other independent third-parties, including Sprint winning the #1 spot for both overall satisfaction for wireless voice service providers and wireless data service providers in a Yankee Group and Mobile Enterprise magazine survey of large business decision makers. Sprint also ranked high in small and medium business customer satisfaction. Also noteworthy was Sprint's two-year Reputation Pulse(TM) score increase in Reputation Institute's 2010 U.S. Most Reputable Companies Study (published annually in Forbes). Sprint's 18.22 percent gain puts its improvement in the top 10 percent of the 150 largest U.S. companies, ahead of both AT&T and Verizon.

Sprint is also the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, offering wireless 4G service today for select devices in 36 markets. In 2010, Sprint expects to launch 4G service in multiple markets, including Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.

Source: engadget

Above pictures are the Samsung Galaxy Naos, it's headed to Orange France in black or white and it can be yours for just 1 euro on selected contracts.

Here are some of its features:

• * Android 2.1 with Samsung's TouchWiz interface
  
• * a 667 MHz processor
  
• * 3.2″ WQVGA 240 x 400 capacitive touchscreen
  
• * WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  
• * HSDPA
  
• * microSD card slot
  
• * 3 Megapixel camera
  
• * aGPS
  
• * 1500 mAh battery

Below are the pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Teos, very similar specs to the Samsung Galaxy Naos, but with Google label on it, as you can see.

You may have seen the buzz in the US about the Samsung Galaxy S, ATT has already release the Samsung Captivate on its network last month, and it has been a success indeed.  Canadian carrier Rogues has announce that they will be adding the highly-anticipated Galaxy S Captivate to our Android and Social View lineup in the coming weeks.

Rogers was the first to bring Android to Canada and we're excited to add the Galaxy S Captivate to Canada's most comprehensive list of Android devices.

More details will be available in the coming weeks.

Rogue wants to celebrate the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone in Canada, Samsung Mobile and Metric, Canada's hottest indie band, will rock the downtown core tonight at 7:00 pm with a free street-level concert at Toronto's Union Station.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has hit Germany with pre-orders at Amazon.de in 16GB black and white flavors, priced at 637 euros together with the product page going live at Samsung Germany with specs - although it leaves out the processor just naming it a dual core 1GHz processor but we're seeing increasing evidence it's Tegra 2, at least for the Wi-Fi models. Other specs are known already. No ETA mentioned.

Earlier this week we spotted the Galaxy Tab 10.1 up for pre-order at J&R.com (priced at $499 for 16GB and $599 for 32GB) however they took down the listings once information of this hit the bigger tech sites. A couple of individuals who ordered on the XDA Developers Forums have been informed they don't know when they anticipate it to arrive yet although they estimated a late June release.

source: unwiredview

Samsung Galaxy U specs finally revealed, but we are still waiting on the price of this awesome device.  It is expected to be announced sometime this week and will be available in both black and white.

Specifications:

• Size: 119.5 X 59.6 X12.4mm
• Weight: 131g
• Network: J-CDMA, CDMA Rev. A
• Display: 3.7-inch 16M AMOLED Plus (480×800)
• OS: Android OS
• CPU: 1GHz S5PC111
• Camera: 5 megapixel autofocus camera with 720p HD video recording
• DMB: T-DMB
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
• Bluetooth: 3.0
• Video Formats: MP, 3GP, 3GPP, K3G, Divx, Avi, Mkv, flv, asf
• Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, AAC, MID, MIDI, FLAC
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• MicroSD card slot: 8GB bundled, up to 32GB supported
• Other Features: OZ Store, Kyobo e-book, Daum maps, Allshare, Live wallpapers, access to Google services
• Battery: 1500mAh
• Talk time: up to 7 hours
• Standby time: up to 370 hours

Source: SamsungHub

Samsung and ATT announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Solstice II, a quick messaging device with a 3.0" touchscreen. The Solstice II features Samsung's unique TouchWiz 2.0 user interface which offers one-touch access to frequently used applications and social networks. The Solstice II also comes loaded with features such as a 2.0 megapixel camera, ATT Social Net, ATT Navigator for turn-by-turn directions, AT&T Music and Radio, mobile email and more.

