Samsung Pebble Blue Galaxy S3 gets UK release date

Published Jun 8 2012, 18:34 BST  |  By

JK Shin, President and Head of IT for Mobile Commnunication Division Samsung Electronics at the Samsung Galaxy 3 Mobile Phone launch at Earls Court Exhibition Center, London

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Samsung's Pebble Blue Galaxy S3 has been given a general release date of June 22 in the UK.

The Android handset was supposed to launch alongside its white counterpart last month, but suffered delays due to complications during manufacturing.

Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u have already sent out the devices to customers who pre-ordered them, The Inquirer understands.

The Samsung Galaxy S, featuring a 4.8-inch screen and fast quad-core processor, became the fastest-selling pre-order phone of all time following its unveiling, with reports suggesting that it attracted more than 9 million advance purchases.

Apple is seeking a sales injunction on the device in North America over claims that it infringes two of its patents, claims that Samsung has dismissed as "without merit".

Earlier today, a survey by Strategy Analytics found Samsung to be the most preferred consumer technology brand in the US and Europe.