Samsung Mobile UK today announces that its Galaxy handset (i7500) will be available on the O2 network in the UK through O2 stores, o2.co.uk and O2’s Customer Service team from Monday 31st August 2009. The Samsung Galaxy is the company’s first device powered by Android, giving customers instant access to familiar applications, as well as access to a range of ever-expanding services being developed for the Android operating system.

“The Samsung Galaxy is one of the most innovative and high-quality Android-powered devices on the market. We’ve built in all the features people have come to expect from high-end Samsung devices, like the AMOLED screen and fast processing power, to provide a great user experience,” said Mark Mitchinson, VP, Samsung Mobile UK. “We’re fortunate to have the technical ability at Samsung to support a variety of operating systems and demonstrate real leadership in developing the technologies that customers want and understand.’

Whatever your lifestyle, there will be an Android application for you and with its large memory, you can personalise your Samsung Galaxy with as many apps as you desire. Go directly to the Android market via a widget on your Samsung Galaxy i7500 and download for free, a variety of unique apps (you will need to have a Google account in order to access the market).

· Shop Savvy – allows you to scan barcodes in store with your device and search online for the best prices

· Light Saber – a fun application that means you have play light sabers with friends

· Pacman – anyone can play this traditional arcade game which is making a cult comeback

The familiar Google experience everyone knows and loves on their PC is ready and waiting on the Samsung Galaxy including: Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Talk™ and Google Maps™. It also has an integrated GPS receiver meaning you can make full use of Google Maps to guide you in the car or on foot.

As well as the world of applications, the internet really comes to life through the Samsung Galaxy’s 3.2inch AMOLED screen; watch great quality videos from You Tube, surf the web with the super-fast Chrome-Lite browser or view pictures you’ve taken with its 5 mega-pixel camera.

A device as powerful as this needs a long battery life and memory capacity so it can be enjoyed fully and the Samsung Galaxy doesn’t disappoint. Capable of storing up to 40GB of memory (8GB internal memory, external up to 32GB), this smartphone packs a lot into its slim, compact design (115 x 56 x 11.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy (i7500) will be available in the UK on O2 exclusively for 4 weeks from Monday 31st August 2009 and will be free on a £45 per month tariff.