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A new unknown Samsung touch screen phone called Acme i8910 has been leaked on Gaj-it website has posted a couple of photos of the unknown Samsung Acme i8910 smartphone, which is said to be pretty similar in terms of specs to the popular Omnia. Here are some of its features:

• GPS;
• Wi-Fi;
• 3.5mm headphone jack;
• 8GB / 16GB internal memory;
• 8Mpix camera;
• Video recording in HD quality;
• DivX playback;
• DLNA compatibility;
• HDMI output

We'll be keeping an eye on this one.

Just an update for the yesterday's news brief: T-Mobile USA and Samsung have jointly announced the Samsung T929 Memoir today. Wow, that was fast... The exact release date and pricing was not announced.

Features of the Samsung T929 Memoir:

• 8Mpix camera with Xenon flash and five different shooting modes;
• Samsung's TouchWiz user

According to T-Mobile Scoop February 2009 edition, the carrier will be announcing the new 8Mpix Samsung T929 Memoir cameraphone by end of this month for its customers. The launch of the handset is scheduled for Feb 25th.

Features include a full touchscreen display, Bluetooth, GPS, and support for 3G UTMS / HSDPA data networks.

Sony Ericsson has released the new CyberShot S001 today, an 8Mpix cameraphone for the Japanese market. Its embedded 8Mpix camera boasts a LED flash, Smile Shutter, Face Recognition technology, Image Stabilization and ISO settings up to 1600.

Aside from that, the device also features GPS, 1Seg TV tuner, a 3.3" OLED display and Bluetooth connectivity.

It will be released on KDDI in Japan this March in black, gold, green, or pink color options.

The upcoming 8Mpix Samsung S8300 cameraphone, which has surfaced recently, will be known as the “Loches” when it launches. While we don't know the exact released date yet, we do know some of its key features:

• 12.8mm thickness;
• “Duralumin” anti-scratch casing;
• 2.8" WQVGA OLED touchscreen, 16 million colors;
• 8Mpi

It looks like 8Mpix cameraphones are really gaining popularity, as Sharp has unveiled its latest SH810C phone with an 8Mpix handset and a huge 854 x 480 3" LCD display targeted at the Chinese market.

No word on availability in other markets as of yet...

The LG KC780 has been launched today in Hong Kong. Its features include:

• 2.4" widescreen display;
• 8Mpix camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics;
• Imagine stabilization;
• ISO up to 1600;
• Face detection;
• Smile shot;
• Bluetooth;
• FM tuner;
• DivX playback;
• 140MB internal memory;

Today FCC has approved the new Samsung T929 Memoir destined for T-Mobile. This could only mean that this 8Mpix beast is nearing its official release.

Specifications of the Memoir should include a 8Mpix camera, GPS, HSDPA, and Stereo Bluetooth, though it looks like it will lack Wi-Fi, which is really bad.

Today the almighty FCC has given a green light to the Sony Ericsson C905a, so the phone is nearing its release. It will come with a 2GB M2 Memory Stick card and will be available in Copper Gold, Ice Silver or Night Black color schemes. Features are as follows:

• 8.1Mpix camera with autofocus;
• Xenon flash;
• Face detection (up to 3 faces);
• 16x digital zoom;
• QVGA video recording capability;
• Quad-band GSM with 3G American band support;
• QVGA (240 × 320) 2.

Best Buy has leaked some information on an upcoming Samsung phone bound for T-Mobile. The Samsung T929 Leica was spotted at the replacement battery accessory page. Judging by its known specs, the phone looks promising. Stay tuned for more info.

Known features include:

• 8Mpix "Leica" camera;
• 3G support;
• WQVGA screen;
• Virtual