Samsung’s cutting-edge technology through the years
2001: Uproar
2001: Uproar
The dual-purpose device was one of the first phones that could play MP3s.The dual-purpose device was one of the first phones that could play MP3s.
2003: T500
2003: T500
Geared at women, this early phone's internal screen could be used as a makeup mirror.Geared at women, this early phone's internal screen could be used as a makeup mirror.
2006: BlackJack
2006: BlackJack
At launch, it was the thinnest QWERTY smartphone on the market.At launch, it was the thinnest QWERTY smartphone on the market.
2007: UpStage
2007: UpStage
The so-called mullet phone had a keypad on the front and an MP3 player on the back.The so-called mullet phone had a keypad on the front and an MP3 player on the back.
2007: Armani Phone
2007: Armani Phone
Samsung's response to LG's Prada phone came with an Armani-branded cleaning cloth and pouch.Samsung's response to LG's Prada phone came with an Armani-branded cleaning cloth and pouch.
2009: Impression
2009: Impression
The 3G "messaging" phone featured a touchscreen and pull-out physical keyboard.The 3G "messaging" phone featured a touchscreen and pull-out physical keyboard.
2010: Zeal
2010: Zeal
The dual-hinge form factor featured a traditional keypad when opened vertically and a full QWERTY option when opened in landscape mode.The dual-hinge form factor featured a traditional keypad when opened vertically and a full QWERTY option when opened in landscape mode.
2011: Galaxy S II
2011: Galaxy S II
Powered by Google's operating system, the slim device was called the "best Android smartphone" on the market.Powered by Google's operating system, the slim device was called the "best Android smartphone" on the market.
2011: Galaxy Note
2011: Galaxy Note
The 5.3-inch "phablet" came with a stylus for drawing and taking notes.The 5.3-inch "phablet" came with a stylus for drawing and taking notes.
2013: Ativ Odyssey
2013: Ativ Odyssey
Samsung's Windows 8 phone is due out later this year and will be one of the first devices running on Microsoft's updated operating system.Samsung's Windows 8 phone is due out later this year and will be one of the first devices running on Microsoft's updated operating system.
