Business | Technology
Samsung launches smartphone to rival Apple's iPhone
Technology giant Samsung on Monday launched a new touchscreen smartphone to rival Apple's iconic iPhone.
- Agencies
- Published: 15:23 June 9, 2008
- Image Credit: Gulf News archive
- Omnia is expected to rival Apple's iconic iPhone.
Frankfurt: Technology giant Samsung on Monday launched a new touchscreen smartphone to rival Apple's iconic iPhone.
Samsung's Omnia comes equipped with a wide screen for video viewing, music capability and a 5 megapixel camera.
The product launch comes hours before Apple is due to launch its second generation iPhone.
Omnia will be available at the CommunicAsia trade exhibition in Singapore starting June 17.
It is expected to go on sale in Asia that week, and will be available in Europe in July.
According to photographs released by Samsung, the Omnia looks similar to the original iPhone with dark, smooth edges and slim form.
More from Technology
More from Business
Business Editor's choice
-
China breaks West's solar monopoly
Some countries in the world, especially Germany and the United States, have made considerable efforts to invest in developing solar energy cells
-
Burberry store spree will cut profit
Trenchcoat maker forges ahead with investment strategy targeting emerging markets
-
Laws needed to spur region bond markets
UAE Central Bank calls for creation of a centralised Sharia board to facilitate the sale of sukuk
