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Samsung Hightone is the company's yet another mid-range slider handset. It should be launched soon on Sprint in a choice of red or blue colors at an unknown price. Features include:

• 2Mpix camera;
• Video recording capability;
• 3.5mm headphone jack;
• Stereo Bluetooth with audible caller ID;
• Up to 8GB memory;

The new luxurious Samsung Ego S9402 is a bit similar to Vertu, but is considerably cheaper than most of the Vertu's models. It costs "just" $1,543, and has some nice specifications such as dual-SIM card slots, Bang & Olufsen sound processor, 2" QVGA AMOLED display, and 5Mpix camera. Any takers?

FCC has approved the new low-end Samsung U350 for Verizon. The phone will be available next month for free on contract, or for about $100-$150 unlocked. Note that the said price range is pure speculation, as no pricing or availability details were announced yet.

Known features:

• VGA camera;
• Bluetooth;
• Speakerphone;

  [Continue reading FCC Approves Samsung SCH-U350]

Samsung has unveiled another 8Mpix cameraphone in Korea, which will complement the existing Innov8 and Pixon.  It will have an 800 x 480 resolution touchscreen, and will use the TouchWIZ UI. The camera will also have a Xenon flash and autofocus ability. Pricing and availability details weren't announced, but hopefully it won't be Korea only.

Those who were planning to get themselves a Samsung Instinct now have a new color option to choose - pink. Price and specifications remained the same, so all willing can buy the phone now for $99 after rebate and a 2-year contract.

Samsung has introduced its new SCH-r470 TwoStep flip phone bound for US Cellular. It is a music-centric handset equipped with easy-to-use music controls, stereo speakers, and external microSD card supporting up to 8GB, and stereo Bluetooth, providing great music experience for an affordable price.

It will be available in Burnt Orange, Red and Purple colors, and will feature the following:

• Music Player with External Controls;
• External Stereo Speakers;
• 1.

Samsung and Armani announced that their new Armani Night Effect cell phone will be available this month in the UK exclusively from Vodafone. All willing will be able to buy the phone at Vodafone and Phones4u shops.

Features of the Samsung Armani Night Effect include a 3Mpix camera, microSD slot, OLED display and dedicated music playback buttons.

T-Mobile and Samsung have announced the new SGH-t119 low-end cell phone today at the CES 2009 show. The phone supports T-Mobile's myFaves service, and features:

• Band: GSM 850/1900MHz;
• Data: GPRS/EDGE;
• Size: 104.1mm x 45.7mm x 15.2mm (4.1" x 1.8" x .6");
• Weight: 76.5g (2.7oz);
• Main Display: 1.

The FCC has approved the new Samsung SCH-R470 music clamshell for U.S. Cellular. According draft user manual, the R470 comes with:

• Dual-band CDMA support;
• Bluetooth;
• Dedicated camera key;
• USB port;
• microSD slot;
• 3.5 mm headphone jack;
• Dedicated media player control pad;
• External

Samsung has lowered the price for its entry-level WM6.1-based handset, makin it £190 (about $295) for customers in the UK. The phone comes with Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS, and features HSDPA (2100 MHz) connectivity, a 2.3" QVGA screen, and 2Mpix camera.