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3 UK roadmap reveals 1.4 GHz Galaxy S II mini, Nokia X7

3 UK roadmap reveals 1.4 GHz Galaxy S II mini, Nokia X7

21 March, 2011 | comments (44)

The Three UK roadmap just surfaced, revealing excitingly sounding devices such as a Samsung Galaxy S II mini and confirming that the Nokia X7 hasn't been canceled world-wide. Unlike the Galaxy mini, the S II mini will be a high-end smartphone,...


Samsung silently launches 4GB Galaxy SL  in India

Samsung silently launches 4GB Galaxy SL in India

19 March, 2011 | comments (106)

You know Samsung likes to brag about everything it launches on the market. The Galaxy Tab 10.1" and the Galaxy S II were aggressively marketed, for example. So it's really a surprise we didn't hear anything about the 4GB version of the Galaxy S that...


Five dual-core Androids benchmarked, HTC Pyramid too

Five dual-core Androids benchmarked, HTC Pyramid too

17 March, 2011 | comments (55)

It's battle of the dual-cores and everyone is holding their breath. Who will come out on top - Tegra 2, Exynos, OMAP4 or Snapdragon? Both CPUs and their new GPUs were tested to see how new generation smartphones perform. An extensive mobile...


T-Mobile US Sidekick 4G revealed, Samsung gave it birth

T-Mobile US Sidekick 4G revealed, Samsung gave it birth

15 March, 2011 | comments (20)

The Sidekick 4G is Samsung's first addition to the T-Mobile's Sidekick lineup. It's powered by the same hardware as the original Galaxy S, runs on Android v2.2 Froyo and packs the familiar five-row QWERTY keyboard. It seems Samsung has replaced...


Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T and SGH-i708 prototype hit FCC

Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T and SGH-i708 prototype hit FCC

11 March, 2011 | comments (28)

Well, well, would you look at which two Samsung phones got the FCC approval today. The first is the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 - we all know that one. The SGH-i708, however, is a bit more mysterious. Judging by the image the FCC has posted, it...

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Gingerbread for Galaxy S coming in March, Froyo for Galaxy 3 and 5

Gingerbread for Galaxy S coming in March, Froyo for Galaxy 3 and 5

09 March, 2011 | comments (85)

Samsung Mobile Romania posted on their Facebook page that the I9000 Galaxy S will be getting Gingerbread (after a quick v2.2.1 update), while the I5500 Galaxy 5 and I5800 Galaxy 3 will be served Froyo soon. This move will sure earn Samsung some...


Android pips BlackBerry OS for the lead in US subscriber charts

Android pips BlackBerry OS for the lead in US subscriber charts

08 March, 2011 | comments (56)

We all knew Android is the best-selling smartphone OS in the US (and worldwide for that matter), but the latest ComScore report shows that it has gone even further. The published chart shows that the Google OS has just overtaken BlackBerry and has...


Samsung S3850 Corby II is official, packs Wi-Fi b/g/n, SNS integration

Samsung S3850 Corby II is official, packs Wi-Fi b/g/n, SNS integration

08 March, 2011 | comments (10)

The Samsung S3850 Corby II has shed its unofficial tag and is ready to carry on the fun, affordable touch phone legacy of the original. With a 3.14" screen and Wi-Fi b/g/n the Corby II is noticeably more capable but hasn't lost its fun streak either...

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Froyo-packing Samsung Galaxy Pro announced

Froyo-packing Samsung Galaxy Pro announced

07 March, 2011 | comments (44)

Samsung has just unveiled their latest Android smartphone called the Galaxy Pro. The mid-range QWERTY bar comes with a 2.8" landscape screen and should appeal to those in search of a powerful messaging smartphone in a compact shell. We can't...


The Havok game engine demoed on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play

The Havok game engine demoed on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play

04 March, 2011 | comments (70)

As we reported yesterday, the guys behind the Havok game engine teamed up with Sony Ericsson to provide better gaming experience for Android users. As a result, today an interesting video demonstrating the power and capabilities of the Havok engine...


