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Flipboard Coming to Android via Galaxy S3

By DigitalVersus, published 05-11-2012

The Flipboard reading app, previously only available on iPhone and iPad, is due to land on the new Samsung Galaxy S3 mobile before later being rolled out to other Android...

Samsung Galaxy S3: First Look, First Impressions

By DigitalVersus, published 05-04-2012

At Samsung's presentation event for the Galaxy S3 last night, we managed to get a quick hands-on with the firm's new flagship Android handset. Read on for our first impressions....

Samsung Galaxy S3: First Benchmark Tests Point to Great Performances

By DigitalVersus, published 05-04-2012

The Galaxy S3 was presented just yesterday, but we've already managed to run a couple of benchmark tests on Samsung's new flagship handset. The results are as follows: Browsermark: 168,953...

Samsung Galaxy S3: 'Intelligent' Handset Coming 30 May

By DigitalVersus, published 05-04-2012

In the end, Samsung chose to unveil its replacement for the acclaimed Galaxy S2 phone yesterday, Thursday 3 May. The Galaxy S3 is to be the official smartphone of the...

Samsung Galaxy S3: 'Intelligent' Handset Coming 30 May

By DigitalVersus, published 05-04-2012

In the end, Samsung chose to unveil its replacement for the acclaimed Galaxy S2 phone yesterday, Thursday 3 May. The Galaxy S3 is to be the official smartphone of the...

Samsung Galaxy S3 on Amazon: 4.7'' OLED, 12 MP Camera

By DigitalVersus, published 27-04-2012

Amazon Germany seems to have unwittingly let slip a load of tech specs for Samsung's Galaxy S3, ahead of its official presentation on 3 May 2012. The Galaxy S3 was...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Tablet Review

By TechwareLabs, published 19-04-2012

Samsung Galaxy S3 To Be Unveiled 3 May

By DigitalVersus, published 16-04-2012

It's official—the follow-up to Samsung's hit Galaxy S2 handset is due to be unveiled at an event in London on 3 May. But will the Galaxy S3 be able to...

Duel: Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 vs i9100G. The Verdict Is In!

By DigitalVersus, published 04-12-2012

Samsung Galaxy S II On our left we have the star of 2011 and early 2012: the Galaxy S II on Android (a.k.a. the i9100). On our right, the...

Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 vs i9100G: Differences in Processing Power

By DigitalVersus, published 04-02-2012

There's no mention on the Samsung website of the fact that there are two different versions of the Galaxy S II—one with a Samsung processor and one with a Texas...

Samsung Galaxy S II: Clock Rate and Temperature Differences

By DigitalVersus, published 30-03-2012

Samsung Galaxy S II Over 40 tests are currently under way on our two Samsung Galaxy S II handsets—one of which runs on a Samsung processor while the other...

Samsung Galaxy S II i9100G Arrived for Testing: Thermal Images

By DigitalVersus, published 28-03-2012

Samsung Galaxy S II i9100G Thanks to readers (and brothers) Jonathan and Kevin, we've managed to get hold of a Samsung Galaxy S II equipped with the alternative processor...

Samsung China Exec Suggests April Launch for Galaxy S III

By DigitalVersus, published 22-03-2012

The President of Samsung China has announced at a press conference that the Galaxy S III could launch in April—not in May as previous rumours had suggested. It looks...

Samsung Galaxy Note: One Million Shipped

By DigitalVersus, published 01-06-2012

Samsung has apparently shipped 1 million Galaxy Note handsets—that's the big smartphone (5.3-inches) that looks more like a mini-tablet. Presented at IFA and on sale for the last two... Read more...

No Android 4.0 ICS Update for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7

By DigitalVersus, published 27-12-2011

Following earlier news about the fate of the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone, the firm's Galaxy Tab 7 tablet is the latest victim of the complexities of Android 4.0 and won't... Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy Tab will not be getting Android 4.0

By SlashGear, published 24-12-2011

Samsung has revealed that its Galaxy S smartphone and Galaxy Tab 7-inch tablet will not be getting the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The company explained that the devices could not be updated due to hardware limitations that would not be able to run the new Android platform alongside Samsung’s custom TouchWiz user [...]

Samsung Galaxy S III fervor begin already, realistic press images leak

By SlashGear, published 23-12-2011

When it comes to Android device releases, nothing is more exciting than a Nexus smartphone or tablet, except when it comes to the Samsung line of Galaxy S devices of course – and today we’ve got what very well may be the next generation: the Samsung Galaxy S III in leaked press images and details. [...]

Apple complaint over Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N rejected

By SlashGear, published 22-12-2011

Apple has had its complaints about the redesigned Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N rejected in German courts today, with the judge deciding the tweaked slate differs enough from the iPad aesthetic. “According to the court’s assessment, the defendant has moved away sufficiently from the legally protected design,” Judge Johanna Brueckner-Hofmann told the court today, Reuters reports, with a full [...]

Samsung Galaxy devices to receive Android 4.0 ICS update by Q1 2012

By Thinkdigit, published 21-12-2011

Samsung has already announced its plans to roll out Ice Cream Sandwich update to its Galaxy devices. However, it did not then provide any time-table for the roll-out. According to the latest reports, the company has now confirmed that it will update the Samsung S II and Galaxy Note to the latest Android OS by the first quarter of 2012. Apart from the S II and Note, Samsung will be rolling out Android 4.0 ICS update to the he Galaxy R, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 7.7, and Galaxy T [...] Read the entire article

U.S. Cellular updates Samsung Galaxy Tab to Android 2.3.5

By phoneArena, published 19-12-2011

Regional carrier U.S. Cellular is updating the Samsung Galaxy Tab; originally launched with Froyo (can't remember the last time we typed that), the 7 inch tablet is getting updated with Android 2.3.5 which might make it feel like a new tablet...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 visits the FCC with Verizon LTE support

By SlashGear, published 17-12-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 has just passed through the FCC, but this time around it’s packing support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network. We first saw the device back at IFA 2011, where it was yanked from the show due to Apple’s legal claims. Despite being missing since, it has recently re-emerged and hopefully goes [...]

Apple rumoured to be making 7.85-inch Mini-iPad

By Thinkdigit, published 16-12-2011

A report by Taiwan-based Digitimes claims Apple is planning on introducing a mini-iPad, because of competition from 7-inch tablets like the Kindle Fire, and smartphone-tablet hybrids, like the Samsung Galaxy Note and Acer Iconia Smart S300. These plans, if true, fly in the face of Steve Jobs’ publically stated belief – that any tablet less than 10-inches big, is not a tablet. The expected mini-iPad has a 7.85-inch display, and will apparently be available by Q4 2012. The report fur [...] Read the entire article

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime UK pre-order opens

By TechRadar, published 16-12-2011

Asus has finally opened the UK pre-order for the Tegra 3 toting Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet, with the slinky slate and keyboard dock combo setting you back £499.That's the 32GB Wi-Fi only model, which is the only one we'll be getting here in the UK by the looks of things.You can hand your cash over to Asus now thanks to the magic of pre-ordering, but sadly there's still no official Transformer Prime UK release date so we can't tell you when you'll get it – it's likely to be January at the earliest though. The good news is that you definitely will be able to enjoy a tasty Ice Cream Sandwichey treat when you finally get the tablet as the Android 4.0 software will "soon" be available via an over the air upgrade. Soon can't come soon enough£500 isn't bad for the world's first ...

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime UK pricing announced

By TechRadar, published 16-12-2011

Asus has finally announced the UK price for its Tegra 3 toting Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet, with the slinky slate and keyboard dock combo setting you back £499. That's the 32GB Wi-Fi only model, which is the only one we'll be getting here in the UK by the looks of things. If you don't want the dock alongside the tablet, the Transformer Prime on its own will cost £349.You can hand your cash over to Asus now thanks to the magic of pre-ordering, but sadly there's still no official Transformer Prime UK release date so we can't tell you when you'll get it – it's likely to be January at the earliest though. The good news is that you definitely will be able to enjoy a tasty Ice Cream Sandwichey treat when you finally get the tablet as the Android 4.0 software will "soon" be avail...

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 becomes part of the Cricket family starting tomorrow, December 16

By phoneArena, published 15-12-2011

Unlike some of the versions we’ve seen with most of the postpaid carriers, Cricket Wireless is being blessed with none other than the typical 16GB Wi-Fi only version of the popular Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 – as opposed to being some kind of cellular connected...

Daily Roundup: 2011-12-15

By Bjorn3D, published 15-12-2011

CPUs, RAMs, Mobos Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Review at HotHardwar​e.com Gigabyte GA-X79-UD7 at ocaholic Video Cards Nvidia's GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 graphics card at Techreport Cases, PSUs, Coolers Rosewill Blackhawk-​Ultra HPTX Computer Case at Benchmark Reviews NZXT HAVIK 120 CP

In Depth: Android 4.0 release date: when will you get it?

By TechRadar, published 15-12-2011

With every announcement of an update to Android there comes the same chorus from users - "When is it coming to my phone?" The Android 4.0 release date chorus is getting louder and is becoming punctuated with increasingly rude words as the days and weeks pass, as owners get more and more flustered about the possibility of being denied an update, no matter how small, or how old and incapable their phone might be. Usually the hardware makers keep their plans pretty quiet to avoid angering customers with promises of timelines they can't keep, but in the case of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich there's been a rush of announcements from the phone manufacturers, all trying to make their models appear "future proof" in some way. Here's what's been put on the record by the main Androi...

American Airlines diversifies its tablet uptake, offers Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on select flights

By phoneArena, published 15-12-2011

The routes where one of Android's finest will be offered are JFK, Boston and Miami to LA, as well as JFK and Miami to San Francisco. Initially, customers can choose from over 70 movies to watch, with 30 of them fresh releases, and 3 exclusives from Paramount. Various TV shows and music playlists will also be offered for consumption on Samsung's tablet during flight...

Samsung uses "The tablet Apple tried to stop" ad for marketing the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia

By phoneArena, published 15-12-2011

The newspaper ads for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 now read "The tablet Apple tried to stop", which is the kind of in-your-face marketing that Samsung has probably itching to do ever since the lawsuits started...

Sony Tablet S Review

By Thinkdigit, published 14-12-2011

Not long ago, we had mentioned how tears of joy had welled up in our eyes when we saw the performance and the slim package of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 750. And quite rightly, we reckoned it was the closest an Android tablet got to an iPad 2. What a difference a month or so makes. The Sony Tablet S strides through the door, dressed smartly and looks like it comes from the tablet’s equivalent of a gym! Look & Feel The design of the tablet is inspired by what a folded around (open, in sim [...] Read the entire article

Apple unintentionally makes the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 popular in Australia

By phoneArena, published 14-12-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is now a “household name” in Australia, according to Tyler McGee, and the reason for that is the epic patent dispute between Apple and the Korean manufacturer...

Tuesday Shortbread

By TechReport, published 12-06-2011

Eight is Enough AppleInsider reports Asus aiming for tablet sales to eclipse netbooks in 2012 AnandTech on why Ivy Bridge is still quad-core Fudzilla: Trinity yields are good and two new Llanos up for order and Intel to ship Cedar Trail M next year and Intel's SSD 520 Cherryville series comes soon VR-Zone: Intel's mobile Ivy Bridge CPU lineup revealed and notebooks with AMD Radeon HD 7600M listed AppleInsider: Mac OS X 10.7.3 beta supports AMD's next-gen desktop graphics and Apple television rumored to come in 3 sizes, including 32" and 55" Engadget: Ainol launches NOVO7, the world's first Android 4.0 tablet, for $100 plus shipping WSJ: Verizon Wireless makes $299 new norm with Samsung Galaxy Nexus The Verge: Android graphics, rendering, and hardware acceleration explained b...

Australian Court orders one week extension of ban on Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1

By phoneArena, published 12-02-2011

After an Australian Court on Wednesday overturned its ban on the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 tablet in the country, Australian High Court Justice Dyson Heydon has extended the ban until December 9th when the court will decide if it should let Apple appeal the ruling...

Apple’s “clearly wrong” Aussie Samsung tablet ban overturned

By SlashGear, published 30-11-2011

Apple’s sales injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia has been overthrown, with an appeals court dismissing the original block as “clearly wrong” and allowing the Android slate to go on sale this Friday. The Cupertino company secured a short stay until the end of the week so that it could ready an appeal [...]

Samsung Exynos 5250 2GHz chip debuts for next-gen phones and tablets

By SlashGear, published 30-11-2011

Samsung has announced its latest mobile chipset, the Samsung Exynos 5250, a 2GHz dual-core intended for next-gen smartphones and tablets. Based around a pair of ARM Cortex-A15 cores, the Exynos 5250 follows Samsung’s wildly successful 4210, the chip at the heart of the best-selling Galaxy S II series of handsets. Raising the game, the new Exynos [...]

Review: ViewSonic ViewPad 7e

By TechRadar, published 29-11-2011

Overview At £150, the ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is a low-priced 7-inch Android 2.3 tablet that some might find appealing if only for the flexibility it affords. Similar to the BlackBerry PlayBook in size, with a passing nod to the upcoming (but still not available in the UK) Amazon Kindle Fire, the ViewPad 7e is not nearly as user-friendly. Some apps, including those from Google, are noticeably not available. At the same time, by offering only the basic smartphone version of Android without many extra frills, the basic mechanics of a tablet are all here: touchscreen display, Android apps, movie playback and ebooks. The ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is certainly better than the clunky, confusing ViewPad 10Pro. Available only in white, the ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is comfortable to hold in one hand. At 450g,...

Review: ViewSonic ViewPad 7e

By TechRadar, published 29-11-2011

Overview At £150, the ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is a low-priced 7-inch Android 2.3 tablet that some might find appealing if only for the flexibility it affords. Similar to the BlackBerry PlayBook in size, with a passing nod to the upcoming (but still not available in the UK) Amazon Kindle Fire, the ViewPad 7e is not nearly as user-friendly. Some apps, including those from Google, are noticeably not available. At the same time, by offering only the basic smartphone version of Android without many extra frills, the basic mechanics of a tablet are all here: touchscreen display, Android apps, movie playback and ebooks. The ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is certainly better than the clunky, confusing ViewPad 10Pro. Available only in white, the ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is comfortable to hold in one hand. At 450g,...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Review

By SlashGear, published 28-11-2011

AT&T and Samsung have brought forth a tablet that adds to their set of sleek Android-based slates, this one the first to work with the carrier’s 4G LTE network. Inside you’ll find the rather powerful 1.5Ghz Qualcomm MSM8660 dual-core processor, Samsung’s custom user interface TouchWiz UX made specifically for tablets, and either 16 or 32GB [...]

