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Regional carrier MetroPCS has recently launched the Samsung Code (SCH-i220), the company's first Windows Mobile 6.1 phone. Yes, you read that right, not 6.5.

The handset supports 3G data connection, Bluetooth, and has a 2Mpix camera, microSD card slot (up to 32GB) and a hardware QWERTY keyboard. The optional WizPro interface allows for for customization on the home screen and creating shortcuts to the most frequently used features on the phone.

A Samsung's representative has posted a comment at the official fan page of the Samsung OMNIA II stating that the phone will be released in the U.S. by the end of the year with all the relevant software updates preinstalled on the device. The exact release date will be announced by Verizon, which is the only U.S. carrier to offer the device. Hopefully it's November 1st.

U.S. Cellular is now offering the Samsung r520 Trill and r850 Caliber mid-range handsets.

The Caliber comes with a full touchscreen, slate form factor, and integrates a 3Mpix camera with video recording, stereo Bluetooth support, and the whole set of Samsung’s TouchWiz UI based widgets. The price is $85.95 after rebate.

The Trill is a slider with a 1.

Those who live in Sweden will be able to get the new Blue Earth, a solar powered phone from Samsung before the end of this month, with France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Portugal, and "other European and Asian countries" following on shortly. Pricing hasn't been announced yet.

The U.S. is out of the question, as the phone features HSDPA 900 / 2100MHz bands that don't work Stateside.

The Samsung i5700, the handset formerly known as Galaxy Lite has been reportedly renamed to Spica, according to the Italian site Cellularmania, which has posted a large hands-on gallery and a detailed list of specifications.

The phone offers:

• 3" 384 x 240 AMOLED touchscreen;
• HSDPA support;
• 3.2Mpix camera with autofocus;
• 1500 mAh battery;
• Accelerometer;
• GPS;
• FM radio;
• 528MHz Qualcomm processor;
• Android OS

There is no pricing or availability info so far, but we do know that the US release is highly unlikely.

While the upcoming Samsung Galaxy i7500 hasn't been announced by any carriers, those of you anxious to get it should visit Newegg. The retailer offers the unlocked GSM version of the handset, which currently costs $579.99 with free shipping across the U.S. (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico). Unfortunately there is no release date yet, but atleast we know it's inevitable.

T-Mobile has launched its latest Android phone, the Samsung's Behold II. It's a full touchscreen handset with, not to say impressive, but decent set of specifications. They are:

• Android OS;
• 5Mpix camera with autofocus;
• Flash;
• Video recording;
• 3.2" AMOLED touchscreen display;
• Wi-Fi;
• Bluetooth 2.

Recently Samsung has made official its new 12Mpix cameraphone, the SCH-W880 Pixon a.k.a. M8920. The phone is a successor to the older M8910 model, and comes with an impressive 12Mpix camera with 3x optical zoom. Other features include:

• 12Mpix camera with 3x optical zoom;
• Dedicated camera controls;
• 3.3" (800 x 480) WVGA AMOLED display;
• HD (720p presumably) video;
• 3G HSDPA data;
• Wi-Fi;
• GPS;
• Bluetooth;
• microSD slot;
• DMB mobile television (S.

Samsung Corby line has been expanded with two of youth-oriented phones, the CorbyTXT B3210 and CorbyPRO B5310. Shared features include quad-band GSM/EDGE, FM with RDS, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR radios, 3.5mm headset jacks and microSD support. They also have cartoon UIs and interchangeable backplates for personalization.

PRO: this sideways slider is the higher end model of the two, and offers a 2.