Samsung Launches Galaxy Spica in India

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Spica (I5700) Android based smartphone in the Indian market. Offering Inbuilt Google Mobile Services, the Galaxy Spica is a smartphone, featuring an 800 MHz processor, 3.2” HVGA TFT full touch-screen, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, providing users access to Google Mobile services, Android Market and full Web browsing.

A press release quotes Ranjit Yadav, Director - Mobile and IT, Samsung Electronics, “ Applications from the Android Market can be downloaded and installed on to the Galaxy  Spica over the air, without the use of a PC, thereby opening up an entire new world to the mobile phone user .”  The Samsung Galaxy Spica (I5700) offers users access to the full suite of Google Mobile Services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Calendar, Gtalk and applications and games available in the Android Market. Currently, these applications and games are available free in India.

“The new Galaxy Spica offers social networking with location based GPS tagging, allowing users to update their location status as they interact with friends and peers in the social networking space. With the Galaxy Spica and the Android Market access over the air, mobile customization has a new meaning. The phone can function as a scanner, metal detector, a mobile office and even as a Fitness trainer depending on the user needs”, added Mr. Yadav.

The Samsung Galaxy Spica has a 1500mAh battery; comes with an internal memory of 163 MB, expandable memory up to 32 GB, a 3 mega pixel camera, multi Format Music Player with 3.5 mm ear jack, DivX Video Playback, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor and Digital Compass.

The Samsung Galaxy SPICA is priced at: Rs. 14,750.