Samsung’s Exynos 4210 gaming side shown off at the GDC 2011

Samsung’s Exynos 4210 gaming side shown off at the GDC 2011

04 March, 2011 | comments (53)

The Samsung Orion SoC (Exynos 4210), packing a dual-core 1Ghz ARM Cortex A9 CPU and the Mali-400 graphics, has been making comfortable at this year’s Games Developers Conference. There, the Exynos 4210 was showcased runing 3D games in...


The NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered Samsung I9103 Galaxy S II is real

The NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered Samsung I9103 Galaxy S II is real

03 March, 2011 | comments (59)

NVIDIA just went ahead and confirmed the existence of a Tegra 2 version of the Samsung Galaxy S II. The Korean company announced that their Super AMOLED Plus-packing flagship was going to run on the home-brewed Exynos chipset, but supply shortages...


Samsung Galaxy Ace hits Vodafone UK, free on a contract

Samsung Galaxy Ace hits Vodafone UK, free on a contract

03 March, 2011 | comments (11)

Vodafone UK will be the next carrier to get the Samsung S5830 Galaxy Ace. One of the most popular midrange Android smartphones will go for free on two-year contracts costings 25£/month or more. We already wrote on the Galaxy Ace hitting the...


Here's the Samsung Galaxy S on Gingerbread, benchmarked

Here's the Samsung Galaxy S on Gingerbread, benchmarked

01 March, 2011 | comments (69)

Our hands were itching to try the leaked Gingerbread update for the Samsung Galaxy S and to give it a spin to see what's what. The update doesn't bring anything spectacular in terms of looks; only the notification bar has changed icons and looks,...


Samsung launches two dual-SIM Champs - the E2652 and E2652W

Samsung launches two dual-SIM Champs - the E2652 and E2652W

01 March, 2011 | comments (44)

Samsung has released two new versions of its youthful C3300K Champ without any fanfare. The E2652 and E2652W Champ Duos are both boosted with dual-SIM capabilities and 0.2-inch bigger screen, while the W-fella also gets Wi-Fi...

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Official Android 2.3.2 update for Samsung I9000 Galaxy S leaks

Official Android 2.3.2 update for Samsung I9000 Galaxy S leaks

01 March, 2011 | comments (36)

Yesterday the official Gingerbread update for the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S leaked in the XDA Developers forum. This means that the Galaxy S will indeed get the Gingerbread treatment, as we reported this weekend. Note that this is the 2.3.2...


Samsung Galaxy S to get updated in Germany and Italy this March

Samsung Galaxy S to get updated in Germany and Italy this March

27 February, 2011 | comments (21)

A tweet from a source close to Samsung Germany says that the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S will soon get a Gingerbread update. Samsung Italy on the other hand says they will be pushing Android 2.2.1 instead. Sounds interesting... Here's the tweet...


Samsung Galaxy Mini and Galaxy Ace hit O2 UK in March

Samsung Galaxy Mini and Galaxy Ace hit O2 UK in March

27 February, 2011 | comments (18)

O2 is launching the new line of small Samsung Android phones in the UK. The handset in question - the Samsung Galaxy Mini and the Galaxy Ace will be available to O2 customers in March, which is just around the corner. Both phones run Android...

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Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL to hit Germany (and India) in three days

Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL to hit Germany (and India) in three days

25 February, 2011 | comments (90)

The Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL is just about to hit the shelves in Germany and India. Pre-orders are already accepted and the most eager customers will be able to get their hands on one come Monday. The Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL was announced a three...

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Ouch! Samsung Galaxy S II available on pre-order now

Ouch! Samsung Galaxy S II available on pre-order now

24 February, 2011 | comments (173)

Galaxy S II - Samsung's most advanced phone up to date - has just popped on pre-order at a UK online retailer. The offer says it can be yours on 31 March for £650. This price will definitely empty lots of wallets. We know flagships are meant to...