Samsung and Verizon Wireless set a new standard for mobile camera phones today with the availability of the SCH-a990, the first 3.2 mega pixel digital camera phone available to Verizon Wireless customers. The SCH-a990 enables photo enthusiasts to take high-resolution photos of a similar print quality as a standalone digital camera. In addition, the SCH-a990 boasts a number of media features, including video recording capabilities, V CAST to view video and V CAST Music to download music directly to the phone and Bluetooth® wireless technology, which allows a customer to print pictures wirelessly from the SCH-a990 to a Bluetooth-enabled printer basic print profile.

The SCH-a990 has a unique design that holds first like a phone and then, when the screen is rotated 180 degrees, like a camera. This innovative design, along with the high resolution and features such as a flash and in-camera photo editing software, make the SCH-a990 the first mobile device that is as much a camera as it is a multimedia phone.

The SCH-a990 is also a strong V CAST multimedia phone with full music, video and game capabilities on a high-resolution screen. V CAST Music lets customers play music on their wireless phones - the same device they have come to rely upon for entertainment, information and mobile communication. V CAST customers can browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their SCH-a990 over Verizon Wireless' broadband network - the most award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation - or from the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store using a personal computer. With V CAST on the SCH-a990, customers can view video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, news, sports and more in the palms of their hands. V CAST is currently available to more than 150 million Americans from coast to coast.

The new SCH-a990 also supports Verizon Wireless' VZ Navigator, a tool for customers that includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest. Other key features include:

• 3.2 Mega Pixel Digital Camera with flash, auto focus, picture editor, PictBridge Digital Printing, Zoom, TV-out and 180 degree Swivel Screen
• V CAST-capable:
  º V CAST Music - download songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto removable microSD™ memory cards*
  - Device supports dedicated external Music keys for easy use and listening pleasure
  º V CAST Video and 3D Games - download or stream video from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest 3D games from top providers

• Get It Now® -capable - download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
• Mobile Web 2.0SM-capable - customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
• Camcorder with up to one-hour recording time*
• Bluetooth® wireless technology supports a basic print profile as well as headset, hands free, serial port and dial up networking profiles**
• Voice dialing with advanced speech recognition
• Quick Search support to find menu items and contacts
• Business Card Scan capability
• Dimensions: 3.80" x 1.88" x .82", 4.40 ounces with standard battery
• T-9® easy text input
• TTY compatible
• Bilingual user interface: English and Spanish
• Personal organizer with calendar, calculator, to-do list, currency converter, alarm clock, world time, and a stop watch

To get V CAST from Verizon Wireless, customers simply equip their SCH-a990 with a V CAST VPak subscription for $15.00 monthly access added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan. Unlimited basic video clips are included, but application download fees apply for 3D games, music and premium video.