Samsung Confirms Wi-Fi Only Galaxy Tab for First Quarter
During its conference, Samsung has confirmed that the Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Tab Android tablet will be shipping in the first quarter, after missing its original 4th quarter launch window long after carrier supported versions were launched and made available. The Wi-Fi only units will also feature 16GB of internal storage along with […]
AT&T Announces Samsung Infuse
AT&T has officially announced its thinnest Android smartphone in the Samsung Infuse. The phone is touted by Samsung as the first to feature “Super AMOLED Plus” technology that features a 50 percent boost in sub-pixel count at 4.5 inches, an 8 megapixel camera on back paired with a 1.3 megapixel front camera, a 1.2GHz single-core […]
Sprint Delays Epic 4G Froyo Update
Sprint has sent an internal memo to all employees stating that the long-awaited Android Froyo update for the Samsung Epic 4G has been placed “on hold” with no new date for deployment. This is despite previous internal documentation stating that the update would be rolled out on the 26th. No explanation is given for the […]
Samsung to Showcase Galaxy Player Media Player At CES
Click to enlarge… Samsung has confirmed that it will showcase its first Apple iPod touch competitor in the Samsung Galaxy Player during CES. The Galaxy Player is notable for being the first Android-based media player from a major mobile phone manufacturer and Android handset developer as well as being a viable competitor to the iPod […]
Verizon Samsung Android Phone with Front Camera and LTE Surfaces
Following up, the first Samsung Android phone with LTE support for Verizon’s network has also surfaced, this one with a front-facing camera for video calling. Not much more has been confirmed about the phone in terms of specifications other than it will launch with Android 2.2.1 when it does launch after its CES debut next […]
Samsung Epic 4G Froyo Update After Christmas
Following up, internal Sprint system screenshots have confirmed that the long awaited Android Froyo update for the Samsung Epic 4G will be pushed out beginning on Sunday December 26th and be available until the end of the month. The update contains the following enhancements: Eclair to Froyo update (version 2.2.1) Ability to install applications to […]
Sprint Releases Statement on Sprint Intercept Froyo Update, Fix Available
Not long after the roll out of the Sprint Samsung Froyo update, multiple reports have surfaced that devices have become inoperable after the update. Sprint has released a statement acknowledging the issue: “It has been brought to our attention that some customers may be experiencing issues with the Android 2.2 (Froyo) software upgrade for the […]
Sprint to Roll Out Android Froyo on Samsung Intercept Today? (Updated)
According to screenshots taken from internal Sprint systems, Sprint is set to roll out Android 2.2 Froyo for the Samsung Intercept beginning today. The update will enable official support for Sprint’s Mobile Hotspot service as well as fix certain longstanding bugs and issues such as the inability to access the Google homepage and add the […]
What’s the Holdup with Froyo Updates? We’ll explain…
If you have an Android 2.1 device, that was promised an update to Android 2.2 (Froyo), and hasn’t gotten updated yet, you might be ticked off. And, you have a right to be. But, we’ll explain what happened. Please don’t shoot the messenger. Early on, a bunch of devices got Android 2.2 upgrades. Those devices […]
Virgin Mobile Deal Re-run: Samsung Intercept $174.99, Curve $139.99
Virgin Mobile is re-running much of their Cyber Monday deal. It is not clear if this offering is today-only, or how long it will run. The two highlights are the Samsung Intercept for $174.99 and BlackBerry Curve 8530 for $139.99. Both phones are at the lowest prices that we’ve seen currently. While not the cheapest […]