Samsung’s New Galaxy S Phone Raises Heat on Apple Iphone

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Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest mobile-phone maker last quarter, unveiled a new handset in the Galaxy S series, intensifying a battle with Apple Inc. for leadership in the smartphone market.

The Galaxy S III, running Google Inc.’s latest Android operating system, features increased voice-command options to compete with the Siri voice software on the latest Apple iPhone. Other functions include an eye sensor system that prevents the screen from dimming, Suwon, South Korea-based Samsung said at an event in London yesterday.