Galaxy S Devices to get Android 2.2 in the Next Month

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Based on information in an announcement from the Spanish version of Samsung Mobile, the Samsung Galaxy S phones will obtain the Android 2.2 in the next month. The Samsung Galaxy S phones include the Epic 4G, Captivate, Fascinate, and Vibrant.

The update is expected in mid to late October, and will be a greatly anticipated update for these devices.

For the time being however, this is another update to be released in the next few days that users of the Epic 4G can try out. This update is being released in order to correct a problem with 3G upload speed on these phones. The update was originally planned to be released 9/30, but has been pushed back.

Expect more news about the Android 2.2 update in the next few weeks, as more details are uncovered.

Samsung Epic 4G Now Available At Sprint

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The Samsung Epic 4G has now been officially released at Sprint since yesterday, and it appears that it is doing very well, although not quite the blockbuster the HTC Evo 4G was.

The prominent features of this phone are that it includes a 1Ghz processor, a 4 inch Super AMOLED screen, a 5.0 megapixel camera with LED flash, a front facing VGA camera, a physical QWERTY keyboard, and access to Sprint's 4G network.

This is a great Android phone, but it comes with a price. $249.99 with a two year agreement. This makes it the most expensive of Samsung's Galaxy S smartphones and even pricier than the HTC Evo 4G.

This phone has been selling well for Sprint thus far, but with the high price tag, is it sustainable?

Samsung Epic 4G to be released August 20th

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Over the past 24 hours, Samsung has hinted that its upcoming release of the Epic 4G, which will be carried on Sprint, is set to be released on August 20th. This rumor is supported by the fact that the Sprint webpage for the Epic has now gone live. Some notable specs of the upcoming Epic is that is will feature a 1Ghz Hummingbird processor, a 4 inch Super AMOLED screen, and a slideout QWERTY keyboard.

This is big news for those who want to experience Sprint's 4G network, but do not want to part with a physical keyboard. Unfortuanately, the Epic 4G will debut with Android 2.1, and not 2.2 Froyo like hoped, but that is expected to change with an over the air update within the coming months.

In addition to this, Sprint has also announced that they have rolled out 4G coverage in Delaware, Florida, and Michigan, as well as expanding coverage in California. Hopefully Sprint continues to stay busy rolling out coverage to more and more customers nationwide.

HTC Evo Helps Sprint Gain Net Customers for First Time in 3 Years

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Over the past 3 years, Sprint has lost more customers than they have gained. This year, Sprint has placed a focus on having a better image for their company, and it has helped tremendously. They have vastly improved their customer service, which has been a helpful contributor to this turnaround.

The main reason behind the turnaround however, was the HTC Evo 4G. This phone single handedly has helped put Sprint back in contention with the top companies AT&T and Verizon. And with the Samsung Epic 4G coming out soon, Sprints second 4G phone, it looks like they have no plans on slowing down anytime soon.