Full QWERTY Keyboard Slider Offers Multiple Messaging Options

Samsung Gravity™ (SGH-t459), exclusively from T-Mobile, is a sleek horizontal slider phone featuring a full QWERTY keyboard that makes staying up to speed with friends and family quick and easy. The Gravity offers access to multiple IM clients including AOL, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger and MSN, as well as, picture and video messaging, mobile email, SMS and MMS. When coupled with web surfing capabilities, the Gravity allows users to stay up to date on the latest news, weather, sports scores and more. The Gravity also features a built-in MP3 player, 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder and Bluetooth® wireless technology.  

Key features of the Samsung Gravity include:

• Pull out QWERTY keyboard
• Aqua with white or Lime with Gray finish
• Web-enabled 
• Multiple messaging options (text messaging, picture messaging, video messaging)
• Built-in email clients including AOL, AIM and Yahoo! as well as easy access to popular POP3 email such as Gmail
• AOL®, ICQ, Windows Live®, and Yahoo!® Instant Messenger
• Bluetooth® wireless technology
• microSD™ (up to 4 GB) expansion memory
• Advanced speech recognition
• Music and video player
• Speakerphone
• Personal organizer (calendar, calculator, currency converter, notepad, to-do list)
• Dimensions: 4.53” x 2.07” x 0.70”; 4.3 ounces
• Display: 176 x 220 Pixels, 262K TFT 
• Internal memory: 60MB
• Standard Lithium Ion Battery: up to 6 hours usage time; or up to 300 hours standby time*

Pricing and availability: 

The Samsung Gravity will be available at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.t-mobile.com for $49.99 after $50 mail-in rebate**. For more information, visit www.samsungmobileusa.com or www.t-mobile.com.

*Talk and standby times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

**Requires new activation and a 2-year agreement; requires $14.98 or above data plan to be eligible to $50 mail-in rebate.

DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2008 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)¹ today announced the availability of the Samsung Eternity™, an advanced touch-screen phone with support for AT&T Mobile TV. AT&T also announced the availability of a 30-day free trial for new AT&T Mobile TV subscribers.

The Eternity is a multimedia-rich device that is one of the best in its class. In addition to one-touch access to AT&T Mobile TV and a full-touch QWERTY keypad, it provides customers access to mobile broadband Web from the nation’s fastest 3G network, AT&T Navigator², AT&T Mobile Music with Napster Mobile and a 3 megapixel camera. 

An attractive black and chrome device with a large, vivid 3.2-inch touch screen, the Eternity also has haptic support, enhancing your sensory connection with the phone and providing subtle vibrations that confirm your selections. Three dedicated keys on the lower portion of the device make operation straightforward and easy to navigate. Additionally, the Eternity supports an accelerometer that will automatically detect motion and the orientation of the device allowing for the use of richer applications and additional feature capability, including autorotation of the display, motion sensing games and photo scrolling by tilting the device. 

“Eternity can provide endless entertainment options for AT&T customers,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices for AT&T’s Mobility and Consumer operations. “Our
customers are looking for mobile phones to be a remote control for their life, bringing music, the Internet, GPS navigation and even TV with them on the go.”

AT&T Mobile TV is an award-winning service from MediaFLO USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), that provides users with instant access to continuous streaming television content and sporting events from top networks, including programming from leading entertainment brands CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX News, FOX Mobile, NBC 2Go, MSNBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and PIX. New subscribers can go to an AT&T store or visit www.att.com/mobiletv to sign up for a free 30-day trial³. The trial offer is available through the end of the year. 

Samsung’s TouchWiz™ user interface allows for quick access to your favorite features. TouchWiz has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize the way you use your phone. The quick and simple “drag and drop” feature allows users to have instant access to their favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging, photos and AT&T Mobile TV all from the home screen of the phone.

“The Eternity brings the big screen to the palm of your hand,” said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. “This touch-screen mobile TV handset is part of Samsung’s TouchWiz line of phones and keeps you entertained and connected on the go.”

