Samsung announces four new Galaxy smartphones

By on Jan 27, 2011 at 3:51 AM
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It is currently unclear when or if any of Samsung’s latest Galaxy-branded smartphones will touch down stateside, but the Korean cell phone maker announced four new smartphones in South Korea on Wednesday. These new devices seem to be aimed at the budget-minded and will likely be affordable options when they launch. The Galaxy Ace seems to be the most capable of the bunch, featuring a 3.5-inch touchscreen, an 800MHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera, HSPA connectivity and the Android 2.2 Froyo OS. The Galaxy mini sports a 600MHz processor beneath a 3.2-inch display and Android 2.2. The Galaxy Gio is bumped back up to an 800MHz CPU, and it touts Froyo, a 3.2-inch HVGA display and a 3-megapixel camera. Finally, the Galaxy Fit features Froyo, a 3.3-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera and 800MHz of processing power with 3D acceleration. All of the aforementioned Galaxy phones will be on display at Mobile World Congress next month. Hit the jump for Samsung’s full press release.

Share the Joy of Your Life with the new Samsung GALAXY Smartphones

(SEOUL-Korea Newswire) January 26, 2011 — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the Samsung GALAXY family: the Samsung GALAXY Ace, the Samsung GALAXY Fit, the Samsung GALAXY Gio and the Samsung GALAXY mini. All offer a unique take on the smartphone experience, expanding the Androidâ„¢-powered Samsung GALAXY smartphone line-up to the broader consumer market.

Following the phenomenal global success of the Samsung GALAXY S, the new Samsung GALAXY smartphones will meet the diverse demands of current and potential smartphone users. The Samsung GALAXY family shows that smartphones can cater to any lifestyle, with enhanced multimedia and application capabilities as well as a social hub keeping users in touch with friends and family. Each device in the Samsung GALAXY family has been created to meet unique needs and allow users to share the fun and excitement in their lives with friends and family.

Users have access to limitless entertainment possibilities through over 100,000 applications from Android Marketâ„¢ and Samsung Apps, while quick communication is enabled via QuickType by SWYPE text input. The Samsung GALAXY family comes equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and Social Hub which lets users view their contacts, SNS, IM and email together in an integrated one-page layout, keeping them constantly connected.

JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business, said, “In creating the Samsung GALAXY smartphone line-up, we wanted to expand on the things that made the Samsung GALAXY S such a runaway success whilst diversifying our product range. Each device delivers something different, with the idea that each user is an individual and wants their mobile experience to be easy and fun. With these four Samsung GALAXY smartphones we help them share the joy they have in their lives and bring their experiences to their friends and family.”

The Samsung GALAXY family was inspired by the success of the original Samsung GALAXY S, which has sold an astonishing 10 million devices in just seven months. In designing this family of devices, Samsung has taken the award-winning Samsung GALAXY S and tailored it to meet the diverse and growing needs of consumers. The Samsung GALAXY family will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress from February 14th to 17th in Barcelona.

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  • Gquaglia

    Wonder how many fools will buy these. How many tech bloggers will drool over them. Never again Samsuck.

  • http://twitter.com/kengaylord Ken Gaylord

    Be afraid. Other than Froyo it looks like two year old tech dusted off and presented as new. An 800Mhz processor? Really?

  • Donny

    I won’t buy Samsung again and likely not android until they can curb the fragmentation.

    • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GP2WYAHXS6CRUREISWBGPUSUGE Michael

      Spoken like a true iFan.

      • Anonymous

        iFan or not, it is true. Just ask any big developer who develops for both platforms.

        Your opinion is just that yours and opinion. Facts are facts and can only be facts…….. that is why they are called facts.

      • Anonymous

        Android is the fastest selling mobile OS. Read: Most end users couldnt care less about fragmentation.

        Fact.

      • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GP2WYAHXS6CRUREISWBGPUSUGE Michael

        I know a developer that works for a company here in Cincinnati that develops for Android and iOS. To him there is no difference. There is no fragmentation that amounts to anything… I know another guy that codes for major software firms, who will not touch an apple product due to their coding structure.. .

        Big whoop. The mass media will scream FRAGMENTATION when most developers simply do not care.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Bessey/100000153576854 Mark Bessey

    Part of moving into this marketplace is proving that you can support products after the initial hype wears off — so far, I’ve seen no ability by Samsung to come close to providing the level of support expected/deserved by those that purchased the first generation Galaxy products. I am avoiding all Samsung products until they prove they can provide the necessary support on what they sell. Amazing that they can find the time to get 2.2 on these phones and still haven’t figured it out on the two biggest U.S. distributors of their Galaxy phones. Hello Moto…

    • Anonymous

      They’re going to have a really hard time providing decent support if they insist of launching 20 different phones a year, they don’t even seem to be able (or willing) to support their flagship devices.

      Samsung doesn’t care about making you happy after you buy their phones, and they don’t care about Android. They just want to sell as many phones as possible with software that is a cheap as possible to get their hands on, and incrementally launch better models to make you upgrade. Anyone who doesn’t see the pattern here and buys a Samsung Android phone hoping that it won’t be obsolete within a year is foolish.

  • Anonymous

    This one has an oval speaker. This one has a trapezoidal speaker. This one has a 3.3 inch screen. This one has a 3.4 inch screen. This one has a 3.5 inch screen.
    Seriously…Samsung? Why don’t you stop wasting your money on so many designs and start spending your money on quality and engineering.

    • Donny

      Because android means competition….which actually means offering you a new phone every month because if you want an OS upgrade you will need just that, a new phone. That is unless you sit around forums filled with teens modding their phones…

  • Heidi

    No Samsung devices for me EVER again. I’m stuck with this piece of crap Captivate that still can’t get a gps fix. I’ve had it for 6 months.
    I wouldn’t even buy a monitor from this company.

  • Montanaxvi

    Sad, 4 new phones all with less hardware than my Epic, but newer software. Never buying Samsung again. The worst part is I knew this is how it would be going in, but thought to myself, nahhhh this is a high end phone, they want to support their Galaxy S line like no other.

  • Nightfox111

    Come on… All they trying to do is make some money on Android.

  • JUSTQUAN2

    to hell with samsung! my 2 phones will be the evo and the iphone again. i had no issues with either. that is what i get for trying something different instead of sticking with what works for me.

  • Anonymous

    Sweet. 4 more junk phones that will never see a single update.
    F***off samsung.

  • Anonymous

    dilute the brand I say.

  • Anonymous

    History repeats itself, why not just sell the darn thing with gingerbread instead of making people wait for a update the minute they get this thing.

  • Alex

    Ladies and gentleman…meet the Unupdatables!

  • Ralph D Gibson

    I will never buy another Samsung product as long as I live. Poor quality and product support.

  • dance

    Guys, there phones are for “budget-minded” consumers right? Who cares if they have a 800 mhz processor? As long as they work! These devices will probably launch at $50 or less. They are not targeted at gadget nerds like you guys. I don’t see anything wrong with the devices, actually they are quite attractive, at least from the looks. And I’m sure they will work well!

  • Ace3csusm

    Dance…I think people are upset for that reason….they are budget phones but have 2.2 Froyo on them….Yet their high end phones are still running 2.1 and no word on release date in the US….Im glad i didnt a sammy now…and after seeing all of this i will never buy a sammy…..

  • Ericb70

    Samjunk!!! They never support or update there phones. They do this so you will buy new ones over and over again using the same ol tech in a pretty new case. At least HTC updates on a regular bases..

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