Samsung will expand its Xcover lineup with C3350 candybar phone. Unlike the last Xcover device, which was powered by Android OS, C3350 seems to run Samsung’s proprietary OS. The phone is IP67 certified that protects against shocks, dust and water (up to 1m for 30 mins) and comes with quad-band GSM support, 2.2-inch display […]
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Modified Galaxy handsets to remove photo flicking feature
Samsung yesterday announced to sell modified Galaxy handsets in Netherlands but was mum on the amount of modification. However, they’ve now confirmed to us that the new handsets viz. Galaxy S, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Ace will go on sale from Oct 14 i.e. tomorrow and have a new UI function for ‘photo […]
Samsung Apps TV Store surpasses 10m downloads
Samsung’s TV Apps Store has reached a new milestone. The TV-specific App Store surpassed 10m app downloads in September and about 11m till date. Clocking in about 50,000 app downloads per day, the TV Apps Store consumption has doubled since the App Store’s last milestone of 5m in May. Amongst the apps, YouTube, Maps, […]
Australia grants temporary injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1 [Updated]
UPDATE: Official statement below. The verdict of the initial Australian hearing of Apple-Samsung patent case is out and it does not look good for the Korean manufacturer. The Australian Federal Court has granted a temporary injunction against the launch and sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. The ban will make Samsung to miss […]
Samsung sells Galaxy S II for $2 in Australia to lure iPhone 4S buyers
Samsung marketing ploys to one up Apple’s iPhone are not new. Last year in UK, Samsung was giving away a free Galaxy S to disgruntled iPhone 4 users and this year, they’re selling the Galaxy S II at dirt-cheap price. Samsung has rented a small “pop up” shop besides Apple Store in Australia and […]