Tag Archives: Samsung

Samsung Says They Aren’t Charging For Galaxy S Updates

Finally, Samsung has broken their silence on what has become the “Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.2 update debacle.” Samsung sent a quick note to Phonescoop attempting to put down one of the more ridiculous rumors that has found its way into the tech world this week: “No. Samsung is not charging carriers for Froyo updates to Galaxy S. We hope to have more detail on status shortly. Promise!” Simple, to the point and while it … [read full article]

Samsung Vibrant 4G Launching February 23rd?

While most Samsung users are wondering just when exactly the original Vibrant might receive its update to Android 2.2, the Samsung Vibrant 4G has been blessed with a release date. As it stands, Samsung is taking a very public backlash (and by public, we mean by people who intensely follow cellphone blogs) but are forging ahead with the launch of an updated variant of the original Vibrant. So February 23rd looks to be the day you … [read full article]

Dell Streak 7 Releasing February 2nd?

This one might be a little hard to read but we tried to circle in the area that shows the Dell Streak 7 has a release date of February 2nd. T-mobile’s first 4G tablet was previewed at CES and while it’s likely to be quickly overshadowed as T-Mobile ramps up marketing for the LG Tablet, Dell has put together quite the little feature Tablet for the T-Mobile network. Also of note, our ninja dropped … [read full article]

Samsung GT-i9023 Drops At The FCC, New Version Of Nexus S With Android 2.4

This is a rather interesting development that the folks at Engadget have caught wind of. Recently passing the FCC is a Samsung device, model number GT-i9023 which includes AWS T-Mobile 3G. Engadget makes careful note that this device, just by its outline, looks incredibly like the Nexus S. The i9023 recently received both Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG certification but without any sort of evidence that could point us to the actual name of this device. … [read full article]

Samsung Wants You To Have Froyo On Your Vibrant

With the New Year come and gone, Samsung Vibrant owners are still left with questions as to when they can expect to receive Android 2.2 Froyo. Samsung has taken to Twitter this afternoon to let all Galaxy S owners know they are still working on it and hope to make it as smooth as possible. I wouldn’t doubt any current Vibrant owner who takes these words with a grain of salt as they have seemingly … [read full article]

T-Mobile To Release 24 Data Devices In 2011?

Today’s news of the Dell Streak 7 on its way to T-Mobile has me wondering just how many data devices T-Mobile is planning to release in 2011. Rumor has it that we could see close to 24, that’s right, 24 data devices during the course of the next year. That’s a combination of USB modems, MiFi hotspots, laptops and tablets, tablets and more tablets. With plenty of news sources calling 2011 the year of the Tablet … [read full article]

New myTouch 4G and Galaxy Tab Accessories Arrive

Every time I get a new cell phone, I make a habit to pick up a slew of accessories for it that always ends up in a drawer. On top of all that, anything that can give me a little bit of extra juice AND protect my phone I’m sold so myTouch4G owners take note. The myTouch4G PowerSkin is now in stores giving the myTouch4G some silicone protection and claims of twice the juice for just … [read full article]

Samsung And HTC Comment On Gingerbread Update Plans

Following the announcement of Android OS 2.3 (aka Gingerbread) and the Google Nexus S, many T-Mobile subscribers have been wondering when or if they will receive Gingerbread 2.3 update on their Android phones.  An HTC spokesperson today announced that HTC will update some of its handsets to the new Android 2.3 OS, although the spokesperson did not specify when or which handsets would get the update. Samsung, on the other hand, didn’t seem so assuring.  Here’s Samsung’s … [read full article]

Samsung Nexus S Hits FCC Again With New Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS Antennas

Nothing terribly exciting in this round of the Nexus S news cycle but Engadget discovered a new Samsung Nexus S filing to the FCC. Running under the Samsung GT-i9020T model, the filing lends a little more credence to the release date being sooner rather than later. The real question is, were these additions the cause of the rumored delay or is there something else we don’t know? Engadget

What A Holiday Treat, Some Nexus S Goodness

Well it’s so very early in the morning but thanks to the very good folks at XDA Developers we’ve got some more pics and info on the Nexus S.  Thanks to an anonymous source, XDA Developers has received some early holiday goodness from Mr. Blurrycam. Of course that means the usual hard to completely make out but still totally awesome pics clearly showing the device running on the T-Mobile network. Of course this early morning goodness … [read full article]