Samsung unveils Galaxy Grand 2 with 5.25-inch display

Samsung announced the Galaxy Grand 2, successor to its most popular smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand. The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is a mid-range dual SIM Android smartphone features 5.25-inch HD (1280x720) TFT display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor running Android 4.3, 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB internal memory expandable via microSD up to 64GB and 8MP rear facing camera and  1.9MP HD camera in front. This smartphone will arrive in White, Black and Pink color option in selective regions. Head past the break for detailed specs.

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Specifications:-

• Network - HSPA＋
• Processor - Quad Core 1.2GHz
• Display - 5.25” HD (1280x720) TFT
• Memory - 1.5GB (RAM) ＋ 8GB (Internal Memory) ＋ microSD (up to 64GB)
• Camera - 8MP AF ＋ LED Flash / 1.9MP (HD)
• OS - Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
• Connectivity - WiFi a/b/g/n, BT4.0, GPS ＋ Glonass, USB 2.0
• Sensor - Proximity, Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Hall Sensor
• Additional Features - ChatON, Samsung Hub, S Health, Group Play, S Travel, S Translator, Samsung Link, Story Album
• Dimension - 146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 163g
• Battery - 2,600mAh

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Specs

A few days back, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S 4, advance version of its Samsung Galaxy S III. If you’re looking for full specs we've got them after the break.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 Product Specifications:

• Network    
  • 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
  • 3G (HSPA+ 42Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
  • 4G (LTE Cat 3 100/50Mbps) : up to 6 different band sets(Dependent on market)
• 5 inch Full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) display, 441 ppi
• 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Processor / 1.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor (selection will be differed by markets).
• Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Camera
  • Main(Rear): 13 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
  • Sub (Front): 2 Mega pixel camera, Full HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
• Video
  
  • Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark, HEVC
  • Recording & Playback: Full HD (1080p)
  • Audio
    Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X
• Camera Features
  • Dual Camera: Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call
  • Drama Shot, Sound & Shot, 360 Photo, Cinema Photo, Eraser, Night, Best Photo, Best Face
  • Beauty Face, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports
• Additional Features
  • Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games
  • Story Album, S Translator, Optical Reader
  • Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture, Air View,
  • Samsung Hub, ChatON (Voice/Video Call, Share screen, 3-way calling)
  • Samsung WatchON
  • S Travel (TripAdvisor), S Voice Drive, S Health
  • Samsung Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound
  • Auto adjust touch sensitivity (Glove friendly)
  • Safety Assistance, Samsung Link, Screen Mirroring
  • Samsung KNOX (B2B only)
• Connectivity
  • WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)
  • GPS / GLONASS
  • NFC,  Bluetooth 4.0 (LE)
  • IR LED (Remote Control), MHL 2.0
• Sensor
  • Accelerometer, RGB light, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer, Temperature & Humidity, Gesture
• Memory: 16/ 32/ 64 GB User memory + microSD slot (up to 64GB)
• 2GB RAM
• Dimension : 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, 130g
• Battery : 2,600 mAh

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Verizon to launch Samsung ATIV Odyssey Windows Phone 8

Samsung announced that the Samsung ATIV Odyssey will be available in the coming weeks at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online. The ATIV Odyssey boasts a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display (800x480) and is equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual-core running Windows Phone 8 operating system. It features a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, full 1080p recording and 1080p playback,1.2MP Front-facing camera, WiFi, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of on-board storage (supports up to 64GB microSD card) and 2100 mAh battery.

Other features include - unique Samsung sharing applications such as Photo Editor, Mini Diary and Now, an application that provides weather, news, stock and currency updates instantly.

The ATIV Odyssey is enterprise ready with enhanced security features to offer customers an extremely powerful business tool that keeps sensitive company data secure. Security solutions include advanced Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync features and policy control and on-device AES 256-bit encryption.

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Samsung ATIV Smart PC and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 hit AT&T on November 9th

AT&T today announced that the Samsung ATIV smart PC, a new Windows 8 tablet and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, a 4G LTE Android tablet will be available at AT&T retail stores beginning November 9th. The Samsung ATIV smart PC will be priced at $799.99 and the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available for $499.99.

