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Samsung has launched its new i5700 Galaxy Spica Android smartphone in Russia, which was previously known as the Galaxy Lite. The phone has:

• 128MB RAM;
• 800MHz processor;
• 3.2" full touch screen;
• 3.2Mpix camera;
• 1GB internal memory;
• microSD card slot;
• Black or lime green color options

It will be available in Russia in November for around $480.

While the upcoming Samsung Galaxy i7500 hasn't been announced by any carriers, those of you anxious to get it should visit Newegg. The retailer offers the unlocked GSM version of the handset, which currently costs $579.99 with free shipping across the U.S. (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico). Unfortunately there is no release date yet, but atleast we know it's inevitable.

Samsung i7500 Galaxy is has been released on the O2 UK network, and will be available exclusively till the end of the month for free on a £45 per month tariff. It comes preloaded with Google services, such as Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail and Google Talk, and has the following features:

• Chipset: Qualcomm: 7200A, ARM11 528MHz + DSP 256MHz;
• 5Mpix camera with auto focus, flash LED;
• Display: 3.

According to Electricpig.co.uk O2 UK are going to launch the Samsung Galaxy i7500 this week. It is an Android handset with a 3.2" AMOLED screen, 5MPix camera and 8GB memory. Pricing and exact release date are yet unknown, but we'll keep you up to date.

A white / silver Samsung Galaxy has been recently spotted in the wild. It doesn't differ spec-wise from it's black counterpart and will also be released at O2 Germany before rolling out to other carriers in Europe.

WiFi Alliance has approved a lower end version of the Samsung i7500 Galaxy, called the i5700 "Galaxy-lite". There is no information available about it's specs, except the fact that it runs Android OS, and is Wi-Fi enabled (duh), but we expect to find out more about it shortly.

According to TechRadar's recent report, O2 UK has confirmed that they'll be releasing the Android-powered Samsung i7500 Galaxy in August, though the pricing is yet to be announced. O2 Germany is offering it for €69.99 (about $98) on contract, so we can expect almost the same price for the UK customers, or even completely free on some monthly plan.

O2 have recently announced the availability of the touchscreen Samsung Galaxy I7500 to their customers in Germany. The handset is currently available for EUR69.99 ($89) on a two year contract.

Specs:

• 3.2" AMOLED touchscreen display;
• 5Mpix camera;
• 8GB of internal memory;
• Support for HSDPA 7.2Mbps

Availability dates in other markets are yet to be announced.

If you need a good alternative for the iPhone 3G or HTC Touch HD, the new Asus P835 Galaxy 7 will do just right. It is almost similar in size to the HTC’s MAX 4G or the iPhone, and has an excellent build-quality, and the leather on the phone gives it a nice feel.

The P835 is expected to be released in late Q1 or early Q2 2009, and will have the following features:

• 3.