Boost Mobile has added a new Samsung phone to its lineup – Transform Ultra. The new Android device will complement Samsung’s Galaxy Prevail that boasts some decent specs for a full retail price of $229.99. Transform Ultra runs Android 2.3 and comes with 1GHz of processor, 3MP camera, front-facing VGA camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and […]
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Samsung invests $70m to triple mobile manufacturing operations in India
India is one of the top 3 mobile markets for Samsung and to emphasize its commitment to this burgeoning market, Korean giant has confirmed to invest $70m in a mobile manufacturing plant in Noida, India. The investment will allow Samsung to increase its manufacturing capacity by three-fold and also increase the employee head count […]
Samsung Evergreen and Illusion get certification from Underwriters Laboratories
Two of Samsung phones have been certified as environmental friendly phones by Underwriters Laboratories. The U.S.-based agency has certified Evergreen (A667) on AT&T and yet-to-be-released Illusion (I110) on Verizon with a Platinum rating of Sustainable Product Certification (SPC). SPC ensures the products are free from hazardous substances, are power efficient and use post-recycled materials.
Samsung Galaxy R announced for Taiwan
Samsung has announced the smaller sibling of Galaxy S II – Galaxy R for Taiwan. The Tegra 2-toting Android smartphone will be available to Taiwanese consumers by end of this month. Galaxy R as we know features a 1GHz dual-core processor, 4.19-inch Super Clear LCD, HSPA+ supporting up to 21Mbps, 5MP camera supporting 720p […]
Nikkei: Samsung to collaborate with NTT DOCOMO and others to develop baseband chips
According to a report from Japanese Business Daily Nikkei, Samsung, NTT DOCOMO and other Japanese firms will come together to develop chips related to wireless communications. The consortium to develop baseband chips will be formed to decrease the reliance on Qualcomm that holds more than 80 percent of the market share. NTT DOCOMO will […]