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Samsung has had a lot of highly successful line of mobile phones and it is undeniable that included on that list is the Wave series of mobile phones. Although it may not have as much choices as with other mobile phone brands, what it lacks in number, it definitely makes up with impressive phone designs.

One of the newer additions to the gang is the Samsung Wave 723 which is another straightforward, yet highly remarkable Smartphone that will surely live up to the legacy left by its predecessors.

The Basics

The Samsung Wave 723 is a quad band 2G device that also functions in two different bands over the 3G network. It sports a 3.2” TFT capacitive touch screen which has the resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.

GPRS, 3G HSDPA, EDGE, and Wi-Fi are all on board in terms of data connectivity options. The device has a 90 MB internal memory, but you can add up to 16 GB of external memory via the microSD slot.

The Samsung Wave 723 is another supporter of the much talked about Bada operating system which was designed by the manufacturers themselves. Alongside the mobile OS is the famed TouchWiz user interface which is successful in fully utilizing the touch features of the TFT screen.

Multimedia Features

As you’d expect, the Samsung Wave 723 does not disappoint in the multimedia department. The Smartphone starts things off with a bang through its impressive 5-Megapixel snapper which features geo-tagging and smile detection. Aside from being able to snap high resolution photos of up to 2592 x 1944 pixels, the camera can also capture QVGA videos.

Thanks to the Bada OS, the Wave 723 is equipped with a functional and aesthetically appealing multimedia player which is compatible with most audio and video formats available. The pre-installed web browser is also a feast for the eye and its functionality is definitely remarkable.

If you just recently bought a smart phone, then chances are you are new to apps. While the technicality behind it may not be so unfamiliar, there is still a significant degree of difference to the mentality behind getting apps for a mobile phone and apps for other electronic devices like a computer or a laptop.

Unlike desktop computers, laptops and other hardware, the smart phone is an in-pocket tool that people carry around almost the whole day, every day. While fitting it in with plenty of apps is tempting, that would prove to be very counterproductive, what is important is determining what apps are needed and what are not. And there are plenty available, whether you choose the Bada operating system (as seen in the new Samsung Wave 2), the Google Android OS (with it’s flagship phone, the Nexus One) or the latest iPhone.

For new users, the best thing to do is to avoid “tool” apps that are meant to enhance, change or alter the current performance of your phone or mobile operating system. The reason for this is that despite the fact that many experts would recommend such tweaks, the smart phone is a personal tool, and what might be convenient and effective for one person does not necessarily apply to you. Give the handset several months of use before you learn what kind of adjustments you would like to see and get the appropriate tool apps if available.

Games a major type of apps that people go for, and this is something that one should try out. Playing games will make a user more familiar with the control and response of a handset. Just be sure to download content in moderation and avoid storing too many rarely used games that would clog up your menu.

Lastly, check your interests. Be it personal or professional, there are plenty of apps for people have different interests. From media to travelling to food to clothing, these apps can range from simple reference guides to real-time internet based apps that provide you with the latest news, updates and even location based services.

With the virus issues resolved, it looks like the Samsung Wave S8500, announced at Mobile World Congress, is now arriving in the UK free from any problems and is causing quite a stir. The Wave runs Samsung’s proprietary Bada smartphone operating system and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. The device costs £369.99, but Samsung Wave deals are being offered by a number of operators. Coming out on Vodafone on June 1st, it already announced amid the network’s list of “coming soon” devices earlier this week. The phone is now available for purchase in the UK as of June 1st.

Should you opt for Vodafone’s £25 ($36) per month two-year plan, which also furnishes you with 300 free minutes, unlimited texts, and a 500MB data allowance; you can have the Wave for free with some discounts, and mail in rebates. Prices begin to get a bit higher from there, though strangely enough, no 12-month or partially subsidized options are available to choose from. Buying the Samsung Wave will also get you a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes rucksack as an extra freebie, which is a nice touch.

The phone has many outstanding features many UK consumers will be excited to use and see. The phone itself is a video/photo users dream. Offering a 5 mega-pixel camera, a super fast processor, and tons of Apps to edit, upload and share all your photos and videos, Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi. There’s also the TouchWiz 3.0 interface among the specs, plus DivX/Xvid support, a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack. To put it shortly the phone is feature packed.

The Wave sure will cause a wave in the smart phone market, Samsung cites their “Samsung Apps”, which is their app store they are offering a $300,000 contest to developers to encourage more applications to production. So with Samsungs backing the Wave is looking like one of the many in Samsungs Bada line that will turn heads.

It seems that fate is one the side of Korean manufacturer Samsung. According to the most recent reports, the issue with the micro SD card that was infected with Trojan virus software is confirmed to be present only in Germany. Since the virus is loaded in the micro SD card and not the phone itself, UK is safe from the virus scare. New buyers of the Wave are now being advised to not worry about the handset’s status as the Bada smart phone is safe from infection.

This news update comes as a major source of relief for many local retailers of the Samsung Wave smart phone. Many have already started marketing the device, touting its impressive touch screen display, the new Bada operating system and the 1GHz CPU. The announcement of a virus present in the German model immediately put a large big red flag on Samsung’s Bada debut device –not exactly the best kind of marketing for a first time phone.

Despite the fact that UK buyers have nothing to worry, people are being advised that if they have bought a Wave smart phone Germany (or had one shipped to the UK), it is best to not use the micro SD card unless it is cleaned from malware.

Samsung has refused to comment as to why the micro SD card they have bundled with the German package is infected with a virus, but many suspects that the issue may have come from the actual SD card manufacturers themselves. So far, there is no confirmation yet on what brand of cards are being used.

This event also serves as a warning for many other phone manufacturers –with many devices being reliant on the extra storage provided by SD cards and phone packages being more appealing with bundled extras, it would be nice to secure quality of accessories such as these cards in order to prevent more events like this.