Samsung India has launched its first phone based on Google’s Android operating system, the Galaxy I7500, in an exclusive partnership with new mobile carrier Tata DoCoMo.
“The launch of the Samsung Android is part of [the] endeavor to provide subscribers with a world-class product that lets them experience the vast range of applications of the Android Market,” said Mr. Sunil Tandon, Regional Head, Tata DoCoMo.
“When we launched our services, we had promised our subscribers that we would bring to them the best products and services – products that will stand for innovation and a pioneering spirit, and which would offer them convenience and simplicity. Living up to that promise, we are launching the Samsung Galaxy with one-touch Google Mobile Services,” said Mr. Deepak Gulati, President, Tata DoCoMo, who added that the two companies would be teaming up for more launches in the future.
As for the Samsung Galaxy itself, here’s what you’ll get with it:
The phone is apparently available on Tata DoCoMo’s GSM service for an introductory price of Rs. 28,990, along with a special offer that avails the buyer of 500MB of free data download for the first six months. The handset is available in other services as well, although those were not detailed.