MetroPCS Communications has commercially launched LTE enabled Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge.

MetroPCS Communications has commercially launched LTE enabled Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo), Galaxy  features 1GHz processor with rich multimedia features for premium movie and TV content.

“Our commitment to offering premium, feature-rich smartphones was once again fulfilled today with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, which will allow consumers to experience the vast benefits of both MetroPCS’ 4G LTE services and the Android operating system,” said Roger D. Linquist, president, CEO and chairman of MetroPCS.

“The Galaxy Indulge integrates two of Samsung’s core product investments; the Android platform and bringing powerful and intuitive 4G-enabled devices to the U.S. market,” said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. 

“The Galaxy Indulge is loaded with the speed of the Android OS, true mobile broadband connectivity and a 1GHz processor with rich multimedia features for premium movie and TV content.”

The Samsung Galaxy Indulge is the second LTE-enabled mobile phone offered by MetroPCS, following the Samsung Craft(TM) which was introduced in late 2010. The Galaxy Indulge will be available in MetroPCS stores and online later this week with a suggested retail price of $399 plus tax.

The Galaxy Indulge provides complete access to Google Mobile services, including Google Search(TM), Google Maps(TM), Gmail(TM) and YouTube(TM). This sleek smartphone features a 3 megapixel camera and camcorder with auto-focus, music player, Stereo Bluetooth(R) capabilities and expandable memory storage up to 32GB. Additionally, the Galaxy Indulge includes a 4GB microSD(TM) card, preloaded with the action film “IRONMAN 2,” produced by Paramount Pictures(2).