Key Features:

- Threaded Text Messaging
- AT&T Social Net
- Multiple Messaging Options (SMS, MMS, Video Messaging and Instant Messaging)
- Mobile E-mail
- AT&T AppCenter
- Mobile Web Browser
- 2.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder
- aGPS Navigation with AT&T Navigator and AllSport GPS
- AT&T Music and Radio
- My Cast Weather
- PicDial^TM
- Star Tweets
- Vlingo® Speech-to-Text Functionality
- Preloaded and downloadable games
- Video Share
- MobiTV® and MobiVJ®
- Bluetooth® 2.1 Technology

The Solstice II will be available on November 7th at AT&T2 company-owned retail locations nationwide or at http://www.att.com/wireless. AT&T has priced the Solstice II at $29. .99.

According to the DailyFinance, Samsung Electronics said it has shipped 3 million of its Galaxy S smartphone to the U.S., out of 7 million worldwide.

The models including Samsung Captivate (ATT), Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint), and Samsung Fascinate (Verizon).

Supply of the phones, which run on Google's (GOOG) Android software, has been constrained by the Samsung AMOLED display technology, Chief Marketing Officer Paul Golden told Reuters. The phone went on sale in the U.S. in July.

"We're in a situation where we wish we had more supply," Golden said, who added that Samsung is working to boost AMOLED production.

Sales of the Apple (AAPL) iPhone still dwarf those of the Galaxy S. Apple sold more than 3 million units of its iPhone 4 in three weeks.

For more info, see Samsung Galaxy S Forum.

See full article from DailyFinance: http://srph.it/c8mppQ

Samsung bada's first 12 months-anniversary that coincided with South Korea's developer day was more than simply asserting winners of the Samsung Apps contest. Samsung also highlighted bada OS' future, confirming that the Korean large plans to assist it strongly.

The bada OS which is at present at v1.2 will get a significant leap next yr in the type of bada 2.0. As you possibly can see from the picture, there will likely be a lot of new features added like an improved consumer interface, Near Field Communication (NFC) assist, smarter house display, SDK assist for Linux and Mac, 3rd party SNS integration and more.

Some Highlights:

* NFC support (like Android 2.3 Gingerbread)
* an "all new" SDK (which will work on Mac and Linux)
* multitasking
* better UX and UI framework
* third-party social networking services integration
* security enhancements
* revenue model support (operator billing, ad gateway)

Unfortunately, Samsung hasn't confirmed if older Wave devices can be blessed with this main replace or not.

source: Unwiredview

We didn't hear much about the Samsung Gem Android Phone, but it's on Samsung's website.  It's listed as Android Elair OS (android 2.1) so nothing really exciting compare Samsung's more advanced handsets.

This bar-style Android device has a 3.2-inch touch display with WQVGA resolution and scratch/smudge protection. It supports 850/1900MHz CDMA spectrum and also includes GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. According to Samsung's site, the Gem has an 800MHz processor, a 3.2 megapixel camera, speakerphone, and support for microSD cards up to 16GB.

Couple of Key Features:

• Integrated Social Hub
  
• Competitive Pricing
  
• Advanced Touchscreen Display w/ Anti-Scratch & Anti-Smudge
  
• Android Éclair OS

Check it out on Samsung's website

Samsung's successor to the original Wave (S8500) is now available in the Indian market, the world's second largest mobile market.

The Samsung Wave II (S8530) is Samsung's fifth bada device that ups the specs from the original Wave with a 1GHz CPU, bada 1.2 OS, 3.7-inch Super Clear LCD, TouchWiz UI, 5MP camera with LED flash, HD video recording and playback, DivX/Xvid support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Quicktype by T9 keyboard, 1500mAh battery, GPS and microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB.

Reportedly, the official price of the Wave II is 20,900 INR ($455), but some Indian retailers offer the handset for less - around 17,000 INR ($370).

source: unwiredview

Phones 4u has announced that it'll be the first UK retailer to offer the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and has revealed its pricing for the Android 4.0 smartphone, the first smart phone that will offer Ice Cream Sandwish android OS.

But don't go getting too excited, because it looks like chances are you'll must win a small lottery to have the ability to afford it. A free Galaxy Nexus will set you back 46 euros per month on a 2 year contract - dearer that Phone4u's cheapest iPhone 4S tariff. Nonetheless, cough up £29.95 and you'll be granted a a lot-extra cheap - albeit still costly - 24 month £41 contract.

