The word is that the Samsung Armani W820/W8500 slider form factor mobile phone is now set to be released later this month according to an article on the Samsung hub.

The Samsung Armani W820/W8500 is apparently not the rumoured Windows Mobile Armani 2, however it does pack a 5 megapixel camera, a 3.1 inch WVGA AMOLED touch screen, T-DMB tuner, HSDPA, Bluetooth, and front facing camera for video conferencing.

The Samsung Armani W820/W8500 will also sport DivX functionality out of the box and Sapphire glass, Giorgio Armani logo on its side, and a gold finish. The actual release date and pricing has yet to be disclosed.