Samsung ATIV smart PC has an 11.6-inch HD PLS display, 64GB of internal storage memory and a microSD card slot to support up to an additional 32GB of memory and the Intel Atom dual-core processor, up to 1.5 GHz. ATIV smart PC comes installed with Windows 8 (which can be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro). It is also backward compatible and supports all existing software and applications that run on older windows OS such as Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

Samsung Mobile and AT&T are offering the following accessories3 to get the most out of the ATIV smart PC:

• Stand Dock – Dock the ATIV smart PC in the Stand Dock to turn any environment into a personal office. In addition to providing a charge when docked, the Stand Dock is equipped with a built-in USB port and Ethernet (RJ45) port to connect the ATIV smart PC to LAN and various USB peripherals.
• VGA Adapter – Expand your workstation and give presentations with ease with the VGA Adapter (micro HDMI to VGA connectivity). Use the VGA Adapter to connect the ATIV smart PC to external displays, monitors and projectors for second-screen viewing and enhanced productivity.
• Additional accessories will also be available.

Beginning in late November online at www.wireless.att.com, the ATIV smart PC Stand Dock will be available for $49.00 and the VGA adapter will be available for $40.00.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a 4G LTE Android 4.0 tablet offers a 10.1-inch display and premium entertainment options including Media Hub, Smart Remote and AllShare Play. Features like on-device encryption and VPN access ensure the tablet is secure for business use, while the 7000 mAh battery allows for all-day connectivity.

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Sprint's First 4G LTE Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Available beginning November 11 for $550

Sprint announced that its first 4G LTE tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available online and retail stores, beginning November 11th for $549.99.

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 packs  a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and a 10.1-inch touchscreen display. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also features LTE connectivity, two cameras, a 3MP rear-facing  and front facing VGA camera.

Read more about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

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Samsung sold 3 Million units of Galaxy Note II worldwide

Samsung today announced that it has already sold 3 million units of Samsung Galaxy Note II in just 37 day after its release (more than three times the rate of the original Galaxy Note).

Source:- Samsung Tomorrow

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Sprint rolling out Jelly Bean Android 4.1 to Galaxy S III

Sprint announced that it has begun rolling out Android 4.1.1, Jelly Bean, update to its Samsung Galaxy S III. Sprint is the first U.S. carrier to offer the Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III.

The update is available as an over the air update and adds a host of new and enhanced TouchWiz features, offering a faster, richer and more responsive device experience.

Source:- Sprint

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Google Launches $249 Samsung Chromebook

Google just launched the $249 11.6-inch ARM-based Samsung Chromebook. It's one of the lightest laptops on the market weighs only 2.5 pounds, 0.8-inches thick, more than 6 hours of battery life, supports 1080p video playback and comes with 100GB of free Google Drive storage for two years.

Other specs includes - Samsung Exynos 5 Dual Processor, 2GB of RAM, VGA cam, Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, HDMI port, Bluetooth, one USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 port each.

The new Samsung Chromebook is available for pre-order online from Amazon, Best Buy, PC World and other retailers. Next week it will be available for sale from these same online retailers as well as the Google Play store. You can also buy them at over 500 Best Buy stores across the U.S and over 30 PC World and Currys stores in the U.K.

Source:- Google Blog, Chromebook

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Sprint's Galaxy Note II Available October 25th for $300

Sprint announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available in either Marble White or Titanium Gray color option starting October 25th for $299.99 with two-years contract.

The Samsung Galaxy Note II ships with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, powered by Samsung's Exynos 1.6GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM features a 5.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, an 8MP rear camera with 1080p video capture, 1.9MP front-camera, 4G LTE , 16GB of on-board storage, support for microSD card, and Samsung's S Pen apps and utilities.

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Samsung Galaxy S III to get Jelly Bean Update in coming months

Samsung today announced that the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 update will be made available to all Samsung Galaxy S III in the U.S. in the coming months.

The update will be made available both over the air and as a download via Kies, Samsung’s content sync and software update solution. The specific timing and update method will be announced by each carrier partner, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular.

Samsung refined and enhanced the Galaxy S III experience by adding new capabilities to the camera, video and user interface, including:

• Camera Enhancements:
  • New live camera and camcorder filters offer a range of new ways to spark your creativity. Warm vintage, cold vintage, black and white, sepia, color highlights (blue, green, red/yellow), and many more are selectable from the main camera screen.
  • Pause and resume while recording video allows users to string together multiple captured video clips from a party, birthday or sporting event into a single file with no post editing required.
  • Low light photo mode takes advantage of Galaxy S III’s best-in-class High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities and offers an optimized mode for low light and indoor photos.
• Pop Up Play Update: Users can now easily resize or pause the Pop Up Play picture-in-picture video window, taking full advantage of the Galaxy S III’s powerful processor and large 4.8-inch screen.
• Easy Mode: Easy Mode is a simplified user experience option for first-time smartphone owners, providing large home screen widgets that focus on the device essentials. The Easy widgets include both 4x2 and 4x4 arrangements of favorite contacts, favorite apps, favorite settings, clock and alarm.
• Blocking Mode: Galaxy S III owners can disable incoming calls, notifications, alarms and LED indicators for a designated period of time.
• Improved Usability: Users now have multiple keyboard options with the addition of the Swype keyboard.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean offers users a smoother, faster and more fluid experience with expanded feature functionality, including:

