So Sprint’s backtracking on its promise to deliver Android 2.0 to its Hero and Moment in the first half of next year, but it’s backtracking in an awesome way for a change of pace — they’ll actually be getting 2.1. That makes tons of sense considering that the leaked Hero builds have all been on 2.1 and 2.0 will be all but obsolete by the time HTC gets around to releasing anything — so yeah, we probably could’ve predicted this anyway, but now it’s official. Unfortunately that 1H 2010 window hasn’t been reigned in at all, but here’s hoping this is a case where they under-promise and over-deliver.

A little confirmation is always a good thing… especially when it has to do with Samsung and Bell’s first Android device.

A poster now in Bell locations with the title “Innovation beyond your Imagination” has 3 devices on it: Samsung Galaxy with a nice Android logo, Omnia II and the Impact.

Both the Omnia II and Impact have already launched on Bell’s new HSPA network and we knew from the Reclaim launch that speculations were that the Galaxy was headed to Bell. A poster gives confirmation but a date is still in question. Max Karlin of Samsung Canada gave us a quick overview of the Galaxy which can be seen here. I didn’t put a watermark on the poster as it’s already a bit blurry but it states:

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Bada, the new open source platform of Samsung had been launched some days ago. This new open source platform is expected to give the better competence to the company’s rival such as iPhone and other Android handset.

Bada is set release in Q1 next year. Currently there is no much info can be found about this new platform. However some things are known like it sports the intuitive touch screen based user interface. The other is that Bada will take the most part of Symbian S60 devices manufactured by this Korean giant company.
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Now that everyone’s already know about the first Samsung Android phone, the Samsung i7500 Galaxy, I think it is time to introduce the South Korean manufacturer’s second android device; called the Samsung InstinctQ M900.

Recently we found several leaked pictures of Samsung InstinctQ M900; contributed by our friends at the Phandroid. This second android phone from Samsung has a Sprint branding on its case and it is also powered with a QWERTY keyboard.

However, there is no further information available about the Samsung InstinctQ M900’s specs and features… But rest assured that we will continue to monitor information on the Samsung InstinctQ M900 just for you Meanwhile, enjoy the rest of the pictures after the break, guys (more…)

Yap, that is the latest info buzzing over at the internet about the Samsung Galaxy i7500; the very first Samsung phone to utilize the open source OS Android. According to our source, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy i7500 will be available via O2 UK network.And if that is not enough, some rumor also said that the Galaxy i7500 are already in stock, ready to be sold on 17 August 2009.

If you’re asking about the source, well… Some sites over at the internet claimed that some O2 employees have reported their sightings of the Samsung Galaxy i7500. However, after some search on the O2 website, we couldn’t find the fact that it is listed. The price is still unknown too… Well, rumor is still a rumor… Do not get too excited yet, since there is no confirmation on the rumor I brought you here…. Be sure that I will inform you right away after I got the confirmation on the truth of Galaxy i7500…

Meanwhile, enjoy the video on Samsung Galaxy i7500 preview

Ok, one of Samsung phones that really interests me is this one, the Samsung Galaxy i7500.This Samsung phone is the first Samsung phone to use the Android. It has a very nice features to support the Android such as 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, a pretty fast processor, etc. Anyway, here is the key specs and features of Samsung Galaxy i7500:

• Android 1.5 OS
• MicroSD card support up to 16 GB
• Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
• 8GB internal memory, 128 Mb RAM
• Tri-band UMTS/HSPA support (900 / 1700 / 2100 MHz)
• HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
• 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A CPU
• 3.2 inch AMOLED display along with 16 million colors
• GPS
• Wi-Fi
• 5MPx camera with autofocus, geo-tagging and LED flash
• Bluetooth
• 3.5mm headset jack

Now that is very interesting, isn’t it? Well, do you want one? I know I do

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It seems that Samsung will enter the mobile app world. This can be seen thru its TouchWiz User Interface that will be available to the developers. This chance, Samsung will work with Google, Yahoo as well as AccuWeather for offering TouchWiz Widgets or rich connected mobile apps to the customers.

So later, we well see the new apps for TouchWiz phones of Samsung come from the developers. The developer will get access to code samples, device emulation, FAQ’s and content for sale submission easily via storefront of Samsung Rich Connected Application.

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Samsung Finally join Android gang by unveil their Android phone version on Q2 2009 in North America, and maybe showed up in Asia region too.

Samsung is currently on progress developing the competitor of Symbian and iPhone and predicted to launch it for American’s Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile. The phone is most likely based on touchscreen form factor used by Omnia and Instinct.

Currently, T-Mobile G1is the only product using Android, but 2009 will be exciting to be waited since there will be at least 3 other manufacturers have announced its commitment for Android. The first is Kogan Agora, the next is Huawei, and the last is Samsung. Sony Ericsson also confirmed join the bandwagon on 2009.

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