Samsung Moves Upmarket

The Scurry, still a prototype, attaches motion sensors to the fingers to create the virtual keyboard and mouse of tomorrow

Only a few years ago, cell phones were built just for talking. Then along came a company called Samsung Electronics, little known to most consumers, selling us phones that are voice activated, that surf the Internet, that play MP3 tunes. Last year Samsung rolled out stylish models that keep our calendars in color and can pinpoint our exact location. Now the South Korean company is introducing phones with always-on text messaging and wireless video that lets us play games and watch movie clips.

Like a lot of Samsung's new devices, these combine cutting-edge technology with award-winning design — at premium...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!