Android
Samsung Unpacked app now available on Android Market
Teaser videos are not the only things Samsung is using to hype their Unpacked event. They’ve now released an Unpacked application on the Android Market that gives event info like schedule, location, time as well as a direct YouTube link to watch the teaser. The app will also enable live streaming of the event [...]
JK Shin reckons Google’s Motorola acquisition will help defend Android
One news to spread like wildfire this Monday is Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility. And despite Motorola being a hardware manufacturer, Google was quick to clarify that this buy was to strengthen the Android ecosystem, which in simpler terms meant to use their wide patent portfolio. Samsung’s JK Shin also believes this acquisition will [...]
Samsung details Samsung Hub app on video
Samsung has developed a new application that will give Galaxy device owners an overview of apps and games worth downloading. The app is known as Samsung Hub and it segregates itself in three sections (four, if you count Help) — Samsung Suggests, Games and Exclusives. Suggests shows a mash up of apps and games [...]
Microsoft demands Samsung to pay royalty for Android handsets
Microsoft earns a decent chunk of their revenue from royalties from Android handset manufacturers and when you put Samsung into the equation, one of the largest manufacturers for Android handsets, the royalty influx is bound to inflate. A report by Maeil Newspaper claims that Microsoft is demanding Samsung to chalk up a royalty of [...]
Samsung launches Smart View App, watch Smart TV content on Galaxy S II
UPDATE: Samsung has released an update that supports Galaxy Player 5 (YP-G70). Samsung has released a new Android app that will allow Galaxy S II and Samsung Smart TV owners to relay content directly from their TVs to the smartphone. Dubbed as Smart View, the app is available in the Android Market and transmits [...]
Samsung updates Remote Control app for Android
Samsung has updated its Remote Control app for Android OS to support new features and more devices. The app available for Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab now supports 2010 models with Internet@TV feature, 2011 models with Allshare and Blu-ray players supporting SmartHub. The remote works over Wi-Fi and allows user to control SmartHub, Social [...]
Samsung Wash Guide is an Android App that gives tips on washing clothes
Samsung has got an Android app for those who’re not sure how to wash different kinds of clothing at different settings. Dubbed as Wash Guide, the app suggests washing instructions for different kinds of clothing that can be washed in a washing machine and also tips on how to remove different kinds of stain. [...]
Samsung Captivate Android 2.2 update will be released today [Updated]
UPDATE: Now available. Download from here. It’s been slow but more Galaxy S users in US will now see their phones getting updated to the Froyo OS. Samsung has confirmed to release the Android 2.2 update for AT&T’s Galaxy S phone, Captivate. Like other devices running on Android 2.2, Captivate users will also get [...]
Samsung Ch@t app released for Android devices
As promised, Samsung has launched its Android-based Ch@t application. The app allows Samsung users to keep in touch with each other for free and in return earn usage points that can be redeemed for airtime on South African operators like MTN, CellC or Vodacom. The app will soon be available in the Samsung Apps [...]
Samsung brings Gem Android phone to Alltel
Samsung has officially introduced Gem Android phone for the US market. The phone will be available via Alltel and as we expected it is an entry-level Android device that will go for free on two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. Gem runs Android 2.1 OS and comes with 3.2-inch WQVGA display, 800MHz [...]