This had to be one of those “give them something for a boring, slow news day Sunday” kind of PR ploys. According to the Samsung Mobile Twitter account: ”Destination: tgeltaayehxnx,”. As those of who read anagrams would decipher, that translates to “the next Galaxy”. And so says the countdown page; something interesting might happen in the next couple of hours.
Via: tgeltaayehxnx, Samsung Mobile (Twitter)
The 4G LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus is inbound to another carrier for $200 — Sprint, not Verizon, where the Nexus retails for a Benjamin more. Google Wallet users get $10 credit from the start, with an additional $40 given after 3 weeks. Plus, this version of the Galaxy Nexus is 300MHz faster, meaning 1.5GHz of dual-core processing power. Interesting news, no doubt. Press release below this sentence.
Via: Sprint
This morning, Sprint announced Galaxy Nexus will be available on April 22 for $199.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. Pre-order begins today at www.sprint.com/nexus. As an extra bonus, Sprint customers who activate a Google Wallet account within a week of activation of their Galaxy Nexus will receive a $10 instant credit on their Google Wallet account and an additional $40 credit within three weeks.
It boasts a Pure Google experience, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED™ contour display and dual cameras.
There’s not much to this: members of the press have been invited to a price even on May 3rd, in London, while outsiders will have access to a Facebook stream. In the invite, Samsung refers to what could possibly be called “the next Galaxy”, meaning that this indeed could be the next-generation Galaxy device that succeeds the Galaxy S II. Time to wait and see!
Via: Samsung Tomorrow
Oh, joy of joys! The forums at Rootzwiki are very enthusiastic about the Galaxy Note right now — Android 4.0.3 has been leaked in its entirety, with the sole exception to the software build being the Samsung Premium suite that no one has ever seen before. In this 800MB download, you will have an EXE file that can only work for Windows, and in plugging your Galaxy Note to your Windows PC, you will simply have to initiate the EXE file and get the new software installed. Most users report it works flawlessly after one or so crashes of the Touchwiz UI. So, what are you waiting for — get a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich!
Via: Rootzwiki Forums, Blog
This is Android 4.0. The first time I ever laid eyes on it in person, I was intrigued by how Android changed so much, so quickly. Only then did I realize that the Galaxy Nexus was built perfectly around it, for instance, having no touch capacitive buttons to perform functions; everything is done using the 720p HD, 4.65-inch Super AMOLED screen. Then it was soon realized that the 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM was more than adequate to keep the system running at full speed and smoothly transitioning with all the animations and effects seen in Ice Cream Sandwich. Then came the 10MBps+ 4G LTE speeds on Verizon. And then lastly, I soon found out that the cameras (both the front 1.3MP and 5 megapixel back-facing) were both built perfectly around the software, to the point where recording 1080p HD footage can be taken with speed, all the while taking photos while recording, thanks to Android 4.0.
If only all Android manufacturers could perfectly sync the software to the hardware, per the way Apple has for so many years. This is why I will say right off the bat, that the Galaxy Nexus is one of the best Android phones ever produced, and it deserves the 9.5/10 I’m bestowing upon it Read the full review after the break!
The Samsung Galaxy Note over-the-air upgrade has been delayed till the second quarter of this year — for good reason. This new update will add the Premium Suite of apps, which are centered around the new S pen that the device comes with, which we reviewed earlier this year. The “GALAXY Note continues to delight customers all over the world with its incredible versatility and unique user experience. With the Premium Suite upgrade, we wanted to add features that enrich users’ Note experience even more, including the great advantages of Android 4.0 and innovative applications for S Pen,” said JK Shin, Samsung’s president of IT & Mobile Communications. “We are committed to providing extraordinary experiences for consumers, and we will continue to provide new features and upgrades to enrich our offering.”
So overall, the Galaxy Note is only getting better. Nice. Video after the break.
Big news! Finally the Samsung Galaxy S II will see Android 4.0 via a Kies 2.0 desktop update, however and over-the-air (OTA) will take longer, so to make this quicker and perhaps more convenient, does the desktop upgrade. Owners of the United States variants of the Galaxy S II will have to wait longer due to the usual carrier tests and delays.
Sadly, Samsung just recalled the update saying it was not the right schedule.
Via: Samsung, Upgrade FAQ
Price as Reviewed: $399.99 on 2-year agreement with T-Mobile
This is nothing different from the other two Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices I’ve reviewed; the WiFi model was fantastic and the Verizon 4G LTE version even more so. The sole difference about this Galaxy Tab 10.1 is that it has a rather large, conspicuous T-Mobile logo at the top right, with an even more apparent Samsung logo slapped to the bottom, making it much less of a clean slate and instead an explosion of brands on what previously was a clear and crisp black slate. Performance of the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz processor remains the same on Android 3.2 Honeycomb with Samsung’s Touchwiz enhancements — that is, smooth and fluid, unless there are many widgets active and a live wallpaper. Battery life also remains very acceptable, at 8-10 hours of usage with the 4G HSPA+ radio turned on, which brings down average speeds of 1-10MBps.
The only downfall I really see here on the Tab 10.1 with T-Mobile is the insane amount of carrier apps and add-ons. Verizon didn’t do it, and neither did Samsung on their WiFi model, but for some odd reason T-Mobile had to be “first”. Otherwise, this Tab 10.1 passes, but just by a notch.
Score: 8.9/10
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