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  It looks like Samsung is working on the “Value Pack” for Galaxy S smartphone. The firmware XXJVU posted by SamMobile features Android 2.3.6 OS but integrates some handy features like Face Unlock, Photo Editor, ability to take pictures while shooting video, new lockscreen interface and more. Do note, this firmware is not up on [...]

  Samsung has just released Android 2.3.3 for its Galaxy S (I9000) device but it seems they’re already working on the next Android 2.3.4 version. Samfirmware has snooped a new firmware build for the phone that will upgrade it to Android 2.3.4, making it at par with Nexus S. The XXJVP build was released on [...]

  Barely after a day, Vodafone has released a new statement saying that the Gingerbread update for Galaxy S won’t be available until further notice. The update has been pulled by Google citing an unknown “issue with the Gingerbread update for the Samsung Galaxy S.” Not sure what the issue is as Vodafone also did [...]

  The moment you’ve been waiting for – Android 2.3.3 is now available for Galaxy S. Although the update (I9000XWJVB) has been released in few regions (Finland being one of them), its currently limited to devices bearing “NEE” or “XEE” as the CSC version. The update is released via Kies but if you can’t wait, [...]

  UPDATE: Samsung Finland will release the Android 2.3 update in mid-April. Swedish Samsung subsidiary has confirmed that the much awaited Android 2.3 update for Galaxy S is expected soon. The Gingerbread firmware is in final stages of testing and unlocked Galaxy S users can expect the update sometime in mid-April. For Galaxy S locked [...]

  Hot on the heels of Samsung’s supposed promise to give Galaxy S (I9000) users the Gingerbread love, we’ve got the very first leaked build of Android 2.3.2. The build Gingerbread XWJV1 first surfaced on a Polish forum followed by huge interest over at XDA forums and Samfirmware. It’s a very early build so don’t [...]

  Samsung has seemingly confirmed Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update for Galaxy S (I9000). According to an attendee at Samsung’s event in Frankfurt, Samsung said the Gingerbread update for Galaxy S (I9000) is expected in March. It is unclear which countries will receive the OS upgrade first but there’s a fair chance Italy won’t be on [...]

  UPDATE: Samsung Italy has postponed to release the updates in between March 15 to March 20. Not really a surprise but Samsung Italy has published an estimated timeframe about when Galaxy S and original Wave users can expect the firmware update. According to a post made on their Facebook page, Italian Galaxy S and [...]

  UPDATE: I9003 does have Super Clear LCD. Samsung is apparently looking to replace its Galaxy S phone (GT-I9000) with a new model – GT-I9003. German-site BestBoyz has got it from their source that the I9003 will take over from the I9000 and will sport the same features except for one – the Super AMOLED [...]

  UPDATE: According to a commenter, wireless update option has been added. Samsung has apparently rolled out the Android 2.2.1 update for Galaxy S (I9000) users. There’s no confirmation about the number of regions getting the update but users in Sweden have started to receive it through Kies. The update does not bring major improvements [...]