Additional key specifications of the Samsung Eternity include the 3.0 megapixel camera with video capture, Video Share^SM calling, advanced messaging capabilities, including Mobile Email and instant messaging (Yahoo!^®, Windows Live™, AOL^®), Bluetooth^® technology and a microSD™ memory card slot supporting up to 8GB. The Eternity’s browser provides the user with the ability to surf the Internet, navigate pages with the touch of a finger and support easy zoom-in and zoom-out capabilities. The Eternity also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 200 countries and download data in more than 150.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Eternity is available through AT&T retail locations or online at http://www.wireless.att.com for $149.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate⁴. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.

DALLAS and CHICAGO - November 14, 2008 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and U.S. Cellular announce the availability of the Samsung Delve™ (SCH-r800). The Samsung Delve’s full touchscreen design features tactile haptic feedback, which gives users a vibrating pulse when items are selected. The Samsung Delve can instantly shift to landscape mode, creating a virtual QWERTY touchpad for easy text messaging while on-the-go.

“People are using their phones for more than just phone calls,” said Alan D. Ferber, Chief Marketing Officer at U.S. Cellular. “Whether they’re updating and checking Facebook and MySpace pages, browsing the Web, playing music or checking e-mail, our customers can keep connected anytime, anywhere with the Samsung Delve.” 

The Samsung Delve features advanced responsive, multimedia capabilities and Samsung’s unique TouchWiz interface. TouchWiz incorporates specially designed widgets that allow the user to customize and personalize their phone, offering the user the right balance of functionality and style. The quick and simple ‘drag and drop’ widgets provide instant access to users’ favorite functions. A unique menu of widgets display functions such as a music player, Web browser, Bluetooth, text messaging and more personal elements. 

“The Samsung Delve puts your favorite features within a single touch,” said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Mobile. “People don’t have time to mess around with four or five different steps on their phone. The Delve gets people to where they want to go quicker and easier.” 

The Samsung Delve’s built-in HTML browser gives users the ability to quickly access the Web and download content in a snap. The phone comes equipped with stereo Bluetooth® for easy hands-free communication, a built-in 2.0 megapixel camera with camcorder, MP3 player and GPS navigation. The Samsung Delve supports a Samsung 8GB MicroSD card that is sold separately and great for expanding memory space for storing music, pictures or videos. The Samsung Delve also includes easyedge^SM, U.S. Cellular’s suite of enhanced wireless data application services. Access to easyedge^SM allows customers to shop for content including ringtones, wallpaper and games, while also being able to locate the latest news and entertainment. 

Key features of the Samsung Delve include:

• Advanced Responsive Touchscreen
• TouchWiz Interface with Widget Support
• Full HTML Browser
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
• 2.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder
• easyedge^SM service accessibility
• Dimensions: 4.57”x 2.17” x .48”
• Display: 262TFT CSTN, 240 x400 pixels, 3.0” 

The Samsung Delve is available at U.S. Cellular retail locations, or via www.uscellular.com. For more information, visit www.samsungwireless.com or www.uscellular.com.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)¹ announced the addition of two new phones to Verizon Wireless’ robust portfolio of global phones – the Samsung Renown™ and the Samsung Saga™. Both the Saga and the Renown will be available this month and boast advanced multimedia and messaging capabilities that allow customers to enjoy the nation’s most reliable network at home and wireless services in more than 200 destinations worldwide for voice and 150 global destinations for data, including new South American locations. The Saga is available today in business sales channels, online at www.verizonwireless.com and by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN. The Saga will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Dec. 1. The Renown will be available in business sales channels, online and telesales on Nov. 19 and in stores on Dec. 1.

Samsung Saga™

The Saga is a smartphone that features a 2.55” advanced touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard that provides business professionals with an easy way to send e-mail, text and instant messages. This productivity powerhouse is equipped with Quad Band GSM/GPRS capability, an optical mouse, Wi-Fi access (802.11 b/g), Opera mobile browser and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional to keep customers connected to their offices when they are at home and abroad. Windows Mobile includes the Microsoft Office Mobile Suite so that customers can create and edit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint documents, as well as Microsoft Active Sync^® 4.5 and Windows Mobile Device Center for Vista OS, which makes using the Saga around the globe feel as if customers had never left their offices. Other features include a 2.0 megapixel camera with NightShot, microSD™ card slot for up to 16 GB of external memory (sold separately), and Bluetooth^® stereo headset support.

