Android Phones
Samsung Android phone gets tentative release date
March 19, 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Android Phones, Samsung
Samsung’s Android phone has been discussed for several months, and the device may make its debut within a few months. DigiTimes reports that Samsung plans to release an Android phone in the third business quarter of 2009, meaning the handset could reach consumers’ hands sometime between July and September.
Just yesterday a photo emerged of what is thought to be the first Android from Samsung, one of the largest cell phone manufacturers in the world. The small device spotted at a seller’s event in the Netherlands would be the first official challenger to cross the mote of HTC’s Android kingdom.
Any idea on which carrier will offer this phone in the United States? We know AT&T is still cold on Android, and Verizon would probably need 3 months to figure out how to strip the device of its best features. My personal guess would be Sprint, who Samsung has several devices with already, or T-Mobile adding to its staple of HTC Android devices.
UPDATE: A commenter asked for clarity regarding the original statement saying Samsung would release an Android phone between April and June. While fiscal years vary by country, industry, and company — some begin in October, others in January — Samsung’s fiscal year is the same as a calendar year. Therefore, the a third quarter product will actually be released in July, August, or September.
Is the Samsung business year 3 months early or… I guess Q3 isn’t a typo and suppose you meant July 1 and September 30, right?
I looked it up again and Samsung’s fiscal year is actually the same as a calendar year. Thanks for leading me to that correction.
I think this new android should either be for AT&T or just all of the networks.
Here’s my problem, I am in a bit of trouble, I’ve had my iphone 3G for the past 2 years and it’s been pretty good. It’s my understanding that Apple has a new operating system coming out called OS 4 and it’s supposed to be adding some new bells & whistles to the Apple iPhone. The problem is that I bought Verizon’s new HTC Incredible the HTC Incredible and it is an incredible phone, far superior to the Apple iphone, BUT I’m hearing that Apple is supposed to be coming out with a brand iphone altogether, and it’s supposed to be really nice but no one has any ideas as to when and Apple isn’t saying a thing. Should I keep my HTC Incredible, that I have a month to test and send it back if I do not want to keep it, or should I give it back, keep my current iphone and wait for the release of the new iPhone- tough to decide.