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The second firmware update for the Samsung Omnia is available for users in France, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines. The update package is rather heavy, though - 108MB.

Starting November 10th, T-Mobile will be offering the new Samsung T919 codenamed “Behold”. The phone will be available for $149 on contract, and will have the followingunconfirmed specs:

• 5Mpix camera;
• Front-facing secondary camera;
• GPS;
• Streaming video support;
• Video ringtone sup

This latest spy photo shows us the upcoming Samsung i770 pictured side by side with its predecessor, the i760. We can clearly see that the sliding QWERTY keyboard was replaced with a front-facing one, and that the successor is larger, but the screen became smaller.

There's still no info on the pricing and availability.

Today Samsung announced a new low-end clamshell for T-Mobile, the T109. Specifications are basic and include dual-band 850/1900 MHz GSM/EDGE bands, access to T-Mobile's T-Zones via mobile browser, messaging features and a speakerphone. The T109 will be available at no cost after rebates with new agreement.

Samsung's new a637 for AT&T is unlike other handsets.

I mean it's design is... well, the phone just looks like an oversized pill. Nothing special, but it's a new look nontheless.

The phone itself is 3.6Mbps HSDPA and GPS capable, so we can't actually call it low-end (except for its 1.3Mpix camera), and is available for $50 on contract after rebates.

Yesterday we've mentioned the Samsung i900L, and thought it was the North American version of the Samsung Omnia for AT&T. Well, it's not. Actually this handset is destined for South America, and should be out in Venezuela, or even Brazil. Pity...

Samsung Omnia features:

• Stereo Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity;
• 3.2" WQVGA (240 × 400 resolution) touchscreen;
• 5Mpix camera with auto-focus;
• Face and smile detection;
• Windows Mobile 6.

Samsung GT-S3600 s a new stylish entry-level cell phone, which looks like it is a part of Samsung's Soul lineup. The price is not yet revealed, but don't expect it to cost more than $100 unlocked, let alone with a contract. Known features of the phone include:

• GSM/EDGE;
• 1.3Mpix camera;
• FM radio with RDS;
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

A recent FCC filing revealed some i900L phone model at their labs supporting WCDMA 850/1900 and destined for AT&T. We believe it could be the Samsung Omnia, though it's just a supposition. Stay tuned for confirmation.

Samsung has released a new firmware update for its Instinct handset. It should fix some interface issues and boost up the browser's rerformance. You can download the update via Instinct’s Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) service, but be advised that you need to have the previous firmware version installed. If you have an older version, you'll have to install two latest updates one by one.

Verizon Wireless has announced three new phones today, which it intends to release on October 14. They are the Motorola Rapture VU30, Motorola VU204, and the Samsung Sway.

Motorola Rapture is a clamshell phone with an interesting design, which comes equipped with a 1.6” external display, 2.2" QVGA internal display,  2Mpix camera, microSD card slot, stereo Bluetooth, and a 2.