Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Unleashed 1st March..

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be launched by Verizon Wireless this march. The tablet features a 7.7 inch super AMOLED display running on android 3.2 (Honeycomb). It comes with a nice resolution of 1280X800 pixels having an excellent picture quality. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz dual core processor. It has 2 cameras, the front being 2 MP and the one at the rear being 3.2 MP which can shoot up to 720p videos.

One wonders why Samsung has not gone for the Ice Cream Sandwich version of OS, however it more than makes up by providing the Peel Smart Remote application. This app turns the tablet to an universal remote. However we feel there is a big set back in  pricing as Verizon Wireless is charging $499 for a 2 year contract which means one ends up paying $ 30 for 2 GB of LTE data.

Samsung Makes Official Release Of Galaxy S Advance..

Samsung has been rolling out devices after devices belonging to the Galaxy gene pool. It did not surprise us today when it launched the S Advance. The hype was set from January and Samsung tried hard to maintain that till its official release. This phone falls straight into the middle of OEM’s consumer scale. Its a 1 GHz dual core processor featuring Android 2.3.6. As usual Samsung promises to provide the much awaited ICS (Android 4.0) update later this year. The device runs TouchWiz 4.0 and browsing or transitions are lightning quick.

The 4 inch screen sports a Super AMOLED  display has a resolution of 800X480 pixels. The color saturation is very deep and makes for a very nice crisp viewing. The phone is built to be light and uses the same fibre body as other galaxies do. Overall it is a powerful phone and is good value for money but there is one sad news for Americans. This phone wont hit the US markets but will hit many other countries pretty soon.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Unveiled At MWC 2012..

Samsung is trying very hard to dominate the mobile world with its new range of tablets. The recent tablet Galaxy Note 10.1, which is a combination of Galaxy Note and Galaxy tab 10.1, was unveiled at MWC. Samsung has already announced the Galaxy Beam and now Galaxy Note joined the tablets league. As the name suggests the device offers a beautiful 10.1 inch touchscreen with S-note feature. With this feature the gadget will combine notes and sketches with images, digital media and web content into personalized storyboard. They have also incorporated Adobe Photoshop Touch and Adobe Ideas into the Galaxy Note 10.1.

The specs are as follows:

The Galaxy Note 10.1 runs Android ICS(Android 4.0) and is powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor. The tablet also offers 3G,GLONASS and GPS features. The S-pen offers great accuracy and control while writing/editing. It also provides detailed pressure sensitivity. Students are also going to be benefited from the tablet. It is possible to watch the lectures live and write down the comments on S-note. You can also read an ebook while annotating it.

Samsung Releases Galaxy ACE 2..

Samsung has released a mid range phone at MWC. This phone is specific to the European markets for the time being, but is expected to hit the US and Asian markets by mid of 2nd quarter. This is Samsung’s latest offering of a dual core phone and it looks like Samsung is taking this entity pretty seriously. The phone is powered with is a dual core 800MHz  processor and  has android 2.3.6 as its OS. However as expected Samsung is going to provide an ICS update for this phone too.
It is customized with the Samsung’s touchwiz UI. It may provide the users a bit of a surprise as this device generates a little bit of delay while performing transitions from screen to screen. It will take some time getting used to for all those users who actually have used a higher clocked processor. Build quality is exactly as one would expect from Samsung, neither too great nor very dissatisfying. Its body is completely built from plastic and to our surprise it did not weigh very light. It does have a hefty feel to it which thankfully removes all the cheap feeling associated with some of the other Samsung products. No prices have been yet announced by Samsung for this new device.

Samsung Galaxy Note Announced..

Along with the Galaxy Tab 7.7, Samsung also unveiled a new phone…err…tablet…umm…something in between, the Galaxy Note.  Samsung calls the Galaxy Note a handset, and this device comes with a gigantic 5.3-inch display! The 5.3-inch Super-AMOLED display has a disappointingly low WVGA (480×800) resolution. With a 5.3-inch display, the Note successfully manages to blur the line between a handset and a tablet.

