Samsung announces when Galaxy S will get Android 2.2

KOREAN ELECTRONICS CONGLOMERATE Samsung has announced that it will release Android 2.2 for its Galaxy S smartphone in September.

The announcement comes only days after a leaked version of the operating system ended up on the Internet. Given the number of faults in that early days release, Samsung did the right thing and set out a timeframe when users of its popular smartphone will get the latest version of Android.

According to the company, the update will be released for all networks at the end of September, although the firm didn't announce an actual date. The release will enable the Galaxy S to run Adobe's Flash software and create mobile hotspots.

The leaked ROM, which was an early build of Android 2.2 for the Galaxy S, had issues with connectivity among several other faults. It's no surprise that owners of arguably the best Android handset on the market would want to get their mitts on Android 2.2, however given the documented problems found in the leaked ROM, it is advisable to stay away from that until the official release comes out in September.

Samsung also teased those listening in on its earnings call by saying that its successor to the Galaxy S will tip up sometime next year. The firm give no other details, except to say that the Galaxy S is flying off the shelves. The Galaxy S still represents one of the highest specification smartphones available coupled with what is perhaps the best mobile phone operating system on the market.

For Galaxy S users, it's just a matter of time before they too can view Flash content on their mobile phones. µ