Well, it looks like the Motorola Droid isn’t the only gimmick acquiring some update love, now is it? We just got official word from Samsung that the Galaxy Spica (I5700), a headphone recently released around the Earth, is getting updated to the latest version of the Android mobile Operating System by the end of this calendar month. That’s pretty exciting, considering that the gimmick launched with 1.6. That’s without a doubt the fastest update we’ve ever seen, especially for an Android-based gimmick.
The update is obviously bringing a draw of great new features, along with some improvements to the organization as a whole. It’s distillery rocking the speedy processor, along with all of the integrated Google services that you’ve come to expect from an Android device. While it’s great that the update is rolling out to the devices, there’s a number of a speed blow in movement of your upgrading joy. Instead of it organism an Over the Air (OTA) update, it looks like you’re going to rich person to manipulation PC Studio 7 (which came on a disc with the gimmick) in order to get the update. Not a huge trade, but still, we like our things delivered to us. (Where’s that silver platter!?)
So, here’s the trade: You’re getting no less than nine (9!) screens, which you tin obviously variety up as much as you want, with whatever widgets you so desire. And thanks to the rise in versions, your Spica will now allow you to proceeds full advantage of augmented reality applications, such as Layar. It also features patented Samsung widgets, along with some other standardized features, like the PC sync, so that you tin synchronize your selective information quickly and easily. What we’re most interested in though, is the Media Browser, which allows you to browsing the media on your gimmick in a quick, easy, and fashionable means. As for the update itself, it’s rolling out in Federal Republic of Germany first base in March, and then gradually rolled out to the rest of the countries where the Spica is available. We’re not sure what that agency in time, but hopefully it’s sooner than later.
Samsung Delivers World of New Experiences With Upgraded Galaxy Spica
Android 2.1 gives Galaxy Spica new functionality and unrivalled user experience
SEOUL, Korea – Mar 17, 2010 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile headphone provider, today announced it has upgraded its powerful Galaxy Spica (I5700) smartphone to harness the might of thelatest version of AndroidTM, Android 2.1. The smartphone now offers users a extragalactic nebula of new features and an unrivalled mobile experience.
The Galaxy Spica retains all the features inherent in the successful Galaxy Spica (I5700), such as seamless connectivity and access to GoogleTM mobile services, multimedia functionality and speedy C.P.U. performance
“Lovers of the Galaxy Spica appreciated the relaxation with which they could approach their contacts and personalise their experience – our upgraded handset offers all this and much more; a rich and rewarding and powerful mobile experience,” said JK Shin, President of the United States and Head of the Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.
The rise volition be available via PC Studio 7, Samsung’s unique in-house software system rise program. PC Studio 7 was included in the package of Galaxy Spica or tin be downloaded at the Samsung mobile website (http://www.samsungmobile.com).
Enhanced User Experienced The Galaxy Spica becomes a highly intuitive communication theory gimmick offering users the pick to personalise no less than nine position-scrolling screens. Users tin really net ball their imaginations tally wild, creating different abode screens according to different personal interests or requirements.
The handset now features augmented reality engineering that displays real-time digital information of your surroundings over the view-viewfinder of the Galaxy Spica’s 3 megapixel photographic camera. The Galaxy Spica also features Samsung widgets, Visual bookmark and PC Sync documentation to enable users to synchronise their devices quickly.
Enhanced Multimedia and Messaging Functionality The French telephone now comes with a number of enhanced multimedia system features which transform the Galaxy Spica into a personal amusement gimmick. Media browser allows you to browsing through your media aggregation with relaxation. The camera has been upgraded to go enhanced painting options and wake functionality.
Improved messaging functionality agency that it is much easier to attach files to MMS and email that users can easily add contacts to messages direct from the phonebook. Improved contact direction enables users to find a requirement tangency very easily through the alphabetical index finger.
The rise will be available from March 2010 in Germany and gradually rolled out to other European markets, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Asia, Africa and relaxation of the earth.