Samsung Genio WEP490 is the new name of the headset and will be made available in as much as four “dual one” colors, according to Samsung Hub website.

This Samsung Genio headset will possess a status LED indicator regardless of whether the unit is functioning or not. It will also have an “echo cancellation” and “noise reduction” feature to maximize the headset usage and make it more efficient in open and noisy environments such as walking along busy traffic, along stream or even crowded areas.

It also possesses an automatic volume control feature. The WEP490 can last for as much as 6 hours of continuous talk time and a standby by time of 180 hours.

It is scheduled to be initially released in Russia and will be given away at an equivalent price of  £27. One can’t really say when further release information will be available.

The connectivity to the internet is easy from Samsung Genio Pro, with access to Push email and Dolphin Web browser. In order to remain updated with the latest on the internet, the Samsung Genio Pro comes with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync feature. Samsung Genio Pro allows you easy access to social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, and keeps you informed with what is going on with your friends and other online contacts.

Samsung Genio Pro supports all the connectivity modes that you look for in a phone including Wi-Fi, 3G, GSM and Bluetooth. A 3.0 mega pixel camera adds to the value you can get with the Samsung Genio Pro. Other features include FM Radio, Track ID Music Recognition, a multimedia player with support to a variety of file formats, organizer, assisted GPS and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Samsung Genio Pro is a stylish addition to Samsung’s inventory, and its release will be eagerly awaited by a lot of potential users, who would surely be keeping an eye on the news updates about it and all the prospective Samsung Genio Pro deals.