Since long, HTC had been the exclusive provider for Google Android phones, which had wide range of options to chose from. Samsung Electronics yesterday joined with network operator Taiwan Mobile to try to steal the spotlight from rival HTC — The Samsung i7500, in Taiwan.

HTC had worked with Google to develop the first smartphone based on Android, the HTC Dream which was good enough and now the latest Android handset from HTC, the HTC Hero.

HTC still holds the widest range of Android devices. Other companies joining the race include the Ultra cool Sony’s Xperia X3 Rachael, and one Motorola handset.

More Android Phones

Samsung announced the i7500, its first Android-based smartphone, in April. The device has a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera and 8GB of internal memory, among other features. Full Specs: Voice and Data HSDPA 7.2Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps (900 / 1700/ 2100MHz) EDGE / GPRS (850/ 900/1800/1900)

OS Android

Display 3.2″ HVGA(320×480) AMOLED

Camera 5 MP Camera (Auto Focus), Power LED

Video / Audio

Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV

Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, RA

Value Added Features

Full Web Browser Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Android Market Connectivity

Bluetooth® 2.0, USB 2.0, WiFi, MicroUSB, 3.5mm ear jack

Memory

Internal memory: 8GB

External memory: Micro SD (Up to 32GB)

Battery

1500 mAh

Size

115 x 56 x 11.9mm

Why more and more Vendors will be adopting Android ?

The reason is obvious, it’s free, Open Source and industry standard for Mobile OS. Mobile vendors no longer have to spend money buying Symbian, windows and other Mobile OS. and most important Android is highly customizable.

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