{"id":463260,"date":"2010-03-23T14:40:20","date_gmt":"2010-03-23T18:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mobilecrunch.com\/?p=28320"},"modified":"2010-03-23T14:40:20","modified_gmt":"2010-03-23T18:40:20","slug":"samsung-outs-the-galaxy-s-android-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/463260","title":{"rendered":"Samsung outs the Galaxy S Android smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crunchgear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/galaxy-s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-147811\" title=\"galaxy s\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crunchgear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/galaxy-s.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"531\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We knew Samsung had something coming today at CTIA. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mobilecrunch.com\/2010\/03\/22\/ctia-banners-begin-to-unfurl-samsung-finally-learns-to-keep-the-cat-in-the-bag\/\">gigantic banner<\/a> outside the main hall kind of told us that. So here it is: the Android-powered Galaxy S. There&#8217;s a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen up front with an unspecified 1GHz CPU chilling inside. The Android release has been modified and uses Sammy&#8217;s &#8216;Social Hub&#8217; always-on social networking features. Swype, DLNA, and ThinkFree&#8217;s MS office app are also included. We hear it will have a world-wide release later this year, but no word on specifics including price or carriers just yet. Stay tuned for some hands-on pics and our initial thoughts.<span id=\"more-28320\"><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>LAS VEGAS&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today introduced the Galaxy S (Model: GT-I9000), a smart phone that makes users\u2019 lives more convenient, more exciting, and more integrated. JK Shin, president and head of Samsung Electronics\u2019 Mobile Communications Business announced the global launch of the Galaxy S at his keynote speech at the International CTIA Wireless 2010. The Galaxy S will be available in Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia, and Asia soon.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cto advance the democratization of the smart phone\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Android-powered Galaxy S incorporates a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1 GHz application processor that enables vibrant HD videos, rich augmented reality content through Layar Reality Browser, and advanced LBS (Location Based Services). The \u2018Social Hub\u2019 provides always-on social networks connectivity allowing users to enjoy communications with their friends, colleagues, and families whenever they want and wherever they are.<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy S is designed to provide immersive, intelligent and integrated experiences, with the power to enrich people\u2019s lives through best-in-class services and technologies. The Galaxy S will allow users around the world to experience the \u201cSmart Life,\u201d which Samsung anticipates will shift the way that consumers view smart phones and how they interact with them in their daily lives.<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy S immerses users in a world of rich multimedia. The large 4-inch Super AMOLED display delivers unrivalled screen quality, with less reflection, free viewing angles and super-fast touch-response. The mDNIe (mobile Digital Natural Image engine) \u2013 a technology used in Samsung\u2019s best-selling LCD and LED TVs \u2013 boosts an even sharper and crisper viewing experience for photos, videos, and e-books. It creates a perfect environment to record, edit and play HD video, to browse the Internet, and to read your favorite e-books. A variety of applications from Android Market\u2122 allows users to even more extend the benefits and excitement of smart phone experience. Plus, users have access to Google\u2122 mobile services, such as Google Search\u2122, Gmail\u2122, and Google Maps\u2122.<\/p>\n<p>Living a \u201cSmart Life\u201d requires intelligence, and the Galaxy S delivers just that by utilizing personal preferences to gather information online that each user needs and wants. With a user-defined daily briefing, lightning-fast processing speeds and location-based search options like Layar Reality Browser \u2013 the Galaxy S gives users the information they need wherever and whenever needed. The Galaxy S represents the next level of intelligence in smart phones.<\/p>\n<p>The Galaxy S integrates every aspect of life in a smart and sophisticated way. In addition to wireless integration with a variety of other devices, such as notebooks, TVs and cameras, the highly advanced Social Hub plugs users quickly and conveniently into their complete world of social networking and email.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Android-powered Galaxy S will set a new standard for smart phones,\u201d said JK Shin, president and head of Mobile Communications Business. \u201cThe Galaxy S is the perfect device for people in all corners of the world who want that extra edge; to be more effective, productive, better connected, and in tune with their smart life \u2013 both personal and professional \u2013 all in a very easy and simple way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily Briefing:<\/strong> Offers instant access to weather, news, stocks, and the scheduler.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All Share<\/strong>: Enables inter-device connectivity via DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home Cradle:<\/strong> Enables use as a digital photo frame, table clock, calendar, and music station.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write and go<\/strong>: Jot down an idea first and later decide on a format such as SMS\/ MMS, email, calendar or memo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swype:<\/strong> Provides fast and easy way to input text on screen while on-the-move.