( CNN ) -- Samsung 's new flagship Android smartphone , the Galaxy S3 , today becomes available in 28 countries , including several European markets such as Germany and the UK . The Galaxy S3 is the cream of the crop of Android smartphones , with a 4.8-inch touchscreen , a 8-megapixel rear-facing and 1.9-megapixel forward-facing camera , and the latest version of Android â€ ” Ice Cream Sandwich . It also sports some neat innovations , such as a sensor that tracks eye movement , preventing the screen from going dark when you 're looking at the device . Time.com : Samsung Galaxy S III 'pebble blue ' model delayed for weeks . Read more : http : //techland.time.com/2012/05/29/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-blue-model-delayed-for-weeks/ # ixzz1wHq38XMK . Samsung Galaxy S3 is not yet available with US carriers , but rumors say it 's just a matter of weeks . In July , the device should be available in 145 countries and 296 carriers . If you 're willing to dish out $ 799 for the LTE-less version of the device , though , you can do so right now at Amazon . Read the original story on Mashable . © 2011 MASHABLE.com . All rights reserved .
Samsung 's Galaxy S3 phone goes on sale today in 28 countries in Europe and the Middle East . The device is expected to be available for purchase from Samsung.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers by mid-November.