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Feb

Samsung Introduces Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy mini 2, One More New Phone This Month And They Get A Free Smoothie

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy mini 2, News, Samsung

While HTC and Motorola have promised to release fewer phones and focus more on making them better overall, Samsung knows what you really want: tons more phones with needlessly complex names that sound uncomfortably similar to their other phones with needlessly complex names! That's why Samsung is bringing you the Galaxy Ace 2 and the Galaxy mini 2.

^{Left: Galaxy Ace 2; Right: Galaxy mini 2}

The Galaxy Ace 2, which should not be confused with the Galaxy S 2 but will be if you say the two names out loud, is a new low-end phone. It comes with an 800MHz dual-core CPU, a 3.8" WVGA screen, 768MB of RAM and we're sure you've stopped caring by now.

Feb

Behold: The Most Hilarious Galaxy Note (Scratch That - Any Phone) User Review On The Internet

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), Off-Topic, Samsung, Videos

I have to apologize. For what, you're asking? For not publishing this video 15 minutes sooner, mostly due to being incapacitated by convulsive laughter that resulted from watching it.

What we have here today is probably the most hysterical unofficial review of ~~the Galaxy Note~~ any phone, ever. Of course, I welcome you to beat it (just leave a link in the comments), but my memory does not have a record of a performance that could rival this one by ELPRESADOR.

I won't spoil it for you further. Just watch. It's pure gold.

In Eric's words: "I want to hear this guy do football commentary."

Via Reddit

Feb

[Review And Comparison] Seidio Surface, Convert, And Active Cases For The Galaxy Nexus

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Galaxy Nexus, Other Reviews

It's not much of a secret that I don't actually like cases for my devices. I appreciate the added protection, but I've found that most cases either hinder the device's overall use, deduct from the natural sleekness, or are just flat-out ugly.

Then I got my hands on the Surface, Active, and Convert cases from Seidio. Wow.

Never before have I actually wanted to use a case on my phone, but these are some of the best looking cases I've ever seen. Not only do they look great, but they feel great and don't negatively affect the way I use my device.

Feb

[Deal Alert] Amazon Wireless Offering AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note For Just $249.99 (That's $50 Off)

Posted by Liam Spradlin in AT&T, Deals, Galaxy Note (GT-N7000)

It looks like those still anxious to get their hands on Samsung's new phablet – The Galaxy Note – are in luck - Amazon Wireless is offering the Note for just $249.99 when customers upgrade or agree to a new 2 year contract. That's about $50 less than AT&T's price.

Even better, Amazon Wireless is giving customers the option of a white or black version of the Note (though the color selections are officially known as ceramic and carbon).

For those who may have already forgotten, the Note has some undoubtedly competitive specs among current devices (including its luxuriously huge screen):

5.3" 800 x 1280 HD super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass
1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
1GB of ram
16GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD
8MP camera with 1080p HD video capability
2MP front-facing camera
2,500 mAh battery
Android 2.3.6 with Samsung's latest TouchWiz UX
4G-LTE capable
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi

If you've been awaiting the Note and haven't already picked one up from AT&T, click through either of the links below to grab one at a nice discount.

Feb

Samsung Galaxy Note Available Today On AT&T For $299.99 With Two-Year Agreement

Posted by Cameron Summerson in AT&T, Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), News

The day has finally come, AT&T subscribers - the monstrous Samsung Galaxy Note is now available. For the uninitiated, the G Note is the Incredible Hulk of call-capable devices, blurring the lines between phone and tablet. It's a powerhouse device, albeit targeting a niche demographic:

5.3" 800 x 1280 HD super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass
1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
1GB of ram
16GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD
8MP camera with 1080p HD video capabilities
2MP front-facing camera
Gigantic 2,500 mAh battery
178g (6.28 ounces)
5.78" x 3.27" x 0.38"
Android 2.3.6 with Samsung's latest TouchWiz UX
4G-LTE capable
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi

If you're on the fence about this behemoth, take a look at our initial impressions to get a better idea of how it feels in-hand.

Feb

[Initial Impressions] AT&T Galaxy Note: Is That A Brick In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?

Posted by Brandon Lancaster in Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), Reviews

Nearly half a year ago, Samsung shocked the smartphone world with the unveiling of an entirely unconventional phone at IFA 2011. Why was it unconventional and shocking, you ask? Well, because it sports a massive 5.3-inch screen. That phone is none other than the mighty Samsung Galaxy Note.

The phone is scheduled to release today, February 19th, and we've seen quite a bit of banter going around on what to expect. However, the most prominent question is whether it's a tablet or a smartphone. Obviously it's meant to be a phone with tablet-like features for on-the-go productivity, but is it practical to carry this thing around on a daily basis or is it just a gimmick that is destined to flop?

Feb

AT&T's Galaxy Note Already Rooted Via Odin

Posted by Liam Spradlin in AT&T, Development, Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), News

Today has been a busy day in the world of rooting – we've already seen root access given to the Xoom Family Edition and the LG Spectrum. The Galaxy Note, slated for official release tomorrow (but already in the hands of some eager pre-order customers) has also been granted root today, thanks to Da_G over at XDA. The method appears to be similar to the Epic 4G Touch's original root procedure, and requires just a couple of quick Odin commands.

For detailed instructions on rooting AT&T's new phablet, and to download the necessary files, just click through the source link below, and start enjoying the power of root access on your new Galaxy Note.

Feb

[Download] Leaked Android 4.0 Build FB09 For Epic 4G Touch, See It In Action In A 16-Minute Hands-On Video

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Epic 4G Touch, News, Samsung

The poor, neglected Galaxy S series of phones may have earned Samsung a reputation for being slow to update their devices, especially here in the states. Today, however, a build of Ice Cream Sandwich for the Epic 4G Touch was leaked that suggests Samsung is making decent progress on the ICS front. So, while Sammy may be a touch on the slow side, at last they're working on it! That's something, right?

QBKing77 has put together a 16-minute walkthrough video of the build demonstrating all the major ICS features running on an E4GT including continuous voice-transcription, face-unlock, the new multitasking carousel, and swipe-to-dismiss notifications and apps.

Feb

Samsung And Verizon Bring Back 2010 With Style, Roll Out Froyo Update To The Continuum

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Continuum, News, Verizon Wireless

I know what you're thinking - Continuum? Wtf is that? It's that novelty phone released back in November of '10 with two screens: the actual display, and the "ticker" underneath.

When it was release, it shipped with Android 2.1 (that's Éclair for those who haven't been in the Android game for more than a year). Guess what? That hasn't changed. Yes, those poor souls who bought the Continuum have been stuck running 2.1 for more than a year. Sadface.

Good news, though! Big Red started pushing a pair of updates that will bring black sheep of the Galaxy S family up to Android 2.2.

Feb

Paper Camera Updated To Version 2.0, Adds Video Capability, Android Beam Support

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Applications, Droid 3, Eee Pad Transformer Prime, Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), Galaxy S II, News

Paper Camera, one of the most successful camera apps on the Android Market, got an update to version 2.0 today. You may remember our preview of version 2.0 earlier this month, 2.0 being the update which promised to add video capability to the already awesome app. Well, JFDP Labs LTD has made good on that promise, and thrown in a few other tweaks as well.

At the moment, only the Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy SII, Galaxy Note, Droid 3, and Transformer Prime have official video support, but JFDP advises that other devices "might have some degree of support."

Besides added video capabilities, Paper Camera has also received support for Android Beam, allowing users to transfer images seamlessly between devices powered by Ice Cream Sandwich.