Additional features of the Saga include:

• Built-in stereo Bluetooth^® wireless technology – supports profiles: mono and stereo headset, hands free (car kits), serial port, object push (vCard only), file transfer, basic print, phonebook access and human interface device
• Microsoft’s Voice Command technology for speech recognition
• Customizable user interface
• Voice Memo
• Windows Media Player Mobile
• Organizer – alarm, calculator, calendar, notes, task list and today screen
• TTY-capable
• Dimensions: 2.44” x 4.88” x .53”
• Weight: 4.59 ounces
• Display: 320 x 320 pixel, 65K TFT, 2.55” active screen area and touch-sensitive LCD display

Samsung Renown™

The Renown showcases mobile technology in a fashionable flip form factor. The Renown comes with a number of features to help customers capture special moments on their trips abroad, including a 2.0 megapixel camera with NightShot to enhance the camera’s capabilities in dark environments; a camcorder; and video, picture, text and mobile IM messaging options. The Renown also supports Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video services in the U.S. V CAST Music with Rhapsody lets customers transform their Renown into an MP3 player and allows customers to access more than 5 million songs and purchase full songs over-the-air. They can also download the master copy of songs to their PCs, free of digital rights management software; and sync favorite tracks, albums and playlists from their PCs to their phones using a USB cable. Before traveling internationally, customers can load up their Renown with their favorite songs and listen to their music on long flights. With V CAST Video, customers can download or stream video clips from the best names in news, sports and entertainment.

Additional features of the Renown include:

• Global Mode – including Quad Band GSM capability
• Multiple messaging options (text messaging only for use abroad)
• 2.0 megapixel camera with NightShot
• Media Center-capable – downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more
• Visual Voice Mail
• Built-in stereo Bluetooth wireless technology – supports profiles: mono and stereo headset, hands free (car kits), serial port, object push (vCard only), file transfer, basic print and phonebook access
• Organizer – Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calendar, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch, Notepad
• microSD expansion memory up to 8 GB (card purchased separately)
• TTY-capable
• Dimensions: 1.95” x 3.87” x .69”
• Weight: 4.05 ounces
• Display:
  • Main LCD: 240 x 320 pixel, 262K color TFT
  • Sub LCD: 96 x 96 pixel, 262K color TFT

Verizon Wireless has priced the Samsung Saga for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $70 mail-in rebate. The Samsung Renown has been priced by Verizon Wireless for $179.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $50 mail-in rebate. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

Customers who travel abroad frequently can get the most out of their Saga and Renown by adding Verizon Wireless’ Global Value Plan to their phone. This plan offers discounted roaming charges on calls made from 130 countries for just $4.99 a month. Customers can also add GlobalEmail to their Saga, which will give them access to corporate e-mail attachments and personal or POP3 e-mail accounts in the U.S. or in over 150 destinations abroad. GlobalEmail monthly plans are $69.99 monthly access for a stand-alone data plan and $64.99 monthly access when added to any voice plan.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, customers can visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers should call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative. For more information on Verizon Wireless International Services, please visit: www.verizonwireless.com/vzglobal.

The Alltel Hue II by Samsung, available from Alltel Wireless, is a sleek and fashion forward handset available with interchangeable face plates, offering users the ability to customize and accessorize their phone to match their changing moods and lifestyle. The Hue II comes standard with blue and gray faceplates, while additional faceplates are available for purchase in purple, green and white. External music controls let the user create and edit playlists, and view music by album, genre and artist. The Hue II also includes a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, Bluetooth® wireless technology and a microSD slot for expandable memory up to 8 GB, making this phone a versatile and colorful handset for any user. 

PRODUCTIVITY

• 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder
• Bluetooth® wireless technology
• Music player with external controls
• Expandable microSD Memory Card Slot up to 8 GB
• Messaging services (text and multimedia messaging)
• Speakerphone
• Alltel Navigation
• Alltel Web
• Alltel Shop (downloadable content including ringtones, wallpapers, games and other applications) 
• Advanced voice recognition by VoiceSignal™

SPECIFICATIONS

• Standard interchangeable faceplates in blue or silver
• Additional faceplate for purchase in purple, green or white
• Dimensions: 3.8” x 1.9” x 0.7”; 3.4 ounces
• Display: 2.2”, 176 x 220 Pixels, 262k TFT Color Display
• Standard Lithium Ion Battery: up to 3 hours usage talk time; up to 200 hours standby time

Samsung Mobile’s Planet Bluetooth™ Provides Online Resource for All Bluetooth® Needs

DALLAS, November 11, 2008 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today several new premium Bluetooth® headsets and car kits, as well as Planet Bluetooth™ (www.myplanetbluetooth.com), an online guide to Bluetooth technology and Samsung Mobile’s Bluetooth accessories. From mono and stereo Bluetooth headsets, to in-vehicle Bluetooth hands-free solutions and Bluetooth speaker products for audio streaming, Samsung Mobile offers a complete line of Bluetooth accessories to meet the needs of a broad range of consumers. 

