This is a sleek handheld device you might want to welcome the New Year with. We are talking about the Samsung R560 phone which looks headed straight to MetroPCS judging from the logo sported by phone over at the Korean manufacturer’s US website. Not surprising though considering that the previous model is already carried by MetroPCS.

The Samsung R560 phone is a side slider with a QWERTY keyboard that’s convenient for typing up messages and emails. But that’s assuming you are used to using QWERTY keypads because otherwise, it can take a lot of adjustment getting used to the placement of the keys compared to the old, Jurassic phone keypads.

The phone comes in handy as it supports connectivity features like Bluetooth. This is a tri-band phone with a memory card slot so you can expect an expanded storage space for all your files. It also comes with a 2 megapixel camera which will come in handy when you’re into documenting people and events. Don’t expect a spectacular resolution though.

The Samsung R560 phone is ideal for those who are always on the go since it has been approved by the FCC.