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ThinkFree:<\/strong> Apps to view and edit Microsoft Office 2007 documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Alarm:<\/strong> Wakes up with a natural alarm sound and automatically turned-on display light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Galaxy S is exhibited at The International CTIA Wireless at booth # 1023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note to Editors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JK Shin, Keynote Speech \u201cFuture of the Smart Phone is NOW\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Samsung\u2019s CTIA keynote address this morning, JK Shin unveiled the Galaxy S and discussed the company\u2019s vision for \u2018Democratization of Smart Phone\u2019. With an increasingly challenging and dynamic market environment, Samsung is continuing to innovate to stay ahead, looking to smart phones as the core of its strategy. According to industry estimates, global sales of smart phones will double by 2013 and account for one-fourth of all handset sales. With first-time buyers driving half of global sales, it\u2019s clear that the appeal of smart phones is no longer limited to early adopters or even to advanced economies.<\/p>\n<p>JK Shin announced Samsung\u2019s vision \u201cto advance the democratization of the smart phone\u201d and \u201cto make smart phones available for everyone, regardless of cost, need, lifestyle or geographic location.\u201d This strategy points to Samsung\u2019s commitment to deliver devices, applications and services that are relevant for every lifestyle and to empower users around the globe with access to the information and connections that produce valuable user experiences. Mr. Shin also introduced the Smart Life concept and said, \u201cSmart Life is delivering a smart phone experience that is simple, organized and integrated. And Smart Life is flexible and versatile, allowing smart phone users to customize their user experience to fit their own needs.\u201d Based on feedback from U.S. consumers, this philosophy embodies Samsung\u2019s drive to build a new class of smart phones that will maximize user experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Galaxy S (I9000) Product Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<table id=\"t6221926_5\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_0_1208\"><strong>Network<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_0_8787\">2.5G (GSM\/ GPRS\/ EDGE) : 850 \/ 900 \/ 1800 \/ 1900 MHz3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps) : 900 \/ 1900 \/ 2100 MHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_1_1208\"><strong>OS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_1_8787\">Android 2.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_2_1208\"><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_2_8787\">4.0\u201d WVGA SUPER AMOLED (800&#215;480) with mDNIe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_3_1208\"><strong>Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_3_8787\">5.0 mega-pixel Camera + VGA Video Telephony Camera, Auto Focus,Self shot, Action shot, Add me, Stop motion, Cartoon shot, Smile shot,<\/p>\n<p>Panorama shot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_4_1208\"><strong>Video<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_4_8787\">HD(720p@30fps) video playing &amp; recordingCodec: mpeg4, H.264, H.263, H263Sorenson, DivX HD\/ XviD, VC-1<\/p>\n<p>Format: 3gp (mp4), WMV (asf), AVI (divx), MKV, FLV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_5_1208\"><strong>Audio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_5_8787\">MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, OGG, AMR-NB, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY,FLAC, XMF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_6_1208\" rowspan=\"8\"><strong>Value-added Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_6_8787\">Integrated Messaging \u2018Social Hub\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_7_8787\">Android Market for more applications and contents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_8_8787\">A-GPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_9_8787\">Augmented Reality with Layar Reality Browser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_10_8787\">1 GHz Application Processor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_11_8787\">SMS\/ MMS\/ Email\/ Video Messaging\/ Exchange ActiveSync<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_12_8787\">Sensor: Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, Light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_13_8787\">Offline &amp; No SIM Mode, Voice Command,RSS Reader, Mobile Widgets, Smart Security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_14_1208\"><strong>Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_14_8787\">Bluetooth technology v 3.0USB v2.0 (High-Speed)<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi 802.11 b\/g\/n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_15_1208\"><strong>Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_15_8787\">16GB \/ 8GB, external memory slot (up to 32GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_16_1208\"><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_16_8787\">64.2 x 122.4 x 9.9mm, 118g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_17_1208\"><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td id=\"t6221926_5_17_8787\">1500 mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>* Product specifications are subject to change without notice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~at\/pEXzmKFF918XBvYAivlbd7EDQaA\/0\/da\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~at\/pEXzmKFF918XBvYAivlbd7EDQaA\/0\/di\" border=\"0\" ismap=\"true\"><\/img><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~at\/pEXzmKFF918XBvYAivlbd7EDQaA\/1\/da\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~at\/pEXzmKFF918XBvYAivlbd7EDQaA\/1\/di\" border=\"0\" ismap=\"true\"><\/img><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"feedflare\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Mobilecrunch?a=ag_3TH32MiI:IojKsySBZuc:V_sGLiPBpWU\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Mobilecrunch?i=ag_3TH32MiI:IojKsySBZuc:V_sGLiPBpWU\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Mobilecrunch?a=ag_3TH32MiI:IojKsySBZuc:F7zBnMyn0Lo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Mobilecrunch?i=ag_3TH32MiI:IojKsySBZuc:F7zBnMyn0Lo\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Mobilecrunch?a=ag_3TH32MiI:IojKsySBZuc:yIl2AUoC8zA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Mobilecrunch?d=yIl2AUoC8zA\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We knew Samsung had something coming today at CTIA. 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