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The Samsung Galaxy S is one of the Android phone that has been center of the attention by many Android fans. Today, Samsung has announced that they had shipped 1 million Samsung Galaxy S to U.S. However, those handsets only been shipped and not necessarily sold to the customers.

AT&T and T-Mobile versions of the Samsung Galaxy S had already available in the stores, meanwhile follow but Verizon and US Cellular version later this fall. Check out the full press release.

SAMSUNG MOBILE SHIPS ONE MILLION GALAXY S DEVICES IN THE U.S. MARKET

Android 2.1-powered smart phones available at AT&T and T-Mobile and coming soon to Sprint, Verizon, U.S. Cellular and Cellular South

DALLAS, August 30, 2010 —Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today announced that it has shipped one million of its Android™ 2.1-powered Galaxy S devices in the U.S. market. Samsung Mobile began shipping the Galaxy S portfolio2on July 15, which are currently available with AT&T and T-Mobile. Galaxy S devices will also be available with Sprint on August 31 and will be available with Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular and Cellular South this fall.

Samsung Mobile has packed cutting-edge technology into its Galaxy S portfolio, including features such as a stunning 4-inch Super AMOLED display screen, 1GHz Hummingbird Application Processor and a multitude of entertainment, messaging and social networking capabilities. In addition, all Samsung Galaxy S devices will be upgradable to Android 2.2 in the future.

“Bringing Galaxy S devices to multiple carriers has given Samsung Mobile the opportunity to reach millions of consumers,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “I am proud of the instant success of the Galaxy S line up and I am very pleased to announce that because of the support of our carrier partners and loyal customers, we have shipped one million Galaxy S devices in the U.S. market. Samsung Mobile looks forward to sharing additional Galaxy S milestones in the future.”

The roll out of Samsung’s Galaxy S portfolio has been supported by a multi-tiered print, online, cinema and television advertising campaign, including major networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and MTV and in cinemas such as AMC, Cinemark and Regal. Samsung Galaxy S was also a sponsor of X Games 16, which was held in downtown Los Angeles from July 29 to August 1. From September 30 to October 3, the Samsung Galaxy S lineup will be showcased at the World Cyber Games Grand Final in Los Angeles.

In addition, Samsung Mobile has executed a comprehensive Galaxy S social media campaign, which included a Facebook promotion and daily content sharing on Samsung Mobile’s social media channels, which include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube™. As additional Galaxy S devices become available, Samsung Mobile will continue to distribute key digital and video assets to sustain awareness of the Galaxy S.

For additional information on the Samsung Galaxy S portfolio, please visit www.samsung.com/galaxys.

1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

2 The Samsung Galaxy S portfolio of devices includes the Samsung Captivate™ at AT&T, Samsung Epic 4G™ at Sprint, Samsung Vibrant™ at T-Mobile and Samsung Fascinate™ at Verizon Wireless. Additional Galaxy S devices will be available with U.S. Cellular and Cellular South.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

[via androidcentral]

Good news for those who have been interested in BlackBerry and prepaid plans. Verizon Wireless will begin to offering prepaid plans for BlackBerry. Verizon reserved some comments concerning this matters.

Release Date 8/22/10

RT 802616 – Prepay 3G Pricing & Devices
Systems Impacted: EROES (internal & external)

Overview: Enables 3G & Blackberry devices with an email and web plan feature/bundle to be supported on Prepay. Prepaid customers will be billed for data similar to postpaid – i.e. mandatory data plan requirements for prepaid customers. (only pulls up monthly plans, brochure view)

RT 800992 RIM Blackberry – PREPAID
Systems Impacted: EROES (internal & external)

Overview: Enable the offering of a Blackberry device and a email and web plan feature/bundle for Prepay customers (defaults to monthly plans , brochure view)

Verizon requires a $30 BlackBerry data plan for post-paid customers. There are no further information on the hardware and pricing.

[via boygeniusreport]

The BlackBerry 9670 Clamshell is going to Sprint. According to intomobile, the handset has landed in Sprint testing labs which mean the handset is in progress to be launch by the carrier. Sprint are planning to place the BlackBerry Clamshell for the back to school season coming up soon, which mean the handset will be launch by the end of the month.

It will features a 5 megapixel camera, 512 MB of memory, 4 GB of on-board storage, Wi-Fi b/g/n, 360 x 480 non-touch display (plus an external screen for at-a-glance notifications, like the Pearl Flip), and OS 6. It’s an interesting handset. There are rumors saying that the BlackBerry Clamshell will be going to U.S Cellular and Verizon.

[via intomobile]

The Droid and the Droid 2 are the only Verizon’s handset that runs on Froyo. Meanwhile, the Droid X and the Droid Incredible still had to wait a little longer. Fortunately, the Droid Incredible users long waited will be pay off very soon.

According to Mashable, the Droid Incredible will received Android 2.2 (Froyo) update on August 18th. Also, there are multiple sources who have stated that Verizon’s employees had already ran Android 2.2 (Froyo) on their handset. This meant that the updated is not just a mere rumor but a serious matter.

[via phonedog]

Wirefly is now selling Verizon’s ZTE Salute. The Salute will be one of the first Verizon handset for the Chinese manufacturer. The handset will be available on Verizon wireless retailer stores in a few weeks.

The Salute had a 2.4-inch touch-screen display (240×320 pixels; 65,000 colors), Bluetooth, speakerphone, a 1.3-megapixel camera and a QWERTY keyboard. Also, the battery will last up to four hours of talk time and up to nine days of standby time. You can gets free ZTE Salute on Wirefly.com if you sign a new two years contract with Verizon.

[via cnet]