Folks in Canada waiting to get their first look at the Samsung Galaxy S III finally have the smartphone’s release date and availability details. From June 20, the handset will be up for grabs from wireless Canadian network operators and licensed national sellers.
The carriers shipping the SGH-i747 variant include Rogers, Virgin Mobile, Telus, Bell Mobility and SaskTel. Alternately, the SGH-iT999 model will be sold by Wind, Videotron and Mobilicity. Price and date plans will vary as per the service provider and retailer. For refresher’s sake, the Samsung Galaxy S III features a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display proffering images in 1280 × 720 resolutions. It is available in memory choices of 16GB and 32GB, with claims of the 64GB piece being in the pipeline.
“We are very excited to bring the highly anticipated Galaxy S III to Canadians so they can experience firsthand, the power, performance and passion that Samsung is known for. This next generation of the Galaxy S series is sleek and stylish, and offers users features that promote sharing, and are intuitive and powerful, allowing Canadians to enjoy a more human experience with their smartphone,” commented Paul Brannen, Vice President, Enterprise Business Group, Samsung Canada.
Besides, the user memory can be extended via a slot provided for a 64GB microSD card and the device sports an 8MP snapper on the back panel for photography purposes. There’s a front-facing snapper for video conferencing as well. Coming to its software angle, it carries a host of interactive features like S Voice, Smart Alert, Smart Stay and so on. The phone’s appeal lies in the fact that its external surface has been crafted to replicate the effects of nature.
The Samsung Galaxy S III release date for Canada is marked at June 20. It is expected to be made available via select wireless carriers and authorized sales channels in the country.