Helio’s move to launch the Mysto to the Korean-American community before going mainstream was something of surprise. Nonetheless, with huge backing from South Korean wireless provider SK Telecom, the move made sense – you want to keep your investors happy, right? Well, Helio has just pushed the Helio Mysto into the mainstream and has made…
Samsung to unveil i900 Windows Mobile touchscreen smartphone with 5 MP camera at Mobile World Congress?
The Italian mobile magazine Cellularmania is writing Samsung will unveil the powerful and cool-lookin’ i900 smartphone at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. According to the Italian watermark freaks, the upcoming device will sport the huge 3.5″ 240×400 touchscreen, GPS receiver and 5 MP camera, and will run the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile…
Sprint set to launch Samsung Ace World Phone on February 17
Just because Sprint’s profits and subscriber base are dwindling like so much water down a toilet-drain doesn’t mean the No. 3 US carrier is going to stop trying to attract customers with new handsets. We’ve heard on the grapevine that Sprint is prepping to launch their next CDMA/GSM World Phone in the Samsung Ace.This Windows…
Verizon to launch Samsung Gleam in purple on January 27th
We’re not sure whether this is important or not, but somehow it’s easy to envision this purple baby selling like cupcakes for the upcoming Valentine’s Day. It’s purple, it’s glossy, and it certainly looks like one of those “ideal gifts for her.” We like the brains as well, so the pink Centro is our pick…
FCC fillings shows Samsung U550; Heading to Verizon?
Thanks to the folks behind the Federal Communications Commission, we know Samsung is preparing to launch the CDMA-based U550 clamshell phone. The upcoming device is the successor of the U540 model, which is currently available through Verizon Wireless in the U.S. As for the features, the U550 sports all the goodies its predecessor has —…
13 Samsung handsets named CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Awards
At this year’s CES, it was Samsung which shined more than any other handset manufacturer, as the Korean giant received 13 International CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Awards. In the wireless handset accessories category, the Samsung UbiCell was named the Best of Innovations, which is awarded to the most highly honored products in each…
Samsung A827 “Access” to bring up AT&T’s lower-end MediaFLO TV lineup
It looks like AT&T is going to be offering a MediaFLO TV-compatible handset in a range of price-points. What you see here is the newly announced Samsung A827 Access, complete with a dedicated “TV” button to “access” all that MediaFLO TV goodness. With a 1.3 megapixel shooter, small display, and fairly unremarkable design, the quad-band…
Samsung announces BS300, BS900 Bluetooth speakers
Aside from showcasing its latest mobile phones, Samsung also announced two Bluetooth speakers. Let’s briefly introduce both of them: Thanks to the built-in “Hyper 3-Channel Surround Sound with Euphony Technology,” the YA-BS900 Bluetooth speaker system lets the listener hear the “center of the sound” regardless of what position they are in or where they are…
Samsung SPH-M800 getting primped for Sprint
Samsung sure isn’t letting the end of CES 2008 Las Vegas slow them down. Following on their announcement of the Samsung SGH-F490 touchscreen-wonder, our favorite South Korean handset manufacturer has hinted at bringing the Samsung SPH-M800 to Sprint’s No. 3 network. Despite having a similar external aesthetic to the Samsung F490, the Samsung M800 won’t…
Samsung launches the Samsung SGH-F490
Samsung’s been movin’ and shakin’ to show of their TV’s, DVD players, and home theater what-nots during CES 2008 Las Vegas, but they hadn’t really done anything new in the mobile space. That is, until today. Samsung used this last day of CES to bring the Samsung SGH-F490 to reality. You may remember this iPhone-esque…