A new full-QWERTY Samsung handset slipped through the cracks and played U.S. Cellular’s hand a little early. The Samsung Code rates about as high on the ugg-ometer as that Sanyo monstrocity, but it’ll surely do the job, considering the specs: Full QWERTY keypad Jogwheel with 4-way navigation Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition 2.0 MP Camera/camcorder…
Samsung Intros Solar-Powered E1107 Guru
Samsung’s most prominent move into solar-power cell phones to date has been Blue Earth, but it looks like they’ve decided to ship another handset first: the E1107 Guru. Samsung India will be selling the E1107 for Rs 2799, primarily targeting rural areas with spotty electricity service. Five to ten minutes of talk time can be…
Next Samsung Omnia to be known as Samsung i8000?
It seems we have some fresh news on the successor of the popular Samsung Omnia smartphone. From what we’re hearing the upcoming device will be known both as the Omnia2 and i8000. Specs wise, two very important improvements are mentioned: 8.1 megapixel camera with dual-flash LED and ability to record video in VGA resolution at…
Samsung B5100 Passes FCC
So, while you’re all oohing and aahing and Will’s live WWDC coverage, maybe you can show some love for this Samsung B5100 that just passed the FCC running S60. It’s a simple candybar with a 3 megapixel camera with LED flash, GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, and a QVGA screen. No other info other than that, but…
Samsung S8300 Ultra Touch coming in Onyx Gold
Samsung is preparing to release a special version of its sexy looking S8300 Ultra Touch device in Onyx Gold. The idea is, of course, to bank on those users who like to have their phones shine as much as possible. That said, the new color gives the Ultra Touch a luxurious look, though doesn’t use…
Mid-range Samsung B5100 Symbian S60 smartphone spotted in the wild
Samsung is preparing to unveil a new device. It’s a candybar-shaped Symbian S60-based smartphone that will be called C5100. From what we’ve heard, it’s a mid-range handset sporting such things as QVGA screen, HSDPA connectivity, WiFi, GPS, 3 megapixel camera with flash, Bluetooth, and we guess a microSD memory card slot. All this is neatly…
Apple and RIM – Why smartphone success isn’t just about market share
The iPhone’s initial successes in the smartphone market warrant at least a passing mention. In just a couple years’ time, Apple has managed to jump-start the touchscreen smartphone market and drive adoption into the mainstream. All the while, BlackBerry-maker RIM has been riding the smartphone wave all the way to the bank. Both Apple and…
TELUS Unveils Samsung ‘Renaissance’ R540
Another lower-end, affordable device has been launched by TELUS today as well. The Samsung ‘Renaissance’ R540 is now available on the Canadian carrier from $49.99 (3-year contract). If you’d rather setup a 2-year contract it will run you $149.99, 1-year is $199.99 and to purchase outright the device will cost $249.99. The Samsung ‘Renaissance’ R540…
Samsung Pixon 12 M8910 unveiled in all its 12 megapixel glory
It’s official. Samsung will be the first handset maker to offer the 12 megapixel camera phone. Sony Ericsson’s Idou/Satio may be the first such device to be announced, but the Korean company will have its baby on the market later this month. Specs wise, we’re talking about the upgraded version of the original Pixon device.…
Samsung recalls 160,000 Jitterbug phones
There’s a problem in the software of the Samsung Jitterbug phones (version BB14) — model numbers SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 — that made the Korean company recall about 160,000 units. The problem occurs when Jitterbug is in a no-service area and display shows “out of range, try again later” message, it fails to connect to emergency…