Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and US Cellular have launched a Messager Touch (SCH-r630) phone, which features 2.6-inch touchscreen display with TouchWiz interface and QWERTY keyboard.

According to Samsung Mobile, the TouchWiz interface incorporates specially designed widgets that allow users to customise and personalise their phone, with instant access to their favourite functions. The new handset features 2.0 megapixel camera and camcoder and comes in a choice of black and vibrant blue colours.

In addition, the new mobile comes equipped with a widget tray, which stores users most commonly used widgets. It also features preloaded widgets and other downloadable applications such as games, social networking applications and wallpapers through its easyedge services.

The new Messager Touch measures 2.12inches X 4.13inches X .59inches, weighs 3.81 ounces and comes with up to 16GB of MicroSD memory support. It also includes a built-in music player, bluetooth capabilities, voice recognition software, speakerphone, three-way calling, speed dialing and one-touch dialing.

Ed Perez, vice-president of marketing and sales for US Cellular, said: “The Samsung Messager Touch is an exciting new addition to our messaging line-up. It’s a very cool phone, and our customers can add their personal touch by customising the functions.”