The last we heard about the Samsung Rogue is that it would be coming to Verizon this month for $370, but that window has apparently been pushed up to September 8th. The U960 Rogue is expected to pack GPS, EV-DO, and a a 3 megapixel camera in the Glyde-esque slider form factor. The Intensity handset…
Samsung’s eco-friendly TouchWIZ-powered Blue Earth solar phone coming in October
Samsung’s solar-powered all-touchscreen handset Blue Earth, which we’ve seen handled “in the wild,” got a release date. It’s set for October, when all the friends of the Earth will be able to grab it for… well, we don’t know the price. Moreover, we also don’t have the list of carrier partners, but I’m sure operators…
Samsung Messager II lands at MetroPCS
Just as we expected, MetroPCS has started selling the Samsung Messager successor simply called Messager II, model SCH-R560. We’re talking about the same kind of device that prides itself with both numeric keypad and full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, which is therefore ideal for heavy texters. Of course, the updated model is bit slicker and also…
Samsung confirms Omnia II headed to Verizon Wireless soon
The wait for the next-gen Samsung Omnia II is almost over! In fact, Boy Genius Report believes that much of Verizon’s Omnia II inventory is stacked up and ready to go. And, according to Samsung Mobile USA’s website (screenshot above), the Omnia II will be “coming soon exclusively at Verizon Wireless.” All signs point to…
Samsung B3310 Goes Live in France
That hot pink monstrosity from last week has apparently gone public in France, only sporting a slightly less jarring ice blue paint job. Don’t worry about brushing up your conjugaisons – the specs are pretty easy to translate: 320 x 240 screen 2 megapixel camera with 2x zoom Bluetooth 2.1 5 hours talk time, 380…
ITC Investigates Samsung Flash Memory in BlackBerry, iPhone
The U.S. International Trade Commission is taking a close look at flash memory made by Samsung and used in popular handsets like the iPhone and BlackBerry after BTG International claimed patent infringement. The memory chips in question are used in a wide variety of gadgets, including USB sticks, camcorders and MP3 players. These kind of…
Images: Samsung Omnia II successfully hides Windows Mobile with TouchWiz 2.0
There are no doubts Samsung Omnia II is a capable device. And while you still may wait to “push the trigger” and grab it from your local carrier, here are some screenshots that will help you make the decision. As you’re about to see, Samsung did a good job hiding Windows Mobile behind its sexy…
Samsung: We’ve sold more than half a million Yu-Na Haptic phones in 80 days
Just because you haven’t heard of Samsung Yu-Na aka SCH-W770/SPH-W7700/W7750 (depending on operator), that doesn’t mean it’s not a popular phone. Quite the contrary – the Korean giant announced that it has moved 550,000 Yu-Na units in just under 80 days, making it one of the fastest selling Samsung handsets. Yeah, it’s Korea-only device, with…
Eco-Friendly Samsung Reclaim Coming to Bell in Mid-September
Sometime in mid-September, Bell is now rumored to be launching the eco-friendly Samsung Reclaim. The Reclaim is made from corn-based bio-plastic materials, and when you’re done with it, the thing is 80% recyclable. Surely the Reclaim will be on the shopping-list of any environmentally conscious mobile junkie. The Reclaim features a 2.4″ 320×240 display, a…
Samsung Instinct HD is at the Best Buy’s website!
Sprint is gearing toward launching the Instinct’s successor – Samsung Instinct HD, and on that note I’m glad to report we’ve spotted the device at Best Buy’s website. The retail giant will get an exclusive deal to sell the device, a fact that certainly makes me think they see a great potential. The web page…