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Samsung has just unveiled the D870. This candybar style phone boasts a 2.1-inch TFT-LCD display, 2.0-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0, microSD card, USB connectivity.

With Dual Standby, users can carry just one mobile phone and operate it as two mobile phones using two SIM cards. Even while consumers are using a certain mobile number, they are still able to get a call from the other number. Seamless transition from one to the other number provides exactly same experience to bring two different mobile phones while just carrying one single mobile phone

[via Akihabara News]

Samsung’s latest slider phone, the SCH-M470, features a 2.0-megapixel camera, video calling, web browsing capabilities, Bluetooth 2.0, HSUPA support, and Wi-Fi.

SKT (SK Telecom) plans to start 2Mbps speed upload demonstration services in designated areas, then extend the service to more areas

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The Samsung F480 offers a 5.0-megapixel camera, 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 228MB built-in memory, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, FM radio with RDS, and HSDPA support.

It’s not too often that we are so impressed with a handset as we are with Samsung F480. The little fella is an extremely capable device carrying a serious feature pack. In addition, it is so suave and compact that it is bound to earn itself quite a lot of fans. User-friendliness is also among its definite strong points

[via Gsmarena]

The Samsung Instinct features a 3.1-inch touchscreen, 2.0-megapixel camera, GPS, EV-DO Rev. A, Bluetooth, and Visual Voicemail.

The 3.1-inch touchscreen phone has localized haptic feedback, plus three hard navigation keys. If it sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve seen versions of it before, but only in Korea. Mind you, this is not the LG Prada-ripoff Samsung F480, which had a much smaller touchscreen

[via Gizmodo]

Samsung’s Ace Smartphone features a 2.3-inch display, 1.3-megapixel camera, 192MB ROM, 96MB RAM, microSD card slot, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 connetivity, and a QWERTY keypad. Click more to watch a video.

As we have come to expect from Samsung the build quality is top notch. While we did not care for the keyboard, those with small hands and fingers may appreciate the narrowness. For those looking for a Windows Mobile world phone the Ace is a good bet, though we don’t expect it will steal many sales from the BlackBerry 8830.

[via Phonearena]

Samsung expands its music phone line with the i458. Featuring a “2.4” LCD, is 3.5G (HSDPA), Symbian S60 v3.1, 25MB of internal memory, a 3.5mm audio Jack, and supports microSDHC cards up to 4GB.”

The Taiwanese website ePrice was lucky enough to attend the Samsung launch party for their shiny new i458, a DAP Phone

[via AkihabaraNews]

Sleek and stylish, the Samsung AnyCall Haptic phone line is perfect for business and casual users alike. It features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 2.0-megapixel camera, and Bluetooth 2.0. Click more for a video.

Haptic feedback in the form of vibrations help out with the UI, and home screen is customizable with widgets. The feature set seems to be squarely targeted at the consumer, but the price sure ain’t — the phone is launching in Korea starting at 700,000 KRW and ramping up to 800,000 KRW ($700 to $800 US).

[via Engadget]

Samsung unveils their “MiniSkirt Season 2″ (SCH-C225/ SPH-C2005/ SPH-C2255) phones. At just 10.9mm thick, they feature a “2-megapixel camera, GPS, Bluetooth, and dictionary.”

About the newly added features, these models supports the “Smile Shot” function which enables automatic shots of smiling faces. In addition a, vibrating touch key and SMS-related features are included

[via Akihabara]

At $99 (with 2-year contract), the Samsung Blast boasts a SureType keypad, microSD card slot, and a nice set of multimedia applications.

Well, the Blast was a good phone overall. There are some things to consider before going out and buying it however. First, if you live on your phone, you better have a charger on you at all times and make use of every plug that comes your way. Otherwise you just might find yourself stranded with an 80g paperweight

[via PhoneArena]

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