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Verizon has finally officially announced the Samsung Glyde smartphone for its CDMA network.

In fact, the phone needs no introduction, we know enough about it. It is a CDMA slider that has a 2Mpix camera with flash and autofocus, GPS, full range of Bluetooth profiles, microSD slot, a true HTML browser, and no support for VCAST TV service (like anyone cares).

According to a trusted source, Samsung U940 Glyde will be available from Verizon starting May 9th.

There were many photos published over the past couple of weeks, but the exact release date was unveiled only now.

The phone will cost $299.99 with a 2-year contract, $369.99 with a 1-year subscription, and $419.99 contract free.

New better shots of the highly anticipated Samsung Glyde have been leaked by a Howard Forums user.

Now we can take a closer look at the phone's unique user interface and some of its applications. Apparently, Glyde will feature a full HTML browser, which makes it a possible competitor to the iPhone.

Anyway, the first quarter is closing to an end, but Verizon doesn't rush to announce the release date.

According to reports, starting late March Verizon will begin selling the new Samsung U940 CDMA mobile phone as the Verizon Glyde.

I guess this is the case when a new name can supposedly attract more attention to an already known handset.

Stay tuned for more details next month.