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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 officially announced

Jason Yip — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:18:31 +0000

Remember yesterday’s photo of Samsung’s poster? Well, here’s the official product. Today, Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 10.1, which is the S-Pen variant of the Galaxy Tab. It’s running on Touchwiz-flavored ICS with a 1.4GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, HSPA+, Wifi and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, a 10.1 inch WXGA (1280 x 800) display, GPS and Exchange ActiveSync. Given the name, many have been wondering if it can be used as a phone. Nope, you can’t. However, with HSPA+ connectivity, it should get you some VOIP action which will save you a few bucks on your phone bill. Storage-wise, it’ll come in 16, 32, and 64GB variants, along with a microSD slot that can add another 32GB into the party. There’s no word on pricing and when it’s available yet, but we’ll tell you as soon as we know!

Boost your Creativity and Productivity with GALAXY Note 10.1

A new device category, GALAXY Note 10.1 comes with an immersive 10.1” screen and
S Pen versatility to unlock your creativity and productivity

Barcelona, February 27, 2012 – At Mobile World Congress, Samsung announced the launch of GALAXY Note 10.1, which expands the GALAXY Note experience in creativity, productivity, and learning.

With its large display, GALAXY Note 10.1 provides multi-screen functionality to maximize efficiency in learning, work and creative endeavors. Its multi-screen functionality enables you to do a true multi-tasking, by viewing Internet pages, videos or other applications side by side while writing or sketching your ideas.

GALAXY Note 10.1 features S Note, a unique and efficient tool that lets you combine notes or sketches together with web content, images and other digital media into your own personalized storyboards. It gives you a new way to create stories as S Note provides various ready-to-use templates such as meeting minutes, recipe, cards, diary, magazine and more. Also, hand-drawn geometric shapes can be perfectly digitized by using the Shape Match function, which helps users to create more organized idea sketches and storyboards.

Moreover, by using the S Note’s integrated knowledge search engines, users can quickly search, obtain information, and easily drag & drop the cropped images and content onto S Notes without having to switch between screens.

GALAXY Note 10.1 enables an extraordinary learning experience. Students can watch a lecture live-streamed on video while writing down comments on S Note; research a college essay on the web while taking notes; or even read a full e-textbook while annotating it. Similar to the Shape Match, Formula Match function helps to correct and digitize formulas hand-drawn with S Pen, making the device a more powerful education tool.

Users can fully enjoy PC-like premium photo editing and drawing experiences with Adobe® Photoshop® Touch and Adobe Ideas. Photoshop Touch lets users transform images with core Photoshop features and combine multiple photos into layered images, make popular edits, apply professional effects, and more. Adobe Ideas is an easy-to-master drawing tool that allows users to sketch ideas, choose amazing color themes and import images. Both are specially optimized for S pen and are exclusively pre-loaded on Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1.

“GALAXY Note 10.1 takes productivity on a Note to a whole new level. With a larger, fully utilizable screen and superior performance, it combines the intuitiveness of handwriting with all the versatility of digital content to let users be more productive across all of life’s demanding tasks-whether working, learning, or simply creating their own stories,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “With GALAXY Note 10.1 we are demonstrating Samsung’s commitment to extend the mobile category and are working with key partners like Adobe to provide extraordinary experiences for users that enable them to be more productive, express themselves creatively and add a touch of fulfillment to their lives.”

Ensuring intuitive multitasking and web browsing, GALAXY Note 10.1 runs on AndroidTM 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and features a 1.4GHz dual-core processor and HSPA+ connectivity. Its real-time video streaming and Full HD video playback add to the device’s content versatility.

GALAXY Note 10.1′s innovative S Pen, the most advanced pen input solution on the market, is completely integrated into the device’s original applications. It provides enhanced pressure sensitivity, superior accuracy and control when editing or writing, providing an analog pen writing experience on a digital device.

The GALAXY Note 10.1 is exhibited at Samsung stand (Hall 8), Mobile World Congress 2012. For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com.

Windows 8 to only have 6 versions

Jason Yip — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:51:39 +0000

As we approach the Windows 8 Open Beta (February 29) and the release of Windows 8 later this year, more and more information is dug up. Today, PCBeta discovered that on HP’s FTP regarding a certain driver, 6 versions (including the difference between x32 and x64) of Windows 8 was listed as being supported. Although the list is fixed now, this should be accurate as Microsoft has expressed its wishes to create a more unified OS to improve user experience across many devices.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 headed to MWC debut

Jason Yip — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:28:49 +0000

It looks like Samsung’s tablet releases doesn’t stop with the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Someone has been walking around the hotel Samsung’s staff is staying and releasing their products at, and took a snapshot of this poster, hinting at the rumored Galaxy Note 10.1. From that name, it’s likely that it’ll be the Galaxy Tab with the S-Pen, allowing for easier navigation through the tablet. However, it doesn’t completely guarantee it’s release, but we’ll be keeping an eye on it at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. Stay tune for our coverage of MWC 2012.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 officially announced

