Nowadays, the emphasis in the digital revolution lies on innovation and development. That is one of the reasons for companies such as Samsung to continue their search for new possibilities with a fresh view. Mobile photography is carefully moving into the photography market, and the Samsung G810 mobile phone is a good example. Not only are the possibilities of the built-in digital camera more enhanced than those of the average camera phone, also the multi-functionality of the G810 as a whole is surprising. The device is able to serve as a route navigator and comes with Route 66 navigation software for Western Europe.

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T-Mobile USA announces the availability of the Samsung t339, the newest addition to the growing line-up of mobile phones that support T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service, which provides unlimited, nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection in addition to great in-home coverage. The groundbreaking wireless service was first introduced a year ago with two handset options. Now T-Mobile customers can choose from eight HotSpot-enabled phones, including three smartphones and a variety of Nokia and Samsung phones.

NXP Software announces the integration of its LifeVibes MxMedia solution into Samsung's new L288 TD-SCDMA mobile phone. LifeVibes MxMedia solution for TD-SCDMA feature phones offers a complete, pre-integrated multimedia middleware solution including video telephony and TV playing. LifeVibes VideoTelephony is a fully integrated and tested TD-SCDMA solution, delivering plug and play interoperability, robust performance for a hassle-free user experience. LifeVibes TvPlayer allows excellent video streaming via high bandwidth 3G networks.

Allure, flair and elegance are feminine features, and at the same time they are also the features of the Samsung L310 Allure. This clamshell ladyphone has a refined design that resembles a jewel. In addition, the device has been equipped with everything a modern mobile phone should be equipped with. There is nothing left to desire as far as functions are concerned; the phone features an FM radio, MP3 player, 2 Megapixel digital camera and rather typical; a shopping list. Samsung created the L310 to add to a luxurious lifestyle. In addition, the phone comes with an exclusive clutch, designed by makeup artist and hairstylist Leco van Zadelhoff.

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Samsung announces the launch of the new Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 mobile phone. The Samsung Omnia brings together high performance business content, top of the range style and a fun, dynamic multi-media experience, to ensure consumers are always connected both at home and at work. Omnia, meaning ‘everything’ in Latin and ‘wish’ in Arabic, goes beyond the current top-of-the-line features available in today’s mobile phones. The Samsung i900 Omnia will be available to the market from June 2008.

Samsung Electronics, a leading mobile phone provider, announced the launch of Soulb, “Sprit of Ultra” (Soul) in bar form factor. By containing all the merits of Soul DNA, Soulb outstands from all of the other bar type handsets available in market today, setting a brand new standard for bar handset category. Continuing the legacy of Soul, Soulb captures the eyes of the viewer at once with its astonishing state-of-the-art design.

Recently Samsung Netherlands introduced their latest mobile navigator. It is already quite interesting to walk around with this kind of mobile navigation system in your pocket, though it becomes even more interesting when it's combined with mobile photography. Although the new Samsung G810 mobile phone is not considered to be the successor to the Samsung G800, we do find its 5 Megapixel image sensor combined with a 3x optical zoom. This combination is similar to the features of last year’s standard compact camera as far as specifications on paper are concerned. How well mobile photography with the Samsung SGH-G810 does in practice, we will show through the following sample photos.

Last week, Samsung was in the spotlight. Coincidence or well-planned, we don’t know, in any case however, the renowned brand name was mentioned frequently. The week ended with a press event showing two new Samsung Mobile phones. The Samsung G810, or rather the Samsung SGH-G10 Navi mobile phone, was officially introduced to the Dutch press with additionally the new Samsung F480. The latter is a so-called Touch phone featuring a touchscreen that ensures Samsung keep pace with the latest trend. An event was set up around the Samsung G810, focussed on navigation and mobile blogging.

Samsung Mobile was awarded the prestigious title of Manufacturer of the Year at the 2008 Mobile News Awards held at the Hilton Park Lane in Central London on 13th March 2008. At the awards ceremony, TV presenter and comedian Simon Amstell presented Mark Mitchinson from Samsung Mobile UK and Ireland, with the award. Samsung Mobile was commended for its success in building its mobile handset range, its focus and dedication to customer service, and delivering a significant increase in sales through 2007.

Samsung India announced the launch of its latest mobile handset - Samsung B200 Guru. In line with its brand positioning ‘Next is What?’, Samsung Guru 200 offers FM recording as the new feature in its entry level mobile phone segment. This Dual Band phone provides a multimedia experience to consumers with its Stereo FM Radio and recording feature .Users can not only record songs from the FM radio (max upto 5mins) but also save them as Alarm or Ring tones. This sleek and stylish entry level colour phone also offers multimedia features like MP3 Ring tones and Java Games (Cricket and Sudoku). Some of its other consumer friendly features include Emergency sms, Mobile tracker, 9hrs talk time as well as some specific India oriented features.