Samsung Electronics, a producer of cell phones and other devices, on Tuesday said its new SGH-i320 smartphone will hit the European market sometime in July, and it will feature a QWERTY keyboard, or a small keyboard similar to those used with personal computers, according to the company’s July 4 release on Newswire.com.Samsung’s i320, which measures 11.5 millimeters in diameter and weighs roughly 95 grams, is meant for users looking to employ their phones to visit chat rooms, perform various e-mail functions and send instant messages, all with a simple-to-use keyboard.The i320 runs on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile Smartphone Operating System, according to the release, and also contains an instant-messaging program and “mobile mail” capabilities that enable users to send and receive various multimedia messages, from video mail to music e-cards, according to the release. Samsung’s SGH-i320 The phone features a 2.2-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) and a 1.3-megapixel digital camera, as well as Bluetooth capability and dual speakers. President of Samsung’s Telecommunications Network Business Kitae Lee said, “The trend and popularity of slim phones will be carried over to the smartphone market. Samsung will lead the trend of smartphones by combining its cutting-edge technology and sleek ultra-slim designs.”The SGH-i320 will be available in parts of Europe in July, and the smartphone will be offered in the remaining European areas, as well as Southeast Asia, “soon,” according to the release. Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content opinion The Importance of Identity Management in Security By Charles Pelton Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Data Management brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe