South Korean electronic giant, Samsung Electronics has said that it is raising its target to sell smartphones to 25 million this year and also aims to double its shipments next year, according to reports.

Samsung had set a target to sell 18 million units this year but the popularity of its Android-based Galaxy S model has made the company raise its target for the year by 7 million more smartphones in global sales.

The Samsung Epic 4G will be coming from Sprint Nextel in the US on the 31st of August.

It is said that it will also be the very first model that comes from the Korean Chaebol to include 4G capabilities. The smartphone is priced at $250 after rebate and is obtainable on preorder from the Sprint Nexte with a 24-months agreement.

Samsung aims to release the Galaxy player which will stand tall against Apple's iPod Touch. It is also said that the current media player will be running on Samsung Galaxy S and the Galaxy Tab.

Pictures released by Samsung Hub revealed that the YP-MB2, also termed as Galaxy S, gains strong similarity with Apple iPod Touch, and has same components such as the Samsung PMP.

South Korean electronics giant, Samsung which is the maker of smartphone, Galaxy S is working on a fix to address the issues relating to GPS navigation in the device.

Samsung India has announced the launch two now mobile phones, Champ C330 and Omnia Lite B7300 with touch screen displays in the Indian market, further extending its offering in the segment.

South Korean electronics giant, Samsung is a well known brand in India and has been for some time because of a range of products it offers in the country. The company also operates a software operations centre in Bangalore which is helping the firm strengthen its position in the global market.

The Samsung Galaxy S smartphone has been revving in news since its release that is seriously considered to be a clear iPhone rival.

It has also been claimed that the newest version of Android, 2.2 or Froyo, will be coming in as the new handset that features an unofficial ROM.