• WEP460: The WEP460 Bluetooth headset offers a small, compact design with a clear ear hook that is detachable. The mono headset is available in a sleek black finish and provides seamless, hands-free communication for an extended eight hours of talk time. The affordable WEP460 stays charged and ready for use wherever a user goes with a talk time up to eight hours and a standby time of more than a week (up to 180 hours) depending on environmental and other factors. 
• SBH700: The Samsung SBH700 stereo Bluetooth headset gives music lovers the freedom to enjoy stereo quality sound with a foldable, behind-the-neck design.  Offering noise reduction technology, the Samsung SBH700 Bluetooth headset creates an enhanced listening experience and premium sound quality in a comfortable form factor.

• HKT450 Bluetooth Speakerphone: The HKT450 is a compact and lightweight portable device that allows the user to enjoy hands-free communication with ease. The HKT450 can play music, provide turn-by-turn audio cues from GPS-capable phones and play the audio caller ID through its high-fidelity speaker from phones that support these features. If music is playing and a user receives or makes a call, the HKT450 will gently mute the music, cue the call audio then gently restore the music to the last settings before the call. With the simple touch of a button, the portable speakerphone also allows the user to switch from hands-free operation to patent-pending privacy mode, which converts the unit for use as a Bluetooth handset. Supporting up to eight hours of talk and playback audio, or almost two weeks (up to 13.5 days) of standby time in an optimal environment, this in-car or desktop speaker phone rarely needs charging. The HKT450 speakerphone includes an easy-detach visor clip to make in-car use a snap. The speakerphone charges via AC, DC or even PC (USB) and will automatically turn off if the Bluetooth link is lost to save power.
• HKT400 Bluetooth Speakerphone: The Samsung HKT400 gives users the ability to reach their full multitasking potential.  Evolving to meet mobile users’ needs while also investing in their safety, this easy-to-use portable device helps people reclaim valuable talk time once lost while driving by simply plugging it into a car’s cigarette lighter outlet. With an adjustable neck, the HKT400 can align the speaker and microphone toward the driver for optimal performance. By simply following a few directions, you can seamlessly pair the device with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled handset and begin enjoying your newfound freedom from wires.

Samsung Mobile’s new Planet Bluetooth online resource is designed to provide users with everything they need to know about Bluetooth wireless technology and how to find the best Bluetooth device for their needs and make the most of it. For information about Bluetooth technology including the differences between mono and stereo headsets, profile meanings and the benefits, as well as helpful tips on how to sync Bluetooth enabled products and Samsung Mobile’s latest line of Bluetooth accessories, visitwww.myplanetbluetooth.com. 

DALLAS Nov. 10, 2008 —Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the availability of the Samsung Behold™*, an advanced touch screen phone with premium multimedia features and full web browsing capabilities, exclusively through T-Mobile USA.

The Behold, a slim touch screen device available in a brushed espresso or light rose finish, empowers customers with high-speed connectivity and a full HTML web browser for faster access to the Web and the ability to upload images and videos online while on-the-go. The Behold makes it easy for users to blog, text and chat wherever they go with the virtual QWERTY touchpad and multiple messaging capabilities, including text, multimedia messaging, instant messaging, e-mail and Audio Postcard support. In addition, the microSD™ memory card slot allows for easy storage of videos, images or music up to 16 GB. 

Customers will enjoy high-resolution photos and videos through the built-in 5-megapixel camera and camcorder with flash and auto-focus. The large 3-inch LCD color touch screen displays crisp, clear images and offers responsive feedback called haptics. For easy operation and navigation, the stylish Behold features three dedicated keys – call, end call and back – on the front of the device under the touch screen. 

