- After months of anticipation, Samsung‘s first Android phone is finally a reality. According to the official press release, the Samsung I7500 will be released “in major European countries from June”. HTC, the company who first popped the Android cherry, will have to move over for the next wave of manufacturers getting ready to release phones using the Android OS. Motorola will be next up. (Remember, Android is projected to be powering 100 different devices by 2010, launching it past the iPhone OS as the third largest operating system next to Symbian and Windows Mobile. Although not offered by US carriers, the new Samsing phone’s 1700 MHZ HSPA will work on t-Mobile. Here are the full stats:
Frequency:
HSDPA 7.2Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps (900 / 1700/ 2100MHz)
EDGE / GPRS (850/ 900/1800/1900)
OS:
Android
Display:
3.2″HVGA(320×480) AMOLED
Camera:
5 MP Camera (Auto Focus), Power LED
Video:
MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio:
MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, RA
Value Added Features:
Full Web Browser, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Android Market
Connectivity:
Bluetooth® 2.0, USB 2.0, WiFi, MicroUSB, 3.5mm ear jack
Internal memory:
8GB
External memory:
Micro SD (Up to 32GB)
Battery:
1500 mAh
Size:
115 x 56 x 11.9mm