Samsung Galaxy S2 Android Ice Cream Sandwich update coming on March 15, says Samsung Israel


Samsung Israel has confirmed on their Facebook page that the Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update would be available on March 15th. This update would be available for unlocked and carrier-branded handsets in Israel. Samsung confirmed the ICS update for Galaxy S2 last November. They announced last December that the Galaxy devices would receive the Android 4.0 update in Q1 2012. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 Android Ice Cream Sandwich update coming on March 15, says Samsung Israel”

Samsung Galaxy S2 sales cross 20 million units

Samsung has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S2 sales (to channels and distributors) have surpassed 20 million units worldwide, 10 months after the launch. The 4.3-inch Android phone with super AMOLED Plus display was launched in Korea last April and later launched in other Asian and European countries Worldwide. 1 million units of Galaxy S2 were sold in Korea in the first 30 days. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 sales cross 20 million units”

Samsung’s dual sim phone “Galaxy S II Duos” is exclusive to China

Remember the days when the mobile devices with dual sim card capability called as one fo the worst devices? Well, those days are far behind as Samsung has decided to launch a dual sim version of Galaxy S II called as the SGS II Duos in China.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich update confirmed


Samsung UK has confirmed the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy S2 on their tweet. The Samsung Galaxy S2 is one of the best selling phones for Samsung with 10 million this September since its launch 6 month ago. The Samsung Galaxy S2 came with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) out of the box. Samsung Italy listed their eligible devices for the Android 4.0 update recently. HTC confirmed the Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for their top range phone earlier this month. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich update confirmed”

Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S2 sales cross 30 million

The combined sales of Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S2 has crossed 30 million globally. The Samsung Galaxy S2 sales crossed 10 million this September which is quicker than any device in Samsung’s history, since its launch 5 month ago. The phone was launched in Korea this April and later launched in other Asian and European countries Worldwide. 1 million units of Galaxy S2 were sold in Korea in the first 30 days. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S2 sales cross 30 million”

Samsung Galaxy S2 sales crosses 5 million


The sales of Samsung Galaxy S2 has crossed 5 million in 85 days. The phone was launched in Korea this April and later launched in other Asian and European countries Worldwide. 1 million units of Galaxy S2 were sold in Korea in the first 30 days. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 sales crosses 5 million”

Bloomberg: Samsung Smartphone sales may have surpassed Apple and Nokia


Samsung may have surpassed the sales of the Apple and Nokia smartphones in the second quarter of 2011 reports Bloomberg. Samsung is estimated to have sold between 18 million and 21 million smartphones globally in the April-June quarter, while Nokia sold 16.7 million and Apple sold 20.3 million iPhones. Continue reading “Bloomberg: Samsung Smartphone sales may have surpassed Apple and Nokia”

Samsung Galaxy S II’s New Ad

The count down begins, with just weeks away from the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Mobile releases a new ad of the phone. Looks like Samsung has begun an ad campaign, for its new upcoming phone. The first ad has been boasting of the phone’s Super AMOLED display, and this time its about the Voice Command functionality. The Voice Talk can be activated by pressing the Home button twice or by just double tapping on the top phone, which lets you convert voice into text and also lets you control the phone with the help of voice commands. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S II’s New Ad”

Samsung Galaxy S2 to launch in UK with 1.2Ghz processor


There are lots of rumors going on about the launch date of Samsung Galaxy S2, that was announced at MWC this February. Pocket-lint confirms that this phone will launch in UK soon with the 1.2Ghz processor instead of 1Ghz mentioned earlier. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 to launch in UK with 1.2Ghz processor”

Samsung Galaxy S2 to launch in South Korea on April 25

Samsung Electronics is going to launch its first dual core Android smart phone Samsung I9100 Galaxy S2 on April 25th in Korea says Reuters. There were rumors about the delay in the launch of Samsung Galaxy S2. Later it was confirmed this phone would launch this month as planned. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 to launch in South Korea on April 25”

Verizon Wireless Spring roadmap leaked, 10 new phones coming your way

Verizon Wireless is the largest mobile phone network in USA and in the past few years, they have launched several good devices. Back in 2009, they launched their first ever Android device which is known as the Motorola Droid, also one of the most selling Android devices in USA. At the moment, Verizon Android line is very strong and now it looks like they are planning to add plenty of Android devices in their line-up. Continue reading “Verizon Wireless Spring roadmap leaked, 10 new phones coming your way”

MWC 2011 : Expected Handset Launches

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MWC is the biggest mobile and telecom show organized by GSM Association annually, where  brands like Nokia, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, HTC showcase their top notch products, services and lot more. We were at the MWC 2010, and we thought it was the biggest event with having more than 50k+ attendees and media personalities. This year the figures might just get way bigger and we are expecting more handset launches than we cant count. This year we are expecting to see Tablets from Samsung , HTC and LG.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 teased !

Samsung as promised has released a teaser on its Youtube channel. And its all about it’s latest Smartphone, and a successor of its uber popular Android device ‘ Galaxy S ‘. Spoiler alert, don’t expect anything from the teaser. It does not reveal anything except the thinness and hints rounded chrome of the phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 teased !”

Rumor: India Might Get Nexus S In February, Galaxy S2 In June

We have a good news for those, who were eagerly waiting for the launch on Nexus S and Galaxy S2 in India. Samsung is rumored to launch the Nexus S smartphone in Febrruary and Galaxy S2 in June.

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Last month, Google and Samsung launched the much awaited Nexus S smartphone. It is the world’s first handset to feature the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. We have a good news for those, who were eagerly waiting for the launch on Nexus S in India. According to our friends at AndroidOS.in, Samsung is rumored to launch the Nexus S smartphone during February in India. Continue reading “Rumor: India Might Get Nexus S In February, Galaxy S2 In June”