Older phones running custom Android firmware from Moto, HTC, and Samsung have major security issues, say N.C. State researchers
Researchers at N.C. State University have performed a study of eight Android phones (HTC's Legend, EVO 4G, and Wildfire S; Motorola's Droid and Droid X; Samsung's Epic 4G; and the Nexus One and Nexus S from Google) and found more potentially disturbing information. While the Nexus phones and OG Droid (phones that run stock Android) [...]
Hands-on with the Sprint Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch (updated with video)
After this morning’s jump-the-gun leak revealed everything there is to know about the Sprint Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, you probably have a pretty good idea of what the device has in store. Pictures speak louder than words, though, and until you see the Epic 4G Touch in the flesh, you only know half the story. [...]
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 750 (10.1) and Galaxy Tab 730 (8.9) in India
Samsung’s new tablets have got the official acknowledgement for the Indian market. The Galaxy Tab 750 (10.1) and Galaxy Tab (8.9) will be available from this and next month respectively at a price tag of Rs. 36,200 and Rs. 33,990. The price sounds steep but the asking price is for the 3G version as India [...]
New Galaxy Tab 10.1 update brings TouchWiz UI to the tablet PC
Samsung has a not-so-good reputation when it comes to delivering firmware updates for its flagship devices so the new update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 is surely worth trumpeting about. Just as promised, Samsung has released a major software update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 that brings TouchWiz UI along with other improvements.
For starters, the 188MB [...]
Samsung TouchWiz update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 releasing on Aug 5
Although Samsung will update Galaxy Tab 10.1 for users visiting the New York store, most Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners will receive the update couple of days later. Samsung has announced the major software update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available over-the-air to consumers starting August 5. The OTA update will bring Samsung’s own TouchWiz [...]
Galaxy S II announced for India, releasing on June 3 on Vodafone for under 33k
Today is a great day for mobile lovers in India. First iPhone 4 made its official entry to one of world’s largest telecom market and now Samsung has announced availability of its Galaxy S II device. Samsung’s power packed Android device will be available for Rs.32,890 from next month or you can pre-book the device [...]
Samsung Droid Charge now available from Verizon, still $299
After a long journey with enough plot twists to make Hithcock proud, the Samsung Droid Charge is finally available from Verizon Wireless for $299 after the usual contracts and agreements. After seeing and playing with the Charge for a bit I have to say that the SAMOLED plus display is something that needs to be seen [...]
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 launching soon
Samsung has announced its Android-based media players will soon be available in Russia and Switzerland. While the Russian market will first stock the 4-inch Galaxy S WiFi 4.0, Swiss consumers will be able to lay their hands on the bigger 5-inch Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 version.
Both players run Android 2.2 (upgradeable to Android 2.3) [...]
Samsung unveils Star II Duos in Russia
Samsung Russia has unwrapped a new feature phone for the masses. They’ve announced Star II Duos, which is similar to the recently revealed Star II but comes with dual-SIM card support. Other differentiating features include a larger 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen display and a bigger 1200mAh battery.
Rest of the features remain the same as Star II [...]
Samsung Galaxy Pro will take on the BlackBerry
Samsung today unveiled a new device in its Galaxy series. Dubbed as Galaxy Pro, the phone got the official acknowledgment at the Samsung SEA Forum in Singapore and will take on the likes of BlackBerry and other candybar-QWERTY phones.
Full specifications are still a mystery but the phone has been confirmed to have a 800MHz [...]