Scott Hooton, Buying and selling Director at Phone4u stated: "The GALAXY Nexus combines the full Google experience with Samsung's superior smartphone performance, and tops it off with the most recent and most innovative Android platform yet. After Android was voted the UK's most most well-liked operating system in a Phones 4u ballot this 12 months, we all know our clients have been just as excited about the launch of the primary Android 4.0Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone as we have."

"We're confident the GALAXY Nexus will more than dwell up to expectations and are pleased to be the first UK unbiased mobile retailer to place the GALAXY Nexus into Android followers' hands."

As soon as released, sooner or later in November, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus may even be obtainable on Three and Vodafone.

On a side note: Clove is currently accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy Nexus, and asks £514.80 (about €588 or $814) for the unlocked 16GB version. Yes, that is a high price, but let's keep in mind that this is likely the best Android handset ever.

Mo Cheng

Editor-In-Chief

Google latest Android version, Ics Cream Sandwich, may be tipped to start out rolling in the market to Samsung Galaxy SII and Galaxy Note models from March 1, mobile industry insider Eldar Murtazin reveals.Murtazin posted a tweet stating that the state update would reveal at the start of next month, finally delivering stable builds of earlier releases which had reportedly leaked from the Korean smartphone giant:

Eldar Murtazin@eldarmurtazin

Android 4 aka ics for sgs2 is going to be officially offered by march 1(depends from country/operator). Update over the air or using kies On December 20, Samsung

He confirmed that the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab models would receive official Android 4.0 updates. It said both Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note would receive Frozen goodies Sandwich updates inside the first quarter of 2012, with updates for other smartphone and tablet devices following just after.Rumours also circulated at the end of last year that Samsung was working on delivering an Android "Value Pack" for the Galaxy S, after previously praoclaiming that the Galaxy S and original Galaxy Tab wouldn't support the new firmware. We were holding dealt a blow when the company informed The Next Web there have been no plans for therelease.

Samsung has not yet officially confirmed the discharge date so that it stays firmly as a rumour, but when it is correct then Ice Cream Sandwich is under 3 weeks far from making its way to your handset.

Samsung has reportedly signed a new deal with Blockbuster that may begin to have the company deliver thousands of movies to the Korean electronics giant's Galaxy smartphones and tablets, Blu-ray players and new connected Smart TVs.  Smarthouse reports the service will be rolled out around australia, the usa and Europe this season, with American and European customers likely to see the streaming service offered in the first half of 2012.

Blockbuster is Australia's biggest provider of rental movies but has suffered in the usa as Internet-based Netflix and rental kiosk company Redbox have dominated the marketplace. The retailer was forced to close a lot of its stores included in a cost-cutting strategy and was recently acquired by US satellite broadcaster the Dish Network and will launch a fresh streaming service that may underpin the Samsung deal.

Paul Uniacke, CEO of the Franchise Entertainment Group, who supports the rights for the Blockbuster brand around australia asserted the Samsung deal "is a brilliant deal" that will see the service entirely on Samsung's array of televisions, Blu-ray players, mobile devices as well as PCs.

To facilitate the brand new service, Samsung is rumoured to become creating a new global billing platform that will permit users to sign-up and buy new media content, helping the Korean manufacturer extend its range of value-added services to better serve its customers across devices.

Thanks bgr for this update

So, if you own unbranded versions of the Galaxy S II without the subsidy of a network have had a frustrating time, cause Three, Vodafone and O2 network users somehow ended up getting the Android 4.0 update first. And that's not how it usually works.

But now it's time for unbranded models to receive the update, with Samsung UK confired that the Android 4.0 is now out for the "XEU" versions of the Galaxy S II to enjoy. Here's Samsung's statement...

"Samsung UK has been working hard over the last few weeks to get Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) rolled out to all our Galaxy S II customers.So, we can confirm that ‘XEU/sim-free' and all network upgrades are now complete except for Orange and T-Mobile which will follow as soon as possible, pending software testing and approvals. Thanks again for your patience."

It also tell us that it will arrive soon for Orange and T-Mobile users as well.

And world gonna be at peace once again. Until this time next year, when the S III owners gonna be mad about not having Android 5.0. And so the wheel turns, as it ever did.

