The cheap and cheerful Galaxy Y offers up a reasonable 3.2-inch touchscreen, Android Gingerbread and Swype integration
A Preview of the Samsung Galaxy Y
Debuting Samsung's new naming strategy, the Galaxy Y is an entry-level handset, featuring a youngster-friendly affordable price-tag.
The compact handset, similar in appearance to the Samsung Galaxy Ace, comes powered by a reasonable 832MHz processor, coupled alongside Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). As is the norm with Samsung's Android-powered handsets, the Galaxy Y's touchscreen comes dressed in TouchWiz UI, complete with multiple customisable homescreens and all the usual Google goodies.
Aimed at Facebook-focussed teens, the phone also feature's Samsung's Social Hub, aggregating feeds from a bunch of social networks. This is paired with Swype integration, for speedily firing off messages and updates.
Other likely, but still to be confirmed specifications, include a rear-facing camera, integrated GPS, and WiFi connectivity.
Release date and pricing details for the Samsung Galaxy Y are still TBC.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
Samsung Galaxy Y News
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Samsung Galaxy Y Specifications
Size
104mm x 58mm x 11.5mm
Weight
97.5 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: TFT LCD
Size: 3.0 inches
Resolution: 240 x 320
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Android 2.3
Interface: TouchWiz UI
Storage
Internal: 4GB
External: microSD up to 32GB
Miscellaneous
CPU: 832MHz
A-GPS with maps
Internet
HSDPA
Up to 7.2 Mbps download speed
3G
3G data speeds
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
2.0 megapixel camera
Video Recording
Power
Battery Capacity: 1200 mAh
Multimedia
Radio: FM with RDS
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: MP4, WMV, H.264
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access