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The year-old Samsung BlackJack II smartphone has made it to Australia as the Samsung i617T. The phone is now available from Telstra, on the Australia's fastest 3G network, and is targeted at business customers. The unsubsidized version costs $589.

Samsung i617T features:

• Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz;
• Tri-band UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz;
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We're glad to announce that the anticipated Windows mobile 6.1 update for the Samsung SGH-I617 BlackJack II smartphone has been released! Here’s the full list of changes and improvements:

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 (AKU1.0.1);
• Pocket Internet Explorer, 7.11;
• Microsoft Voice Command v1.6.19;
• Microsoft Office Mobile (including OneNote);
• TeleNav & MobiTV capable;
• Modified UI with updated text & icons in several areas;
• Enhancements to improve call quality (Qualcomm patches);
• Fixed, Several Bluetooth improvements for BTCK — including Peiker, Nokia, Audi, BMW, and others;
• Fixed, Several Bluetooth issues relating to BTHS Jabra, Motorola, Samsung, and others;
• Fixed, BT audio routing;
• Fixed, Audio playback issue /w certain applications;
• Fixed, Video Calling problems;
• Added, Track Wheel speed values;
• Added, Sliding Media Pane;
• Added, Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) for Bluetooth;
• Added, Leap year calendar patch for wallpaper;
• Added, Integrated BMW iDrive Patch;
• Removed, Good Messaging Application

You can download the update at the Samsung website.

While we're still not sure if the Samsung Blackjack III will ever come to AT&T, the company has already released the phone in their home market. Available from SK Telecom, the Blackjack III costs 600,000 won (about $592), and has the following features:

• Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS;
• 320 x 320 touchscreen display;
• HSDPA;
• Wi-Fi;
• GPS;

  [Continue reading Samsung BlackJack III Now in Korea]

According to the source, AT&T has added two new colors, Pink and Blue, to its aging Samsung BlackJack II. Both feature a white front and the back panel of either of these colors.

They should be available soon for the same price.

According to BGR, the rumored Samsung BlackJack III (i788) should be released on AT&T's network in October. The information is not yet confirmed...

Here are some of the phone's features:

• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional;
• 3Mpix camera;
• 528MHz CPU;
• A-GPS;
• Wi-Fi;
• HSDPA

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Samsung has launched its BlackJack III smartphone in Korea. Also known as the Ultra Messaging 2, thedevice will be an SK Telecom exclusive, and will bear a price tag of about $600.

Features include:

• Windows Mobile 6 Professional;
• 2.6" (320 x 320) touchscreen;
• QWERTY keypad;
• Finger mouse;
• 2Mpix ca

We're no sure pabout You probably know that AT&T-branded Samsung SGH-i780 will be renamed to i788. Well, here's a new rumor: this phone could actually be the upcoming Blackjack 3. And why not, with all those great features, some of which are lacking on the Blackjack II:

• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS;
• 3G HSDPA;
• Optical touchpad with stylus;
• Forward-facing camera;
• WiFi;
• GPS.

Good news for Samsung Blackjack owners.

Hackers decided that there's no point in waiting for the official and came up with their own Windows Mobile 6.1 update for Samsung BlackJack smartphone. It is still a beta version, but is proven to work just fine.

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If you're planning to buy a BlackJack for Valentine's Day, you'll be glad to know that Samsung has released a Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for the handset and made it available for download from the official website.

Now with WM6 BlackJack users will be able to view and edit Office Mobile documents, use Outlook Mobile, and read HTML emails.

As you probably know, AT&T recently announced that Samsung BlackJack handsets manufactured in the period between November 2006 and February 2007 might have some connectivity problems.

The company suggested affected customers to call AT&T Exchange at 1-800-801-1101 and exchange their defective phone for free.