Mo Cheng

Editor-In-Chief
YouMobile, Inc

According to ComScore, which released April numbers showing Motorola losing its precarious lead as it dropped from a 22.9% to 21.6% share of mobiles.  The two companies took the lead are Samsung and LG.

RIM's market share moved from 7.8 percent to 8.4 percent between January and April to get fourth place, but Nokia's lack of influence in the US dropped it a full point to 8.1 percent.

Also in the report, a comparison for the service provider's current US market share, Verizon Wireless still lead the chart with 31.1% of the total subscribers.  AT&T at 25.2 % (little bit of gain there).   T-Mobile and Sprint tie at 3rd and 4th place respectively.

Thanks electronista for the info.

Guys at phandroid is able to get a sneak peak of this unrelease handset called "samsung instinctQ" which they think it will be release mid- october of this year.  From the pictures it looks like it's definitely android OS powered. 

We have no idea the prices and the exact release date, so we will keep you posted as soon as we have more infomration.

photos via phandroid.com

Samsung Epic 4G now available from Sprint website.   If you are not familiar with this phone, you should check it out, here are some information provided by Sprint:

The Android-powered Samsung Epic 4G was engineered for a legendary entertainment experience with superior speed and display innovation. Its 3G/4G speeds allow you to stream and download videos, applications and games at blink-and-you'll-miss-it speeds. Read books and magazines or watch TV shows and movies in HD-like quality on the expansive 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display.

This pocket-sized entertainment hotshot is also a mobile hotspot. Share 3G/4G speeds with up to five Wi-Fi devices. With its full, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, super responsive touchscreen, Swype text entry and 4G speeds, you can be a social networking and messaging rockstar. This powerhouse goes everywhere, does everything - all at 4G speeds. So let your Epic adventure begin. Android Market

Key Features

* Access to 4G speeds that are up to 10x faster than 3G
* Dual-mode 3G/4G device, access to dependable 3G speeds and accelerated 4G speeds where available
* Dual cameras
* 1 GHz processor
* Mobile Hotspot capable
* 3G speeds where available
* Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
* Android^TM 2.1
* Combined IM, MMS and SMS messaging
* All in-one calendar
* Integrated contacts from multiple sources
* Linked Contacts and Layered Calendar
* Chat-style messaging
* Touchscreen
* Music capable
* Sprint TV®
* GPS Navigation enabled
* Web browsing capable
* Email capable
* Camera
* Bluetooth® Wireless
* Memory card slot
* Voice activated dialing
* Supports multiple simultaneous users

source: Sprint

In what will definitely be disappointing information for Samsung Epic 4G owners on the market, it seems that the earlier rumor of the Android 2.2 Froyo update for stated Sprint Galaxy S phone didn't materialize.

It was mentioned that the Froyo replace shall be arriving on December 26th, but it's nowhere to be seen and reports are in that the replace is "on hold" and can be released "someday within the near future", yes, those hardly encouraging words.

The news of getting Android 2.2 Froyo on Samsung's Galaxy S phones for Sprint has been a disappointing one, and hopefully Samsung and carriers will be capable of solve it quickly, since we're pretty positive that the customers are on the dropping end of this situation.

via: unwiredview

Yes here it goes again, Verizon just announces that it will be carrying their own version of the Samsung Galaxy S named Samsung Fascinate. 

Powered by Android 2.1, the Fascinate is equipped with support for Google Mobile Services, including, Gmail, YouTube, Android Market and more. Additionally, the Fascinate boasts a brilliant four-inch Super AMOLED touch screen display, Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and an integrated entertainment, multimedia, messaging and social networking experience. 

Here are some of the detailed features.

Key features and specifications from press release:

• - Android 2.1 platform - With support for Google Mobile Services including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and Android Market
• - Full HTML Web browsing capabilities
• - Preloaded with Bing Maps and Bing Search
• - 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities - Allows customers to transform their phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• - Super AMOLED Screen Technology - Brilliant display makes watching movies, viewing videos and playing games come to life like never before, even in bright light and outdoor environments
• - Advanced touch screen gestures capabilities, including multi-touch pinch to zoom, double tap to zoom and horizontal swiping, which provides easier and quicker access to many applications, including location-based services, Web browsing and digital photos or videos
• - Multiple file formats supported, including DivX support
• - Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor - Produces amazing graphics, faster upload and download times and HD-like multimedia content
• - Six-axis sensor that works with the smartphone's accelerometer to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right
• - Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Featuring Swype Technology - Input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard
• - Full suite of messaging options - Text, picture, video and voice messaging; corporate and personal e-mail accounts supported
• - 5. .0-megapixel camera/camcorder - Auto-focus and LED flash with HD video recording and playback (720p) capabilities to capture photos and videos for playback on your HD television
• - WiFi Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n)
• - Stereo Bluetooth Technology - Support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, object push for vCard and vCalendar
• - Corporate Email - Supports Android Éclair Exchange ActiveSync e-mail to synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from office e-mail accounts
• - Music and video players and 3.5-millimeter headphone jack
• - 2GB internal memory expandable to 32GB, 16GB microSD included with handset

