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Android 2.1 for Samsung Galaxy Spica and HTC Magic+ Released by Rogers
Source: IntoMobile - 09 September 2010

Rogers has announced that Android 2.1 (Eclair) updates are now available for both the Samsung Galaxy Spica and the HTC Magic+.  This is an update we’ve been expecting for awhile, and brings features like multiple Exchange accounts, unified inbox, camera enhancements, and HTML5 browser support. It seems a little weird that Rogers would update the ... Read moreCo...

Rogers gets real with Android 2.1 updates for HTC Magic+, Samsung Galaxy Spica
Source: Engadget Mobile - 09 September 2010

As promised, Rogers is now delivering an over-the-air update to Android 2.1 for customers of its HTC Magic+ alongside the Samsung Galaxy Spica, though we wouldn't exactly throw 'em a party for the occasion: internationally, of course, the Spica got its 2.1 update way back in March. Furthermore, though the Magic+'s update is OTA as we'd mentioned, the Spica's update pr...

Hacked Samsung i5700 Galaxy Spica Offers Multi-touch Support
Source: Ubergizmo - 08 September 2010

While multi-touch is dependent on hardware support, let's not forget that software support is incredibly important too. Samsung's i5700 is officially only able to support one finger input at a time, but someone has managed to come up with a hack that will allow multi-touch to operate on the i5700, proving that the lack of multi-touch support on the phone is purely du...

Samsung i5700 Galaxy Spica hacked for multitouch support
Source: Engadget Mobile - 07 September 2010

Historically, Samsung has worked up a pretty spotty record for properly supporting its Android devices with updates to newer versions of the platform -- just look at the Behold 2 debacle for evidence of that -- but that doesn't mean some enterprising folks out in the field can't make up for that, now, does it? The Galaxy Spica (also known as the i5700) has been bless...

Samsung Galaxy Teos and Naos rush in to relieve aging Spica
Source: Engadget Mobile - 12 July 2010

Actually, calling the i5700 Galaxy Spica from Samsung "aging" isn't entirely fair -- the Android-powered handset was only introduced in November of last year. Thing is, Android moves at the pace of a speeding green robot -- and considering Sammy's reputation for flooding the market with hardware, we're not surprised to see a couple replacements leak out already. The ...

Samsung Galaxy Portal Deals – Samsung i5700 Galaxy on Orange
Source: PhonesLimited - 31 May 2010

The new Galaxy Portal Android phone from Samsung has now been released on Orange deals, this sleek new phone is one of very few mid-range Android based mobiles and was first released as the Samsung i5700 Galaxy Spica earlier this year, the Galaxy Portal name was then applied and the handset has also been released [...]...

Samsung i5801 makes a cameo, script reads 'entry-level Android 2.1 device'
Source: Engadget Mobile - 13 May 2010

INT. APARTMENT - DAYTIME An unseemly Samsung touchscreen device opens the scene, being held by one HOWARD CHUI. Its size is comparable to the Galaxy Spica but something doesn't feel as momentous here. Background is calm, likely the top of a table. He improvises from the script. HOWARD (improvising) What we're looking at is the Samsung i5801, an entry-level Andro...

U.S. Cellular announces Android-powered Samsung Acclaim R880
Source: Ubergizmo - 10 May 2010

U.S. Cellular has just announced that they will be bringing the Samsung Acclaim R880 to the market this coming July, which ought to make your summer more interesting thanks to an Android 2.1-powered smartphone which comes with a 3.2" touchscreen display at 320 x 480 resolution. While we don't have any formal image of the smartphone just yet, information from the Blue...

Best Buy Offers Sweetheart of a Deal on the Rogers Samsung Galaxy Spica
Source: IntoMobile - 12 April 2010

Looking for a deal on the Android-powered Rogers (NYSE: RCI) Samsung Galaxy Spica? As is often times the case, Best Buy has stepped up with a promotion. On now, Best Buy has the Spica up for grabs at $29.99 on a 3-year contract. The offer also includes a $75 gift card to keep you shopping [...]Copyright © 2005-2010 IntoMobile. All rights reserved. Use of this fee...

Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica review: Stars serving Eclairs
Source: GSMArena.com - 07 April 2010

Samsung had a slow start in Android but they are focused on redeeming themselves with some serious high-end devices. But the All-star team is certainly not leaving anyone behind and the Spica just got its 2.1 update......

Samsung Galaxy Portal S Pro: QWERTY Android phone rumoured
Source: T3.com - 31 March 2010

Samsung is beavering away on an all new Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Portal S Pro. That’s according to hardened rumour mongers, who says they have the word on the new device and just what it’ll come loaded up with.   Following on from the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Portal S, the Pro edition will tote a slideout QWERTY keyboard, putting it ...

Samsung I6500U Saturn heads for China Unicom
Source: Ubergizmo - 30 March 2010

The Samsung I6500U Saturn which was announced in October 2009 has finally arrived in China, thanks to the efforts of China Unicom. What makes the I6500U different would be having Android 2.1 running right out of the box, making it the third Android device to do so from Samsung in China. (four if you count in Galaxy Spica’s recent update). Just to refresh your m...

Samsung Galaxy Portal Now on 3 Mobile Deals
Source: PhonesLimited - 26 March 2010

The new Galaxy Portal from Samsung which is also known as the Samsung i5700 and Galaxy Spica has now landed on the full range of 3 Mobile tariffs, this latest Android device was first released on March 3rd by the Virgin Mobile network followed by a SIM Free and Pay As You Go launch more [...]...

Samsung Galaxy Portal i5700
Source: RegisterHardware - 26 March 2010

Sammy enters the Android marketplace Review Samsung's Galaxy Portal is the Korean firm's latest dip into Android waters and for now it's exclusive to T-Mobile. It's been available in Europe since last year as the Galaxy Spica but, unlike most Samsung smartphones, this is pure Android. There isn’t the slightest hint of Samsung's TouchWiz interface, so it's effectivel...

Samsung Galaxy Portal Pay As You Go – Samsung i5700
Source: PhonesLimited - 24 March 2010

The Samsung i5700 is also referred to as the Samsung Galaxy Portal and Galaxy Spica and has now been made available as a Pay As You Go phone, this latest Android phone from Samsung first came to market on Virgin Mobile in early March quickly followed by a launch as a SIM Free handset. The Samsung [...]...