Perhaps most intriguing are the things that Samsung didn't say in its statement, such as how much the device will cost, how much memory it will have, when it will be released and which cellular operators will offer it.

The technical specs provided by Samsung indicate it would run on Cingular's network in the U.S. Cingular Wireless will be the operator in the U.S. offering the iPhone, and it already offers other high-visibility phones from Samsung, such as the manufacturer's BlackJack smart phone.

LG Electronics already has announced a similar device designed by , and other phone vendors are expected to follow suit.