Samsung has launched an affordable clamshell called Gusto for Verizon Wireless subscribers. For its $20 asking price (on contract and after rebate), Gusto provides decent features like a 2-inch display, built-in web browser, VGA camera, Bluetooth and email support. Gusto also comes with voice enhancement with noise suppression technology, Driving Mode, Fake Call, Bing […]
Phones
LG U+ confirms Galaxy U, launch in mid-August
LG U+, formerly known as LG Telecom has confirmed the oft-leaked Galaxy U (SHW-M130L). They’ve announced that they are training their sales rep so that they can disseminate proper info of the high-end device, scheduled to launch in mid-August (sometime next week). Some of Galaxy U’s specs have also been confirmed, like the 1GHz […]
Samsung SHW-A250 launches in South Korea
Samsung has announced a new touchscreen phone in South Korea targeted at first time touch users. The SHW-A250 will arrive on SKT and KT and is more of a Corby-like line for the domestic market. A250 features a 2.8-inch touch-sensitive display, 2MP camera, T-DMB, Bluetooth, up to 5000 contacts phonebook capacity, up to 16GB […]
Samsung takes fifth spot in smartphone race for Q2
IDC released a report last week that highlighted companies capturing the highest smartphone market share for Q2 2010. The report titled Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, claims that a total of 63 million units were shipped in the second quarter and manufacturers adopting the Android OS like HTC and Samsung posted the highest year-over-year […]
Samsung brings Eternity II and Flight II to AT&T
AT&T has expanded its messaging phones lineup with the introduction of two new Samsung devices. The Eternity II (SGH-a597) is a touchscreen-based device that features a 3-inch display and comes with AT&T Mobile TV support that allows users to enjoy live or time-shifted TV content for some monthly payment. However, other than the above […]