The Note is powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor (Exynos SoC), and packs 1GB of RAM. The handset is also pretty thin and light at just 9.65m thick, and weighing in at 178 grams. The usual Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPS with A-GPS, HSPA+, microSD card slot, FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack and a bunch of sensors are all present. Being called a ‘handset’ by Sammy, the Note runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread with TouchWiz 4.0 on top of it. The back of the device sports an 8MP camera with an LED flash, and a 2MP camera resides in the front of the phone. A beefy 2500mAh battery powers the Galaxy Note. 

The highlight of the Note is the S-Pen, which comes with the Note. This pressure sensitive stylus will help Note users to easily take down notes on their handset. Samsung will also release the S-Pen SDK to developers, to that more applications can make use of this feature. With the Galaxy Note, Sammy is trying to open a new segment, residing between the handsets and tablets market. The Note will be ideal for businessmen’s and college going students, for taking down quick notes. While some people may like the Note, I highly doubt it’s going to be a major success. Nonetheless, it is still nice to see Sammy innovating, instead of just releasing run-of-the-mill Android handsets and tablets.

Top 5 gadgets you can expect to see at IFA..!!

It’s been a fairly quiet few weeks leading up to the start of September, but most of this is because of IFA, one of the biggest international trade shows for gadgets and tech. We’ve already seen a few announcements from some of the biggest manufacturers, but what else can you expect over the next few days? Join us after the break to find out.

Trade shows are the most exciting few days for new launches and the latest gadgets, and IFA is no different. Expect to see some of the most innovative products launched, along with gadgets that were leaked months ago. We’ve listed some of the top tech below.

Sony S1 and Sony S2 Out of all the tablets that we’re excited about seeing, the Sony S1 and S2 sit at the top of the list. With a choice of stand-out design or innovative dual-screen layout, the S1 and S2 tablets split opinion like no other, but they definitely look interesting. Sony has yet to reveal the full specs, however, and hopefully it will do at IFA this year.

Mango Windows Phone smartphones We’ve been waiting for the latest Mango Windows Phone handsets all year, and IFA is hopefully the location and time that we’ll see the first devices. Expect to see handsets from HTC, Samsung, LG and perhaps even more manufacturers.

HTC Puccini The HTC Puccini was rumoured ages ago, with details of the device first leaking out back in May. It seems like now is the time for the 10-inch tablet to be announced, however, and you can expect it to sport Android Honeycomb and a 1.5GHz processor.

Ultrabooks Although Samsung and Google are hoping that the slimline and cheap Chromebook is the future for laptops, Intel and manufacturers like Acer are pinning their hopes on the Ultrabook design, with higher quality materials and fast components that rival the Apple MacBook Air. Either way, we’re in for a treat, with loads of great products making their way to the marketplace.

Samsung Galaxy Q The Samsung Galaxy Q is another device that’s rumoured for release at IFA this year, and it’s set to fill the hole left by the Dell Streak 5. We’re not entirely sure there’s the need for another 5-inch tablet/smartphone, but it seems that Samsung feels differently. Oh well, if it’s anything like the existing Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S models, at least we know it’ll be a cracker!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE And Galaxy S II LTE Announced..

Earlier we heard that Samsung may be launching an LTE version of the popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone, Samsung has now officially confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE will debut at IFA in Berlin later this week, along with a  new Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE.

Both new galaxy devices will feature a dual core 1.5GHz processor, and the Samsung Galaxy S II will feature a larger 4.5 inch display as we mentioned earlier.

“With the introduction of GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE, we will take the capabilities of these devices to a whole new level. LTE redefines the user experience made possible by these devices and opens entirely new possibilities in terms of content viewing, sharing, quality and connectivity,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

We will see both devices, along with their full specifications later this week at IFA Berlin.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Leaked..

