Samsung’s first Android phone coming in 2nd Quarter of 2009

samsung has recently announced that it is working on its first ever Android device, which will be launched in second quarter of 2009. A Samsung official recently made this comment, "We are accelerating the development process for Google phone in order to meet the specific need of local carriers. We will be able to release Google phone in the second quarter of the next year in the US market. "
It is expected that Samsung will be launching its first ever Android phone in association with Sprint, Nextel and T-Mobile networks. As per Sprint's request, Samsung has engaged 30 linux experts and many java experts to speed up the delivery of its first Android phone. The device will feature a full touch screen display similar to the Samsung Omnia or Instinct.
Stay tuned for more info. on the first Samsung Android phone.
Source: Android Community