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  UPDATE: Sprint has disabled the update due to some administrative issues to get the software loaded on Google servers. [via] Apparently, a new update for T-Mobile Vibrant users has been released by Samsung via its PC software, Kies. The JI5 update is not a Froyo update but contains number of fixes, including the GPS [...]

  Well, what do we have here? Engadget has scored some pictures of Samsung’s upcoming phone for Verizon. It’s known as Continuum (SCH-i400) and will be a part of Galaxy S series of phones. The phone’s USP is its dual displays – a big screen and a small secondary OLED screen at the bottom. The [...]

  UPDATE: Japanese site, Juggly has got some evidence indicating SC-02B will launch with Froyo onboard. This kind of makes sense considering Froyo release for other Galaxy S’ is also in the same month. Although Galaxy S is available in many countries, Japanese consumers can expect the phone to hit their shores in October. This [...]

  We can probably put that “Windows Phone 7 for Business” claim to rest as the Korean mobile manufacturer has confirmed its “long term commitment” for Windows Phone 7 devices. Samsung today announced its agreement with Microsoft to develop phones and related software on Windows Phone 7 and also confirmed to launch several WP7 phones [...]

  A new Galaxy S variant meant for the US market has been caught in a leaked document by Engadget. The phone is called as the Transform and is meant for Sprint. The leak is interesting because Sprint already has a Galaxy S variant, which is the only one with a physical keyboard and 4G. [...]

  Pictures of Samsung phones running Windows Phone 7 continue to leak. This time it’s the I8700, which we’ve seen couple of times before. However, the new picture is accompanied by its supposed marketing name, which is claimed to be Omnia 7. Despite these leaks, we’re still devoid of the phone’s full specs and the [...]

  Samsung today announced that 34 of its products have got Good Design Award for this year. Good Design Awards are conducted by Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization that award companies for product’s outstanding designs. The products that won the award are as follows:

  Samsung’s dual SIM-toting phone that was launched in Sweden in June has been announced for the Indian market. The phone will be known as Star Duos and is the first dual-SIM phone supporting 3G and 2G dual-active standby. The phone has a 3.2-inch touchscreen display and features a 3 page extended menu with TouchWiz [...]

  UPDATE 2: Samsung Singapore has replied to us regarding the phone missing from the site. We believe they’ve sold out on the Galaxy BEAM… perhaps they are not placing further orders at this point. UPDATE: It seems the phone has been discontinued in Singapore. StarHub’s site says the phone is not available. Considering Samsung’s [...]

  If you’re wondering how does Samsung’s Super AMOLED fare against the competition, DisplayMate has done a thorough analysis of the mobile displays. They’ve pitted the Super AMOLED against all available mobile displays and have found that although Super AMOLED boasts excellent viewing angle and improved power consumption, the colors are gaudy and over saturated [...]