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The new Samsung W910 'VVIP' could be easily mistaken as an Armani-branded phone due to its unique design and golden shells. But it's not. However the actual W820 Armani model doesn't look that appealing, which makes us think they've lost their inspiration.

The W910 will be available on Korean carrier SKT for something in the range of 500,000 won (about $406), featuring a 2.

Meet the Samsung t659, a recently announced 3G slider for T-Mobile USA. The phone comes with a 2Mpix camera, Bluetooth, microSD support up to 16GB, AGPS, an integrated RSS reader, and HSDPA support, and is currently available for T-Mobile customers for under $70 on contract after rebate and discount.

Verizon has recently released the new Samsung Rogue, a successor to the old Glyde model. It comes with a 3.1" AMOLED display, a 3Mpix camera with flash and integrated editor, microSD support up to 16GB, full HTML browsing, Microsoft Office document viewing, TouchWiz, and a full slide-out keyboard. You can get it now for $99.99 on contract.

Samsung has recently announced the availability of the Samsung Freeform via Alltel. It will not make your jaw drop, but it’s certainly a nice messaging option for the Alltel customers in the remaining markets.

Specs include:

• Slim Bar Design with Four-row QWERTY keyboard;
• Teal and Burgundy Color Options;
• Music Player;
• Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology;
• Multiple Messaging Options with Threaded Text Messaging;
• Web-enabled;
• GPS-enabled with Alltel Navigation;
• Expandable Memory up to 16GB;
• Speakerphone;
• Voice Recognition;
• Dimensions: 2.

Samsung i7500 Galaxy is has been released on the O2 UK network, and will be available exclusively till the end of the month for free on a £45 per month tariff. It comes preloaded with Google services, such as Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail and Google Talk, and has the following features:

• Chipset: Qualcomm: 7200A, ARM11 528MHz + DSP 256MHz;
• 5Mpix camera with auto focus, flash LED;
• Display: 3.

Two new handsets have surfaced on Sprint rebate sheets valid through October 31st. The first is called the Samsung Interpid, which is the long awaited Ace II, which is expected to be launched on October 6th the earliest. Rumored specs include:

• Windows Mobile 6.5 OS;
• CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity;
• 256 MB RAM and 512 MB ROM;
• 528MHz processor;
• QWERTY keypad;
• 3Mpix camera;
• Wi-Fi;
• aGPS;
• microSDHC support;
• QVGA display

The other handset is the unannounced Samsung Moment.

Alright, first the good news: the unlocked version of the Samsung I8000 Omnia 2 is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Bad news: it's currently listed for $999.99. While there's no carrier version of the phone yet, this is the only option for those who must buy the handset disregarding the cost. If you're one of those people, go ahead and order one now.

Introducing a new affordable touchscreen phone, the Samsung S3650 Corby. At an unsubsidized price of between 150-215 Euros, you'll get a cool-looking phone with some decent features, including:

• Quad-band GSM/EDGE;
• 2.8" QVGA touchscreen display;
• 2Mpix camera;
• FM Radio with RDS;
• Bluetooth;
• microSD slot

 Look it up in the stores later this month.

Remember the Samsung B3310, the QWERTY slider with that bizzare vertical numeric keypad? Well, Samsung France has confirmed the phone's official launch in September. Unfortunately, pricing and the exact release date are unknown for now.