Review: BlackBerry Curve 9380

By TechRadar, published 24-11-2011

Overview, design and feelAfter playing it cool for a few years, RIM has apparently decided that there's something to this touchscreen phone lark after all, releasing a budget all-touch device in the shape of the BlackBerry Curve 9380. In the last few months we've seen a touchscreen added to the Bold in the form of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, an update to the Torch line in the BlackBerry Torch 9810, and a new, all-touch addition to the Torch family in the BlackBerry Torch 9860. Now it's the Curve family's turn, even though we thought it was doing fine without touch in our BlackBerry Curve 9360 review. Instead of taking the Bold route and adding touch capability to the screen above the keyboard, RIM has been somewhat more aggressive with the BlackBerry Curve 9380. The keyboard's gone completel...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 now available in India

By Thinkdigit, published 24-11-2011

Samsung's recently introduced tablet, Galaxy Tab 730, is now available in India. The tablet was announced in August this year along with the Galaxy Tab 750. Both the Samsung tablets are pitted against Apple iPad 2 as well as the Android-based tablets – Motorola Xoom and HTC Flyer. The Galaxy Tab 730 has been priced at Rs. 32,500. However, the tablet is available at online stores such as letsbuy.com for Rs. 30,900. To refresh your memory, the Galaxy Tab 730, previously known as Tab 8.9, ru [...] Read the entire article

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 AT&T LTE Hands-on and Unboxing

By SlashGear, published 23-11-2011

This week we get our first glimpse of what it means to hold the next addition to the Galaxy Tab family in our hands, the slightly larger than mid-sized Galaxy Tab 8.9 for AT&T’s LTE network. What we’ll be doing in the post you’re looking at here is giving it a relatively brief hands-on look [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus to get volume bug fix

By TechRadar, published 23-11-2011

Both Samsung and Google have admitted that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus suffers from a bug that sees the handset randomly muting and the volume slider only occasionally working as it's meant to when on 2G. Google released a statement earlier saying, "We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible." Samsung illuminated further: "We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible," the company said. Wait a minute… While neither company has yet given a hint about when we can expect the software update to land, it's no doubt reassuring for Galaxy Nexus owners to discover that this annoying glitch isn't hardware related.If it had been, Samsung and Google may have had to recall...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus to get volume bug fix

By TechRadar, published 23-11-2011

Both Samsung and Google have admitted that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus suffers from a bug that sees the handset randomly muting and the volume slider only occasionally working as it's meant to when on 2G. Google released a statement earlier saying, "We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible." Samsung illuminated further: "We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible," the company said. Wait a minute… While neither company has yet given a hint about when we can expect the software update to land, it's no doubt reassuring for Galaxy Nexus owners to discover that this annoying glitch isn't hardware related.If it had been, Samsung and Google may have had to recall...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus to get volume bug fix

By TechRadar, published 23-11-2011

Both Samsung and Google have admitted that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus suffers from a bug that sees the handset randomly muting and the volume slider only occasionally working as it's meant to when on 2G. Google released a statement earlier saying, "We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible." Samsung illuminated further: "We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible," the company said. Wait a minute… While neither company has yet given a hint about when we can expect the software update to land, it's no doubt reassuring for Galaxy Nexus owners to discover that this annoying glitch isn't hardware related.If it had been, Samsung and Google may have had to recall...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gets second Android 3.2 update

By SlashGear, published 22-11-2011

Samsung is taking another stab at rolling out the Android 3.2 Honeycomb update for the WiFi-only version of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. The device had received an update early last week, which brought a host of problems for users and was quickly pulled. Hopefully this time around, the update should go smoothly and it’s [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 pays a visit to the FCC

By phoneArena, published 22-11-2011

Just a couple months after the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 vanished from their booth at IFA due to an injunction filed against them it has resurfaced for a return trip to the FCC, this time packing 3G bands as well as support for HSPA+…

HP $99 TouchPad edges out Android in non-iPad tablet sales

By SlashGear, published 22-11-2011

HP’s TouchPad fire-sale scored the company the second place in US tablet sales, market stats have shown, with the $99 webOS slate edging ahead of Samsung’s entire Galaxy Tab line-up. The Korean firm slipped to third place – behind Apple, in first, and HP, in second – with 16-percent of retail tablet sales between January and [...]

Review: Motorola Razr

By TechRadar, published 21-11-2011

Overview, design and feelThe familiar Motorola Razr brand is back, but this time it's re-imagined with Android 2.3.5, an 8MP camera with Full HD recording and a super slim chassis that's just 7.1mm.That doesn't make it the thinnest phone in the world, as it's still got a thicker end to it at the top of the phone - but given you don't hold that section, it certainly feels slim.However, lumping most of the components at the top does make it feel a little oddly-balanced in the hand, although it's only 127g heavy (incidentally, the original Razr was 95g - but that didn't have GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G or a camera on board).brightcove : 1276176311001The screen is also oddly designed in our opinion, with a large amount of chassis surrounding the display. This means that, despite being 4.3-inches in size, i...

Review: Motorola Razr

By TechRadar, published 21-11-2011

Overview, design and feelThe familiar Motorola Razr brand is back, but this time it's re-imagined with Android 2.3.5, an 8MP camera with Full HD recording and a super slim chassis that's just 7.1mm.That doesn't make it the thinnest phone in the world, as it's still got a thicker end to it at the top of the phone - but given you don't hold that section, it certainly feels slim.However, lumping most of the components at the top does make it feel a little oddly-balanced in the hand, although it's only 127g heavy (incidentally, the original Razr was 95g - but that didn't have GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G or a camera on board).brightcove : 1276176311001The screen is also oddly designed in our opinion, with a large amount of chassis surrounding the display. This means that, despite being 4.3-inches in size, i...

Review: Motorola Razr

By TechRadar, published 21-11-2011

Overview, design and feelThe familiar Motorola Razr brand is back, but this time it's re-imagined with Android 2.3.5, an 8MP camera with Full HD recording and a super slim chassis that's just 7.1mm.That doesn't make it the thinnest phone in the world, as it's still got a thicker end to it at the top of the phone - but given you don't hold that section, it certainly feels slim.However, lumping most of the components at the top does make it feel a little oddly-balanced in the hand, although it's only 127g heavy (incidentally, the original Razr was 95g - but that didn't have GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G or a camera on board).brightcove : 1276176311001The screen is also oddly designed in our opinion, with a large amount of chassis surrounding the display. This means that, despite being 4.3-inches in size, i...

Review: Updated: Nokia Lumia 800

By TechRadar, published 18-11-2011

Overview, Design and FeelUPDATED: We've now updated the software on our review device to match that available at release for consumers, so take a look at our updated findings, complete with star rating.The Nokia Lumia 800 is the first Windows Phone handset to spring from the Microsoft / Nokia tie-up announced in February, and we've got our hands on an early sample to check it out.The Nokia Lumia 800 shares its exterior styling with the previously substantially less hyped Nokia N9, a Meego-based smartphone, although the screen size is reduced from 3.9" (854x480 pixels) to 3.7" (800x480 pixels) to conform to the Windows Phone spec list. brightcove : 1276810377001The CPU, however, increases from the 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 to the 1.4GHz MSM8255 Snapdragon/Scorpion which certainly helps add...

Review: Updated: Nokia Lumia 800

By TechRadar, published 18-11-2011

Overview, Design and FeelUPDATED: We've now updated the software on our review device to match that available at release for consumers, so take a look at our updated findings, complete with star rating.The Nokia Lumia 800 is the first Windows Phone handset to spring from the Microsoft / Nokia tie-up announced in February, and we've got our hands on an early sample to check it out.The Nokia Lumia 800 shares its exterior styling with the previously substantially less hyped Nokia N9, a Meego-based smartphone, although the screen size is reduced from 3.9" (854x480 pixels) to 3.7" (800x480 pixels) to conform to the Windows Phone spec list. brightcove : 1276810377001The CPU, however, increases from the 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 to the 1.4GHz MSM8255 Snapdragon/Scorpion which certainly helps add...

Review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus

By TechRadar, published 18-11-2011

Overview, Design and Feel.The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the world's first phone to run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a plethora of top end tech, including a huge but still massively high resolution screen.There are some gadgets in geek-world that are announced and we just cannot wait to touch. Nokia's N95, the original iPhone, the T-Mobile G1 and Palm's first Pre. And the Galaxy Nexus fits firmly in that category.The big selling point here is not so much the handset – it's what powers the Galaxy Nexus. Google has redrawn its Android OS in probably the biggest overhaul since it launched exactly three years ago. brightcove : 1244183571001Ice Cream Sandwich fuses together last year's Gingerbread OS for phones and Honeycomb for tablets and gives us a whole new, futuristic And...

Samsung’s 10.1N Apple-sidestep slate gets German fondle

By SlashGear, published 18-11-2011

Samsung’s tablet workaround in Germany has made it into stores and into reviewers’ hands, with the Galaxy Tab 10.1N bearing a new bezel design to bypass Apple’s injunction. German would-be tableteers hoping for a slice of Samsung’s original Galaxy Tab 10.1 had been frustrated, after Apple managed to secure a preliminary sales injunction based on [...]

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus visits FCC with AT&T’s HSPA+

By SlashGear, published 17-11-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has surfaced at the FCC today with HSPA+ bands in tow that suggest it may soon be heading to AT&T. The WiFi-only version of the slick 7-inch tablet has already begun shipping here in the US from major retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon starting at $399. But [...]

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Hands-on

By SlashGear, published 17-11-2011

Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus hardware is only half of the Android excitement today: the other part is arguably more significant, the first deployment of Ice Cream Sandwich. The most significant refresh to Android in several generations, Android 4.0 brings tablet and smartphone strands in-line with a new, Honeycomb-inspired UI and a brace of new features. We’ve [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 with AT&T’s 4G LTE arriving November 20, free phone in tow

By SlashGear, published 14-11-2011

Despite a still nascent 4G LTE network, AT&T is already gearing up to receive a 4G LTE version of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet. The carrier made the announcement today that the slate will be arriving in stores and online starting November 20. It will be AT&T’s second 4G LTE-equipped tablet following the HTC Jetstream. [...]

LTE equipped Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 hitting AT&T on November 20 with a special promo

By phoneArena, published 14-11-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 with LTE is finally being made available by AT&T on November 20 and as a special promotion they are also offering a free Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket with the tablets purchase…

Daily Roundup: 2011-11-13

By Bjorn3D, published 13-11-2011

Cases, PSUs, Coolers Noctua NF-P14 FLX at Hardware-F​actory.com Gelid GX7 CPU Cooler Review at XtremeComp​uting Peripherals Samsung Galaxy Note Smartphone Review at t-break Sandberg PowerBank 8000 Portable Battery Review at RWLabs Misc Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Quick Review at Dra

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note

By TechRadar, published 11-11-2011

Overview, Design and Feel.Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Neither. It's a tablet. Or a phone. Or both. We really don't know – but it has some of the best specs around and Samsung's hoping this will ship by the bucketload.The Samsung Galaxy Note is a phone / tablet hybrid that doesn't really sit in any category - we've reviewed it as a smartphone simply due to the fact it can make calls, but Samsung is definitely trying to create a new category of device with this 5.3-inch screened behemoth.It's funny how mobile trends can change. Just a few years ago, manufacturers were falling over themselves trying to outdo each other to to provide the smallest handset in the world. Motorola got them pretty thin with the RAZR line and Samsung's own D500 was titchy. brightcove : 1268512853001Then something...

Hands on: Huawei MediaPad review

By TechRadar, published 11-08-2011

We spent some time checking out the HuaweiMediaPad, the Chinese manufacturer's new tablet, at a swanky London event this week.It's a dinky little unit, measuring just 10.5mm at its thinnest point, and comes with a seven inch screen, joining the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 and the BlackBerry Playbook at the more pocketable end of the tablet scale.Huawei (pronounced Hu-wah-wey, if you're wondering) is claiming it's a 1080p screen, but it seems according to our digging that we're looking at a 1280 x 800 resolution offering.There's a 5MP camera on the rear of the device, and a 1.3MP camera on the front, with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor powering things along under the hood.In reality, there's very little remarkable about the Huawei MediaPad, which is intriguing for a relatively unknown...

Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus coming to T-Mobile on November 16

By phoneArena, published 11-08-2011

T-Mobile just announced that it is going to offer the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus beginning November 16. The tablet will be available for $249 after rebate and will come along with a 2-year...

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus with HSPA+ drops Nov 16

By SlashGear, published 11-08-2011

T-Mobile USA has added another Android tablet to its line-up, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus complete with HSPA+ connectivity. The 7-inch 1024 x 600 slate packs a dual-core 1.2GHz processor running Android 3.2 Honeycomb and Samsung’s own TouchWiz UI modifications, as well as twin cameras. On the back there’s a 3-megapixel camera good for [...]

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

By TechRadar, published 11-07-2011

Overview, Design and FeelThe Nokia Lumia 800 is the first Windows Phone handset to spring from the Microsoft / Nokia tie-up announced in February, and we've got our hands on an early sample to check it out.We have to point out at the start that this is a pre-production sample from Nokia, and as such further features will be added – it's close enough to completion that we can give you a good idea what the phone is all about, but in line with TechRadar's reviews guarantee, we won't be giving the phone a score until the final software is releasedThe Nokia Lumia 800 shares its exterior styling with the previously substantially less hyped Nokia N9, a Meego-based smartphone, although the screen size is reduced from 3.9" (854x480 pixels) to 3.7" (800x480 pixels) to conform to the Window...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus ships early on Amazon

By SlashGear, published 11-03-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus crept onto Amazon last month for pre-orders followed by an official announcement for US availability. The revamped 7-inch Samsung tablet was scheduled to ship starting November 13, but it looks like Amazon’s shipping early with the 16GB model listed as in-stock and ready to ship today. This new Galaxy [...]

AT&T brings the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab down to $99.99 on contract

By phoneArena, published 11-03-2011

Thursday is the last day that you can take advantage of a huge price cut on AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab; with a signed 2-year contract and a monthly $35 data plan, you can pick up the 7 inch tablet for $99.99, down from $399.99...

Samsung Galaxy Note hybrid launched in India at Rs. 34,990

By Thinkdigit, published 11-02-2011

Samsung has launched the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread-running Galaxy Note in India, following a scheduled webcast today, pricing it at Rs. 34,990. The massive phone, bearing a 5.3-inch display, is also well-endowed, with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, and 1GB of RAM. The company calls it a smartphone-tablet hybrid, one that will give users freedom from multiple devices. The Galaxy Note’s 5.3-inch display has a 1,280x800 pixel resolution, a first for a mobile phone, and supports stylus input v [...] Read the entire article

Review: Alcatel One Touch 990

By TechRadar, published 31-10-2011

Overview, design and feelSome phones are all about power; others affordability. Alcatel's One Touch 990 (or OT-990) falls firmly into the latter category, as you'd expect given the company's reputation as a purveyor of budget phones. So the question we're asking here isn't what exciting tech helps this rival Samsung's Galaxy S2, HTC's Sensation, Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc, or any of the other powerhouses in our 20 best mobile phones list.Rather we're concerned with whether it's money well spent. Especially when the world contains the likes of Orange's budget titan, the San Francisco. If you read our review of it, you'll know we lost our heart to that phone because of its amazing competence given its paltry cost. Other rivals worth bearing in mind are the INQ Cloud Touch, which excels at so...

Samsung Android 4.0 ICS updates in 2012 reportedly detailed

By SlashGear, published 28-10-2011

Samsung Italy has reportedly confirmed which of the Korean company’s Android devices will receive an Ice Cream Sandwich update, with models such as the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 each supposedly in line for a 4.0 upgrade. The Italian arm of the firm listed the GSII and the Tab 10.1, HDBlog claims, along with [...]

Hands on: Motorola Atrix 2 review

By TechRadar, published 28-10-2011

Hands on: Motorola Atrix 2 reviewThe original Motorola Atrix smartphone was a powerful device that doubled as a pseudo laptop or AV centre - you could connect it to an HDTV in your living room or the LCD on your desk and run a Linux variant with full keyboard and mouse. The Atrix 2 adds a few twists, and is a powerful phone that falls in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy S2.One of those new twists is an 8-megapixel camera, now becoming standard on the hottest Android models. We decided to put this upgraded camera through some serious tests, knowing it is the one major improvement to the original Atrix phone, which had a 5MP camera.First, an overview of the new model. The Atrix 2 matches up with the specs of the original Atrix - which we're a little disappointed in to be honest, as we'd...

Hands on: Nokia Lumia 800 review

By TechRadar, published 26-10-2011

Hands on: Nokia Lumia 700 review - hardwareNokia has unveiled its badly-kept secret at Nokia World 2011, with the Lumia 800 finally getting an official outing.We were big fans of the Nokia N9 when it was shown off a few months ago, but after it was sadly canned for UK shores we thought we'd never see the design again.But it turns out the N9 was shunted to make way for the Lumia 800, which is basically the same handset, but rebooted to run Windows Phone 7.5.First impressions of the phone are mixed. If you're used to handling the current crop of super slim handsets doing the rounds in today's phone shops, you can't help but feel the Lumia 800 is a little on the chunky side.However, that's not to say it isn't an attractive device, with its large 3.7-inch OLED screen pushed to the sides of the...

Review: Nokia 700

By TechRadar, published 25-10-2011

Overview, design and feel?The Nokia 700, touted as the world's smallest smartphone, is dropping as part of a trio of Nokia handsets (the 600, 700 and 701) running the new Symbian Belle interface. And it is indeed small. It's slim. It's quite sleek too, and many other 'S' adjectives as well. The thin frame holds a 3.2-inch AMOLED ClearBlack touchscreen, 5MP and VGA cameras, an external speaker hugging the bottom curve, and all this in only a 92g, 9.7mm-thick phone. It's pretty swish.The smooth battery cover has a brushed steel finish that feels smooth to the touch, encasing the 5MP camera with LED flash and - happily - a tiny clip, meaning no scrabbling around to get the cover off.There's an almost miniscule camera soft key on the right side, plus a lock button and slightly longer volume ro...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus gets a release date

By phoneArena, published 21-10-2011

Yesterday, we told you about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus going on pre-order on Amazon, but now Samsung has officially announced a US release date for the tablet: November 13th...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus goes on pre-order

By phoneArena, published 20-10-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has been listed for pre-order on Amazon, but as yet there is no release date set for the Android tablet. Pricing is set at $399 for the 16 GB model and $499 for the 32 GB...

