The new SPH-W4950(similar with D500) packs a lot in its slider form factor with support for CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Rev.A. Although it can’t be called a media powerhouse, the W4950 has covered the bases with an mp3/video player and a 1.3-megapixel camera with a secondary VGA for video calling. In addition to the 40MB of internal memory, the W4950 has a microSD/TransFlash memory slot to store your favorite numbers or the pics of your loved ones. The phone can remain on standby for up to 165 hours and provide up to 4.5 hours of talktime.

There is no word on availability or pricing yet.

Samsung today introduced L870.The 13.5-mm thin phone pumps Symbian v9.3 and S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 at its core with a 3 megapixel camera, 2.4-inch QVGA display, FM radio, Stereo Bluetooth, and microSD expansion.

Samsung L870 Specifications:

• Network: HSDPA (2100MHz) 3.6Mbps + EDGE/GPRS 900/1800/1900
• Display: 2.4″ QVGA 16M Color TFT
• Camera: 3-Megapixel Camera
• Operating System: Symbian 9.3
• S60 3.2
• Safari browser (full browsing)
• New Thematic UI
• Quick Office document viewer
• Push Email (Visto, Seven, Intellysync, Good)
• Advanced PIM Applications
• Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, RA, AMR, WMA)
• Video Player (H.263 + AMR, MPEG4, Real One, WMV)
• FM Radio (RDS)
• Bluetooth v.2.0 EDR / USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
• Memory: 100MB internal memory + Micro SD up to 4GB
• Size: 103.5 x 50.5 x 13.5mm

Samsung L870 will first be launched in Europe around August, then will continue to be available in all regions where GSM is available.

Today Sprint said that the Samsung Instinct will start becoming available in its online and retail channels beginning on June 20.The carrier has not set a pricepoint for the multimedia device, which features a capacitive touchscreen similar to the iPhone, EVDO Rev. A access, and GPS support.

Mobile.cz today has received more info about SGH-L870 handset; will be launched next month during Communic Asia on June 17th in Singapore or during Computex show in Taipei on June 03-07.If all the information are correct it seems that the exterior Samsung L870 has been somewhat updated in the meantime. To give it Samsung Soul like appearance, L870 slider has received a similar interactive touchpad

Other Samsung L870 specs include:

• Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900), 2100 UMTS, 3.6Mbs HSDPA connectivity
• Symbian 9.3 S60 3.2 OS
• 2.3″ 260K color QVGA 240×320px display
• 3 megapixel camera, + VGA front camera for video calls
• FM radio with RDS
• USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 2.0
• microSD memory card slot

Virgin Mobile official announced the Samsung Slash. The slider is now known to sit slightly above most of Virgin’s offerings with a VGA camera and Bluetooth; it also provides MP3 ringtone support as well as preloaded games and an extra-large 499-entry phonebook, measuring 3.8″ x 1.8″ x 0.7″.
The Slash is marketed chiefly on its price and should be available soon through the company’s online store for $80. Stores should also offer the phone as of today.