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Samsung’s design team has created a rubberised handset called Solid, which will be launched as a joint venture between Samsung Mobile and O2. Described as Sam sung’s ‘first ultra durable handset’, then phone will survive ‘water splashes and the occasional knock or drop’. The Bluetooth-enabled phone houses a flashlight, camera and FM radio, and is aimed to appeal to tradesmen, sports players and outdoor hobbyists.