Samsung, BigFlix launch video on demand app, My Movies

By Thinkdigit, published 20-10-2011

Samsung in co-ordination with BigFlix have launched a video on demand service app called 'My Movies', which offers users full-length movies and free video content for the first 2200 hours. [RELATED_ARTICLE] The My Movies app is available for users of Samsung Galaxy S, S II and Galaxy Tab 750 devices. The new Samsung app features films, music videos, TV shows and trailers. The company says it will soon launch subscription-based services as well. "The subscription service will allow the [...] Read the entire article

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus on Amazon now

By SlashGear, published 20-10-2011

The seven-inch display-having Samsung Galaxy Tab with a “Plus” at the end of it is now available for pre-order on Amazon. This recently revealed device has not had its shipping date revealed, but you’ll be able to pre-order the device from the big A right this very moment. This appears to be the first place [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 - Android tablets reach the next level [Review]

By Thinkdigit, published 18-10-2011

Despite their best efforts, the likes of the Motorola Xoom, Acer Iconia and the Asus Transformer haven’t been able to dethrone the Apple iPad. But the challenge seems to have finally arrived, at least as far as putting up a good fight is concerned - the Samsung Galaxy Tab 750. Just to clear out the confusion, the Tab 730 has a 7-inch display, while the Tab 750 has a 10-inch display. Look & Feel Significantly, the Tab 750 outdoes the iPad 2 in two significant aspects – the w [...] Read the entire article

Updated: Hands on: iPhone 4S review

By TechRadar, published 15-10-2011

Hands on: iPhone 4S reviewUpdate: Ahead of our forthcoming and in-depth iPhone 4S review, we've added in more video, more information and taken a closer look at iOS 5 to help you decide whether to upgrade to the new iPhone.We've also taken the new iPhone 4S to our photo studio, so you can check out our new gallery of iPhone 4S photos.It may not sport a bigger screen or a different design, but the iPhone 4S is certainly a step on from its predecessor, although much of the attention will be focused on just how big that step is.Sporting the already-lauded A5 processor, improved aerial signal and a better camera, the hardware changes to the iPhone 4S from the iPhone 4 are by no means striking. It's difficult not to feel a little underwhelmed that an incremental increase has been 16 months comi...

Apple demand for broad Samsung tablet ban rejected

By SlashGear, published 14-10-2011

An Australian judge has rejected Apple‘s attempt to have Samsung forced to give the Cupertino company advance notice of new product launches, as well as have limitations placed on tablets other than the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Speaking of yesterday’s preliminary sales injunction ruling, Justice Annabelle Bennett told Apple that “it doesn’t apply to any other [...]

Review: HTC Titan

By TechRadar, published 10-12-2011

Overview, design and feelHTC is doing fairly well right now. From the days of making (not so great) Windows Mobile handsets for networks, it's found its identity and is now riding high with a hugely recognisable brand around the world. Android was its saviour (and still is) but Windows hasn't been forgotten. HTC was the first to roll out Windows Phone 7 devices when they launched in the UK last year. And, true to form, it's in the lead with Windows Phone 7.5 devices too. The HTC Titan is one of its two first Mango-powered handsets - the other being the Radar. So, what's in a name? Well, quite a lot actually. The Titans were giant beasts from ancient Greek mythology. So by giving the phone a name like this, HTC's certainly aiming high. And you see that as soon as you take the HTC Titan out ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus gets the green light from the FCC

By phoneArena, published 10-11-2011

The Android Honeycomb packing Samsung Galaxy Tab7.0 Plus has successfully passed through the FCC signaling that its release into the tablet market is just around the corner…

Video preview: HTC Sensation XL

By TechRadar, published 10-07-2011

The HTC Sensation XL was given a glittering launch in London this week, becoming the company's flagship Android handset. Boasting a 4.7 inch screen, and Dr Dre's Beats technology, it's a phone that is looking to take on big guns like the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the iPhone 4S. You can check out our extensive hands on: HTC Sensational Xl review, but we've also put together a video detailing what the handset is all about. brightcove : 1205387090001

Verizon backs Samsung in Apple 4G injunction battle

By SlashGear, published 24-09-2011

Verizon has demanded that US courts reject Apple’s request for a preliminary sales injunction against the Samsung Infuse 4G, Galaxy S 4G, Droid Charge and Galaxy Tab 10.1, arguing that doing so would “run counter to the public interest.” A ban on device sales, Verizon claims, would hamstring its 4G LTE roll-out plans, costing the carrier [...]

Samsung Galaxy Note hits UK November tips retailer

By SlashGear, published 21-09-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Note will land in the UK in November, one retailer has revealed, with stock of the 5.3-inch Android smartphone/tablet hybrid expected late in the month. Likely to be priced at around £500 plus tax ($783), according to Clove, the dual-core device was one of the stand-out handsets of IFA earlier this month, offering both [...]

Tuesday Shortbread

By TechReport, published 20-09-2011

Eight is Enough VR-Zone's post-IDF bites: Ivy Bridge GPU to support 4Kx4K displays Engadget: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi gets U.S. pricing, 16GB model starts at $469 This is my next: hp's 7" TouchPad Go leaks out on Chinese forum Neowin shares rumor: HTC developing Windows 8 ARM tablet VR-Zone: Apple to launch two new iPhone models? Microsoft: Desktop apps will run on Windows 8 on ARM Making the lives of IT easier: Windows 8 Refresh, Reset, and Windows To Go - Ars Technica Sony executive: Vita will offer better firmware update experience than PS3 - Ars Technica Read more...

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 with T-Mobile bands on board gets approved by the FCC

By phoneArena, published 13-09-2011

A Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 model with support for T-Mobile's 1700MHz AWS bands has been approved by the FCC, meaning that the nation's fourth largest carrier might have yet another 4G slate...

Apple injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1 upheld in Germany

By SlashGear, published 09-09-2011

Apple has re-secured its injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany, with the Düsseldorf courts upholding its existing ban on sales. In what was reportedly a short sitting this morning, NetbookNews reports, the judge deemed that Samsung’s “smooth, simple surfaces” of the 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet copied the minimalist aesthetic of the iPad, a design [...]

Judge demands iPad sales stats to consider Samsung ban

By SlashGear, published 09-06-2011

Apple may have to detail US and UK sales figures of the iPad and iPad 2 if it wants to secure a ban against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the Australian market, the company has been told, with a judge demanding hard evidence that the launch of Samsung’s slate has had a negative affect. “Unless [...]

In Depth: Samsung sells sound to beat 'saturated market'

By TechRadar, published 09-06-2011

Samsung talks up home cinema"We've got a saturated market where most people have more than one flatscreen TV - and people aren't forking out on a new one just to make it smart," says Chris Moseley, AV product manager at Samsung.So what to do? Sell 'em a home cinema, of course - and preferably one that includes 3D capabilities and Samsung's Smart Hub.Away from the Galaxy Tab, the Slate, the Samsung Galaxy Note and a vast array of Smart Hub innovations - including the launch of a YouTube 3D app - a rather quieter corner of the Korean giant's IFA booth in Berlin saw some intriguing home cinema 'solutions'. We use that term wisely since the two systems that really caught our eye - the HT-D7100 and HT-D7200 - might upset some old hats. But, as Moseley explains to us, these 2.1 systems a...

Motorola India revises price of Motorola Xoom; new range starts at Rs. 29,990

By Thinkdigit, published 09-05-2011

Motorola India has slashed prices of its recently launched tablet, Motorola Xoom. For the 10-inch tablet, running on Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system, fresh price range starts at Rs. 29,990. The 3G version of Motorola is now priced at Rs. 35,590. Previously, the Wi-Fi and 3G versions were previously priced at Rs. 32,990 and Rs. 39,990 respectively. [RELATED_ARTICLE] According to reports, Motorola revised the price of the device in the wake of launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab 750, which is [...] Read the entire article

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 pulled from IFA 2011 because of a new Apple injunction against it

By phoneArena, published 09-05-2011

James Chung, a Samsung spokesperson from the Korean headquarters, has confirmed for Bloomberg that Apple has been granted an injunction to ban the sales and marketing of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Germany...

Apple wins Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 injunction

By SlashGear, published 09-05-2011

Apple has secured a new injunction against Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Germany, forcing the company to yank the tablet from IFA 2011 show stands as we saw on Saturday. The courts in Dusseldorf granted Apple’s request for a ban on sales and promotion of the new Android slate, Yonhap News reports; “Samsung respects the court’s decision” [...]

Sunday Shortbread

By TechReport, published 09-04-2011

AppleInsider: Mac OS X install base grows to over 6% worldwide, 13% in the U.S. Laptoping: Samsung Series 7 gamer 3D-capable laptop showed off and Lenovo IdeaPad A1 tablet – quick review and benchmark hp TouchPad dual-booting Android 2.3.5 and webOS (video) DigiTimes reports hp to launch second-round sales promotion of TouchPad to clear supply chain inventory Kitguru claims AMD Fusion Black Edition APUs will come in 2 flavors Engadget HD: Netgear announces Universal Push2TV HD, dual-band Wi-Fi adapter for Blu-ray players and TVs Avalanche: DRM helps no one - Edge Joystiq: Valve games show up on Origin [update] Bloomberg: Apple wins German injunction on new Galaxy Tab and Dish said to stream Blockbuster films to challenge Netflix HuffPost Tech on why Netflix needs...

Samsung suddenly yanks all traces of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 from IFA 2011

By phoneArena, published 09-03-2011

It's unclear for now if this could be due to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 marketing ban in Germany, but Samsung has removed all traces of its newest Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 slate from the IFA 2011 show floor...

Samsung yanks Galaxy Tab 7.7 at IFA in latest legal spat

By SlashGear, published 09-03-2011

Samsung has pulled all Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablets from its IFA 2011 stand, as well as removing or covering any mention of the Honeycomb based tablet, in what appears to be further fall-out from the ongoing legal battle between the company and Apple. ”Samsung has removed the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from our stand at IFA,” Samsung [...]

Samsung Galaxy Note: Inking, editing, benchmarks, more [Video]

By SlashGear, published 09-03-2011

Samsung’s Galaxy Note has arguably been the product of the show here at IFA 2011, and so we couldn’t resist another stop by to check out some of the details of the smartphone/tablet hybrid. Much of the appeal is Samsung’s custom software, including surprisingly powerful video and photo editing apps together with digital notetaking that [...]

Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 and GALAXY Note are not bound stateside for now

By phoneArena, published 09-02-2011

Reportedly, a Samsung representative has said yesterday that the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 tablet and GALAXY Note smartphone are not meant to be sold in the U.S. just yet. The company's plans...

IFA 2011: Hands on: Toshiba AT200 review

By TechRadar, published 09-02-2011

Toshiba has upped its tablet gambit with its announcement of the super-thin AT200 at IFA 2011. The new tablet, which is just 7.7mm thick, is even thinner than the size-zero Samsung Galaxy 10.1, and weighs just 558g. Until someone announces something fractionally slimmer, this gets the crown as the world's thinnest and lightest 10.1-inch tablet.The waif like build is immediately noticeable as soon as you lift up the Toshiba AT200, and it's ideal for slipping into a bag making it a great portable device. There's little curvature in the chassis, and the flat body is reminiscent of the iPhone 4, giving it the same compact feel. Interestingly, this does make it feel slightly chunkier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and iPad 2, both of which are thinner at the edges where you hold the device, b...

Samsung says “no plans” for Galaxy Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note in the US [Updated]

By SlashGear, published 09-02-2011

Our man Chris Davies wrote earlier this week that the carriers might kill the Galaxy Tab 7.7 thanks to the fact that the tablet has voice calling capability. Davies reckons that the carriers in the US won’t appreciate that voice calling feature because it might make some users cancel that smartphone plan rather than having [...]

IFA 2011: Hands on: Philips 46PFL9706H review

By TechRadar, published 09-02-2011

With every TV brand in the galaxy making deep, sustained booming noises about 3D at the moment, it's a breath of fresh air to have Philips focus in on something else.Yes, the flagship Philips 46PFL9706H is a 3D TV. Yes 3D looks spectacular and yes it's going to be expensive - €2299 (£2023) to be precise.But the most impressive thing about this telly is the contrast. It's absolutely fantastic. Philips claims the contrast ratio is 15,000,000:1 which would make it the blackest and also the brightest TV at the show. Whether that holds up in lab conditions remains to be seen, but to say the picture on this thing is striking would win the EISA award for biggest understatement at IFA 2011.The immense contrast between the whites and the blacks owes a lot to Philips' new Moth Eye anti-reflection...

IFA 2011: Samsung Presents Galaxy Tab 7.7

By DigitalVersus, published 09-02-2011

  Ahead of the IFA technology trade show, Samsung yesterday officially presented the Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android Honeycomb touchscreen tablet. This latest slim, compact model boasts Wi-Fi connectivity, optional 3G...

Samsung Galaxy Note vs Tab 7.7 vs Galaxy S II

By SlashGear, published 09-02-2011

This week at IFA 2011 in Berlin we’ve been given the opportunity have quite a few hands-on looks at products from a handful of vendors, but it’s the Samsung stand that’s got us most interested as their newest line of products are so very comparable to one another. This week revealed to us two brand [...]

Samsung intros 5-inch (!) Galaxy Note smartphone, 7.7-Inch Galaxy Tab

By Thinkdigit, published 09-01-2011

Berlin, Germany—Samsung expanded its Galaxy family with the announcement of a 7.7-inch Galaxy Tab tablet, and the Galaxy Note, a smartphone that blurs the tablet-phone line with its sprawling 5-inch screen and bundled stylus for quick memo-taking, or what Samsung terms "free-idea capturing." The Galaxy Note combines a Galaxy Tab tablet with a Galaxy S smartphone and adds the benefits of pen and paper, the company said in a briefing here at IFA.   Running Android 2.3 Ging [...] Read the entire article

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE Made Official Today

By SlashGear, published 28-08-2011

After weeks of hypothesizing, days of great guessing, and minutes of clicking alerts from Samsung, we’ve got it officially: IFA 2011 will be the home of Samsung’s new Galaxy S II LTE as well as their brand new Galaxy Tab 8.9, also with LTE. While we’d guessed that the Galaxy S II might make an [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 for IFA 2011 in a Bit More Detail

By SlashGear, published 28-08-2011

The team at Samsung blew the top off of the Android world back in November of 2010 when the released the first real Android tablet effort across the world – what the tech world’s next big convention IFA 2011 may hold is the next generation of this very model with an added 0.7-inches and a [...]

First images of Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 show it might not get off Gingerbread diet

By phoneArena, published 27-08-2011

Leaked pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 show the tablet having the same navigation keys as the old version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 which means that it is possible that this device will not be upgraded to Honeycomb or Ice Cream Sandwich...

Apple wins against Samsung for expedited trial date in California

By SlashGear, published 26-08-2011

The ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung has seen preliminary injunctions granted on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany as well as the Galaxy smartphones across Europe. But Samsung’s legal woes continue here in the US as well, with the trial for Apple’s main lawsuit against Samsung now moved to an earlier date, [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android tablet will come in LTE version

By SlashGear, published 26-08-2011

Samsung seems intent on offering a tablet in just about every size that consumers might want. It has the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab, a smaller 7-inch version and the 8.9-inch Tab crossed the FCC not long ago. We know that many of the tablets that are coming to market in the next few months will be [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, Galaxy Note, and Wave 3 revealed by Unpacked app

By SlashGear, published 25-08-2011

Samsung may have inadvertently revealed three of its upcoming products when they released their Samsung Mobile Unpacked teaser app on Android Market. The app is meant to reveal Samsung news and events as they develop at next week’s IFA 2011, which is the largest consumer electronics show in Europe and takes place in Berlin, Germany [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, Galaxy Note, and Wave 3 are revealed thanks to Samsung's Unpacked app

By phoneArena, published 25-08-2011

one person managed to do some snooping around and uncovered a trio of new logos residing within the Samsung Mobile Unpacked APK. In fact, we’re greeted to three very distinctive devices – the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, Samsung Wave 3...