Last week we heard that Samsung intends to launch a new range of devices at this years IFA, one of those is the follow on to the original Samsung Galaxy Tab, and it will be called the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7.

The guys over at Android Life have managed to get their hands on some photos of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 which you can see below, and it will feature a similar design to the Galaxy Tab 10.1

The Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7 will come with a 7.7 inch multi-touch display, which may be a Super AMOLED Plus display, although this is yet to be confirmed.

As soon as we get some more information on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 we will let you guys know.

Apple Granted Expedited Trial In Samsung Lawsuit..

Apple and Samsung have been suing each other for a while now, and we recently heard that a number of Samsung devices had been banned in Europe, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.

Apple has been attempting to get their Federal lawsuit in the US heard against Samsung sooner rather than later, and now it would appear that Apple has been granted an expedited trial  date in the case against Samsung ad the trial will take place on the 30th of July 2012.

The trial was expected to take around 23 months to actually come to court, but Apple has managed to get it moved up to a closer date.

Samsung leaks Nexus Prime handset itself..

It looks like Samsung itself has gone and confirmed it is going to be behind the long rumoured inbound Nexus Prime handset. Samsung has worked on the Nexus line before, as they built the Google Nexus S, so their involvement shouldn't come as any great surprise. The new phone was mentioned in a cease and desist letter sent out to those who allegedly managed to get their hands on firmware relating to the as-yet unreleased handset.

Website Geek.com posted an image of the letter that contained the Nexus Prime mention. It appears to confirm, via Samsung's own legal team, that it is behind the new Google handset. Just a tad ironic that Samsung would go and confirm a rumour whilst trying to squash it. So has Samsung finally put an end to rumours surrounding the Nexus Prime? Most definitely not, now we know it exists, it is time to start speculating on pricing and release dates. 

Traditionally Nexus handsets fly the specs flag for any major new Android update. This means Ice Cream Sandwich and the possibility of either Samsung's own processor or something exciting from Nvidia. Either way it will likely be dual-core, but there is of course the possibility of quad-core, particularly the Kal-El we've been hearing about. Exciting times in the Google camp, particularly with Samsung in the driving seat for the next Nexus release. Given the strengths of the Galaxy SII, expect something pretty sweet indeed.

Excited about the Nexus Prime?

Samsung Smart View app puts TV on your mobile..

Need to take a poop but don't want to miss Andy Murray thrashing his way around Centre Court? Well, worry no longer as Samsung has launched its Smart View app putting your TV's action right in the palm of your hand.
Not literally in your palm you understand (now that would be something) but in the display of your Samsung Galaxy S II handset (or your Galaxy Player, Galaxy S or Galaxy Tab later this year).
The app works with the Smart TV D7000 and D8000 series, and doesn't just beam over the Smart Hub web app contents, this is the whole shebang. We're talking TV,  a Blu-ray, or even some of your own footage from your camera or other devices.
Guy Kinnell, marketing director for TV, Samsung UK, said: "As the UK’s leading TV brand, we deliver the best in technology and innovation, and Smart View is one such development which will see us continue to lead the TV market.
"Samsung Smart TV is leading the ‘smart revolution’ not only with the features of Smart TV itself - such as rich content, 2D and 3D picture quality, smart functions and design - but also with input devices using our QWERTY smart remote control, the Samsung Remote app, and now with Smart View."

Samsung LED 9000 Series..

