You didn’t think that only Americans were going to have all of the fun and excitement of owning the Motorola DROID, did you? A German blog leaked a picture of a business guide and an O2 official price list which showed that the DROID heading to Germany under the name MILESTONE (Why not call it the Sholes or the Tao?). The Android powered device will be coming to the carrier, priced at 404.20 EUR which is a little under $595 USD before taxes and subsidies. Furthermore, BGR was able to grab an image of the phone on O2’s web site after a simple Google request. The Motorola comeback trail continues to take on world-wide proportions. Check out the O2 price list at this link.
source: BGR

The Android-powered Samsung Galaxy isn’t just dressed in black anymore. The Galaxy has been spotted in white and will be available on O2 Germany first and then to other European carriers. There is no mention of an exact release date nor any dates for availability in North America, but for those in Germany first and Europe later, having the option of a white Samsung Galaxy at least doubles your choices.

Source: engadget mobile

T-Mobile will be launching the HTC Hero Android-powered handset (G1 Touch) in the UK next month. More Android handsets – from Samsung, Motorola, and Huawei – will follow. O2/Telefonica launched the Samsung Galaxy i7500 Android handset in Germany today. Orange is also going to offer the HTC Hero in the UK next month, and Vodafone is expected to have an Android offering in 2009 as well.

The common theme here is that everything is coming up roses Android. Another common theme is that all four of these European carriers are shifting emphasis from Windows Mobile devices and moving more toward the more cost-friendly and open Android OS. It’s a win-win for the carriers and Google’s Android, but not so much for Microsoft, who is bound to lose both revenue and market share in the coming months. For the Android fans out there – and you know who you are – this is all good news and the sooner we have more Android handsets, the better.

Source: Talk Android via digitimes.com