National Banana Split Day Shortbread

By TechReport, published 25-08-2011

Eight is Enough Bloomberg West: Wozniak, Kerner, Haverty on Steve Jobs resigning and Steve Wozniak on Steve Jobs resigning from Apple (videos) Worldwide server market revenues increase 17.9% in second quarter as market demand remains strong, according to IDC Ars Technica reports a mixed decision for Apple: Dutch judge bans Samsung smartphones, not tablets ATi-Forum: AMD FX Bulldozer overclocked to 6.5GHz? (in German) VR-Zone reports Samsung announces new additions to its Professional Series 3 series of monitors Microsoft's Vista hacker speaks: 7 lessons learned - InformationWeek Fudzilla reports Razer sends open letter to console makers Red Orchestra 2 HD multiplayer gameplay Read more...

Motorola Atrix advert banned by ASA

By TechRadar, published 25-08-2011

A commercial for the Motorola Atrix has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency because of its claim to being "The World's Most Powerful Smartphone."The ASA, which regulates advertising in the UK, says that because the Samsung Galaxy S II has a more powerful processor - 1.2GHz vs 1GHz - Moto's claim is invalid.Motorola has argued that because of the Atrix's better battery capacity and the device's ability to completely power a laptop shell accessory, it is indeed the most powerful.However, the ASA has placed more stock into the processing speed of the respective devices and demanded that the TV campaign be pulled.RulingIn the ruling, the ASA said: "Motorola said, although the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 had a slightly faster processor, it did not operate the unique computer-like acce...

QNX BlackBerrys set to run Android apps

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

The next generation of BlackBerry smartphones will be able to run Android apps, according to sources at RIM.The new BlackBerrys running the QNX operating system, which is likely to replace the traditional BlackBerry OS, are expected to arrive in the early part of 2012.Unnamed 'in the knows' at RIM told Bloomberg that the company is looking to broaden its appeal by allowing Android app compatibility for its new OS.Market > App WorldSo far, RIM has struggled to engage the developer community in the same way that Android and Apple have.The BlackBerry App World boasts less than 50,000 titles, while the Android Market now has a quarter of a million apps at its disposal.So it's very easy to see why RIM would consider giving its users the option of using Android apps on their new breed of devices...

Review: Updated: HTC Evo 3D

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

UPDATE: We've now re-reviewed this phone for the UK market, so check out our findings below.It seems like there are a bazillion Android phones on the market, which means any phone with a brand new feature seems like a colossal improvement. The latest of these big steps forward was the 'glasses-free' 3D screen on the LG Optimus 3D. Now splashing down is HTC's Evo 3D, with 3D features intended to be less alarming those on the Optimus 3D.We've got a cheeky little video of the HTC Evo 3D if you want to see the phone in action ahead of our full and in-depth review:In fact, at first glance, you might mistake the Evo 3D for any other slightly chunkier Android phone with a bright screen and HTC's Sense user interface. The problem is that the Android line-up has recently moved on to greener pasture...

Samsung: UK not affected by Galaxy ban

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

Samsung has responded to TechRadar's request for information on the recent Dutch ruling banning the Samsung Galaxy S2, S and Ace, and seems to be taking the single patent infringement ruling as a positive.A spokesperson told us that the fact the design infringement claims were dismissed proves Samsung is 'innovative':"Today's ruling is an affirmation that the Galaxy range of products is innovative and distinctive," said the spokesperson."With regard to the single infringement cited in the ruling, we will take all possible measures including legal action to ensure that there is no disruption in the availability of our Galaxy smartphones to Dutch consumers."UK OK"This ruling is not expected to affect sales in other European markets."Samsung has a proud history of innovation in the mobile ind...

Updated: Judge rules Samsung Galaxy S2 sales must be stopped

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

A Dutch judge has ruled that sales of the Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy S and Galaxy Ace are to be stopped in the Netherlands.Apple was claiming that not only did Samsung's smartphones and tablets infringe on design patents, but also infringed on three key software patents too, although only one of these claims have been upheld.These software patents are:EP 2,058,868 - method of scrolling / browsing gallery; EP 2098948 - recording a "flag" in connection with multiple screen taps, of which Samsung would use the system by using Android 2.3 or later version; EP 1,964,022 - method of "unlocking" of a portable device through the touch screen an "unlock image" in a way to drag. Heart of the hydraThe problem here is the Netherlands controls the entry point to Europe for supply of the devices, so a ba...

BBC to show off next-gen television streaming for mobiles

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

The BBC is to show off the latest mobile television technology, with a first public demonstration of DVB-T2-Lite at the IBC conference in early September. The famed BBC research and development department will be conducting the first demo of DVB-T2-Lite which is the mobile version of a technology that was crucial to the rollout of Freeview HD. "DVB-T2-Lite [is] a new profile which will allow cost reduced receiver implementations for applications such as mobile broadcasting," explains the BBC press release."The profile can be mixed with conventional T2 signals in a single multiplex, to allow separate optimisation of the individual components and also to reuse the existing broadcast transmitter infrastructure."Existing techWhat that means is that we could see live television signals on our p...

Video: The full Symbian Belle line-up

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

If you've feverishly been waiting to see what the countdown was all about for Nokia and gasped at the launch of Symbian Belle and a trio of handsets*, we've got a treat for you.Videos of the new phones in action. Video of how NFC will work on the new handsets. An overview of the Symbian Belle overview AND a walkthrough.What more could a Nokia fan want?*Check out the videos below - or failing that, look at the still pictures at the start and enter the magical world of your imagination to visualise what it would look like.We're not fussed.*Or if you don't care but like looking at moving pictures rather than words, we're here for you too.Related StoriesBBC to show off next-gen television streaming for mobilesUpdated: Judge rules Samsung Galaxy S2 sales must be stoppedSamsung: UK not affected ...

Nokia 701 announced with Symbian Belle

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

Nokia has unveiled its latest stop-gap smartphone in the form of the Nokia 701, which comes complete with near field communications (NFC) and the newly-announced Symbian Belle OS. Symbian Belle brings with it six home screens instead of Anna's three, live widgets in five different sizes, a pull down menu and task bar and single-tap NFC pairing. So it stands to reason that the Nokia 701 would come rocking NFC technology, as well as a 1GHz processor, active noise cancellation, an 8MP rear-mounted HD video capturing camera with dual LED flash and a front-mounted camera to boot. Silver backThe handset's 3.5-inch screen is a ClearBack display, which means it should be bright as a button indoors (it's the "brightest mobile phone display of any device to the market", says Nokia) but also easy to ...

Symbian Belle finally announced and detailed

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

Nokia has shown off the latest version of the Symbian operating system: Symbian Belle, complete with some fancy UI updates.The new version of the operating system has been unveiled at the same time as three new phones: the Nokia 701, 700 and 600.The update we're most happy to see is resizable widgets, meaning we're not stuck with the same boring bars as before - this will make Nokia one of the few to have an OS running decent widgets, seeing as Apple seems so set against it.That's not the only Android-esque element to Symbian Belle though, with a status bar that drags down from the top of the screen to let you know about missed calls and messages, plus access to oft-used apps.Gotta talk about the beepAn ever present back key is prevalent at the bottom of the screen, enabling users to bounc...

BBC unveils crowd-sourced 3G coverage map

By TechRadar, published 24-08-2011

The results of the BBC's survey of 3G data across the UK are in, and the resulting map paints a patchy Pollock-esque picture for many of us. 44,600 volunteers took part in the survey, using an Android app to send around 1.7 million hours of data back to the testing firm Epitiro, covering 42 million locations across the British Isles. The research shows that it's not just rural areas which often miss out on the higher speeds of 3G mobile data, with significant areas of towns and cities joining the roster of 'not spots' struggling by with 2G and lower. Don't even get us started on 4GThe interactive map shows that the centre of London was well covered, showing that the epicentre of the capital enjoys robust 3G, but also revealing an impossible-to-ignore smattering of 2G coverage and even two ...

Hands on: BlackBerry Curve 9360 review

By TechRadar, published 23-08-2011

We have to admit we're mightily surprised at what we've seen today from RIM - the BlackBerry Curve 9360 is arguably the most stylish and sleek yet from the Canadians.We've been clamouring for a more stylised model from RIM since the Torch 9810 and 9860 didn't really set our world alight, and while the Bold 9900 is certainly clean and crisp in design, it's not in the same league as other market leading smartphones.Which is why it's all the more impressive that a phone which will be available on pay as you go should be the most striking - but that's what we're presented with.The phone is an impressive 11mm thick and comes with the same keyboard as others in the Curve range, meaning more lozenge keys that sit separate from one another and will be an easy evolution for those that have owned th...

Samsung: Kubrick invented tablets, not Apple

By TechRadar, published 23-08-2011

The epic patent infringement battle between Apple and Samsung, has taken a bizarre twist with Sammy claiming that tablets like the iPad were actually the brainchild of film director Stanley Kubrick.Apple has argued for months that Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 'blatantly copied' the iPad 2 and briefly had the rival device banned across Europe.However, Samsung will now tell the courts that because a similar tablet actually appeared in Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey (see below) it makes Apple's patent null and void.Samsung says Kubrick's future-thinking movie opens up the 'prior art' defense, which can be used to invalidate patents if the idea can be proved to have existed before the patent was issued.AstronautsThe filing reads:"Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a true and correct copy ...

WebOS developers flocking to Windows Phone

By TechRadar, published 22-08-2011

Over 500 app developers for HP's doomed webOS platform are preparing to take their talents to Windows Phone, following a Twitter invite from Microsoft.After HP would permanently ended production of Pre phones and TouchPad tablets, Windows Phone director Brandon Watson extended an offer to give WebOS app developers a new home.Three days later, Watson says he has been inundated with offers from published WebOS developers interesting in building apps for Microsoft's improving platform."...I have >500 emails in just the last 22 hours. Had to rethink the algorithm for responding to all," he said in a tweet.FlatfootedIn a follow-up address to interested developers he adds: "First things first. Thank you so much for reaching out to the Windows Phone team to signal your interest in bringing your t...

Updated: HP TouchPad UK price drop to £89 confirmed at Dixons

By TechRadar, published 22-08-2011

Update: Mark Webb, head of media relations for Dixons Retail, has outed the retailer's prices for the HP TouchPad: you'll be able to nab a 16GB model for £89 and the 32GB model for £115 from Dixons Online later today. You'll want to keep a sharp eye out though; it's limited stock only and, by the sounds of things, when they're gone, they're gone.Currys and PC World will also carry the reduced HP TouchPads at the same price points, with the sale beginning on Tuesday morning.A further tweet from Webb confirms that the retailers will be offering refunds or partial refunds to people who have already bought an HP TouchPad through them; although it's possible there will be timing-based caveats to this early claim. --HP's much-anticipated price drop for the ditched TouchPad has reportedly been ...

HTC to unveil Windows Phone Mango handsets on 1 September

By TechRadar, published 22-08-2011

HTC has created a Facebook event which invites its UK fans to see 'what's next' at a party on 1 September, and its good pals over at Windows Phone UK have only gone and posted it on their own Facebook wall. Gee guys, wonder what HTC could possibly have to unveil that Windows Phone would be interested in promoting? Yes, that's right – Mango-running HTC phones, the second generation of HTC's Windows Phone efforts are very likely to be unveiled at the 1 September do (and it handily coincides with IFA 2011). Mango mango mangoIt's all falling in to place; we've already reported on rumours that Mango will be released on 1 September, and it's very likely that HTC, Samsung and others are looking to IFA 2011 to unveil their hardware.HTC's event will take place at an unconfirmed venue in London an...

HP TouchPad UK price drop outed?

By TechRadar, published 22-08-2011

HP's much-anticipated price drop for the ditched TouchPad has reportedly been outed thanks to a phone call with HP's sales reps.The HP TouchPad is only going to cost $99 (for the 16GB version) over in the US and UK webOS stalwarts were wondering whether the same super-low cost was going to be afforded to us.Many expected a much higher price for Britons, but according to Twitter we're only going to have to pay £89 for a 16GB version of the tablet and £115 for a 32GB offering.TechRadar had a word with HP about the mooted price cut, but was told the situation is "still fluid" and the new pricing would be communicated in due course.Touching the lossThe decision to drop the TouchPad from its line up could cost HP up to $100 million, according to BGR, which cites an earnings call where the com...

Samsung pushes out yet another update to fix graphics issues with the Galaxy Tab 10.1

By phoneArena, published 19-08-2011

Call it one lightning quick fixer-upper, Samsung is quietly rolling out yet another software update to the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which addresses some graphics issues that occurred when owners upgraded the tablet recently to get the TouchWiz UX experience...

Week in Tech: Google moves on Moto as patent war hots up

By TechRadar, published 19-08-2011

"Some will call it Googorola," Gary Marshall writes. "Others, Motogoogle, or perhaps Moogle. But whatever you call it, Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility is the biggest thing to happen in mobile since Nokia climbed into bed with Ballmer."Google is acquiring Motorola Mobility for a cool $12.5 billion, subject to regulatory approval. As Gareth Beavis put it: "They must REALLY like the Atrix."So what's going on? Marshall believes it's all about the patents. "Android has become something of a patent battleground - Eric Schmidt was getting annoyed about firms who "are not responding with innovation [but] with lawsuits" last month - and I'm wondering if the Motorola deal was what Schmidt meant when he said that "we will make sure they don't lose, then" when asked about HTC's patent battle...

Samsung IFA teaser hints at new 7in Galaxy Tab

By TechRadar, published 19-08-2011

Samsung has launched a pair of teaser videos, warming its mobile fans up for the announcements it plans to make at IFA 2011. One video is pretty clearly hinting at a phone of some kind, with the tag line "Something big is coming" easily translated from marketing speak into "Something new is coming". We don't think it'll be the massive 4.65-inch Ice Cream Sandwich phone that we know Samsung has in the works, but it could be any one of a number of lower-spec Android or Windows Phone 7 Mango phones. Tablet timesThe other video is more ambiguous; titled Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2011 Episode 11, it shows us sunlight shining through tree branches, slow motion children playing on a beach, the sun rising over breaking waves, some kind of propeller thing and a tattered yellow flag buffeted by the wi...

Apple chases Europe-wide Samsung Galaxy ban

By TechRadar, published 19-08-2011

Apple's yet-to-be-heard case against Samsung in the Netherlands could see a stranglehold placed over all Galaxy-branded tablet and smartphone sales in Europe if successful. It's a stealth attack, with the Californian company hoping to cut off European supply of the devices by going after Samsung and its partners in the Netherlands, Europe's supply entry point for Samsung's hardware. And it's not just the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 this time; Apple's complaint lists every Galaxy device – from smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy SII to the tablet line up. End of the Galaxy Dutch website Webwereld has extracted this information from Apple's subpoena, saying that the complaint filed extends over all Samsung's logistical affiliates responsible for distributing Samsung's products in 28 markets ac...

Apple chases Europe-wide Samsung ban

By TechRadar, published 19-08-2011

Apple's yet-to-be-heard case against Samsung in the Netherlands could see a stranglehold placed over all Galaxy-branded tablet and smartphone sales in Europe if successful. It's a stealth attack, with the Californian company hoping to cut off European supply of the devices by going after Samsung and its partners in the Netherlands, Europe's supply entry point for Samsung's hardware. And it's not just the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 this time; Apple's complaint lists every Galaxy device – from smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy SII to the tablet line up. End of the Galaxy Dutch website Webwereld has extracted this information from Apple's subpoena, saying that the complaint filed extends over all Samsung's logistical affiliates responsible for distributing Samsung's products in 28 markets ac...

Best Buy offers free Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Samsung TV purchase

By SlashGear, published 19-08-2011

Best Buy has announced a new promotion that may be a sign that Android tablets are still not doing so hot. The Best Buy deal offers customers a free Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with the purchase of a Samsung HDTV, kicking off on August 21 and ending August 27. Android tablets have been trailing far [...]

HP ends production of webOS hardware

By TechRadar, published 19-08-2011

Hewlett Packard has, somewhat shockingly, decided to stop making hardware for the webOS operating system, less than 18 months after buying Palm.The decision means that HP will halt production on the TouchPad tablet and the Pre line of smartphones with immediate effect. The company says it is examining the options to bring webOS, which once showed such promise, to other sectors, but for now it will go in to hibernation.Discontinued"HP plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones," the company said in a statement."HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward."Despite heavy fanfare, the HP TouchPad tablet, boasting the webOS software has been largely considered a huge failure.An...

