samsung

The new Samsung Gravity 2, also known as SGH-T469 has appeared at the FCC's website. This in some way confirms the previous rumors that the said handset would be released sometime between July 15 (most likely) and August 19.

According to what is written in the FCC profile, the phone will have AWS 3G band, and a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard. That's all we have to tell you for now.

Vodafone came up with a new phone called Samsung Blade. No, actually it's not new; it's a custom version of the older mid-range Samsung S5600. The new model features a diamond-shaped nav pad, as seen in the pic, as well as a 3.2Mpix camera, HSDPA and GPS support, large touchscreen and more.

Any potential takers?

Vodafone UK has announced the new business-centric Samsung C6625 today. The phone features:

• Windows Mobile 6.1 OS;
• Full QWERTY keyboard;
• 2Mpix camera;
• 320 x 240 screen;
• Microsoft Exchange for e-mail, calendaring, contacts;
• HSDPA 3.6 Mbps

Unfortunately, the lack of Wi-Fi almost makes it a no-dealer, and the keyboard feels uncomfortable.

Samsung has officially announced four new cell phones, which include both low end and mid-end models.

M2310: clamshell, features two screens (main 2" display and secondary 1.06" one), a VGA camera, and a microSD slot supporting up to 8GB of additional storage

M2510: slider, packs an FM radio tuner with a 3.5 mm audio jack, a 1.

Great news for Sprint customers: PhoneNews reported that the carrier is internally testing the recently launched HTC Hero, which means the handset could be landing on its network sometime later this year.

Furthermore: apparently, Sprint is also testing an unknown Android-powered WiMax-capable device by Samsung, scheduled for release sometime in the end of 2009, or in the beginning of 2010.

TELUS has recently launched the low-end Samsung M220 on their network. We already mentioned this handset on our site: it is a basic flip phone that weighs in at 88 grams, packs 2 displays, speakerphone, and offers all the typical apps including an alarm clock, contacts and more.

The Samsung M220 is available for $29.99 on a 3-year contract, $129.99 on a 2-year, $179.

Some clever hackers have somehow managed to install the Android OS onto an Omnia i900. Don't get too excited, though, as this is the first build, which is very glitchy and unfunctional. Still, if you feel like testing it, you can download the latest software build here.

Also if you yourself are a developer, who can provide a working build, you can win.

O2 have recently announced the availability of the touchscreen Samsung Galaxy I7500 to their customers in Germany. The handset is currently available for EUR69.99 ($89) on a two year contract.

Specs:

• 3.2" AMOLED touchscreen display;
• 5Mpix camera;
• 8GB of internal memory;
• Support for HSDPA 7.2Mbps

Availability dates in other markets are yet to be announced.

The upcoming Samsung Chianti, a QWERTY slider handset scheduled for release on Sprint in Q3 2009 will probably be called the Reclaim, according to PhoneArena. It will be available in two colors – blue and grass green, and will have a QWERTY keyboard with small keys, and a loud speakerphone.

A specs sheet for the T-Mobile's Samsung Comeback T559 has recently leaked in the web, giving us some more information about the phone's features, as well as a couple of new photos. It will feature a full QWERTY keyboard, support for popular social networking services and a 2Mpix camera with autofocus.

The phone is expected to be released on July 15th in a choice of 5 colors, but its price still remains unknown.