Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus announced

Samsung has announced the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus with 7-inch WSVGA(1024X600) PLS LCD display, 1.2GHz dual core processor and runs on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) OS. It is 9.96mm thin and weighs 345g. It also comes with 3 MP Auto focus camera with LED Flash and a 2 MP front video calling camera. Continue reading “Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus announced”

Samsung Sells Over 10 Million Galaxy S II Phones

It has been around 5 months since the release of the Samsung Galaxy S II and within this time Samsung has managed to sell over 10 million units of handset. This makes it the fastest selling Samsung device.

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Samsung Galaxy Note to hit UK in November

Samsung announced the Galaxy Note with the 5.3 inch HD Super AMOLED display and a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, earlier this month.The Clove UK, online retail site has confirmed that the first stock of the Samsung Galaxy Note would be available in late November. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note to hit UK in November”

AT&T Galaxy S II Price And Release Date Announced

AT&T recently announced that, the much-awaited Galaxy S II smartphone will be available for its customers from October 2. You can get this device for $199.99 with a 2 year service agreement.

Samsung Galaxy S II is the company’s most popular Android smartphone. This handset was launched in South Korea during April, followed by other European and Asian countries in May. After waiting for nearly 3 months, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S II in 3 variants for AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile customers in the US. Sprint has already released the smartphone for its subscribers, but AT&T and T-Mobile customers were left behind. Today, AT&T has finally announced the price and release date of this powerful smartphone. Continue reading “AT&T Galaxy S II Price And Release Date Announced”

Proporta Impact Protective Crystal case for Samsung Galaxy S2

We at FoneArena like the Samsung Galaxy S2. We think it is a great smartphone, one that deserves the accolades it has been getting. And like all great smartphones, it demands the best protection one can give it.

Proporta has kindly sent me an Impact Protective Crystal hard case to test. The case here is hardly a case. Like Samsung’s official case, Proporta’s offering  is more of a shell, offering very basic protection and little else for people who want to retain as much of the Galaxy S2’s slimness as possible. Continue reading “Proporta Impact Protective Crystal case for Samsung Galaxy S2”

Samsung invests 70 million USD in Noida Mobile Manufacturing Facility

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Samsung Electronics has just made an announcement that it’s investing USD 70 million  in the Noida mobile manufacturing facility. Seems like India is one of the top 3 mobile markets for Samsung globally.This facility in Noida is Samsung’s 6th manufacturing unit outside Korea and employs over 4000 people. This facility in Noida is also capable of handling TVs , Refrigerators , ACs and Washing Machines in addition to mobile phones. Surprisingly Samsung also has a manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur , Chennai where Nokia also has a pretty big factory. Press Release after the break .

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Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash gets announced

US network AT&T has announced three new Windows Phone 7 Mango smartphones, the Samsung Focus S, Samsung Focus Flash and the already announced HTC Titan.

The Samsung Focus S will feature a 4.3″ Super AMOLED Plus screen, the same one that can be found on their current Android flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S II. Like the Galaxy S II, it will have a very thin body – measuring just 8.5mm, the same thickness of the Galaxy S II at its thinnest point. The Focus Flash on the other hand will have a smaller 3.7″ Super AMOLED screen. Both of these smartphones will have a 1.4 GHz processor of the single core variety.

Not much is known for either devices though we do know that the Focus S will have a 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front facing camera. The Focus Flash will have a 5MP rear camera and front facing camera with unspecified resolution.

No pricing has been released, though they are expected to arrive on the fourth quarter of this year. It is unknown if Samsung plans to release these phones worldwide.

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Bada 2.0 coming to all Samsung Wave devices

Samsung’s twitter account has let out the news that Bada 2.0 will be rolled out to all Samsung Wave devices including the low end Wave 525 , 523 models. The new version of Bada will be available starting Quarter 4 in Europe.

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Samsung Might Announce Quad-Core Windows 8 Tablet Next Week

Microsoft is teaming up with Samsung to showcase their new Windows 8 OS on a Samsung tablet. The unveiling is said to be scheduled for Tuesday, 13th September.

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Bada 2.0 update for Samsung Wave devices coming soon

Earlier today the official Samsung Bada twitter account tweeted that they will be updating all the wave devices to Bada 2.0 in Q4. The devices in Europe will be the first to get updated starting from next month.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gets banned in Germany

Apple has been behind companies manufacturing Android devices from a long time, they have sued every manufacturer having Android devices in their portfolio. Just last month Apple had filed an Injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 which was valid only in Germany, today the Dusseldorf court has said that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 does infringe some of Apple’s patents.

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Samsung brings ‘Pure Breeze’ launcher to Android

Samsung labs have just released a new launcher app for Android based phones. Called ‘Pure Breeze’ the app replaces the default homescreen and allows users to organize their apps, groups, and tasks, and create shortcuts.

The application also uses a concept called Kites where a customizable floating window allows one click access to all shortcuts and widgets. Continue reading “Samsung brings ‘Pure Breeze’ launcher to Android”

Samsung Galaxy S II White Edition Now Available

The White Version of the Samsung Galaxy S II was launched officially in the UK yesterday. But still many shops are yet to receive it. But we have good news for those who want to purchase one.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Note

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note with the 5.3 inch HD Super AMOLED display, the largest display on any phone till date. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and features 1.4GHz dual-core processor. It has advanced pen-input technology, called the S Pen that provides uniquely accurate level of control and finesse that could be used for sketching and artwork. It is just 9.65mm thick and fits comfortably in a pocket and the screen also offers a 180 degree viewing angle. Continue reading “Samsung announces Galaxy Note”

Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 7.7 with Super AMOLED Plus Display

Samsung has announced their new Galaxy Tab 7.7 with 7.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus Display that is vivid and offers wider range of colors with greater separation between light and dark colors. This Galaxy Tab 7.7 runs on Android Honeycomb version 3.2 and features 1.4GHz Dual Core processor. It is just 7.89mm thin and weighs only 335 grams. Continue reading “Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 7.7 with Super AMOLED Plus Display”