Apple seeking EU ban on ALL Samsung Galaxy smartphones, tablets

By SlashGear, published 18-08-2011

Following Apple’s recent win in blocking Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in Germany, the company is now filing a more extensive complaint in the Netherlands to ban the distribution of all Samsung Galaxy branded smartphones and tablets in Europe. Unlike the previous filing, however, this one calls for not only a ban on upcoming products [...]

Reliance 3G Tab: Exclusive Test Lab Preview

By Thinkdigit, published 18-08-2011

The recently launched and much publicized Reliance 3G Tab has made its way to our test labs, while we dig deep into it for a detailed review, we are ready with our initial impressions and some exclusive images. Initial Impressions: Build quality is quite acceptable, the device feels reasonably solid and the finish does not feel cheap or typically low-cost. While it’s not as slim as an iPad 2, the Reliance 3G Tab is identical in dimensions as the Samsung Galaxy Tab (very first [...] Read the entire article

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab ads stronger but shoppers still buy iPad instead

By SlashGear, published 18-08-2011

Apple’s market success has often been attributed to the “magical” brain-washing powers of its advertising, but new research suggests that strong ad campaigns aren’t necessarily so persuasive when it comes to sales. Ace Metrix crunched viewer feedback around the Apple “It Becomes Delightful, Even Magical” iPad 2 advert and found that, in fact, people preferred Samsung’s [...]

In Depth: Asus Eee Pad Slider: what you need to know

By TechRadar, published 18-08-2011

We love Asus's Eee Pad Transformer, so we can't wait to get our hands on its Slider sibling. As the name suggests, the Asus Eee Pad Slider has a slidey bit - a display that reveals a proper keyboard - but what else is inside, and what's it going to cost? Let's find out.Asus Eee Pad Slider specificationsAsus has revealed all: the Eee Pad Slider specs include a 1.0GHz dual-core NVIDA Tegra 2, a full QWERTY keyboard and USB port, SRS surround sound, a 10.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) screen and 1GB of RAM. There's a choice of 16GB or 32GB of storage, twin cameras - 1.2MP on the front and 5MP on the back - 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1. The panel is an Apple-style Intelligent Plane Switching (IPS) job, delivering a wide 178-degree viewing angle.Asus Eee Pad Slider softwareHardly a surprise, this: the...

Motorola Xoom to get Android 3.2 update in September

By TechRadar, published 17-08-2011

Motorola has announced that its Honeycomb-running tablet, the Motorola Xoom, is set to get the Android 3.2 update in the UK in September. The Android 3.2 update will be relatively minor compared to the 3.1 release that Xoom owners were treated to earlier this month. New features include a number of unspecified "optimisations", pixel-scaled zoom for fixed-size apps intended for smaller screens and the ability to sync media from an SD card. United States of AndroidLucky Xoom-wielding Yanks have been enjoying the Android 3.2 software for some time now – it's not clear exactly why UK users have had to wait a bit longer for the improvements. Still, we'd expect Moto products to get a bit of preferential treatment now that it is set to become part of the Google family. The exact release date fo...

HTC files new lawsuits against Apple

By TechRadar, published 17-08-2011

HTC and Apple will be heading back to court once again as HTC files a new lawsuit accusing Apple of infringing its patents in the US. The Taiwanese company has asked the International Trade Commission (ITC) to ban Apple from selling its products that it says are infringing on its intellectual property (including the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers) as well as for monetary compensation.A statement from HTC's general counsel Grace Lei said: "Apple needs to stop its infringement of our patented inventions in its products. "We are taking this action against Apple to protect our intellectual property, our industry partners, and most importantly our customers that use HTC products."Latent patentThe new suit follows the ITC's ruling against HTC in July.HTC is keen to appeal the ruling despite its ...

Apple May Have Submitted Flawed Evidence Against Samsung In Europe

By SlashGear, published 15-08-2011

According to an investigation by Webwereld.nl, a Dutch IDG publication, Apple may have submitted false evidence to the German courts as part of their case against Samsung. Last week, Apple won a preliminary injunction on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1, blocking the sale of the tablet throughout Europe. But, a photograph submitted as evidence suggesting that [...]

Apple A6 chip trial production begins

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

Chip company Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has kicked off a trial production run of the A6 processor, set to power Apple mobile devices in 2012.The chip is said to be based on a 28nm process, an upgrade on Apple's current iPad 2-powering A5 chip, which is 45nm.It's also the first Apple mobile chip to include 3D stacking technology, in which two or more layers of components are stacked atop each other. This implementation of complex 3D components is thought to be the reason for the trial run.Thanks to the 28nm process and 3D stacking, the chip is able to pack more transistors into its tiny form factor, resulting in greater computing power and efficiency. 2012 DoomsdayThe quad-core chip is set to debut in Apple mobile devices in Spring 2012, which means we can expect to see a ...

TabCo Grid 10 outed - it's the JooJoo 2

By TechRadar, published 15-08-2011

The official Twitter page for TabCo, a mysterious tablet manufacturer, has jumped the gun and revealed that its launch is the TabCo Grid 10 – the new name for the JooJoo 2.The Tweet that was posted on the site was written in German and has since been taken off the Twitter page, but it did reveal that TabCo is the new name for Fusion Garage, which is best known for the JooJoo.Unless this turns out that the profile has been hacked, it's safe to assume that the new tablet is indeed the TabCo Grid 10, a table that has been rumoured for some time now.Keeping TabsThe TabCo mystery had been one of the best-kept secrets in the gadget world and while many will be disappointed if the new tablet does seem to be a re-branded JooJoo (which only managed to get two stars from TechRadar) the marketing c...

SlashGear Weekly Roundup Video – August 14, 2011

By SlashGear, published 14-08-2011

This past week brought more patent litigation drama along with new rumors for the exciting gadgets to come in the next few months. Sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 have been blocked in Europe after Apple won a preliminary injunction on the tablet. Apple became the world’s largest company briefly when its market valuation surpassed [...]

Iconia Tab A100 Unboxing and hands-on [video]

By SlashGear, published 08-12-2011

The 7-inch form factor may have opened up the Android tablet market, with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab paving the way even before Google believed the platform was ready for slates, but since then all has been quiet on the tweener front. Honeycomb’s unsuitability for medium-sized screens left several companies with their tablets on the back-burner; those [...]

Teen girl charged with BlackBerry Messenger incitement

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

An 18-year-old woman has been charged by police, accused of using the BlackBerry Messenger service to encourage others to participate in riots.The unnamed teenager, from Clacton in Essex, is alleged to have used the group messaging service to encourage her friends to go rioting in the town, as violence spread across the UK this week.She has now been formally charged, under the Serious Crime Act, of intentionally encouraging or assisting in the commission of an offence, and will appear in court on September 1st.The police action comes following widespread condemnation of how social media and BlackBerry Messenger in particular, was used in the shocking spread of rioting in London and other UK cities.This is the first case in which police have specified the use of BBM.Shut downEarlier this we...

Teen charged with BlackBerry Messenger incitement

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

An 18-year-old woman has been charged by police, accused of using the BlackBerry Messenger service to encourage others to participate in riots.The unnamed teenager, from Clacton in Essex, is alleged to have used the group messaging service to encourage her friends to go rioting in the town, as violence spread across the UK this week.She has now been formally charged, under the Serious Crime Act, of intentionally encouraging or assisting in the commission of an offence, and will appear in court on September 1st.The police action comes following widespread condemnation of how social media and BlackBerry Messenger in particular, was used in the shocking spread of rioting in London and other UK cities.This is the first case in which police have specified the use of BBM.Shut downEarlier this we...

Apple won its Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 European ban based on a design sketch filed in 2004

By phoneArena, published 08-12-2011

Apple is using a broken EU Community Design system, basing its motion on a sketch filed in 2004, six years before Apple's first tablet saw the light of day. As per German law, the court has to grant the injunction if the design has been granted and paid for...

Samsung secretly filed protective pleading to avoid Apple injunction

By SlashGear, published 08-12-2011

Court documents concerning the preliminary sales injunction Apple was granted against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 suggest the Korean company may not have been as blindsided by the court decision as it subsequently claimed. According to Samsung’s official statement, “the request for injunction was filed with no notice to Samsung, and the order was issued [...]

Nokia brings NFC technology to London museum

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

Nokia is bringing brought Near Field Communication technology to life by giving London's museum visitors an easy way to learn more through their phones.Nokia is using its new NFC Hub service at the Museum of London to enable users to touch their phones to certain exhibits and instantly learn more information about the display.The tags around the museum will not only give information on exhibits but also allow users to directly interact with the location's social networks, download dedicated apps for their phone and get vouchers for the shops and cafes.It's not all direct information - things like booking tickets or app downloads offer redirects to the relevant website, but still offers an easy way for users to see how smartphones can be used in new ways.New interaction"NFC technology has t...

Samsung Galaxy Tab ban appeal set for August 25 in Germany

By SlashGear, published 08-12-2011

Apple and Samsung have been tied up in a legal fight in the US, Europe, and other countries for a while now over Apple’s allegations that the Samsung Galaxy Tab “slavishly” copies the iPad. Apple also thinks that Samsung is copying other products it produces as well. The fight between Apple and Samsung in Europe [...]

Samsung Galaxy Xcover officially unveiled

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy Xcover, a ruggedised phone with IP67 protection against the elements.It's not really a surprise that Samsung is bringing this phone, given the leaks all over the internet in the last day or two and the success of the Motorola Defy.The Galaxy Xcover is likely to be a lot cheaper than Moto's challenger though, given the spec sheet shows some low-end choices.For instance we're looking at a 3.65-inch screen with a 3MP camera (albeit with flash included) and an 800MHz processor pumping away under the hood.Take that, MotoHowever, Android 2.3 is included on the phone out of the box, which is one in the eye for the Defy, despite it's slightly higher spec sheet.The Galaxy Xcover comes with full IP67 rating, which means its splash, dust and shockproof. There'...

Android 4.0: what you need to know

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

We've had Android 2.3 Gingerbread. We've had Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Next up: Ice Cream Sandwich, the next version of Google's Android operating system. Although it's possible that Ice Cream Sandwich will be given a lower version number, such as Android 2.4, we think the scale of the upgrade makes it more than a mere point release - so our money's on Android 4.0. No matter what number Google gives it, the next version of Android brings new features, new hardware and new ways to play with your Android kit.Here's what you need to know.Android 4.0 release dateGoogle says the Android 4.0 release date will be around Thanksgiving in the US, which means it should ship just in time for the all-important Christmas shopping binge this year.Android 4.0 phonesSpecs for what could be the Google Nexus 3 ...

OKCupid apps add location-based dating

By TechRadar, published 08-12-2011

Popular online dating site OKCupid has made its mobile applications location aware, allowing users to contact potential dates in their present locale.The update for Android and iPhone users means that if you see a fellow member of the site is close by, you can view their profile, start to chat or even exchange photos.The app also lets members put the word out to fellow singles if they are free and up for a date. These advertisements can be customised to be seen only by only those with common interests or requirements, who also happen to stroll into the same Starbucks.CompatibilityAlso, after scanning other members in your area the app will gauge your compatibility with those also in the neighbourhood and recommend potential dates.The new location-based functionality takes its lead from the...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 still on sale in the UK

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

While the 'Apple vs the rest of the world' lawsuits rumble on in the European courts, British Android-fanciers have one last chance to snap up a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.That's because retailers have been given the all-clear to sell the stock they bought from Samsung prior to the 9 August ruling in Germany.The clock is ticking though, because when stock runs out, that's it for the foreseeable - it's going to be several weeks before Samsung can even challenge the temporary injunction, let alone overturn it.Retailer restrictionsThe exact legal position remains a grey haze of misinformation, and Dixons Store Group PR told TechRadar earlier this afternoon that it had received "no legal instruction to remove the product" from its stores.So it would seem as though the court ruling doesn't ban ret...

Gartner: Android takes top smartphone OS spot

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Gartner has released its report into mobile phone sales for Q2 2011, revealing that Android is now the top selling OS.The results show that the Google-made OS increased its market share to 43 per cent from 17 per cent last year, while Apple hit 18 per cent – not bad considering the sheer volume of Android handsets compared to iOS phones. Nokia also managed to cling on to the top manufacturing spot, although its share has fallen to 22 per cent of the market thanks to sales of 97.87 million smartphones in the three months from April to June. Top of the pops Gartner notes that the Finnish company has managed to "reduce levels of held stock, partly by cutting prices on older products", a tactic that has helped it keep the top spot. It's bad news for RIM and Windows Phone though; RIM saw its ...

Vodafone halts Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G pre-orders while other retailers push ahead

By SlashGear, published 08-11-2011

Vodafone UK has denied reports that it has cancelled pre-orders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, though it has ceased taking further orders while the Apple preliminary injunction prevents sales of the Honeycomb slate in most European countries. While the tablet is still present on Vodafone’s “coming soon” page, it now only allows would-be buyers [...]

Motorola Fire gets UK release date and price

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

The Motorola Fire will go on sale in late September at the fairly reasonable UK price of around £200, according to one retailer. But it's not the Motorola Fire that we reported on last week; it's actually the Motorola Pro that we reported on in, er, February. We're as confused as you over this whole naming-different-phones-the-same-thing scenario, and we've got a call in to Motorola to ask them to sort it out – or at least clarify what's going on. Unfortunately, the company is staying tight-lipped as it hasn't officially announced any release dates or pricing for either handset yet, but we're fairly confident that the Motorola Pro will now launch as the Motorola Fire. Seeing doubleSo forget the other one for a minute, this Motorola Fire comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard in a power-b...

Samsung escapes Dutch injunction: Accuses Apple of design generalization

By SlashGear, published 08-11-2011

Samsung may not have had the opportunity to fight Apple’s European preliminary injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 – only finding out that Apple had filed after the ban on sales was applied - but the company has come out fighting in the Netherlands hearing today. Samsung demanded that the Dutch courts throw out the case [...]

Samsung roadmap leak tips 720p I9250 Android ICS phone, more

By SlashGear, published 08-11-2011

Details of upcoming smartphones and tablets purportedly from a leaked Samsung roadmap have emerged, with retailer Mobili linija spilling the beans on not only a 7-inch Galaxy Tab replacement but a pair of supersized Android handsets one of which runs Ice Cream Sandwich. Samsung’s 7-inch slate, the P6200, is tipped to run Android 3.x Honeycomb on a [...]

Samsung Galaxy R looks set for UK release

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Samsung now looks like it's going be bringing the Galaxy R to UK shores, complete with a Tegra 2 dual core chip.The new phone will be sold in 'North and East Europe', meaning it's likely the UK will get its own taste of the Galaxy S2 Lite, despite Samsung telling us something to the contrary last month.We call it Lite as Samsung seems to have dialled down all the specs of its behemoth-like sibling, including a 4.19-inch Super LCD screen, 8GB of built in memory and a heavier chassis of 131g.Smarter and fasterHowever, it does win in one department: there's a Tegra Zone app section on Android market designed to bring specially optimised games for the correctly-specified dual core phones.To aid this, there's also a GeForce GPU for faster gaming and web browsing, and of course we're treated to ...

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S Plus review

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

We've managed to nab some time with a weird new phone: the Samsung Galaxy S Plus. We're not sure that we can even call it a new phone, as it's essentially the Samsung Galaxy S with a slight tweak under the hood.The phone itself bears a striking resemblance to the original Galaxy S - it's the same chassis if we're honest, apart from the fact the rim around the edge is now a glossy chrome rather than the darker silver offering we were treated to before.The rest of the phone is almost identical, with the weight ever so slightly lower than its predecessor, which sadly means no flash on the 5MP camera... still. It's unforgivable really to have a phone that will cost towards the higher end of the scale without this basic feature.The operation of the Samsung Galaxy S Plus is noticeably faster tha...

Research warns of PlayBook security holes

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

The first independent study into the security credentials of the BlackBerry PlayBook has found a couple of causes for concern. The issues the NGS Secure team found included unintended access to the file system, flaws in relation to a third-party web server and a problem with the HDMI video interface. The company has made RIM aware of these security flaws and says that the company is making changes to address them. Can't count what you don't haveNGS Secure's main concern, however, is that some of the PlayBook's key functionality is yet to be released – with onboard email, calendar or contacts applications on the way, it's impossible to tell how secure the tablet will be. Currently, the PlayBook uses BlackBerry Bridge to access those features, meaning that the tablet itself should be as se...

