Reuters has published an interesting article today that throws some light on how Samsung’s design failures in the past led them to create a successful Galaxy S range. Samsung released the Omnia phone to combat the onslaught of the iPhone and though it failed to please consumers, Samsung Mobile’s vice president for design Lee […]
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New Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) firmware comes with Face Unlock, other changes
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 […]
Galaxy S may get a Value Pack Upgrade instead of Android 4.0
It seems Samsung will stand by its original decision after all. However, there will be a slight change as Samsung is thinking of providing a Value Pack to Galaxy S users instead of a full-fledged Android 4.0 update. Although the phone will stay at Android 2.3, the Value Pack will try to enhance some […]
Samsung evaluating ICS update for Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab
The decision of not giving the Ice Cream Sandwich update to Galaxy S and 7-inch Galaxy Tab irked a lot of consumers and it seems the Korean giant did take a note of it. According to a report by AJNews, Samsung is reviewing the feasibility of the OS on both the devices without giving […]
Samsung justifies why Galaxy S and Original Galaxy Tab can’t be upgraded to Android 4.0
Samsung recently announced the list of devices that will receive the new Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich update in 2012. However, the list did not cover the Galaxy S (I9000) or the original Galaxy Tab (P1000) which irked a lot of users. Samsung has now justified why it cannot give the Ice Cream […]