Samsung today introduced the GALAXY Pocket, which will be available in Italy starting from March, and will be gradually rolled out to Europe, CIS, Latin America, Southeast and Southwest Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and China.

The new phone is 11.98mm slim, weigs 97.0g and features a 2.8" display. Samsung's upgraded TouchWiz user interface offers smoother menu navigation through widgets, providing shortcuts to frequently-used functions. Improved text input provides speedier, more accurate typing for Web searches or quick messaging with friends. The device offers 3GB user memory for applications, MP3 files, photos and other media, as well as an in-built FM radio. Connectivity features incldue Wi-Fi and HSDPA 3.6.

Connecting and sharing are quick with GALAXY Pocket?s social networking and communication features. Downloadable through Samsung Apps, Samsung's ChatON cross-platform communication service connects all phone users into a single community. Meanwhile, Social Hub allows users to see their Instant Messaging, social network and email communications in a single inbox for added social convenience.