• Google Now: Google Now gives users the right information at the right time, like how much traffic to expect before leaving work, when the next train is scheduled to arrive at the subway station or the score of a favorite team’s current game – conveniently delivered as notifications. Additionally, Google Now provides powerful voice assistant functionality across a range of domains, including weather, maps, navigation, search, image search, flight status and more. Google Now can conveniently be launched from the lock screen shortcut or by a long press on the menu button from any screen.
• Rich Notifications: Notifications can now expand and shrink with a pinch to show the right amount of information a user needs. Notifications have been enhanced so action can be taken without having to launch the app first – like sharing a screenshot directly from the notification.
• Automatic Widget Adjustment: Customizing the home screen is easier than ever before. Users can simply place a new icon or widget on the screen, and existing icons will move out of the way to make space. When widgets are too big, they automatically resize to fit on the screen.

In addition to the operating system update, Samsung and ESPN worked together to integrate AllShare technology into ESPN’s popular ScoreCenter application. This means Galaxy S III owners will now be able to wirelessly push on-demand ESPN global sports coverage and highlights from the ESPN ScoreCenter app to their Samsung SMART TV. When on the same Wi-Fi network as a Samsung SMART TV, a sharing icon will appear within the ScoreCenter video player which allows users to seamlessly push what they are watching to the TV. The ScoreCenter app with AllShare integration is available today for download through S Suggest on all U.S. Galaxy S III devices.

With the Jelly Bean update, the Galaxy S III will also add support for some exciting new accessory experiences.

• AllShare Cast Wireless Hub: The AllShare Cast Wireless Hub accessory allows users to wirelessly mirror their phone screen to any HDTV or HDMI display. Whether it’s sharing pictures, browsing the Web, playing games, streaming music, watching videos or projecting business presentations, users can control the action on the big screen wirelessly from their smartphone. AllShare Cast Wireless Hub even supports licensed content playback of premium TV and movies.
• NFC One Touch Pairing Support: Galaxy S III can now pair with supporting NFC Bluetooth accessories in a single touch. The Samsung Galaxy HM3300 Bluetooth headset will be the first Samsung portfolio accessory to support this functionality (available in the near future), allowing users to pair their headset by touching it to the back of their device.

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Download Source Code of Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100

Samsung released the source code of the Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 which is now available for download from the Samsung Open Source Resource Center.

Download Galaxy Note II Source Code

Source:-  SamMobile

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Samsung Galaxy S III to get Jelly Bean Android 4.1 starting today, 15 additional devices listed

In an email sent to Verge, Samsung named the smartphones and tablets that it plans to update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean which includes ten phones - the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S Advance, Galaxy S II LTE, Galaxy Chat, Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy Beam, Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Mini 2, and Galaxy S Duos; four tablets: the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy Note 10.1; and an unknown device.

The company has also announced that it's updating Samsung Galaxy S III to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, hitting Poland market first.

Source:- The Verge

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update

Verizon Wireless today announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software upgrade (version JRO03O), for Galaxy Nexus by Samsung. The Jelly Bean upgrade will be pushed out in phases over Wi-Fi only and it adds features such as Google Now, improved voice search and dictation, more useful notifications, a better keyboard, and many others.

You can check if the software is available for their device by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates. If the upgrade is available, a notification will be displayed and you will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to complete the download (size: 146.6MB).

Source:- Verizon Wireless

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Samsung Galaxy Note II to land by mid-November on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular

Samsung announced that it will launch the Galaxy Note II in the U.S. with five major carriers by mid-November. Exact pricing and retail availability will be announced by each of the carriers.

The US variant of Galaxy Note II will be packing HSPA+42 / LTE combines some of the best capabilities of the Galaxy S III with an enhanced S Pen and new S Pen apps features a5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, a 1.6GHz Quad-Core processor, running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 2GB RAM and comes with a 3,100 mAh battery.

