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Samsung SCH-W689 sports dual SIM cards and Bada
Bada in the US market is probably not as popular in Europe as we tend to favor other platforms such as iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7, but yet we don’t doubt that there are Bada fans in the US, so for those out there you may want to keep an eye out for the Samsung SCH-W689.
The device is a clamshelled phone with two touch screens, one inside and one outside, both measuring at 3” and 3.2” respectively. It also sports two SIM card slots and appears to support both GSM and CDMA networks, which will be great should it make its way to the US.
Unfortunately compared to the other smatphones out there today, the SCH-W689 is not really that amazing in terms of specs. It features a 455MHz processor, a 3.2MP camera and it appears to be only running on Bada 1.1, although we’re not sure if Bada 2.0 will be making its way onto the device. The bad news is that the device appears to be only available in China at the moment, so for now those in the US market who are thinking about getting their hands on the Samsung SCH-W689 are out of luck.
So, there is a new Samsung smartphone that is about to be released – big surprise, that, and I say this with full a sarcasm. Still, those who want something that looks to hang out on the high end side of things in terms of design and form factor, and yet having a mid-range performer within, can always settle for the Samsung Galaxy A9.
The handset has already appeared on the FCC database, which means it has been approved, and listed as the Samsung Galaxy A9. With the green light given, it is but a matter of time before it hits the market. While very little detail has been released so far, it should not be too long now before an official announcement is made. All that one can do now is to sit tight and wait. [FCC Page]
If you would like to fancy your chances with an upcoming mid-range device that seems to hover more on the higher end scheme of things, then the Samsung Galaxy A9 would certainly fit you to a ‘t’, so to speak. After all, accessory manufacturer ITSKINS has shared more details concerning this device, with the Galaxy A9 touted to be a wee bit more compact as opposed to the Galaxy S7 Plus, never mind that both handsets will come with 6.0″ screens.
Measurements of the Galaxy A9 include 161.9mm x 81.3mm x 7.34mm, where it would be slightly taller than the Galaxy Note5, while sporting a metal and glass design, a fingerprint reader that should be able to handle mobile payments, a Full HD Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 620 chipset, among others.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will no doubt be a smartphone that many people would look forward to picking up when it is ready, taking into consideration how flagship devices are always in demand. Well, the Galaxy S7 has been said to target an early 2016 release, and some photos of the alleged device has already been snapped, although one should take into consideration that the original Weibo post is no longer there.
Of course, do take this particular leak with a pinch of salt, since it could be one of the numerous smartphones from various manufacturers that could roll out a similar looking handset. In the leaked photos, you can see a wrap-around metal border design, which seems to be the in thing at least for the next couple of years. All that we can do now is to sit tight and wait for the real deal to surface.