via: unwiredview

If you are waiting for the Samsung Fascinate, your time has finally come, Verizon has officially been selling the Samsung Fascinate on its website.  For those who aren't too familiar with the phone, it's a Galaxy S phone by Samsung, modified for Verizon Wireless.  Best of all you can get buy one get one free.

Here are some of the features:

The new Samsung Fascinate: Making the smartphone brilliant. The smartphone just became brilliant. The Samsung Fascinate, a Galaxy S phone, offers a robust set of entertainment features and represents a high level of mobile intelligence. Featuring a 4.0” Super AMOLED display that is stunningly bright while also conserving battery life, the Samsung Fascinate offers a powerful 1GHz processor. Add in the unlimited possibilities of the Android platform, and the Fascinate is truly brilliant.

Super AMOLED: A brilliant 4.0” Super AMOLED screen that provides a brighter image both indoors and outdoors (in direct sunlight). The Super AMOLED screen uses less power and has a thinner profile than other screens.

• Android Ecosystem: The Fascinate has the Android 2.1 platform + TouchWiz UI with an 1GHz application processor for faster downloads and streaming.

• Integrated Social Hub: Unified Contacts contain all the contact information for Twitter, MySpace and Facebook, IM and email accounts. Unified Calendar provides a single point of scheduling for Outlook and Gmail calendars, as well as Facebook birthdays.

• Swype: Optimized typing on a touchscreen phone for greater efficiency.

• Multimedia Entertainment: The Fascinate comes with a native music player, a DivX video player (for better video playback quality), a 5.0 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, games, access to YouTube and Android Market to make the most of all the latest and greatest in what entertains you.

• Integrated Productivity & Multitasking: With Wi-Fi capability, 3G Mobile Hotspot, a pinch zoom-enabled Android browser, Skype mobile, VZ Navigator, Visual Voice Mail, Quick Panel (enables quick access to major features), and Notification & Quick Reply (to quickly respond to messages without task interruption) everything you need is at your fingertips. ThinkFree Office is included for viewing/editing Microsoft Office docs.

Here's how to order:

https://smartphones.verizonwireless.com/details/phone/samsung/fascinate/filters/overview#/page|200/products|1000:2173/filters|1:overview

It has a new name too, AT&T won't be calling it the Samsung Galaxy S, but Samsung Captivate. The Android 2.1-powered Samsung Captivate will bring users a fully integrated entertainment, messaging and social networking experience packaged in an alluring, streamlined design surrounding a 4-inch display.

The Samsung Captivate is packed full of features that enhance users' daily life, including a 5.0-megapixel camera/ camcorder with auto-focus and HD video recording (720p), MP3 player, 3.5-millimeter headphone jack and expandable memory for photos, videos and music, up to 16 GB. This combined with an on-board 16 GB of storage allows for up to 32 GB of capacity for music and video.

The Captivate also includes AT&T Navigator, which offers voice-guided and visual turn-by-turn GPS driving directions with automatic reroute, full-color maps, and real-time traffic alerts and AT&T Family Map, which gives families the ability to track a child's location from a PC or cell phone and request location updates at any time.

Other key specifications of the Captivate include Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), full HTML browser with tap & hold zoom), Bluetooth® 3.0 technology. The Captivate also includes tri-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology.

The Samsung Captivate is scheduled for release in the coming months at AT&T retail locations nationwide, no pricing info yet. I think i t will be $199.

T-Mobile and samsung has begun pushing off their Android 1.6 OS software update, which provides access to Google Maps Navigation, Google Voice Search capability and quick search box for Android. The update will also supply additional benefits including Swype, an improved Media Player, updated core Android applications and improved Bluetooth capabilities. However, the Behold II is not upgradeable beyond Android 1.6."

