The latest handset maker to pick up the gauntlet thrown down by Apple is Samsung with its Ultra Smart F700, which has a design and interface very similar to that of the iPhone, but also supports HSDPA and a Qwerty keyboard.
Part of the Ultra family of phones, the Smart F700 is very thin and features an on-board keypad that is revealed by sliding the screen sideways. The large touchscreen is activated with users’ fingers. The user interface is Flash-based and uses VibeTonz technology that employs subtle vibrations to let people know when they’ve activated or pressed a button on the screen.
The F700 also includes a music player, video player and a 5 megapixel camera (beating the iPhone’s 2 megapixels). Details on pricing and availability are not yet available.