Samsung inks alliance with Tata Docomo to launch ‘Galaxy’ in Indian market
Samsung, one of the leading mobile manufacturers, has signed an alliance with Tata Teleservices' GSM brand, Tata DOCOMO, for launching its first Google-powered Android handset 'Galaxy' in domestic market.
The newly revealed ‘Gizmo’, a touch-screen handset with a 3.2-inch full touch-screen, which is equipped with Google services like GMail, GTalk, Youtube, Google Search and Google Maps. The company has fixed a price tag of Rs 28,990.
It should be noted that Android is an open-source operating system for mobiles and wireless devices, initially developed by Google, which allows developers to design applications independent of the handset type.
Under the deal, Samsung and Tata DOCOMO would launch ‘Galaxy handset’ and provide 500 MB free download per month for a period of 6 months in the circles where the telecom company is presently operating.
Apart from latest development, Samsung also plans to launch more Android handsets in Indian market before the end of this year.