Samsung has launched an affordable clamshell called Gusto for Verizon Wireless subscribers. For its $20 asking price (on contract and after rebate), Gusto provides decent features like a 2-inch display, built-in web browser, VGA camera, Bluetooth and email support. Gusto also comes with voice enhancement with noise suppression technology, Driving Mode, Fake Call, Bing […]
Phones
Samsung Captivate overclocked to 1.2GHz
If you think Captivate’s already speedy processor is slow, a modder has found a way to overclock the CPU. The new kernel overclocks the CPU to 1.2GHz and if the modder’s calculation is correct, Hummingbird has the potential to go up to 1.6GHz without any issues. Nonetheless, if you’re feeling brave enough to try […]
LG U+ confirms Galaxy U, launch in mid-August
LG U+, formerly known as LG Telecom has confirmed the oft-leaked Galaxy U (SHW-M130L). They’ve announced that they are training their sales rep so that they can disseminate proper info of the high-end device, scheduled to launch in mid-August (sometime next week). Some of Galaxy U’s specs have also been confirmed, like the 1GHz […]
Samsung SHW-A250 launches in South Korea
Samsung has announced a new touchscreen phone in South Korea targeted at first time touch users. The SHW-A250 will arrive on SKT and KT and is more of a Corby-like line for the domestic market. A250 features a 2.8-inch touch-sensitive display, 2MP camera, T-DMB, Bluetooth, up to 5000 contacts phonebook capacity, up to 16GB […]
Samsung takes fifth spot in smartphone race for Q2
IDC released a report last week that highlighted companies capturing the highest smartphone market share for Q2 2010. The report titled Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, claims that a total of 63 million units were shipped in the second quarter and manufacturers adopting the Android OS like HTC and Samsung posted the highest year-over-year […]