The Behold also provides quick and easy access to a customer’s favorite features through Samsung’s innovative TouchWiz™ user interface, which has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize your phone. The quick and simple ‘drag and drop’ feature allows users have instant access to their favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging and photos and a custom widget for myFaves.

A fully packed multimedia device, the Samsung Behold also offers a music and video player for users to enjoy entertainment anywhere, as well as built-in AGPS, which allows users to utilize location-based applications. With stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology, speakerphone and voice activated dialing, the Behold allows customers to go hands-free.  

“Behold offers a full web browsing experience at your fingertips,” said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Mobile. “When you combine the high-speed web browsing, powerful 5-megapixel camera and music and video player, Behold is the ultimate phone for people who want to stay connected and entertained wherever they are.”

Key features of the Behold include:

• Advanced, responsive touch screen
• Samsung TouchWiz™ technology
• HTML web browser
• Advanced messaging capabilities
• SMS, MMS
• Instant messaging (AOL®, ICQ, Yahoo!® and Windows Live Messaging)
• E-mail
• Virtual, landscape QWERTY touchpad 
• 5 megapixel camera and camcorder with flash and auto-focus
• Music and video player
• T-Mobile myFaves^SM
• Stereo Bluetooth® 
• Speakerphone
• Voice dialing
• Up to 16GB expandable memory card slot
• Included 1GB microSD™ card
• Dimensions:4.12” x 2.10” x 0.5”
• Weight:4 ounces
• Display:240 x 400 Pixels, 262K TFT
• Touch sensitive 1.61” x 2.64” LCD display

The Behold is available exclusively from T-Mobile at select retail stores and online at www.t-mobile.com. For more information, visit www.t-mobile.com or www.samsungwireless.com.  

*Model number: SGH-t919

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and DALLAS – Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) announced today that the Samsung Delve™ will be available for pre-sale at alltel.com on October 30. With an intuitive interface and attractive touchscreen design, the Samsung Delve is a stylish way to stand out in the crowd and stay connected to those who matter most.

The touchscreen phone, highlighted by a virtual QWERTY keyboard and tactile feedback, has been designed with Samsung’s unique TouchWiz™ interface. The TouchWiz interface incorporates specially designed widgets that allow the user to customize and personalize their phone. Users can ‘drag and drop’ widgets onto the main screen, which offers users instant access to their favorite functions. The widgets allow users to customize the main display screen to match the icons of the applications and features they use the most.

“There is a paradigm shift in the way users are interacting with their wireless devices, and Alltel is at the forefront of creating new ways for users to harness the power of their mobile phones,” said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy for Alltel Wireless. “The Samsung Delve boasts a new, powerful user interface using ‘widgets’ customers can drag and drop to configure their phone. It offers a new level of control and convenience.”

Music lovers will appreciate the Samsung Delve’s MP3 player, and the 2.0 megapixel camera with video capabilities will add value for fans of multimedia content. Several applications are preloaded on the phone for the ultimate entertainment experience, including Alltel Pic Transfer, Alltel Mobile Advisor, City Id, Collapse Chaos and Wallpaper Universe. The Samsung Delve also features Bluetooth® capabilities, an expandable MicroSD memory slot and an industry standard 3.5 millimeter headset jack. The Samsung Delve contains additional accessories such as an additional battery, a stylus, soft protective case, travel charger, stereo headset and PC data cable.

“The customizable features of the Samsung Delve make it easy for people to use and navigate,” said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Mobile. “People are busier than ever, and the easy-to-use Samsung Delve will keep the features people need within a single touch.”

Beginning today, Alltel customers can be among the first to order the Samsung Delve at alltel.com for $199.99 after $100 mail in rebate. The Samsung Delve will also be available in retail stores and at shopalltel.com on November 6. Additionally, customers purchasing the phone will receive free access to Email, Alltel TV on Demand Connect, Alltel Navigation, MyCast Weather and Alltel Radio Connect. A Smart Choice Pack is required in order to purchase the Samsung Delve at this price.

Additionally, Alltel’s newest music application, nuTsie, is available for free access on the Samsung Delve. nuTsie provides the ultimate music experience by allowing users to stream their own iTunes™ playlists, their friends’ iTunes playlists and nearly limitless new music from nuTsie’s catalog – with no side-loading or uploading hassles. For more information on this innovative application, please visit alltel.com/nutsie.

