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Samsung today announced the launch of the new 8 megapixel camera phone, Samsung INNOV8, which is to be made available in the global market from August 2008. The Samsung INNOV8 (Model name: i8510) offers users top of the range camera technologies, a surround-sound cinematic video experience and mobile gaming capabilities.

Samsung INNOV8 is made for tech-savvy users who wants to enjoy the best possible multimedia entertainment with their mobile phone. With the 8-megapixel camera, pre-embedded 3D games, high speed data connections and much more other features will help users gain the true benefits of mobile entertainment, said Geesung Choi, President of Samsung Telecommunication Business.

Recognized as Samsung’s first ever 8-megapixel camera phone, the Samsung INNOV8 is ideal for users who want to capture and store precious memories in style with its 2.8″ 16M color LCD. The 8G or 16GB Flash memory and external memory slot upto additional 16G provides sufficient contents storage.

Supporting a wide range of video player formats including DivX, WMV, Real Player and MPEG4, users can enjoy an exciting pocket cinema experience. Its external dual speakers and 3D surround sound supported by DNSe 2.0, make every video clip and movie more realistic than ever. With an optical mouse and 4-way navigation key, users can enjoy PC-like browsing experience. Both HSDPA high speed Internet and WiFi connection offer convenient and seamless internet experience wherever users are.

The phone is equipped with A GPS technology, offering navigation and geo-tagging service. It also comes with the Symbian OS V9.3, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2. Samsung INNOV8 is going to be launched in Europe in August, and then expanded to other markets during September.

• Network: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (900/2100), EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1800/1900)
• Symbian OS V9.3, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
• Display: 2.8-inch VGA 16M TFT LCD 
• Camera: 8 Megapixel CMOS with AF and Dual Power LED
• Smart Reader, Image Stabilizer, Auto-Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Blink Shot, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Face Detection
• Video Player (DivX / H.263 / H.264 / WMV / MP4)
• QVGA 120 fps Video recording, VGA 30 fps recording
• FM Radio with RDS
• DNSe 2.0 
• Music Player (MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / WMA / AMR/ RealAudio)
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP)
• A-GPS
• Optical Mouse, Accelerometer
• Embedded 3D Games : FIFA 2008, Asphalt
• Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
• Bluetooth 2.0 / USB 2.0 / Wi-Fi
• 16GB Flash + External Memory slot : microSDHC (up to 16GB)
• Size: 106.5 x 53.9 x 17.2 mm
• Battery: 1200 mAh
• Talk time: up to 300/510 min (3G/2.5G)
• Stand-by time: up to 330 / 310 hrs (3G/2.5G)

Samsung has just introduced the new candybar M150 phone with a metal-resembling design. Available in Light Gray, Charcoal Gray, Pure White, Lavender Pink and Ice Blue colors, it is not difficult to find one color that you love.

Targetting at people who need a simple mobile phone design mainly used for calling, the Samsung M150 only equip with a VGA camera. The low cost phone also support MP3 media files, there is no problem in playing the MP3. It is not sure if it has a memory card slot, the 20 MB internal memory is definitely not useful for you to store your MP3 collection. If it does not have a memory card, the built in FM radio can instead provide you the necessary entertainment on the road.

Samsung plans to start selling the M150 in Germany in mid-August, it will eventually available in Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East. Check out its specifications below:

• GSM Dualband 9000/1800 MHz
• GPRS
• Dimension: 106.5 x 45 x 13 mm
• Display: 1.77-inch 65k TFT, (128 x 160 pixel)
• VGA Camera
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 20MB internal memory
• FM radio
• USB 2.0

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Samsung has announced the launch of the new Omnia Windows Mobile pocket pc phone in the Italian market on July 22. Starting from Italy, it will be available through major European mobile operators and in most of GSM supporting open markets during July and August. As the first market in Europe, Samsung had pre-order promotion for Italian consumers in cooperation with Media world, the electronics stores in Europe. The consumers who made the reservation for Omnia from July 14 will receive Xbox 360 Arcade gaming systems. The price will be at 499 Euro (8GB) without subsidy. 

Samsung also prepares the summer tour that will hit all the most beautiful beaches on the Italian coast. It will also be available in most of European countries during July and August. The price range will be varied depending on the contracts. 

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The Samsung SCH-i760 on Verizon Wireless network can now be upgraded to the Windows mobile 6.1 with the official software upgrade from Samsung. Other than the OS upgrade, you will also be abe to browse and watch YouTube videos after the updates.

According to the software update page, the update also includes numerous software additions/enhancements / corrections. Check out the list below,

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 with version AKU 1.0.0
• Popular features for WM6.1 include, threaded SMS, Domain Enrollment, and updated “Vista” looks.
• Applied, several Bluetooth improvements (updated BT DUN profile, improved scanning)
• Applied, support for YouTube videos
• Applied, Qualcomm patch
• Fixed, memory leakage by replacing POOM API
• Fixed, notification malfunction under certain conditions
• Fixed, certain conditions prevented delivery of MMS
• Added, MEID support (included in BC04 MR)
• Added, WLAN chipset enhancement (included in BC04 MR)

The i760 is designed with a simple horizontal slide that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard. In addition, the SCH-i760 features a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder, MP3 player, as well as landscape and portrait display, WiFi capabilities and stylus pen.

You can get the update via the direct download link below

For Windows XP [link]

For Windows Vista [link]

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With Samsung already making high megapixel camera phone in Korea, it shouldn’t difficult for them to compete with Sony Ericsson C905 in the megapixel game. Also in slider body design, the Samsung i8510 is said to have a 8 megapixel camera module with dual flash LED and support auto focus, 120fps video recording. The i8510 design is similar to Samsung G800, a 5 megapixel phone which is already available in the market now.

According to the photos, you could expect a big 16GB internal memory built into the i8510. The Symbian smartphone alone will provides enough storage space for your applications and photos before you will need a microSD card. Expect to see the WiFi, GPS and HSDPA too on this slider phone. The built in WiFi will also comes with DLNA support. DLNA Certified TVs will be able to work as a Digital Media Player (DMP), enabling you to share your photos via WiFi on your TV.

No released date is available at the moment.

Specifications:

• Size: 106.5 x 53.9 x 16.9 mm
• HSDPA 7.2 mbps
• Symbian S60 9.2
• 8 megapixel camera with dual flash LED, auto focus
• Display screen: QVGA resolution with 16 millions colors
• DivX video support
• 16GB internal memory
• microSD card slot
• Bluetooth 2.0
• FM Radio
• WiFi, GPS

Source [samsungmobileblog]