Jason Yip — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:19:37 +0000

Here’s the Samsung Galaxy Tab’s brother, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2! Today, Samsung officially announced this upgrade and it boosts a LCD display with 1280 x 800 resolution, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, Bluetooth 3.0, front and rear cameras, and 21Mbps HSPA+ connectivity on the 3G model. Also, it comes with a 7,000 mAh battery which should last for whatever you need done on this slate. OS-wise, it’s loaded with Ice Cream Sandwich along with Samsung’s TouchWiz customizations. Storage-wise, there’s 16 and 32GB models, along with the ability to add an additional 32GB with a microSD card. There’s no price yet, but we’ll know soon in March as Samsung plans to release it in the UK at that time. Check out the press release if you want the full breakdown.

Samsung’s new GALAXY Tab 2 series offers optimal multimedia experiences in life

February 26, 2012

Samsung introduces its first line-up of tablets for 2012 with the launch of the GALAXY Tab 2 series, expanding the choice of tablets to customers. The GALAXY Tab 2 series includes a 7″ version and a 10.1″ version. Starting from UK, the GALAXY Tab 2 series will be launched in global market from March.

The GALAXY Tab 2 series is available in 3G and WiFi versions, as well as in 7″ and 10.1″ variants. Light and portable, the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) is the ideal personal on-the-go device; while the larger GALAXY Tab 2 (10.1) is well-suited for home and family use.

The GALAXY Tab 2 series is exhibited at Samsung stand (Hall 8), Mobile World Congress 2012. For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visitwww.samsungmobilepress.com.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) Product Specifications

Network
HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
Processor
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Display
7″ WSVGA(1024×600) PLS TFT
OS
Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera
Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call
Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM
Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps
Audio
Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
Music Player with SoundAlive
3.5mm Ear Jack
Value-added Features
Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel
Samsung Apps
Samsung Hub＊
- Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub
Samsung Hub Widget＊
- Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub
Samsung S Suggest＊ (App recommendation service)
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
Samsung AllShare Play＊
Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air
GoogleTM Mobile Services
- Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™,
Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google ＋
Polaris document editor
A-GPS, Glonass
Connectivity
Bluetooth technology v 3.0
USB 2.0 Host
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Sensor
Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light
Proximity(＊ Available on 3G version only)
Memory
8/16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM)
microSD (up to 32GB)
Dimension
193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm, 345g
Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 4,000mAh
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＊ All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (10.1) Product Specifications

Network
HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
Processor
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Display
10.1″ WXGA(1280×800) PLS TFT
OS
Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera
Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call
Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.264. H.263, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM
Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps
Audio
Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
Music Player with SoundAlive

3.5mm Ear Jack
Value-added Features
Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel
Samsung Apps
Samsung Hub
- Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub
Samsung Hub Widget＊
- Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub
Samsung S Suggest＊ (App recommendation service)
Samsung ChatON mobile communication servicea
Samsung AllShare Play
Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air
GoogleTM Mobile Services
- Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™,
Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google ＋
Polaris document editor
A-GPS, Glonass
Connectivity
Bluetooth technology v 3.0
USB 2.0 Host
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Sensor
Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light
Memory
16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM)
microSD (up to 32GB)
Dimension
256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm , 588g
Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 7,000 mAh

Nokia now the largest Windows Phone maker, after only one quarter

Jason Yip — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:50:12 +0000

Surprisingly (not), Nokia is now the top manufacturer for Windows Phone devices, only after one quarter. Nokia overtook HTC and Samsung, claiming a 33% market share with 0.9 million out of the measly 2.7 million units shipped in Q4. It seems like Nokia is indeed going “all-in” with Windows Phone as shown by the Lumia family and upcoming Tango devices. Want more details? Hit the source link.

Gevey Ultra S SIM unlocks iPhone 4S, not all though

Jason Yip — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:03:15 +0000

Are you someone who travels all the time, but doesn’t want to let go of your iPhone 4S or buy an unlocked version? Well, here’s one solution: the Gevey Ultra S. It’ll unlock your iPhone 4S on iOS 5.0 or 5.0.1 and Baseband 1.0.11, 1.0.13, 1.0.14. If you have 04.11.08, you’re out of luck. Anyways, for those that want to pick this up, it’ll start shipping on March 3rd for $55. Oh right, and jailbreaking’s not required, so check out the video after the break!

