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Samsung Windows Phone 7 prototype gets a hands-on
Remember the Samsung Omnia HD tweaked device running Windows Phone 7? The device has surfaced again but this time at the ReMIX in France. MobileTechworld got a chance to play with the device and revealed some interesting facts. This prototype was tweaked to suit Windows Phone 7’s requirements, which means the stock Omnia HD [...]
Omnia HD running 62 apps at a time on custom firmware
Here is another reason for Omnia HD users to switch to custom firmware instead of the official one. Modder Andy or famously known as HyperX has created HX-V4-Speed-SE firmware that runs 62 apps at one time. Of course, there’s little reason for you to fire up every application in your phone like this one [...]
Omnia HD WP7S device was made by Microsoft not Samsung
Most of us assumed that Samsung might launch an Omnia HD twin with powerful specs to run WP7S. However, Samsung has come out to clear the air by saying that this phone is not an Omnia HD lookalike but Omnia HD itself. Microsoft created it for the demo. “The launch was from Microsoft, not [...]
Omnia HD lookalike to be one of first Samsung devices running Windows Phone 7 Series?
At the MIX developer conference yesterday, Microsoft was demoing its Windows Phone 7 Series where eagle-eyed viewers stumbled on this Samsung device. This unnamed device is a modified version of Symbian running Omnia HD and the only visible change is its center Windows button. We’re not sure if Samsung is eventually planning to sell [...]
Samsung Omnia HD JB1 firmware update now available
Samsung might be about half a month late but they’ve finally released the impending Omnia HD update. The JB1 firmware is now available for download via PC Studio 7. The firmware brings kinetic scrolling but unfortunately only in some parts of the interface. Other reported improvements are faster web browser, camera settings and other [...]
I8910 HD firmware with kinetic scrolling caught on video
Latest I8910 HD (Omnia HD) firmware is scheduled to arrive this month but if you’re itching to know what’s more in addition to kinetic scrolling, check out this video. The guy managed to run an unreleased build of the firmware giving us a detailed 10-minute walkthrough. The update promises to give faster multimedia experience, [...]
Omnia HD (I8910 HD) firmware update to arrive in January 2010 in UK
Samsung had confirmed the existence of kinetic scrolling in the next Omnia HD update on their Facebook page but now they’ve gone ahead revealing few more details, including the release time frame. UK Omnia HD users will be the first one to receive it in January 2010 with improvements touted to bring faster, smoother [...]
Samsung Omnia HD to get Kinetic scrolling and Moment Android 2.1 update
Quick note to all using Symbian-based Omnia HD (I8910 HD) and Android-based Moment devices. Samsung’s official Facebook fan page confirmed that they’re working on a firmware update which will include the much needed kinetic scrolling. It’s not yet clear when will they release it but expect it sometime in Q1 2010. As for Moment [...]
Samsung brings I8910 HD (Omnia HD) Gold Edition
Heavy spenders take note, here’s a gadget in town craving for your attention. Samsung has announced a Gold Edition of its power packed I8910 HD (Omnia HD) that is inlayed with gold and bundles special accessories. The Omnia HD Gold Edition comes in two choices of colors – Champagne Gold and Luxury Gold and [...]
Airtel gives free data usage with Samsung phones in India
Own a Samsung touchscreen equipped phone? Use an Airtel connection? If you answered yes to both the questions, there’s some good news for you. Airtel is offering three months of free data usage up to 100MB on Samsung phones. The phones include Corby S3653, Star (S5233), StarW, S5603, F480 and i8910. To activate, send [...]