Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its latest Ultra Edition 13.8 handset - SGH-Z720.

The Ultra Edition 13.8 is the thinnest HSDPA slide-up mobile with a slim 13.8 mm profile. It offers the latest multimedia features and the best of mobility in a fast and slender design.

Powered by High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) for data transmission speeds at 1.8 Mbps - up to six times faster than 3G UMTS technology - the Ultra Edition 13.8 enables mobile users to access more files and provides greater fidelity for streaming video content.

The Ultra Edition 13.8 weighs only 80 grams, extremely light for a HSDPA handset. The technology powerhouse comes packed with a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus for taking photos anytime and anyplace. The wide dimension of 104.5 x 51.3 mm allows for a generous 2.1'' QVGA display and also, WAP 2.0 and HTML browsing capabilities are supported. In order to fully enjoy all of the 3G benefits, the Ultra Edition 13.8 includes a second camera for video telephony as well. The document viewer, voice memo and PIM features will keep even the busiest executives on top of their workload. Whether you use the Z720 for work or pleasure, this mobile phone is guaranteed to provide an enjoyable experience.

Furthermore, the Ultra Edition 13.8 supports microSD external memory and is equipped with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The Ultra Edition 13.8 also supports Samsung's newest uGo and uTrack interfaces. The uGo interface automatically responds to the user's environment and displays a city landmark of where you are located, adjusts the picture to represent day or night, and adjusts the time to reflect user's location automatically. The uTrack interface sends an SMS message to a predetermined number to alert the user of changes in the mobile's SIM card, as well as the location to increase the chances of recovering a lost or stolen phone.

In addition, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) is the first mobile handset from Samsung installed with Google mobile search and Gmail which enables consumers to search for information, and manage their emails on the move. It includes a Google icon in the application menu, offering one-click access to Google search.

Samsung's Ultra Edition 13.8 has been launched in major European countries this month and will soon be available throughout Europe.