Explained: Mozilla's vision for Boot to Gecko

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Mozilla's on a mission: it wants to sort out the world of smartphones, enabling web-based apps to benefit from the same features as native apps. The ambitious project is called Boot to Gecko, and sounds like Mozilla's planning an entire mobile operating system. That raises all kinds of important questions, so we asked Mike Shaver, Mozilla's vice president of technical strategy, to share his thoughts.As Shaver explains, there's a growing gap between what web-based applications can do and what native applications can do: there are features that web apps can't access and proprietary APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that are only available to platform-specific developers. Mozilla would like to change that. "We believe that the next frontier for web applications is full device integrat...

Mario on the iPhone? Nintendo investors want it

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has always been adamant that Mario won't ever be ported on to non-Nintendo consoles, but it seems that this is what some investors want to see happen.With the Nintendo 3DS suffering from poor sales and the Nintendo Wii U still some time off, things aren't exactly looking great for the games company. Because of this, a number of investors have been looking at ways the company can boost its income and one of these could be unleashing Mario on other mobile platforms like the iPhone and even on to social networking sites like Facebook.This business model has seen massive success for gaming companies such as PopCap, Zynga, Rovio and even EA. New battlefieldFund Manager Masamitsu Ohki, speaking to Bloomberg, believes that getting Mario on to phones may be one way to br...

HTC partners with Beats by Dr Dre to clean up mobile audio

By TechRadar, published 08-11-2011

HTC has announced a new partnership with Beats by Dr Dre, the fruits of which will be a range of smartphones with integrated Beats sound innovations later this year. The 'strategic investment' on HTC's part will likely have cost the company a fair chunk of cash, with $300 million apparently the agreed sum for a 51 per cent stake in Beats Electronics. Aside from enjoying the significant cash injection, Beats wants to improve the quality of digital music according to chairman Jimmy Iovine. Dre unavailable for comment"For Beats by Dr. Dre, this represents a critical step in our continued mission to clean up the destruction of audio caused by the digital revolution; and reengineer how sound is delivered so that the consumer feels the music the way that the artist intended," he said. Peter Chou...

Logitech Unveils New Metal Keyboard Case For Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

By SlashGear, published 08-10-2011

Logitech showed off a new tablet accessory for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the form of a keyboard case designed by ZAGG. We’ve seen plenty of ZAGG accessories before and we’ve also seen a similar keyboard case designed by the company in partnership with Logitech for the iPad 2. But this new case is [...]

Man who 'found' prototype iPhone 4 charged

By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011

A man who claims to have found an iPhone 4 prototype in a bar, before selling it to a technology blog has been charged by police.Brian Hogan, who sold the prototype for $5,000 after an Apple employee misplaced the device, has been charged with a handling stolen goods and misappropriation of lost property.A second man, Sage Robert Wallower, who allegedly shopped the handset around to the various tech blogs has also been charged with misdemeanor offenses by the DA in San Mateo County, California.However, no charges will be brought against Gimodo or editor Jason Chen who bought the device, revealed it in photos and videos on the internet before tearing it down to check out the innards."After a consideration of all of the evidence, it was determined that no charges would be filed against emplo...

Review: BlackBerry Bold 9900

By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 comes as something of a shock. You see, for years, BlackBerry has, in a sense, been catching up. That's not a dig at its parent company – it's practically royalty in push email and corporate handset circles. But it has been rare for RIM to lead the way. Cameras, internet browsing, HTML emails – all were included on RIM's phones years after they'd become standard fare on other handsets. For recent examples of decent phones that didn't really push the envelope all that far, just take a look at the Bold 9780 and 9700.But the Bold 9000 finally offers some cutting-edge tech, and in an attractive package to boot. Its 1.2GHz processor, high-spec touchscreen, brand new OS7 and HD video camera are all specs we never really expected a BlackBerry to have before the next m...

Apple also suing Motorola over Xoom

By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011

Apple is suing Motorola in Germany over the design of the Motorola Xoom and its similarities to the iPad, according to small print another court case. The notes were spotted in Apple's complaint against Samsung over the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which saw sales of Samsung's tablet suspended in Europe as the courts granted Apple a preliminary injunction. The Motorola Xoom could go the way of the Tab 10.1 in Europe if the courts rule in favour of Apple again, although the notes do not clarify whether Apple has requested an injunction in this case. Xoom, and the tablet's goneThe Motorola Xoom has another thing in common with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1; both tablets run Android Honeycomb. Apple isn't shy about going after its Android-running competitors; but with the iPad such a runaway success, it do...

Apple targets Motorola XOOM next in Euro tablet cull

By SlashGear, published 08-10-2011

Details of the Apple preliminary injunction against Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 have revealed that the Cupertino company is also targeting the Motorola XOOM in Europe, with a complaint already filed over the design of the Honeycomb slate. Although there’s no confirmation that Apple is seeking a similar injunction against Motorola for European XOOM sales, FOSSPatents points to [...]

Samsung Galaxy R gets Hands-On Treatment from NVIDIA

By SlashGear, published 08-10-2011

The handset part of the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor-toting Android family is expanding, this newest member making the total five with a whole slew of tablets already out there in the wilderness as well. We’ve gotten to review each and every one of these devices: Motorola ATRIX 4G, Motorola DROID X2, Motorola PHOTON 4G, [...]

Gary Marshall: Apple vs Samsung: something here is rotten

By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011

Last week, we announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 had finally made it to the UK, aiming to prove "that you can buy a decent slate that doesn't have a fruit logo on it." Not any more, you can't: Apple's persuaded almost all of the EU to ban it.The ban is the latest development in the ongoing "you copied our stuff! You suck!" "No, you copied our stuff! You suck!" patent argy-bargy between Apple and everybody else on the planet.What's interesting isn't the rights and wrongs of the arguments, though. It's that Samsung wasn't warned about the case or given the right to reply. "Apple says you suck!" the court has effectively said. "I like them! Bring me the banhammer!"EU can't be seriousThe way things work in Europe is fairly simple: if one country decides you're a big old intellectual pr...

Samsung launches GALAXY Tab 730 and 750 in India

By Thinkdigit, published 08-10-2011

On a day when we are hearing the news of the ban on the sale of these devices in Europe, Samsung has launched the GALAXY Tablets in India. The Tab 730 and Tab 750 has been launched, and will lead Samsung’s attack on the Apple iPad 2 as well as fellow Android powered tablets – Motorola Xoom and HTC Flyer. [RELATED_ARTICLE] The Tab 730 was codenamed Tab 8.9 and the Tab 750 was codenamed 10.1, owing to their display sizes. Both the tablets are powered by a 1GHz dual core processor, [...] Read the entire article

Apple's motion for an European ban on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 leaks with comparative design drawings

By phoneArena, published 08-10-2011

The whole injunction against Samsung for violating Apple's intellectual property in design patents with its Galaxy Tab 10.1 has leaked now, and Apple is apparently using design drawings of the iPad 2, in order to demonstrate the alleged similarities...

Samsung 'disappointed with courts' over Galaxy 10.1 decision

By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011

Samsung has released a statement regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 being banned from sale in Europe (apart from the Netherlands), saying that it is making moves to defend its intellectual property and get its tablet back in the shops.Late on Tuesday, a German court decided to grant Apple a temporary injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1, due to an ongoing patent dispute.The repercussions of this are already being seen in the UK, with Amazon.co.uk no longer stocking the device.Court out"Samsung is disappointed with the court's decision and we intend to act immediately to defend our intellectual property rights through the on-going legal proceedings in Germany and will continue to actively defend these rights throughout the world," said a statement by Samsung."We will take all necessary...

Apple’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 injunction leaks

By SlashGear, published 08-10-2011

The Apple complaint that led to a pan-European ban on sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 has leaked, complete with the comparison images the Cupertino company used to persuade German courts that the Honeycomb slate is an iPad copycat. The document, shared by FOSSPatents and in German, was filed on August 4 and with no prior warning [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 blocked from sale

By TechRadar, published 08-09-2011

The legal battle between Apple and Samsung saw the first real ramifications for UK gadget fans today, after a German court blocked the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 across Europe.The court has granted Apple a temporary injunction against Samsung's selling and marketing of the tablet in Europe, meaning all units must be removed from the shelves.The judge has, for now, backed Apple's claim that Samsung 'copied' the iPad and infringed on Apple's patents.AppealSamsung can appeal, but it'll be at least four weeks until that appeal to be heard. In the meantime Apple's injunction will standThe long-awaited Honeycomb-based, Galaxy Tab 10.1 only launched in Britain last week and has proved to be the best-selling tablet since the launch of the iPad 2 in March. Apple also has a beef with the re...

Boxee Box iPad app launches

By TechRadar, published 08-09-2011

D-Link has announced a new iPad app for the Boxee Box media streamer, which offers the ability to organise, watch and share video content through your iPad.The new app has been designed to make it easier to bookmark videos for watching later on your iPad, TV or computer.The app also allows you to send media through the iPad to your TV, with the app's Watch on Boxee tab. You can also flip-reverse this and stream content from your Boxee Box on to the iPad through the My Media tab. Some magic behind the scenes means that you don't have to convert the files either as this is all done automatically by the app.New integration"Working together to bring Boxee Box users this new integration reinforces our commitment to ensuring devices in the home should be all talking to one another – whether it...

Android 3.1 update rolls out to UK Motorola Xooms

By TechRadar, published 08-09-2011

Motorola has announced that the Android 3.1 update is now rolling out to Motorola Xoom tablets in the UK.The over-the-air software update brings with it a more visual multi-tasking tool, resizable homescreen widgets, keyboard and mouse support and activates the SD card slot that has been redundant until now. Activate the QueenOther handy new features that Android 3.1 supports are picture transfer directly from a camera via USB, support for joysticks and game pads, Wi-Fi lock and Adobe Flash player. Although some of our American cousins have already begun to see Android 3.2 land on their Xooms, Android 3.1 launched in May 2011 and is only now making its way to the flagship tablet in the UK. In the meantime, Samsung has managed to launch its Android 3.1-toting Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which ...

Samsung's Honeycomb Tablets Galaxy Tab 10.1, 8.9 coming to India in August

By Thinkdigit, published 08-08-2011

We had reported earlier that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 would be launched in India in July. And the Galaxy Tab 8.9 would soon follow its sibling. Apparently, the devices have not been launched in the country yet. But the latest buzz has it that the devices will come to the Indian market as early as August 10. Both the devices, Galaxy 10.1 and 8.9, were announced few months ago. The Galaxy 10.1 is an Android Honeycomb tablet, which has been pitted against the new Apple tab – iPad 2. The [...] Read the entire article

DSLR Controller arrives for Android

By Imaging Resource, published 08-05-2011

A new app released by developer Chainfire offers some Canon shooters the ability to remotely control their DSLRs from Android phones or tablets. Available from the Android Market in beta form, Chainfire's DSLR Controller is said to have been tested with the Canon EOS550D (aka Rebel T2i), EOS 50D, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark II, and EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLRs, using either the Samsung Galaxy S II phone, or one of three tablet models -- the Acer Iconia A500, Motorola Xoom, and Toshiba Thrive. Other Canon SLRs and Google Android tablets running Honeycomb...(read more)

True all-day tablet battery to land in 2013?

By TechRadar, published 08-04-2011

Texas Instruments has promised a chip that can offer 'true all day computing' for release in 2013. Speaking to Fudzilla, TI's product manager Brian Carlson, explained that the battery life of the all-day chip would "last for from early in the morning until you are ready to hit the pillow." While both smartphone and tablet battery life has improved over the past year, we still find ourselves nervously eyeing the battery meter towards the end of the day, and having all the bells and whistles turned on all the time will leave gadgets prematurely drained of life. Juiced upBut by making future chips and hardware more power efficient, TI thinks it can increase the time between charges and provide true all day power. It also hopes to build intelligent caching and better memory access for smartpho...

Updated: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 UK release date 'revealed'

By TechRadar, published 08-04-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 UK release date has been set by Amazon as 12 August. The medium-sized tablet is now available for pre-order from the retail behemoth, with a UK price of £605.34 for the 3G model. Weirdly, the release date was first listed as 11 August earlier today and has since changed to 12 August, which suggests it may not be set in stone just yet.Update: We've spoken to Samsung, which says it hasn't announced a UK release date for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 yet, adding that it "will be available in the UK later this year." So don't count on getting your 8.9-inch slate next week; it's possible that the supplier has some early samples but you'd be wise to hang fire until Samsung itself releases the tablet. SlinkyIt'll arrive just a week after the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which hits th...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 arrives in UK

By TechRadar, published 08-04-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has officially arrived in UK stores, with the impressive tablet aiming to prove that you can buy a decent slate that doesn't have a fruit logo on it. With the Apple iPad 2 currently riding high, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is aiming to eat into its market share, offering Android Honeycomb, a 10.1 inch WXGA touchscreen and a weight of just 565 grams. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is 8.6 mm thick, comes in WiFi only or 3G flavours and is powered by the now-familiar Nvidia Tegra 2 chip. InterestSimon Stanford, Managing Director, Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland said: "The interest we've had in the Galaxy Tab 10.1 since it was first announced at the beginning of the year has been phenomenal. "Our latest tablet device in the Galaxy range is an example of Samsung's ongoing innova...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits UK today; Tab 8.9 on August 12?

By SlashGear, published 08-04-2011

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 has officially arrived in the UK, with the WiFi-only version of the slate on sale today, while the 3G-enabled variant is due to hit carrier shelves on August 23. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 has found itself a (tentative) release date, in the UK at least, with online retailers suggesting the 3G [...]

iPhone 5 release date outed by network holiday ban?

By TechRadar, published 08-01-2011

US phone network AT&T has banned holiday requests for the last two weeks in September, which many are speculating is down to the launch of the Apple iPhone 5. An anonymous AT&T employee claims the announcement is due to an "event blackout". "Historically the only time they've done this was for an iPhone release," the tipster adds. Wait a minute… However, 'sources with knowledge of Apple's plans' claim that the AT&T employee is misinformed; "I don't know why AT&T's calling for all hands on deck those weeks, but it's not for an iPhone launch," it told All Things D. Rather, the second anonymous source says the iPhone 5 will land in October, although he declined to give any indication of when exactly we'll see it. So all we can tell you for sure is that there will be a new iPhone but when it...

Samsung agrees to pause its Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia, until the lawsuit with Apple is resolved

By phoneArena, published 08-01-2011

Samsung and Apple have agreed in court room breaks to pause the plans for sales and marketing of the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in Australia, because of Apple's pending patent infringement lawsuit against it in Down Under...

Samsung freezes Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia in Apple suit

By SlashGear, published 08-01-2011

Samsung has agreed to freeze sales and advertising of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia until its patent infringement suit with Apple has been settled. The moratorium was agreed by the two companies’ legal teams during a break in court proceedings, Bloomberg reports, rather than as an injunction handed down by the judge, and if Apple later [...]

HTC Desire Android 2.3 update released for 'expert users'

By TechRadar, published 08-01-2011

HTC has released an Android 2.3 update for the HTC Desire, but it might not be the Android 2.3 update for the HTC Desire that you're looking for.In the note announcing the update on the HTC UK Facebook page, the company notes that "this update is only recommended for expert users who want to experience Android 2.3." That's because only the ROM upgrade utility for connecting the phone to a computer (RUU) is being made available rather than a traditional software update over the air (you know, the one where the phone tells you there's an update available).The upshot of this is anyone updating their software will need a spot of technological know-how and will lose any message, emails, customisations and contacts stored on their phone. More to come?HTC's announcement goes on to add that "This ...

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Apple iPad 2: Internet and Data Speeds

By phoneArena, published 31-07-2011

The clear advantage in raw data speed goes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 since it is utilizing Verizon's fast 4G LTE network. We ran the SpeedTest.net app and got around 7-8 Mbps downloads and 3-4 Mbps uploads, which is also in the same range that we get on the HTC ThunderBolt smartphone. When using the same app on the Apple iPad 2, which uses Verizon's 3G EVDO Rev A network, we got on average 1 Mbps for downloads and 0.4 Mbps for uploads.

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Unboxing

By phoneArena, published 28-07-2011

It has been a month since Verizon started accepting pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and today the newest Verizon tablet is out on the streets. When we reviewed the generic Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 last month, we were impressed with it's design and performance, but the Verizon model adds one important extra, that it can use their 4G LTE data network, so you're not limited to a Wi-Fi connection.

