Samsung says all Galaxy S phones will get Android 2.2
By Chris Ziegler 
posted June 29th 2010 7:00PM
posted June 29th 2010 7:00PM
Samsung has mercifully confirmed at an event in New York this evening that all Galaxy S versions -- including the Captivate, Epic 4G, Vibrant, and Fascinate -- will be receiving updates to Android 2.2 Froyo later this year and offer compatibility with Flash 10.1. All of the devices will be shipping with Android 2.1 out of the gate, so considering that Froyo's already launched, we're sure there'll be no shortage of pressure to get the updates fast-tracked. Sprint says it won't be a long wait on the Epic, but otherwise, we don't have any time frames at this point.
When Samsung shows a demonstrable track record of....
1). Grasping what a smart phone platform is and requires support-wise
2). Showing they can commit to updating their phones CONSISTENTLY
3). Backing up what they say by sucking it up and doing what they say, even when they don't want to (you are what you do)...
...I won't touch another Samsung phone with a 10 foot pole.
Assuming they do follow through and actually support updating to 2.2 on their Galaxy line, expect little come 3.0. And expect NOTHING from the ROM/ROOT enthusiast crowd. Samsung makes it difficult to impossible for 3rd party modifications of their devices thanks to RFS security.
Unlike nearly every other Android device, you are entirely at Samsung's mercy here, and Samsung has a demonstrable track record of not caring once they have your money.
Really considering getting one of these phones.. With the rumored iPhone problems, and the lack of other cool android phones in Canada...