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Sprint Announces Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE

Sprint today announced the Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE smartphone, will be available beginning on September 16th, for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement, after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card.

Galaxy Victory is powered by Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4-inch touchscreen display, LTE connectivity, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, NFC and WiFi.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G to be Available in coming weeks

T-Mobile today announced the new addition in its Galaxy S portfolio, Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G. This smartphone runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor, features HSPA+ 42Mbps connectivity, 4-inch super AMOLED display, a full 5-row QWERTY keyboard, a 5MP rear facing camera, 1.3MP front camera, WiFi, and is expected to available in coming weeks.

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Samsung Sold 20 Million Samsung Galaxy S III smartphones in 100 days

Samsung announced that Galaxy S III surpassed 20 million global sales in just 100 days. Samsung has supplied regional sales figures -- revealing six million devices for Europe, 4.5 million in Asia, 4 million in North America and 2.5 million in Korea.

Source:- Samsung Tomorrow

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Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile now Available for $299 without contract from Walmart

T-Mobile and Walmart announced that T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II is now available for $299 from Walmart when paired with a T-Mobile Monthly4G no annual contract plan of $30 per month or higher.

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Samsung Galaxy Stellar coming to Verizon on September 6th

Verizon Wireless today announced the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 powered smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Stellar which will be available beginning September 6th for Free after $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

The "free" smartphone features 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, LTE connectivity, 4-inch WVGA display (800 x 480), 3.2MP rear facing camera, 1.3MP camera in front, WiFi, microSD card support and Samsung Approved For Enterprise, or SAFE device which means it has features businesses like, including 256-bit encryption, and support for VPNs (virtual private networks), mobile device management systems, and additional Microsoft Exchange features.

Source:- Verizon Wireless

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Samsung intros ATIV Tab, ATIV Smart PC, Smart PC Pro and ATIV S based on Windows 8

Samsung announced its brand-new ATIV devices based on the Windows 8 for Smart PCs, tablets and Windows Phone 8 for smartphones - ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro, ATIV Tab, and ATIV S

Samsung ATIV Smart PC & Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro

The 11.6-inch Samsung ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro provide computing power with Windows 8 functionality as well as full Windows 7 compatibility. Each device features a detachable keyboard-docking system that allows users to easily switch between a clamshell notebook PC and a tablet PC form factor. These devices allow for great mobility with maximum productivity.

In addition to commonly-provided input methods, the ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro are equipped with the renowned S Pen, delivering real writing and drawing experiences for maximum productivity, both on the desk and on-the-go. Just like using a pen or pencil, the Wacom digitizer pen is capable of meeting the demands of professional designers with its 1024-level pressure sensitivity. The pre-loaded S Note application accompanies the S Pen to make writing and drawing as simple and intuitive as possible.

While the S Camera fully exploits the performance of the integrated front and rear cameras, the S Player ensures seamless playback of images and videos in any format. This content is presented with Samsung’s SuperBright 11.6-inch Full HD LCD display, producing the most vivid colors and sharpness with 400nit brightness.

Beautifully stylish and ultra-portable, the ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro are only 9.9mm and 11.9mm thick, respectively; and there are no compromises on performance. The ATIV Smart PC Pro’s powerful Intel Core i5 processor can handle particularly demanding professional use and multimedia consumption; while the ATIV Smart PC’s next generation Intel Atom processor is a solid match for everyday productivity tasks.

Despite their compact and portable form factor, the two devices feature USB 2.0(Smart PC), USB 3.0(Smart PC Pro), mHDMI, miniSD and two extra USB 2.0 ports on the keyboard. To get the experience going, the ATIV Smart PC has a battery life of up to 13.5 hours, whereas its stronger sister device, the ATIV Smart PC Pro, runs up to eight hours.

Samsung ATIV Tab

The new Samsung ATIV Tab is designed with a classy hairline finish, and delivers a full Windows 8-based PC experience with superior tablet mobility. Weighing 570g, featuring a 10.1-inch display, and measuring 8.9mm thick. It instantly boots up without lagging and comes with Office Home and Student 2013 RT, an 8,200 mAh battery. ATIV Tab compatible with a range of Windows-based PC devices and accessories, including printers, keyboards, projectors, external monitors, and other peripherals, through its USB port and uHDMI, with no need to install extra software.

Samsung ATIV S

Samsung ATIV S is a new smartphone for both work and entertainment featuring Windows Phone 8, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, HSPA＋42 connectivity and 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display.

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