HTC Evo 3D UK release date confirmed for September

By TechRadar, published 28-07-2011

HTC has told TechRadar that the Evo 3D, its first phone with a 3D screen, will be available in the UK in September.This is in contrast to the July release date given for the European launch back when the phone launched a few weeks ago, although no reason has been given for pushing the date back.The statement simply reads: "We can confirm that the HTC EVO 3D will be available to UK customers through Carphone Warehouse from September 2011."All trueThis announcement confirms what TechRadar exclusively told you yesterday, that Vodafone had decided to remove the HTC Evo 3D from its forthcoming roadmap, citing delays to the handset.The move from HTC could put the Evo 3D in direct competition with the iPhone 5, which is expected to launch in the UK around the same time - will the 3D screen be eno...

Hands on: Vodafone 555 Blue review

By TechRadar, published 28-07-2011

Vodafone sprung a demi-surprise in being the next brand to launch a Facebook phone in the shape of the Vodafone 555 Blue. But without the latest in connectivity, a relatively slow processor and a familiar shape, will the 555 be top of the pile or singing the Blues?The new phone, manufactured by Alcatel, has one key difference though: it's a non-smartphone, instead using a dedicated Java-based OS that Vodafone claims integrates Facebook more deeply than ever before on a mobile.The 555 Blue will be aimed at the 16-25 market in the UK, with its cheaper price tag of around £70 eschewing the need for a contract and offering social networking for not a lot of dollar.The design is a standard QWERTY keyboard design, taking a lot of cues from the BlackBerry range of old. Vodafone tells us that the...

Updated: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Gingerbread update out now

By TechRadar, published 28-07-2011

Sony Ericsson has released the Android 2.3 software update for its aging Xperia X10 smartphone. Update: It seems that one of the keen beans over at Sony Ericsson HQ hit the publish button a few days early and the Android 2.3 update isn't out for the X10 yet after all. Mattias Holm, Sony Ericsson's head of product pr has blogged: "As some of you have seen we have communicated on www.sonyericsson.com that the Gingerbread software update for Xperia X10 is available. "Unfortunately that information was a bit too premature. The launch is imminent and timing according to plan but we just need some more days before we can push the button."--The company has announced the arrival of the update on its website, as well as listing the benefits which include pinch-to-zoom while internet browsing and so...

Professional display review ranks the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 screen at the top of popular tablets

By phoneArena, published 28-07-2011

DisplayMate has gone scientific measuring display quality, as it has been in the business of calibrating and giving display scores for many years now. Its popular comparison pegs the Galaxy Tab 10.1 on top, ahead of the second one iPad 2...

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 & microSIM cards begin to infiltrate stores

By phoneArena, published 28-07-2011

With Verizon’s variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 expected to become readily available starting tomorrow, July 28th, one of our tipsters managed to send us a couple of photos to tide over anxious future owners...

Samsung Galaxy S II Slide from AT&T Pictured in Photos

By SlashGear, published 26-07-2011

It appears that in addition to the HTC Puccini 10-inch tablet having its press images leaked today, there’s another AT&T-bound device hanging in the rafters. This handset is a Samsung device by the looks of it, employing a slide-out keyboard, an 8-megapixel camera on the back with a flash and speaker grille, textured battery cover, [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE Launch Date July 28

By SlashGear, published 26-07-2011

Verizon’s version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, aka their 4G LTE model, has been confirmed for July the 28th, aka two days from the day this post is posted. This is not the first time this tablet has been released into the wild, as a Wi-Fi edition, but it is the first time it’s [...]

Android 2.3 update arrives for Samsung Galaxy Tab

By TechRadar, published 26-07-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has finally got a Gingerbread software update of its very own, with the update to Android 2.3 available now.The 7-inch tablet can nab the new software by connecting to a PC and Samsung's KIES programme. The Gingerbread update arrives just in time to update Galaxy Tab users before the official launch of the Honeycomb-toting Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on 4 August. Times gone byThe original Samsung Galaxy Tab was on Android 2.2, so users can look forward to a better copy and paste, a smarter user interface, the redesigned Android keyboard and slightly improved battery life. It joins the HTC Flyer at the under populated 7-inch Gingerbread tablet club, with most manufacturers opting for Honeycomb-friendly 10-inch slates. And, with the 7-inch friendly Android 3.2 update alrea...

Two separate leaks confirm a July 28th launch for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE at Verizon

By phoneArena, published 24-07-2011

A leaked screenshot of a Verizon document shows that the LTE enabled version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be launched on July 28th; initially, only the gray version will be available at Verizon stores while the white variant will be used for direct fulfillment...

Google and Apple battling it out in T3 Gadget Awards shortlist

By TechRadar, published 22-07-2011

Google and its Android mobile OS have picked up the lion's share of the nominations ahead of Apple in the T3 Gadget Awards shortlist. The T3 Gadget Awards have become one of the highlights of the UK tech calendar, with TechRadar's Future Publishing stable-mate unveiling the names that will be fighting it out for the ultimate prizes. Apple has 15 nominations, with the iPad 2 up for six gongs and the iPhone 4 is in four nominations. But both will face some stiff competition, with the likes of Nintendo's 3DS, some truly wonderful Android handsets and the Amazon Kindle all battling for a winner's medal. Tight votingLuke Peters, Editor of T3, said: "This year's voting was incredibly tight in most categories. "However, the T3 readers and judges are a discerning, knowledgeable bunch and have sele...

Samsung Galaxy Q: what you need to know

By TechRadar, published 21-07-2011

Samsung's one of the most interesting Android manufacturers, and the Samsung Galaxy Q could be one of its most interesting products yet: if the rumours are correct, this year's IFA 2011 will see a "tabphone" that's half tablet, half phone. So will it be a successful union like cheese on toast, or something terrifying like Chas'n'Dave? Let's pan the river of rumour for some nuggets of news.The Samsung Galaxy Q specs include a 5.3-inch screenDetails are thin on the ground, but we're hearing from Yahoo Korea that the Galaxy Q specifications will include a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED screen. That would make it around an inch larger than existing Galaxy handsets, which is worryingly close to Stupidly Large territory. Dell has been here already with the Dell Streak 5, but few other firms seem to think...

Nokia posts £323m loss, smartphone sales down 32%

By TechRadar, published 21-07-2011

Nokia has posted its financial results for the second quarter of 2011, revealing an enormous net loss of £323 million. Net sales of all products fell by 7 per cent, but the company was heavily hit in the smartphone arena where it sold 32 per cent fewer handsets compared to the same quarter a year earlier. The heavy losses won't come as too much of a surprise to the company, which is well aware of its failings in the growing smartphone market and is taking steps to improve its fortunes by moving to the Windows Phone 7 OS later this year. However, it was forced to issue a warning earlier in the week that its results were likely to be even worse than anticipated. Blame gamePredictably, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop deflected blame to the "strategic transformation" and conceded that it impacted in "...

Portable Media Players: Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.0, 5.0 and Cowon X7

By DigitalVersus, published 21-07-2011

Portable media players aren't dead yet, as Cowon and Samsung are hoping to prove with their latest pocket music and video devices. Samsung's new Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.0 and...

Lenovo announces IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7

By TechRadar, published 21-07-2011

Lenovo has announced the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet P1, a 10.1-inch tablet set for release with Windows 7 OS, alongside two tablets running Android 3.1 Honeycomb.The IdeaPad P1 will offer a 1.5GHz Intel Atom processor, up to 2GB of RAM and the option of either 32GB or 64GB SSD storage, it also has expandable storage with a microSD card slot. The tablet also comes with a 1280 x 800 capacitive multi-touch screen, Bluetooth, WiFi, a USB 2.0 port and an optional 3G modem.The IdeaPad P1 weighs in at around 790g making it heavier than both the 10-inch Samsung Galaxy and the Motorola Xoom tablets.Ideas galoreYou'll be able to video call friends using the front-facing 2MP camera, however with no camera on the back don't expect to get too snap-happy.Windows 8 is tailored for the touch screen market and ...

Schmidt hits out over Android lawsuits

By TechRadar, published 20-07-2011

Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt has dismissed reports stating Android is in danger from a number of lawsuits, accusing the litigating companies as simply being 'jealous'.HTC has recently lost out to Apple over a number of patent infringements from its smartphones, leading to speculation the whole Android system could be vulnerable.However, speaking at Google's Mobile Revolution conference in Tokyo, Schmidt has stated that Google is confident in its innocence:"The big news in the past year has been the explosion of Google Android handsets and this means our competitors are responding," he said, according to Perth Now."Because they are not responding with innovation, they're responding with lawsuits."We have not done anything wrong, and these lawsuits are just inspired by our succes...

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray beaming on to O2

By TechRadar, published 20-07-2011

O2 is to offer the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray in the UK, adding the handset to its coming soon page. Unlike Play.com and Carphone Warehouse, the oxygenated network has opted for a Xperia Ray UK release date of September, despite Play's suggested date of 15 August and Sony Ericsson promising that's when the handset would launch. Three UK has also announced its intentions towards the Xperia Ray, also listing the handset as coming in September – sacre bleu! Could the retailers be wrong on this one? It's a shame about RayWe were impressed by the Xperia Ray when we got our hands on it last week; it's a small package that promises big things from its pin-sharp resolution and 1GHz processor. With its Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and TimeScape overlay, we'll be bringing you our full Sony ...

iPhone 5 release date set for September?

By TechRadar, published 20-07-2011

Apple has seemingly confirmed the presence of a new iPhone in the market by the end of Q3, leading to yet more suggestions that the iPhone 5 will be landing in September.According to Apple Insider, Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer was asked during an earnings call why he was suggesting a 12 per cent drop in revenues for the Q3 financial period – a traditionally robust time thanks to the scores of people buying the latest iPhone.He said that there is "a lot going on in the fall with iOS 5 and iCloud" but added there will be a "future product transition that we will not talk about today".It's possible that this could be referring to a new iPod range, with Apple generally announcing new devices in its PMP range at the end of September. But if Apple is looking to rectify that ...

Google Maps 3D buildings comes to London

By TechRadar, published 19-07-2011

The Google Maps app for Android has been updated to add 3D building support for more cities, including London, Paris and Barcelona.Users of the Google Maps 5.0 app can now view the London skyline in 3D and zoom, tilt and rotate their way around the city.As well as the aforementioned cities, Google has also added Stockholm, Singapore, Lisbon and Boulder in Colorado, USA.There's also 11 cities in South Africa available to view in 3D.Next generationThe "next generation" 3D mapping service originally launched in December last year, adding digital realism to the cities of New York, Milan and Zurich.There's no need to download a new update for the app, the 3D skylines have been added to the application automatically.The app is yet to be updated for iOS users who're still stuck with boring old 2D...

Exclusive: Samsung denies Galaxy R set to land in UK

By TechRadar, published 19-07-2011

Reports that the Samsung Galaxy Z, a watered-down version of the fancy Galaxy S2, is coming to the UK have been played down by the Korean firm.The phone, which features a dual 1GHz Tegra 2 processor and slightly smaller 4.3-inch screen without the Super AMOLED Plus screen, was supposed to be coming to the UK as the Galaxy R - but we have since received the following statement from Samsung:"To date, the Samsung Galaxy R has not been confirmed for the UK Market. "However Samsung currently has a range of Galaxy handsets available in the UK, including the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Ace, and is committed to providing a range of smartphones at varied price options to suit different consumer needs."Neither here nor thereIt's a pretty vague statement to be honest - it doesn't preclude the possibil...

Sky Go app for iOS appears on App Store

By TechRadar, published 19-07-2011

The Sky Go app has finally made into onto the App Store, with Apple allowing the online and mobile TV app from one of the UK's biggest broadcasters to go through. Sky Go is the service that brings together Sky Mobile TV and Sky Player into one service, allowing the streaming of live sports and movies for those with the right TV subscriptions. Sky TV customers will now be able to watch the five Sky Sports channels, ESPN and Sky News on their iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Subs There will also be access to a selection of Sky Movies channels, depending on the user's subscription package. More Sky channels are set to be added as the service grows. Sky's recent acquisition of The Cloud public Wi-Fi service will soon be supporting Sky Go, but timings for that roll out are st...

Nokia Sea Ray Windows Phone 7 prototype caught on video

By TechRadar, published 19-07-2011

Nokia's Windows Phone 7 prototype, code-named Sea Ray, has been leaked again in a very clear, very thorough video from one of the company's manufacturing plants. The video shows an anonymous demonstrator removing the handset from its boxy protective casing and demonstrating the hardware features before turning the handset on to show off the Mango-flavoured operating system. There's also a brief demo of the camera, complete with shutter button. Let's blue sky this guerrilla marketing ideaThe handset was first "leaked" when a video of CEO Stephen Elop showing it off landed on the internet in June (not long after the company announced the MeeGo-running Nokia N9, to which Sea Ray is almost identical). We're not saying Nokia is definitely "leaking" these photos and videos on purpose, but when E...

Samsung denies granting Anymode Smart Case approval amid Apple copy accusations

By SlashGear, published 19-07-2011

Samsung has denied certifying the contentious Anymode folding Smart Case for the Galaxy Tab, and has had the Apple-alike product pulled from the retailer’s site. According to Samsung, Anymode was not granted “Designed for Samsung Mobile” certification, and the companies are now working “to address this oversight.” In the meantime, the case has been taken [...]

Exclusive: O2 plans to 'thermally target' customers

By TechRadar, published 14-07-2011

O2 has told TechRadar that it plans to evolve its Priority Moments deal offers to consumers to include more relevant options.Currently the newly-launched service has 30 partners on board, and users can get anything from cheaper books to free booze at shops and restaurants, but customers need to activate the application or browse to the website to see the list of available offers.Ed Pellew, head of Priority Moments, told TechRadar that the network has big plans to improve the service in the future:"We're going to keep evolving the service, making it more intelligent - this could potentially mean 'hot zones' [where users can specify locations they want to receive deals] - so we'll see how people use the service and evolve it in the direction they want.Hot zonesSimon Dean, head of loyalty for...

O2 unveils location-based vouchers

By TechRadar, published 14-07-2011

O2 has announced its new service, Priority Moments, which it hopes will encourage users to start using vouchers on the go more effectively.The new offering is now available to download as an application for Android and iPhone users, while other handsets can access the service via a mobile site. Priority Moments will offer discounts and freebies for a variety of high street outlets, including WH Smiths, Zizzi, Harvey Nichols and Odeon.I'm lost... and hungryThe service works either through GPS to work out a user's position, or if they are using a non-smartphone, cell-tower triangulation to make sure the offers are relevant to them.Users can then select by category and see the three closest outlets of their chosen brand, and O2 told TechRadar that the listing would also be ordered intelligent...

Twitter rolls out Android app update

By TechRadar, published 14-07-2011

The Twitter Android app has been given a major overhaul, getting the push notifications and multiple account logins that users have been clamouring for. The official Android blog reveals that the update includes brings key new features for one of the Android market's most downloaded apps. "Today we're releasing the latest version of Twitter for Android. It includes some of the most commonly requested features from our users," said Twitter.PuuuushPush notifications allow users to be informed about Twitter updates even without being in the app - with users able to select automatic refresh and then choose what level of update they want (From only DMs to mentions and then all tweets).The next key addition is the arrival of multiple account use, which has long been pushing people to use other c...

RIM promises 7 new BlackBerrys 'over the coming months'

By TechRadar, published 13-07-2011

RIM has announced the imminent arrival of seven new BlackBerry phones, set to launch "over the coming months". Co-CEO Jim Balsillie said at the company's annual meeting that the new handsets will be running BlackBerry OS 7. The ailing mobile phone maker is yet to get a new handset on sale in 2011, although it did announce the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 back in May. The reason for the hold up, according to RIM, is that the company has been struggling to get its handsets to meet "market expectations". The tortoise and the hareMike Lazaridis, RIM's other CEO, said that "It may have delayed us, but we are going to come out ahead." So what handsets will we see coming out? The BlackBerry Torch 2 will almost certainly be one, the BlackBerry Touch 9860 another and we can probably also expect to se...

Facebook for Every Phone unveiled

By TechRadar, published 13-07-2011

Facebook has announced a new version of its mobile application specifically designed for non-smartphone users.The idea is to make the mobile Facebook experience more accessible to both users that eschew the smartphone lifestyle and those in the developing nations where the advanced mobile is less prevalent.Facebook is making a big deal about the fact the new application (which works on Java-enabled feature phones) will be less data-hungry than other Java applications, or browsing to the mobile website, allowing those without data plans to save a little cash.Facebook reloadedFacebook has teamed up with Three in the UK to offer 90 days of free access to the new application - thankfully, unlike drug dealers, we doubt Facebook will offer a smashing site for three months then start mixing the J...

