Currently mobile phones are used for a lot more than calling and sending text messages alone. Smartphones are gradually catching up with sales of mobile phones. The difference between a smartphone and a regular mobile phone is mainly found in the more extensive E-mail and Internet functionalities on the smartphone. The operation system of a smartphone is usually based on Microsoft Mobile, Symbian or PalmOS. However, Samsung have chosen equipping the F700 with their own operating system. The Samsung F700 Smartphone's most obvious features are the full (QWERTY) keyboard and of course the touchscreen.

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Helping others by using a mobile phone changed the lives of five Samsung Mobile Phone Samaritans today. They were joined by former Olympian and NFL Great Herschel Walker as they had the opportunity of a lifetime carrying the Olympic Torch during its only U.S. stop through the streets of San Francisco.

At the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, Samsung confirmed its status as the industry’s most innovative, exciting and inclusive handset vendor by launching multiple lifestyle-focused handsets. Led by the new Ultra Edition handset, Samsung Soul - a phone of outstanding craftsmanship, beauty and latest technology, Samsung’s stunning lineup will help consumers stand out from the crowd, whatever phone they choose to use. Music fans, business users and fashion followers alike will be wowed by Samsung’s latest range of handsets which deliver style and substance without compromise. Even the entry level handsets combine great design, usability and technology, showing that Samsung puts its heart and soul into everything it does.

Samsung Electronics, a phone and telecommunication equipment provider, announced the launch of Samsung G400, the latest dual screen clamshell mobile phone at CeBIT fair in Hanover, Germany. Samsung G400 inherits the look and feel of Samsung’s flagship product Soul with unique premium exterior and graphical user interface design identity. Samsung has introduced a clamshell version of Soul, continuing its leadership in clamshell form factor as well as sliders. Samsung G400 cell phone has a luxurious high gloss metallic finish with a hairline texture.

Although every attention went to the introduction of the large amount of Samsung mobile phones at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, something else attracted my attention; an interesting projection solution that will soon be available (first of all in Korea). The official introduction will still take some time, but we were able to get pre-informed. The Samsung MBP-100 projector will almost certainly be available in Korea in March and in the course of this year there will be a decision made as to whether the Samsung micro-projector will also come available in Europe and / or the United States.

Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the U900, also known as ‘Soul’. Samsung named 'Soul' to honor the completion of its exclusive ‘Ultra Edition’ series of handsets which offer this perfect balance of design and features. The Samsung Soul, an abbreviation of 'The Spirit Of Ultra', will appeal to style-conscious users who are not willing to compromise between design and technology and search out the best of the best for inspiration and stimulation to enrich their lives. The U900 mobile phone has officially made its debut today, during the opening of the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The Samsung U900 will be supported by a major global advertising campaign and will be available in European countries from April.

Samsung announced the launch of ‘Soul’, Samsung’s new flagship mobile phone for 2008. The Samsung Soul mobile phone will officially make its debut during next week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Samsung named ‘Soul’’ to honor the completion of its exclusive ‘Ultra Edition’ series of cell phones which offer this perfect balance of design and features. Soul, an abbreviation of “The Spirit Of Ultra", will appeal to style-conscious users who are not willing to compromise between design and technology and search out the best of the best for inspiration and stimulation to enrich their lives. Samsung Soul will be supported by a major global advertising campaign and will be available in European countries from April.

The Samsung T819 mobile phone available exclusively from T-Mobile, is a stylish two-toned coffee brown slider phone with a rich feature set including a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth technology, MP3 player and an external memory slot for expandable memory. The slim Samsung T819 cell phone keeps you connected through voice calling, text and picture messaging and instant messaging with support for AOL, ICQ, Windows Live, and Yahoo Messenger. The Samsung T819 phone is available exclusively through TMobile at select retail stores.

Back in 2001, Samsung created a new gender concept with the introduction of the SGH-A400. Samsung has continuously shown a successful female phone line up including the SGH-E420 and SGH-E570 mobile phone models. As a mobile phone market creator, Samsung suggests more sophisticated mobile lifestyle once again. To solidify its female phone market leadership and satisfy mobile phone users’ unmet needs, Samsung introduces the SGH-L320. The Samsung L320 lady phone presents an elegant design with a polished finish.

Back in 2001, Samsung created a new gender concept with the introduction of the SGH-A400. Samsung has continuously shown a successful female phone line up including the Samsung SGH-E420 and SGH-E570 mobile phone models. As a mobile phone market creator, Samsung suggests more sophisticated mobile lifestyle once again. To solidify its female phone market leadership and satisfy mobile phone users’ unmet needs, Samsung introduces the SGH-L310. The Samsung L310 lady mobile phone attracts the users with its glamorous look.