Samsung unveils Soul dynamic-touch phone
During the the Mobile World Congress show, Samsung on Friday revealed their new flagship “Soul” cellphone. Serving as the final bow for the Ultra Edition, it blends in a split-screen, context-sensitive touch control system similar to that of the LG Venus: rather than rely on fixed buttons or an entire front touch surface, the Soul includes a small touchscreen area whose buttons change depending on the immediate context for the screen above. When playing music, track controls replace normal commands, Samsung says in an example. The Soul is also the first Samsung handset to sport a themed UI where the entire look and sound can be replaced at once. Looking at the spec you can clearly tell that Samsung Soul is both very camera- and data-focused.The WOW features of Samsung Soul:
- A 5-megapixel camera is accompanied by a high-power LED flash as well as by face detection and image stabilization
- Transfers are quick with 3G Internet access over HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps downstream;
Quad-band calling over GSM - Samsung Soul makes heavy use of Google features and supports built-in Gmail and search functions, including a dedicated button at the top level of the interface.
- 12.8mm (0.5in) thick
- Samsung Soul is said to be music-savvy with AAC,FM radio, MP3, and WMA support, including protected WMA music stores.
- Bang & Olufsen’s ICEpower audio enhancement technology.
Samsung Soul should be available first in Europe by April but is likely to see service in the US through AT&T if left in its current form.
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