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Samsung takes a jab at iPhone with new Galaxy S II ad

Samsung takes a jab at iPhone with new Galaxy S II ad

  It’s not the first time Samsung has taken a jab at Apple and this time they’ve targeted the new iPhone 4S with the Galaxy S II. The ad shows iPhone buyers waiting in line to buy the iPhone 4S despite complaining about how similar it looks to the iPhone 4 or the battery life [...]

Samsung to launch white-colored Galaxy devices in Germany, including Galaxy Note

Samsung to launch white-colored Galaxy devices in Germany, including Galaxy Note

  Samsung Germany has announced that they’ll introduce white-colored variants of Galaxy devices in time for the winter season. Expected to launch in December, the devices that will get the new paint job includes Galaxy Y, Galaxy Ace, Galaxy S Plus, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note. The prices and other features are expected to [...]

T-Mobile USA to offer Galaxy S II in White

T-Mobile USA to offer Galaxy S II in White

  T-Mobile just announced to release their Galaxy S II variant in white color. There’s no word on the price but T-Mobile confirmed to launch it in the coming weeks, which is safe to say before the holidays. Specs of the T-Mobile Galaxy S II variant remain unchanged like Snapdragon S3 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, Android [...]

Samsung Illusion Android Phone comes to Verizon

Samsung Illusion Android Phone comes to Verizon

  Samsung and Verizon have taken their sweet little time but it is here finally. After months of leaks and a certification from Underwriters Laboratories for the use of eco-friendly materials, Samsung’s Illusion will be available for purchase from Verizon from tomorrow for $79.99 on a two-year contract. However, if you can wait a day [...]

Leaked ad claims Verizon to sell Galaxy Nexus as Nexus Prime

Leaked ad claims Verizon to sell Galaxy Nexus as Nexus Prime

  It looks like Verizon will settle for a name that was known amongst the rumormongers until Google and Samsung christened it as Galaxy Nexus. A leaked Best Buy catalog posted over at Phandroid shows an ad that clearly mentions Verizon’s variant as Nexus Prime. The reason for a name change seems to be a [...]

Samsung is in final stages to launch Google TV

  Samsung’s first Android OS-based Google TV is still a few months away, Samsung executive has confirmed. BK Yoon, President of Samsung TV division has confirmed that they’re currently working with Google to roll out the Google TV at an event next year. Yoon did not say the exact release time frame but it wouldn’t [...]

Samsung introduces Wi-Fi-only Series 5 Chromebook

  Samsung has unveiled a cheaper Wi-Fi-only version of Chromebook. Powered by the Chrome OS from Google, the new Chromebook comes with Wi-Fi as the only connectivity option along with the usual Chromebook goodies. The Chromebook promises to boot up in under 10 seconds and boasts hardware specs like a 12.1-inch SuperBright 1280×800 display with [...]

Galaxy Nexus marred by Automatic Volume Mute bug

Galaxy Nexus marred by Automatic Volume Mute bug

  Galaxy Nexus users running Android 4.0.1 are facing a very unique issue. The bug which is mostly software-based makes the volume on the phone to drop or mute completely. It seems to be a widespread issue but the exact reason is unknown with some experiencing due to network signals or some initiating Wi-Fi. There’s [...]

Samsung to unveil 55-inch OLED TV at CES 2012

  Samsung is looking to launch a big OLED TV at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This piece of information comes from a Korean site, ETNews who claims that both Samsung and LG want to gain a jumpstart in the OLED TV market due to the impending entry of Apple, rumoured to launch an [...]

Exynos 4412 can be the first quad-core SoC from Samsung

Exynos 4412 can be the first quad-core SoC from Samsung

  Looks like the first details on Samsung’s Exynos Quad-core System-on-Chip (SoC) have trickled out. Traces of an upcoming Exynos 4412 supporting quad-core have been found on the Kernel Git page. Samsung is apparently testing the chip and has added support for the SoC on the development boards. According to it, Exynos 4412 is very [...]

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