14 DAY TRIAL // The Samsung Galaxy S, the latest handset powered by Google's Android operating system that will arrive on the market from South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung, has just passed through FCC's courtyard. The device thus makes yet another step towards its official release on shelves, and it seems that Android fans in the United States might be able to taste its capabilities on the airwaves of AT&T.
The Android-based mobile phone was announced officially at the CTIA Wireless show in Las Vegas. Some of its main features include a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display, a 1 GHz application processor and the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. The Samsung Galaxy S, model GT-I9000, has received FCC approval with support for AT&T’s 3G bands, which means that there are great chances it will land at this GSM carrier when launched in the US.
While the FCC approval does not point towards a near launch of the handset, it certainly increases the chances that it will soon hit the shelves. At the same time, we should mention that the listing does not confirm a future launch on AT&T's network either. In case Galaxy S does arrive at AT&T, it should be interesting to see whether the carrier chooses to limit its capabilities, just as it did with the previously launched Motorola BACKFLIP.
For the time being, a possible launch on AT&T's airwaves remains in the speculation area. In case there are some who might have missed previous reports on the device, we should mention that it will arrive with a 5-megapixel photo snapper on the back, Bluetooth 3.0, USB v2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, built-in A-GPS receiver, a memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of external storage, a 1500 mAh battery, enhanced multimedia features, the Layar Reality Browser, Samsung's Integrated Messaging ‘Social Hub,’ great messaging features, and other more. Keep an eye on this space for additional details on the handset.