Office for iPad? Probably just a rumour

Jason Yip — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:38:16 +0000

Earlier today, The Daily posted the above photo, claiming that Microsoft Office will land on the iPad soon, but Microsoft has replied saying that the story “is based on inaccurate rumors and speculation” and that it’ll be clear ” in the “coming weeks“”. Yes, that’s right, the double quotation marks aren’t a mistake; Microsoft put that themselves. Although The Daily‘s editor Peter Ha replied that the app was demoed to them by someone at Microsoft, the software giant is still denying the story. I guess we’ll have to wait and see for ourselves in the “coming weeks”.

Update:

The Daily has posted another picture:

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 hot off the oven

Jason Yip — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:49:56 +0000

After waiting for a long time, the PlayBook OS 2.0 is finally out of RIM’s ovens and into the hands of consumers. It should be delivered OTA, so just hit Settings, and then Check for Updates to see it waiting for you. Improvements include native calendar, email, and contacts, a long with Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn integration, some new Bridge functions, and native Android apps support. Want more information? Check the press release.

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Available Today

New OS delivers an enriched user experience for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet users

Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced that the new BlackBerry® PlayBook™ OS 2.0 will be released for download today. BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 delivers an enhanced tablet experience and allows you to use the BlackBerry PlayBook in new ways throughout the day – at work and at play. “Building on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet’s proven web browsing, multimedia and multitasking strengths, the new BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 introduces a range of new communications and productivity enhancements as well as expanded app and content support,” said David J. Smith, SVP Mobile Computing, Research In Motion.

New BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 features include:

• Integrated email client with a powerful unified inbox: With BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 you have the option to use a unified inbox that consolidates all messages in one place, including messages from Facebook®, LinkedIn® and Twitter®, as well as personal and work email accounts.

• Social Integration with Calendar and Contacts apps: The built-in calendar harnesses information from social networks and makes it available where and when users need it. Contact cards are also dynamically populated with updated information from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to create a consolidated view of contacts.

• Updated BlackBerry Bridge app: BlackBerry® Bridge™ is a unique app that provides a Bluetooth® connection between your BlackBerry PlayBook and core apps on your BlackBerry® smartphone (including BBM™, Email, Contacts, Calendar and Browser) in order to let you view the content on the larger tablet display. With BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0, it’s easier and quicker than ever to take documents, web pages, emails and photos that appear on your BlackBerry smartphone and display them on your BlackBerry PlayBook for an optimized viewing and editing experience. The updated BlackBerry Bridge app also provides a new remote control feature that allows a BlackBerry smartphone to be used as a wireless keyboard and mouse for a BlackBerry PlayBook.

• Improved mobile productivity: Updated document editing functions, the new Print To Go app, and increased control and manageability of corporate data with BlackBerry® Balance ™ allow you to get more out of your BlackBerry PlayBook every day. Plus, an updated virtual keyboard with auto correction and predictive next word completion learns how you type to enable faster, more accurate typing.

• New apps and content: Thousands of new apps are being added to BlackBerry App World™ today (including a range of Android® apps that will run on the BlackBerry PlayBook). A new BlackBerry Video Store1 is launching today. Enhanced web browsing capabilities are also available with BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.

In conjunction with the release of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0, RIM is making available an initial release of BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion that will include support for managing BlackBerry PlayBook tablets and BlackBerry smartphones2 in an enterprise. The full release of BlackBerry Mobile Fusion (with mobile device management capabilities for iOS and Android devices) is planned for general availability in late March 2012. For more information about BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, please visit www.blackberry.com/mobilefusion. Availability The BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 software update is now available as a free download for all BlackBerry PlayBook tablets.

Huawei Ascend D1 Q new quad core phone will appear at Mobile World Congress

Adam Lamzourhi — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:49:12 +0000

After showing the Ascend P1S at the CES in January, a dual core phone , very thin and powerful, and above all with android 4.0 Huawei is striking again and teasing a new phone, the Ascend D1 Q. This device is going to be the new flagship of the premium Huawei phones line. But this time the handset comes with a Tegra 3 processor. This quad core phone will run on android 4.0 ice cream sandwich.

It’s difficult to have an opinion about this device yet. Huawei is taking some distances with ZTE. We used to see Huawei producing low cost phones. Lets see how it goes if Huawei want to be a well known brand like Motorola, Samsung, LG, Sony..

More information are coming at the Mobile World Congress at Barcelona. Stay tuned.

Possible iPad 3 leaked picture, takes a photo with its brothers

Jason Yip — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:19:14 +0000

There’s so many iPad 3 rumors out there, but now it seems like a picture of it has been leaked. However, take it with a grain of salt as it could very well be photoshopped. Anyways, Taiwan news site Apple Daily has posted a photo of what they believe to be the next iPad. From the picture, we can clearly see a bigger camera lens with the rumored 8 megapixel camera. Also, their report said that the edges are slightly redesigned, along with a 2048 x 1536 Retina Display. Apple is rumored to be announcing the iPad 3 the first week of March, which isn’t a long wait away!