Samsung has announced the launch of its Galaxy S smartphone in the UAE. Weighing 119g, the 9.9 millimetre thin Galaxy S is powered by a 1-gigahertz chip and a bright 4-inch WVGA 16M Super Amoled display, which projects a more distinct display when in sunlight. The smartphone also features six-axis motion sensing using an accelerometer and geo-magnetic sensor and a user interface that supports a series of advanced touch screen gestures capabilities.