Alltel’s Smart Choice Packs give customers national voice minutes with an unlimited data plan and all of their favorite features, all for one low monthly price. The Smart Choice Pack 500 provides unlimited data, five “My Circle” numbers, 500 anytime minutes and free nights and weekends for $69.99 per month; the Smart Choice Pack 500 Plus includes 10 “My Circle” numbers for $89.99 per month. Additional packages include the Smart Choice Pack 1200, with 1,200 anytime minutes, unlimited data, 10 “My Circle” numbers and free nights and weekends starting at 7PM for $109.99 per month; the Smart Choice Pack 2000 upgrades that package to include 20 “My Circle” numbers and 2,000 anytime minutes for $139.99 per month. The ultimate choice is the Smart Choice Pack 5500, delivering 20 “My Circle” numbers, and 5,500 anytime minutes, in addition to all of the benefits offered by the other packages.

Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice and flexibility to the customer’s wireless experience with its exclusive “My Circle” feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network. Alltel Wireless also offers Anytime Plan Changes, which give customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract.
To access the multimedia content associated with this release, please visit thenewsmarket.com/alltel. Registered members will find broadcast quality video for their purposes, free of charge.

Alltel Wireless is owner and operator of the nation’s largest wireless network and has more than 13 million customers.

DALLAS, October 23, 2008 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the upcoming availability of their innovative TouchWiz™ user interface in the U.S. market. This unique and customizable interface has been made popular by Samsung’s international products, including the SGH-F480/TouchWiz and Samsung Omnia™. 

Samsung Mobile’s one-of-a-kind TouchWiz user interface has specially designed widgets to customize and personalize the way you use your phone. The bright and colorful icons provide a one-touch access point to a user’s favorite and most commonly used applications and features. 

Widgets are organized within the widget tray located on the left side of the home screen of the phone. By expanding the widget tray, users can simply ‘drag and drop’ widgets onto the phone’s home screen for instant access to their favorite functions.

Users can pick from several widgets preinstalled on the widget tray. Some of the standard widgets include:

• Web
• Music player
• Messaging
• Instant Messaging
• Bluetooth 
• Games
• Calendar
• Clock
• Alarm Clock
• Navigation Services
• Account info

SearchEach phone that supports TouchWiz may also include carrier-specific widgets for easy access to carrier’s custom services.

“Samsung’s TouchWiz interface has been a huge hit overseas and we’re excited that it is coming to several new Samsung phones in the U.S.,” said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Mobile. “TouchWiz is all about customizing your phone to make it look and work just the way you want it to. The fun and exciting possibilities with TouchWiz include one-touch access to your photos, instant message conversations, music library and much more.”

Samsung Mobile expects to launch several full touchscreen devices with TouchWiz technology in late 2008 and early 2009. 

*Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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DALLAS, Oct. 23, 2008 — Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)¹ announced today the October 23 availability of the Samsung Propel™, a fun and trendy messaging phone available in multiple color options. 

Exclusive to AT&T, and available in four color options – red/white, apple green/black, blue/black and a red\black version exclusive to RadioShack – the Propel is a messaging master. Vertically sliding open the phone, which features a large 2.2” display screen, reveals a fully integrated QWERTY keyboard, with a dedicated one-touch messaging key, making text messaging, instant messaging and Mobile E-mail quick and simple. 

“The Propel is a stylish way to stay connected,” said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. “With a full QWERTY keyboard, multimedia features and four color options, this handset has something for everyone.”

The Propel supports the AT&T Mobile Music suite of services, including full music downloads from Napster Mobile™ and eMusic Mobile, XM Radio Mobile™, and MusicID song recognition service. This stylish handset is also packed with a robust entertainment and multimedia feature set including AT&T Video Share, MobiTV, CV and AT&T Navigator².  

Additional key specifications of the Samsung Propel include a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth® technology and a microSD™ memory card slot, supporting up to 8GB. Weighing just 3.79 ounces and measuring 3.85 x 2.33 x .58”, the Propel also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows users to make calls in more than 200 countries and download data in more than 150.

Pricing & Availability

AT&T has priced the Propel for $79.99 with a two-year service agreement and after mail-in rebate. The Propel will be available through select AT&T retail locations or at www.wireless.att.com beginning October 25. For additional information on the Samsung Propel, please visit www.samsungmobilenews.com.  

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