Well, if there was any lesson against being an early adopter, let it be this: TmoNews has gotten ahold of some official T-Mobile slides that give details on the Samsung Vibrant 4G, an update to T-Mobile's version of the Galaxy S that will make any current VIbrant owner cringe:
- Full HSPA+ connectivity
- Front-facing camera with Qik (not Skype) pre-loaded and still no flash on the rear camera
- Android 2.2 Froyo
By full HSPA+ connectivity, I mean that the Vibrant 4G is able to reach download speeds of 21 Mbps (2.6 MB/s) and above, while T-Mobile's current 4G phones, the MyTouch 4G and G2, are limited to 14.4 Mbps, or just under 2 MB/s. The front-facing camera isn't much of surprise, as T-Mobile will probably want all of their upcoming 4G phones to be capable of video calls. The fact that it has Froyo pre-loaded as opposed to Android 2.1, like the rest of the Galaxy S phones, may be either good or bad news, depending on whether they have 2.2 in the cards at all anymore.
One thing is for sure - if you've been planning on picking up a Vibrant, you'll probably want to hold off until this upgraded version hits the stores. Sorry, the date was not provided, so stay tuned.
Source: TmoNews
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Damn samsung/google?&$$#@_!!!! This is what the nexus s should have been with gingerbread.... Epic fail...
I really hate you samsung, and how much it hurts to say this, I'm really starting to hate you too T-mobile. Where is 2.2 for existing vibrant owners? I will never buy another samsung phone again.
There is no money to be made updating old phones. Typically you are locked into a two year contract and won't go anywhere. Why should they spend the money, time, and resources to upgrade an older phone constantly?
You should always consider that all support will cease the moment you buy your phone. Root it and update it yourself.
IMM STARTING HATE YO U SAMSUNG . IM WAITING FOR A REAL GALAXY S2 . AND I HVE THE SAMSUNG VIBRAN AND U KIK MY ASS .. HOLY SHIT
T-Mobile and Samsung to customers: "We'll sell you a phone, but we won't ever support it. Instead, here, buy a new version of the phone!"
I wonder how many original Vibrant owners will actually pay for this "upgrade".
This stinks, I just bought two Vibrants in September. Time to sell them both...Not sure what phone I want to get, G2 or what...
Why not just wait till this is released first at least?
Because if they don't support the phone I just bought, how can I expect them to support this one?
yea and if its right about the nasty trick t-mobile have pulled in the UK (reducing 3gb data plans to 500 mb) what use is 4g?? so you can use it for 24 hours of the month?? hmm
Gonna phone em later and if it is true, they sold me a useless phone (galaxy S) GPS use alone would probably wipe that 500mb out
I was under the impression that mytouch 4g and G2 are 21mps capable as well.
This is why I got a Nexus One!
Samsung sucks hairy balls
This is the reason why T-mobile isn't pushing froyo updates yet..
http://androidspin.com/2011/01/12/breaking-t-mobile-internals-confirm-samsung-is-holding-the-android-world-hostage/
Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. Will never, ever buy a Samsung product again. Shame on you T-Mobile. I have been a loyal T-Mobile customer (Sidekicks, G1, and Vibrant), but no more. you have let your customer base down. Promised 2.2 for the Vibrant never delivered, customer service clueless, and now this insult.
I am on this with you...Samsung SUCKS.
It said my comment was too short, so here I go...
Samsung SUCKS.
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Samsung and T-mobile are playing Games, T-mobile is in 4th place in Carriers in the USA, so do you think that people who bought this Garbage Vibrant who was lied too about the Froyo Update, now want to buy another $499 to $599 phone to get lied to again? Fool me Once Shame on you! Fool me Twice Shame on Me!!!!