Samsung haven´t held off much announcing and confirming the rumor, eh? It is now clear that the Samsung I7500 is indeed the company’s first handset to be run Google’s Android operating system. So, what do we know about this one? Actually, pretty much what we need – pictures show that the I7500 is a candybar that only has the basic set of hardware keys needed for the Android OS so as there is more space to fit the large, 3.2-inch touch-sensitive 320x480 pixel resolution AMOLED screen. It seems the user interface has not been customized in any way, maybe because this is the first attempt of the manufacturer at this particulr OS, so Samsung´s decision to stick to the original outlook may indeed prove a wise one... We
like it anyway. The Samsung I7500 also features a 5-megapixel, LED flash autofocus camera, of course (seems it´s not a double LED one though).
Of course, as an Android device, the I7500 supports Google's various services, such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Maps with support for Google Latitude, Street View, and more.
The I7500 is more similar in design to the HTC Magic, rather than the T-Mobile G1, in that it features a candy bar-style form factor and doesn't include a physical keyboard. The Samsung I7500 measures 4.5 inches tall by 2.2 inches wide by 0.4 inch thick. It appears that Russian site Mobile-review.com got some hands-on photos of the smartphone, which you can check out here.
In other Android news, it looks like G1 owners in Germany will be the first to get the Android 1.5 software update (aka Cupcake). According to Android Guys and T-Mobile Germany, the update will be available in May, bringing such enhancements as video recording, stereo Bluetooth, an onscreen keyboard, and more.
Once again, we have no word on when the update might be pushed out to other G1 owners around the world, but the fact it's ready for release in Germany is good news. Hopefully, the States won't be too far behind.
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