As noted, included in the update to 1.6 are:

• * Access to Google Maps Navigation
  
• * Google Voice Search capability
  
• * Quick search box for Android
  
• * Swype keyboard
  
• * Media player improvements
  
• * Updated core Android applications
  
• * Improved Bluetooth capabilities
  
• * Additional usability updates/fixes
  

The deployment of this software has begun and will occur each night from 11pm to 6am PST, from June 21st to June 25th. The deployment may extend a little longer depending on network capacity, however no issues are expected.

Following instructions below to get your update

http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsung-Behold-II/The-Samsung-Behold-II-Update-has-started/td-p/399774

Samsung Vibrant, the T-mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S will be on sale on July 21th, according to BoyGeniusReport

The Samsung Vibrant is a sleek Android-powered smartphone with a stunning 4" Super AMOLED screen that makes everything you experience more beautiful.

• * Preloaded with T-Mobile exclusive The Sims 3 Collector's Edition from EA
  
• * Preloaded with James Cameron's Avatar
  
• * Watch live and on-demand TV with MobiTV
  
• * Read the most popular books with Kindle for Android
  
• * Access to GoGo Inflight Internet and Slacker Radio
  
• * Access to thousands of apps on Android Market
  

The price of the Samsung Vibrant will be $199 with 2 years contract, this phone goes head to head with HTC Evo 4G already released and the motorola droid x coming also in July.

Both Samsung Supersonic and Motorola Charm are upcoming T-mobile smart phone, the Samsung Supersonic is probably the Samsung Vibrant that was announced a few days ago, it's not a name change,  Supersonic is actually a code name according to Tmonews.

The Samsung Vibrant/Supersonic will run you $199 with a 2 years contract.  But $449 without a contract, which I think it's pretty fair considering how powerful the handset is.

Tmonews also revealed the price of the upcoming entry phone by Motorola, the so call Motorola Charm, the phone will only run you $79 with a 2 year contract.  It's another one of the feature phones that targets teens.

source: Tmonews

Earlier this week, my less than 90 day old suffered an apparently self-induced meltdown (pics below).

The problem started when the phone started repeatedly making the sound that you make when you plug it in to charge or sync it. The phone was not plugged in at the time.

First I unlocked the phone and found that it seemed to be fully functional, but the repeated tone continued - almost as if there was some type of internal short which caused the phone to think it was being plugging and unplugged over and over. I rebooted the phone, thinking that might resolve the issue. After a few seconds up returning to the lock screen, the repeating tone started again.

I unlocked the phone again and noticed that the battery indicator icon was sort of flickering each time the tone sounded. Hmmm, maybe plugging the phone into the Samsung wall charger will help. Plugging the phone in did stop the repeating tones, but after ~30 seconds I smelled a strong smell that smelled like burning electronics.

I picked up the phone, realized that was where the smell was coming from, and quickly unplugged it. After doing so, I noticed that the USB/charge port in the phone was melted, as was the male end of the Samsung USB cable.

I took the phone to my local AT&T corporate store - they had not seen or were aware of a related issue. Since I've had the phone more than 30 days, I was not eligible for an in-store exchange.

The AT&T rep that I was working with gave me paperwork for the AT&T Device Service Center (DSC) in town, and told me that they'd likely be able to take care of my phone under warranty.

I went to the AT&T DSC and relayed the above story to them. After speaking with a technician, supervisor, and manager I was told that they had no record or service bulletins related to the issue. As a result, they could not warranty my phone. The manager told me that my phone fell into the "damaged phone" category, which is not covered by the warranty.

I argued that the damage which occurred to the phone was not due to my negligence (i.e., dropped it in a toilet, ran over it with my truck, etc) , but because I simply plugged it in. To no avail - my Focus was a "damaged phone which was not eligible for warrantly repair or replacement".

The manager said that I had two options - contact the AT&T warranty department who could "assist" me with a replacement phone, but would charge my account the full, no-contract price or submit an insurance claim with AT&T, pay the deductible, and get a "like-new" replacement phone.

I am currently awaiting a phone call from a supervisor with the AT&T warranty department, who is to contact me within 24-48 hours.

source: windows phone 7 forum