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Introducing the world’s first smartphone featuring a horizontal concave curve 5.7″ 1080p HD display, Samsung's latest attempt at making hand gesturing for smartphones a thing. The curved design includes brand new “roll” and “gravity” effects, allowing users to access glance and music-centric screens by rocking the device.

Specs for the new Galaxy Round a 2.3GHz MSM 8974 quad-core processor with 32GB of internal storage and 3MB of RAM. Runs on Android 4.3  and weighs in at just 5.4 ounces with a slim 0.3″ thick profile.  Just like the S4 and Note 3, this model features a 13MP camera with autofocus and flash plus a 2MP forward-facing camera.

The first launch will take place in Korea before making its way to additional markets.