The Samsung LED 9000 series was set to replace the older, outmoded, outdated high-end A950 class with a stunning set of LED-backlit LCD displays. Almost every new model these days supports 1080p, 240Hz, local-dimming LED, WiFi-ready, 3D, application store, active shutter glasses-enabled, and up-converting of 2D to 3D too. It also has a full color touchscreen remote that uses WiFi and infrared to communicate with the TV, and you can stream video from your PC to your TV with the remote. It even lets you watch TV in the palm of your hand while something else is playing on the big screen. You can watch a football game while the girlfriend watches a chick flick on the screen. The Samsung LED 9000 series has been renamed the 8500 from the time of their premiere to their shipping date. There are several features which set the 9000 series set apart with lifelike depth to immerse you in the experience, 3D capability, connected interactive content, and design that is changing the game for all other TVs. This next generation of Samsung LED back-lit HDTV is going to change the way that people view television forever. Samsung was already a leader in the LED TV field, but now they are a leader in the 3D LED TV field. Screen sizes range from 19” to 65”.
This pencil-thin TV is about as chic as you can get. It is the world’s slimmest LED TV that is also fully integrated with a built-in 3D processor, auto-conversion technology, 2D content to 3D content conversion, energy efficiency that meets the EnergyStar 4.0 guidelines, and a touchscreen remote control which is fast becoming a necessary feature on all LED TVs. This TV debuted to much surprise at CES 2010 because no one had ever seen an LED TV that was that thin before. It is pencil-thin with metal enclosure that can only be described as tempting, to say the least. It can be set up on any TV stand or taken apart from the base and mounted on the wall. It has not been officially released yet, but many of its features are being built in to other TVs being marketed by Samsung. The notable features, in other words, are being distributed across several of their other TVs, and the fully-featured Samsung LED 9000 series hasn’t been officially released yet. It was one of the most captivating offerings at CES 2010. Throngs of people gathered around the debut with cell phones capturing images of what would become the hottest TV on the market, once it is released that is. It is the most powerful and expensive HDTV of the year, and it also wins the style award for TVs that were being offered that year. This thing could act like a guillotine in a free fall because it is so thin so it is a safety hazard for people installing it that installers have never had to encounter before. There are numerous people that can’t wait to get it.

Samsung ST60 | Slim Digital Camera That Takes HD Movies..

With Samsung’s latest technology inside, “Smart Auto 2.0″ advanced scene recognition and in-camera digital contents management, your photos will look as good as your camera.

The Samsung ST60 packs a lot of performance into an ultra-stylish, ultra-slim design complete with a stainless steel exterior for added durability. Measuring just under 0.7 inches wide, the ST60 can easily slip into your pocket so you can take it wherever you go. It comes fully equipped with a true colour filtered 12.2 megapixel CCD and boasts a powerful 4x optical zoom. Record high-quality video at a resolution of 1280 x 720 (SVGA, H.264 format) at 30/15 frames per second. The ST60 also features helpful in-camera editing controls, which lets you pause and then resume filming without having to save each clip as an individual file.

Samsung ST60 Technical Specifications:

• 12.2 megapixels
• 4x Optical Zoom
• 2.7″ TFT screen
• 1.6cm thin metal body
• Smart Auto 2.0 mode
• Beauty Shot
• 12 scene modes to choose from
• HD movie recording (1280 x 720 @ 30/15 frames per second)
• Smart album for easy photo management
• Recycle bin
• Li-ion battery, in camera charging system.

Samsung Galaxy S II To Hit Markets In March.?

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S II is likely to hit markets in March this year, sources said. The smartphone Galaxy S will is now available for pre-order with few retailers. "The first stock of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100, both the 16GB & 32GB versions, will be landing mid to late March,” a source quoted. Yet, the release date remains uncertain. However, it is expected to arrive for sale somewhere around March.  Some firms are selling only 16 GB model while others are selling both 16 GB and 32 GB tablets. According to reports, the smartphone is priced at around 612 Pounds for the 16 GB tablet, while the 32 GB tablet comes at 708 Pounds.

Meanwhile, another retailer has indicated that the device would be available from June 20. The Android 2.3 based Samsung Galaxy S II is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor and boasts 4.3 inches Super AMOLED Plus display. The smartphone has an 8 mega pixels rear camera and 2 mega pixels front-facing camera. The Samsung GALAXY S II rides the leading edge with a world's thinnest 8.49mm slim form factor, a luxurious design and an easy grip. The slimmest smartphone also boasts 3D TouchWiz UX adds to the evolutionary experience with a futuristic user interface.