Phone Awards 2011: One week left to vote in the TechRadar Phone Awards

By TechRadar, published 13-07-2011

There's just one week left to vote in the TechRadar Phone Awards, where you can have your say on what the greatest phone landmarks of the last year are.We've had well over 120,000 votes already but there's still time for you to cast yours. We want to know what game you think should win out. Let us know if you think Cut the Rope should beat Angry Birds in the big gaming face-off, or if Android really has what it takes to become the OS of the year.Award winnersTo vote, simply head over to http://awards2011.techradar.com and go to the Vote Now section.In return for your votes, you can also sign up to our big phone prize draw. We you'll be in with a chance of winning one of 13 fantastic smartphones. We have five Dell Venue Pros, five HTC Pro 7s, two Sony Ericsson Xperia arcs and one Sony Erics...

BlackBerry apps pass 1 billion download mark

By TechRadar, published 13-07-2011

RIM has released some numbers with regards to its app store, revealing that it recently surpassed the 1 billion app download milestone.It may not be close to the heady numbers that Apple and Google have reported over the last few months – Apple has hit 15 billion downloads, Google 4.5 billion – but it does show that BlackBerry App World is slowly creating an app eco-system for its BlackBerry line-up.World of appsSpeaking about the upcoming Blackberry App World 3.0 beta, Alex K., product manager at RIM, said: "With BlackBerry App World 3.0 beta coming soon, I was thinking about the evolution of BlackBerry App World and how far we've come. "The BlackBerry App World storefront launched a little over two years ago, and over that time, we've made many feature improvements, enhanced the look...

Samsung wants Apple lawyers chucked-off legal case

By TechRadar, published 07-12-2011

Another day, another twist in the Apple vs Samsung trademark infringement legal rollercoaster.Samsung is demanding that Apple's outside legal representatives are thrown-off the case because, lo-and-behold, they used to represent Samsung.The Korean giant, which faces several allegations of copying Apple's iPad and iPhone for its range of Galaxy smartphones and tablets reckons this creates an obvious conflict of interest.Substantially related"At least five of the ten attorneys at the firm of Bridges & Mavrakakis represented Samsung on patent litigation matters that are substantially related to the case at hand," says a filing made to the California court."Collectively, these attorneys spent almost 9,000 hours, including time spent earlier this year, performing work on patent litigation matte...

Samsung Mobile loses CTO responsible for GSII and Galaxy Tabs

By SlashGear, published 07-11-2011

The executive arguably behind Samsung’s dominance in Android over the past eighteen months is leaving the company, its been revealed. Omar Khan, who has been CTO at Samsung Mobile and was instrumental in the best-selling Galaxy S and Galaxy S II smartphones and Galaxy Tab series of tablets, is moving to Citigroup, TDG reports, where he will be responsible [...]

Samsung Galaxy Z pics sneak online

By TechRadar, published 30-06-2011

A new smartphone from Samsung has been announced by Three in Sweden, the Samsung Galaxy Z.As Samsung hasn't revealed the handset itself we are not sure if this was a slip by Three, with the handset looking like a slightly less powerful variation of the Samsung Galaxy S2.Specs-wise, the Samsung Galaxy Z is dual-core, packing two 1GHz Cortex-A9 cores, it's powered by Tegra 2 and has a 5MP camera and can shoot 720p video.Considering the Samsung Galaxy S2 has a dual 1.2GHz processor, it is definitely the more powerful handset but the Galaxy Z is still an impressive piece of kit.The 4.2-inch display isn't SuperAMOLED but it is SC-LCD with a WXGA resolution. When it comes to memory, there's 8GB space built-in to the handset.The Z factorThe Samsung Galaxy Z comes with Android 2.3 and measures 25....

iPhone app for Google+ social network 'coming soon'

By TechRadar, published 30-06-2011

An iPhone app for the Google+ social network is on its way, with the search giant confirming that a native application is coming soon. With people still scrabbling for an invite to the Google+ social network, it is still early days for a new social network, although hopes are apparently high within Google that this will not go the same way as the disappointing Google Buzz. One of the key factors in success is a useful phone application and, although an Android (2.1 and up) version is, as you would expect, available at launch, no other mobile OS has its own app. Coming soonHowever, the company has confirmed on its page that it is working on an iPhone app, labelling the phone with 'coming soon'. People with an iPhone and access to Google+ can use the browser to access the service for now, al...

HTC Desire Android 2.3 update enters testing phase

By TechRadar, published 30-06-2011

HTC has announced that its long-awaited Gingerbread update for the HTC Desire has entered internal testing. The update will provide the HTC Desire with a slightly stripped-down version of the software, with some apps having to be abandoned to free up memory required by the Gingerbread update. It's been a rollercoaster ride for Desire owners; HTC had originally promised the update, then decided it couldn't deliver it and then changed its mind again a day later, saying that it would be bringing the update out after all. Gingerbone of contentionThe latest update from the company reads: "Hi all - We're excited to share that we are testing our build of Gingerbread for HTC Desire and will start doing quality assurance for it this week. "When we have an update on availability we'll post another a...

Verizon's 4G LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab 10.1 up for pre-order

By phoneArena, published 29-06-2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is not only the slimmest, but one of the hottest Android tablets out there with a top-notch performance backed up by a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 chip. But adding 4G LTE connectivity…

Video: Samsung's Smart View app turns Galaxy S2 into a TV

By TechRadar, published 29-06-2011

Samsung has announced that its Smart View app is now ready to download for the Samsung Galaxy S2.The app allows you to watch TV content on your Samsung Galaxy S2, once you link it up to the Samsung Smart TV D7000 and D8000 series.Samsung is no stranger to offering TV content through mobile devices. Last year it launched the Samsung Remote which allowed you to view the same TV show on your remote as was being shown on your Samsung TV. The idea was that you didn't have to pause the show – just watch it wherever you are in the house on the remote.With the launch of the new D7000 and D8000 series this idea has evolved into an app which will be available for a number of Samsung devices, but on the Galaxy S2 initially.Instead of having to watch the same thing, however, you can watch a complete...

Acer Iconia Tab A500 gets the snip down to 16GB

By TechRadar, published 28-06-2011

Acer has unveiled a new version of its Iconia Tab A500, coming with 16GB of internal storage as opposed to the original model's 32GB. It also comes with a shiny new price tag, available for £350 – that's undercutting the 16GB iPad 2 by £50. The Iconia Tab A500 is an Android Honeycomb tablet, and the new iteration still comes with a 10.1-inch display, 1080p output, HDMI port and aluminium casing. Bulky bearWith a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, it should still provide the solid 3.5 star performance that we evaluated on the 32GB model in our official TechRadar review. Sadly, the tablet's bulky design, which we weren't very impressed with, will also be present and correct in the memory-light model. But if you're after a bargain Android tablet that can still deliver the goods, the 16GB...

Motorola Xoom vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, pick your Android Honeycomb Tablet

By Thinkdigit, published 28-06-2011

After a lot of talk about product launches and how one will be better than the other, the Indian tablet market has finally seen some more action. Motorola has announced that the Xoom tablet will be available countrywide, very soon. With the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 also expected to arrive not much after that, the choice just became harder for the consumer. While the two products are very similar in terms of the specifications and hardware, the biggest similarity is the Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS [...] Read the entire article

Apple files another lawsuit against Samsung

By TechRadar, published 24-06-2011

Apple has fired-off another lawsuit against Samsung, once again claiming the manufacturer copied the iPhone and iPad designs for its own products.In the latest round of the tit-for-tat legal battle, Apple has taken the fight to Samsung's home turf by filing suit at the Seoul District Court in South Korea.The writ reiterates that it is "no coincidence that Samsung's latest products look a lot like the iPhone and iPad, from the shape of the hardware to the user interface and even the packaging."This kind of blatant copying is wrong, and we need to protect Apple's intellectual property when companies steal our ideas," it read.Escalating warThe disagreement focuses on Samsung's range of Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab tablets, which Apple claims are blatant iPhone and iPad rip-offs.The new l...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 UK release date announced

By TechRadar, published 24-06-2011

Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 UK release date, with the tablet arriving in stores on 4 August. It's been a bit of a wait for the iPad 2 contender, which was rushed through development days after Apple's slim new tablet was announced in March, displacing its chubbier predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which will come in both 3G and WiFi-only versions, weighs in at 565 grams and is just 8.6mm thick. Dual-coreThe latest Tab boats a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and runs Android Honeycomb 3.1. "The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also has a 3 megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front camera with 1080p HD video and Flash playback and is available in both black and white," adds Samsung. TechRadar's Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 review awarded the tablet wi...

Samsung's Smart View app turns Galaxy S2 into a TV

By TechRadar, published 22-06-2011

Samsung has announced that its Smart View app is now ready to download for the Samsung Galaxy S2.The app allows you to watch TV content on your Samsung Galaxy S2, once you link it up to the Samsung Smart TV D7000 and D8000 series.Samsung is no stranger to offering TV content through mobile devices. Last year it launched the Samsung Remote which allowed you to view the same TV show on your remote as was being shown on your Samsung TV. The idea was that you didn't have to pause the show – just watch it wherever you are in the house on the remote.With the launch of the new D7000 and D8000 series this idea has evolved into an app which will be available for a number of Samsung devices, but on the Galaxy S2 initially.Instead of having to watch the same thing, however, you can watch a complete...

Samsung unveils a suite of accessories for the Galaxy Tab 10.1

By phoneArena, published 22-06-2011

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 enjoys the glory of being the slimmest tablet out there, but now it matches it with an impressive selection of accessories. You can get a keyboard dock turning your tablet into a full-fledged typing machine…

Samsung releases Galaxy Tab 10.1 kernel source

By phoneArena, published 22-06-2011

Samsung has released the kernel source for their new Galaxy Tab 10.1, which opens the door for developers to tweak, hack, and customize to their heart's content...

Sprint will begin selling the Wi-Fi only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 starting June 24

By phoneArena, published 21-06-2011

Continuing to stock up on tablets, Sprint just announced that they will begin selling the Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 starting on June 24th – though, you can pick it up initially through direct ship sales...

Second Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 ad shows how you can hide it from kids with a pencil

By phoneArena, published 20-06-2011

Considering that it has the prestigious title as being the thinnest and lightest 10.1” tablet on the market, it’s only natural to see Samsung making it the key standout feature in its latest advertisement spot with the...

Google Updates Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition to Android 3.1 Honeycomb Officially

By SlashGear, published 20-06-2011

Though we already technically let you know about the update in this post previously, it’s important to note that today Google has made it official by mailing each on of their 3,000 recipients of the special Google I/O Limited Edition version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 an update notice. This notice states that the [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with AT&T frequencies passes FCC

By phoneArena, published 20-06-2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with a SIM card slot has been approved by the FCC with AT&T frequencies on Friday. Thus the thinnest and lightest 10" slate out there should be appearing in the carrier's portfolio at some point, for a price yet unknown...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 3G hits FCC headed for AT&T

By SlashGear, published 20-06-2011

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet sounds really cool and is one of the tablet that a lot of people in the market are looking to as an alternative to the people iPad 2 tablet that is selling so well. The Tab 10.1 in WiFi only flavor is set to hit stores today nationwide for people [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-fi Enabled Version Available Nationwide Tomorrow

By SlashGear, published 16-06-2011

The thinnest and lightest Android tablet in the world is about to be available in the USA at a handful of your favorite retailers – get your wallets out! These retailers include Best Buy Online and in-store, Fry’s Electronics, Amazon.com, Micro Center, Tiger Direct and Newegg. For those of you unfamiliar with the tablet, it’s [...]

BlackBerry PlayBook launched without O2's support

By TechRadar, published 16-06-2011

Today is the official UK launch of the BlackBerry PlayBook but it seems that O2 has decided not to stock the device, explaining that there are "issues with the end-to-end user experience".While the PlayBook is available from a number of outlets in the UK, the lack of support from O2 will comes a bit of a blow for RIM which is hoping its tablet will rival the likes of the iPad and Galaxy Tab.PlayBook priceThe BlackBerry PlayBook offers full-Flash web browsing, has a 7-inch screen, Wi-Fi connectivity and it aimed at business users.When it comes to pricing the the 16GB model costs £399, the 32GB model retails at £479 and the 64GB version will be £559. In the TechRadar BlackBerry PlayBook review, we said the tablet showed promise but its lack of apps were a problem – something that O2 see...

Acer slashes tablet sales forecasts for 2011

By TechRadar, published 15-06-2011

Acer has confirmed it has reduced it forecast for tablet sales in 2011 by almost 60%, as well as fewer notebook shipments.According to Reuters, Acer Chairman J.T. Wang told reporters that the company is looking at shifting up to 3 million tablets in 2011, far fewer than the 5-7 million previously anticipated.This means the world's second-biggest PC maker will still be selling around 800,000 tablets in the second and third quarter of this year, although that figure is dwarfed by the likes of the iPad and Motorola Xoom.Crowded marketAcer hasn't experienced the most vibrant of entrances into the increasingly crowded tablet market after it admitted its 7-inch Iconia Tab A100 would be pushed back for release later in the year.It has already released the likes of the Iconia Tab A500 and W500 so ...

Apple accuses Samsung of harassment over iPhone 5 demands

By TechRadar, published 14-06-2011

Apple has accused Samsung of trying to harass it, as the Korean company demands to see top secret future iPhone and iPad devices including the iPhone 5 and iPad 3. The demands come as part of Apple and Samsung's ongoing patent and trademark infringement spat, which has already seen a judge force Samsung to show its announced but unreleased smartphone stock to the Cupertino crew.Apple may have conceded defeat in one patent case today, but it's certainly not letting another get away from it with relations between Samsung and Apple reportedly deteriorating further. Sincerest form of flatteryIt does seem strange that Samsung would have any grounds to demand future Apple products, given that the case seeks to determine whether or not Samsung's Galaxy smartphone and tablet range have been a litt...

Updated: Android 2.3 release date: when will you get it?

By TechRadar, published 14-06-2011

Android 2.3 has been announced by Google, and now owners of smartphones such as the Nexus One and the HTC Desire are eagerly awaiting the update.Tthe first phone to go on sale with Android 2.3 is the successor to the Nexus One, the Google Nexus S.Google Nexus One Android 2.3 updateThe Nexus One has already been confirmed as getting the Android 2.3 update in early Q1 2011.The following announcement over on the official Google Nexus Twitter page confirmed the upgrade: "The Gingerbread OTA for Nexus One will happen in the coming weeks. Just hang tight!"UPDATE: As of 23 February 2011, the Google Nexus One Android 2.3.3 update is rolling out.Google Nexus S Android 2.3.3 updateUPDATE: The Nexus S is also getting its update to Android 2.3.3 as of 23 February 2011.HTC Desire Android 2.3 update - n...

Galaxy Tab 8.9 may have thicker, dimmer screen in some launch devices

By phoneArena, published 14-06-2011

Display panel shortages may force Samsung to use thicker, dimmer screens in some Galaxy Tab 8.9 devices at launch, and you may not know what you have til you buy it...

Updated: Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro UK release date pushed to July

By TechRadar, published 13-06-2011

Sony Ericsson has opened pre-order on its physical-QWERTY-toting Android handset, the Xperia Pro, revealing its UK price as £349.99. Perhaps you're having trouble picturing the Xperia Pro, in which case simply cast your mind back to February; it's Mobile World Congress, Sony Ericsson is officially unveiling its PlayStation Phone after months of leaks but look beyond, just there – behind the Xperia Play and to the left of the Xperia Neo – yep, that handset there. That's the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro. It may have been months since its official unveiling, but the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro is on its way at last - but it's still a bit of a wait, with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro release date now having been pushed to "late July".Time goes by so slowly and time can do so muchThe UK price of �...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 To Be Thicker Than iPad 2 Due To Supply Shortage?

By SlashGear, published 06-10-2011

Although Samsung and Apple are business partners when it comes to Apple’s components, their recent legal battle has only fueled the already fierce competition in smartphones and tablets. When Apple first unveiled their slimmed down iPad 2 that measured only 8.8mm thin, Samsung went back to the drawing board and cut down their Galaxy Tab [...]