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After a number of leaks, Samsung’s first Android-powered tablet is here. The Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000) has been revealed at the IFA and will be launched first in Europe in mid-September.

The Galaxy Tab is a lightweight device that not only functions as a tablet but also as a phone, via a Bluetooth headset. As we told you before, the Tab features a 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 7-inch TFT LCD with WSVGA resolution support (1024×600), 3MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front facing camera, Android 2.2 OS, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, Swype, Flash 10.1 support, 16 or 32GB internal memory, microSD card slot (up to 32GB) and a 4000mAh battery.

Additionally, it will have Readers Hub – an ebook reader application, Media Hub – to rent or purchase TV shows or movies, Music Hub – to buy music and Social Hub – to connect with friends on various social networks.

South Korea, US and Asia will get in coming months, which we expect it to be by November.

Specifications:

Network: 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz; 3G (HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps) : 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
OS: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Display: 7.0 inch TFT-LCD, WSVGA (1024 x 600)
Processor: Cortex A8 1.0GHz Application Processor with PowerVR SGX540
Camera: 3 MP Camera with Auto-Focus and LED Flash; 1.3MP front camera for Video Telephony
Value-added Features: Android Market™ and Samsung Apps for more applications and contents; Readers Hub; Media Hub*; Music Hub*; Social Hub; *Availability will be decided by market preference.; Adobe Flash 10.1 player support; Full HD video playback; Thinkfree Office; Swype; Hybrid Widget
Connectivity: 30 pin connector
WiFi 802.11n / Bluetooth® 3.0
Sensor: Gyroscope sensor, Geo-magnetic sensor, Accelerometer, Light sensor
Memory: 16G / 32G internal memory with up to 32G external memory slot
RAM: 512 MB
Size: 190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98mm, 380g
Battery:4,000mAh (7 hour movie play)

Apple’s iTunes 10 software is now available for download. The latest iteration is a major release as it brings a lot of new things to the table. The first and foremost is the integration of Ping – a social network for iTunes users. Ping allows users to follow or be followed by anyone (or particular), share their music, find concerts and more.

Additionally, iTunes 10 can now be used to rent TV shows for 99 cents and has improved syncing, AirPlay wireless streaming and support for new Apple TV.

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Apple has refreshed its iPod family with an all new iPod shuffle, iPod nano and iPod touch. All the iPods, particularly iPod nano is way different from the previous generations and sport a new design.

Starting with the shuffle, Apple brings back the ring buttons and clubs it with previous generation’s VoiceOver technology, Genius Mixes and Playlists. The shuffle comes in 2GB capacity and can play up to 15 hours of non-stop music.

It will sell in variety of colors for $49.

iPod nano is one player that has got a major revamp. The nano now lacks the ubiquitous click wheel but has a multi-touch touchscreen-enabled display. The nano does not have a camera but features FM Radio, Nike+, Shake to Shuffle, pedometer and built-in clip.

The new iPod nano supports multi-touch gestures like swipe and the display functions similar to that of iPod touch.

It will also come in many colors in 8 and 16GB capacities that will cost $149 and $179 respectively.

The final upgrade comes to the iPod touch, which now possesses a powerful hardware akin to iPhone 4. The new iPod touch now starts from $229 (8GB) but brings the same Retina display, A4 CPU, FaceTime video calling and features dual cameras with rear HD video recording, 3-axis gyro and Game Center.

A 32GB and 64GB model will also be available for $299 and $399 respectively.

Motorola Droid 2’s GSM version has been leaked by way of an official promo video uploaded on YouTube. The Milestone 2, as you’d expect, is Droid 2’s doppelganger but supports GSM bands for the rest of the world.

Milestone 2 will have the same 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, Android 2.2 OS, 5MP camera with LED flash, 8GB internal memory, GPS and microSD card slot.

We don’t have any details about the release but we can expect it to be official before the holiday season kicks in.

[Via Engadget]

In a bid to strengthen its presence in the world’s largest mobile market, Sony Ericsson has unveiled A8i, a touchscreen device supporting China’s homegrown TD-SCDMA network for China Mobile.

The phone runs on OMS 2.0 platform and features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display (854×480), Wi-Fi, CMMB mobile TV, 5MP camera with LED flash, Bluetooth, FM Radio, aGPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB.

Sony Ericsson hasn’t revealed the retail price but it will sell in Q4 of this year in black and white hues.

[Via CNET]

Samsung has unveiled a total of six models in its SF Series and NF Series that will be showcased at the IFA this week. Samsung says the models are not only aesthetically beautiful but are powerful too.

The SF Series consists of SF310 (13.3-inch), SF410 (14-inch), SF510 (15.6-inch) notebooks that come in a glossy ivory exterior and matte black interior and use materials that are light yet durable and scratch resistant.

The full specs are not known but SF Series notebooks are powered by Core i3 or Core i5 dual-core processors and boast a battery life of up to 7.5 hours with Express Charging Mode that charges the full battery in 2-3 hours.

Moreover, Samsung’s Fast Start tech helps to reduce the boot up time, has a one-touch wireless control button and USB port that lets you charge the gadgets even when the notebook is turned off.

The SF Series notePCs will be available globally from October 2010.

The NF Series netbooks comprise of NF310, NF210, NF110 that shares the unique design concept with SF Series and comes with HD LED screen, Atom N550 Dual core CPU, DDR3 RAM, Windows 7, DLNA and up to 14 hours of battery life.

The NF Series will start selling in Europe from October.

Note: This post has been republished from Samsung Hub. For more Samsung news, head over to Samsung Hub.

We accepted an invite from Samsung to fly out out to IFA to get an early look at the international version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, their new tablet announced today. You know what that means: Hands-On time!

The Tab is one of many 7 inch tablets about to hit the Market (Samsung is expecting a Q4 release) and it’s quite well-done. You’ll be forgiven for thinking the Galaxy Tab is just a biggie-sized Galaxy S smartphone running Android 2.2 because, well, that’s essentially what it is. To our mind, though, that’s not such a bad thing. After the break, find our hands-on video of the device along with some first-look impressions.

Posted originally at Android Central

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As we have seen with all of the Galaxy S series phones, Samsung has released its own commercial for the new Galaxy Tab.  The 30-second spot showcases the way the Tab can fit into your busy lifestyle, and should be a big hit with it’s upbeat feel and cheery atmosphere.  You can check it out after the jump, and keep an eye out for it on your television — I have a feeling there’s going to be one heck of a push behind this one. [Samsung Mobile]

And Samsung also has an official Galaxy Tab page, which you can find here.

Posted originally at Android Central

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Can’t get enough Samsung Galaxy Tab? How about a mondo photo gallery of the 7-inch Android 2.2 tablet. Ease on past the break for a plethora of pics.

Posted originally at Android Central

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There’s no escaping it — you have to compare the Samsung Galaxy Tab to Apple’s iPad. One has sold millions in mere months. The other is hoping to break Android into the tablet market big-time. After the break, we match them up, spec for spec.

Posted originally at Android Central

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