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  • Samsung SIII gets over 9 Million Pre-Orders Worldwide

    Samsung SIII gets over 9 Million Pre-Orders Worldwide

    Samsung Galaxy SIII, the device recently launched in London with a worldwide announcement of features, has received over 9 million pre-orders worldwide according to the Korea Economic Daily. If these numbers are to be believed, then Samsung is almost close to the half of the 20 million SIIs they sold overall till FEB 2012.

    According to a separate report by Reuters, the company’s factories are producing 5 million units monthly, so it does not seem like stocks should be an issue once the device does get launched.

    [Korea Economic Daily]

  • Samsung and Dropbox offer 50GB free to SIII Owners – trumps HTC’s 25GB offering

    Samsung and Dropbox offer 50GB free to SIII Owners – trumps HTC’s 25GB offering

    Future owners of the Samsung Galaxy SIII can expect upto 50GB of free cloud storage thanks to the tie-up b/w Samsung and Dropbox for the said offering. The free storage will remain valid for two years, similar to the 25GB upgrade from Dropbox + HTC  for its One X users.

  • Samsung announces 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad as basis for Galaxy S3

    Samsung has announced that it will launch the next Galaxy phone based on its new Exynos  4 Quad 1.4GHz Chipset. With its High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) low-power technology, it boasts twice the performance of its predecessor, and about 20-percent battery savings.

    The application processor is a crucial element in providing our customers with a PC-like experience on mobile devices, Samsung’s next Galaxy device, which will be officially announced soon, offers uncompromised performance and ground breaking multitasking features, thanks to Exynos 4 Quad’s powerful performance and efficient energy management technology.”

    Hankil Yoon, Senior VP of Product Strategy Team at Samsung

    Samsung is also shipping the chipset to other manufacturers like Meizu for their new handset, and the Exynos 4 Quad is pin-to-pin compatible with the Exynos 4 Dual (used in S2 and Note). Allowing previous adaptors to update the specs without many hardware changes.

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    Samsung’s New Quad-Core Application Processor Drives Advanced Feature Sets in Smartphones and Tablets

     

    Designed on 32nm HKMG process, new energy-efficient chip exceeds 1.4GHz per core

     

    SEOUL, Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the industry’s first quad-core application processor built on the High-k Metal Gate (HKMG) low-power process technology. With unprecedented performance capabilities exceeding 1.4GHz based on the ARM® CORTEXTM A9 quad-core, the powerful, yet energy-efficient Exynos 4 Quad, allows system-level architects to integrate maximized power efficiencies into smartphones and tablets which enables double the processing power at a 20 percent lower power bill over its predecessor, the 45nm process-based Exynos 4 Dual.

     

    “The quad-core processor offers phenomenal multitasking abilities surpassing any single or dual application processor. Since all the cores must share a single battery, the power management and efficiency in the limited battery capacity are indispensable for mobile computing devices,” said Taehoon Kim, vice president of System LSI marketing, Device Solutions, Samsung Electronics. “Given the diverse functionalities consumers are demanding from their mobile devices today, the Exynos 4 Quad meets those high-performance needs while keeping power consumption very low.”

     

    Multi-core processing delivers enhanced performance, enabling users to accomplish more tasks in a shorter period of time. For example, a task such as streaming video can run on one core while the other cores update applications in the background, connecting to the web and scanning virus-check simultaneously.

     

    Benefitting from a use case where the parallel processing and workload sharing among the four cores is necessary, the Exynos 4 Quad is particularly well-suited for heavy-load applications such as 3D games, video editing, and calculation-intensive simulation.

     

    Due to its 32nm HKMG low-power process and power-saving design, the Exynos 4 Quad has two times the processing capability over the 45nm process based Exynos 4 Dual while consuming 20-percent less power. To improve power efficiency, Samsung adopted hot-plug functionality to support on-off switching for each core as well as the per-core dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), which offers a dramatic reduction in power consumption by adapting different levels of voltage and frequency when changing workloads.

     

    Having identical form factor measurements (12mm X 12mm X 1.37 mm), the Exynos 4 Quad is pin-to-pin compatible with the 32nm process based Exynos 4 Dual, allowing mobile device designers to immediately adopt the new solution without additional cost, engineering or design efforts.

     

    In addition, the new processor incorporates a full HD 30 frame per second video hardware codec engine for high resolution 1080p video recording and play-back, an embedded image signal processor interface for high-quality camera functionality and an HDMI 1.4 interface for sharp and crisp multimedia content transmission.

     

    Samsung developed a power management IC (PMIC), the S5M8767, as a companion chip to power the Exynos 4 Quad processor. By integrating various circuitry such as nine highly efficient and programmable buck converters and 28 low-dropout regulators (LDOs) into the small package of 5.0 mm x 5.0mm x 0.4mm, the S5M8767 is designed to scale up or down the dynamic voltage depending on the clock speed in 6.25mV step for managing power delivery and maximizing battery life at the system level.

     

    Already in production, the Exynos 4 Quad is scheduled to be adopted first into Samsung’s next Galaxy smartphone that will officially be announced in May. Samsung’s Exynos 4 Quad is also sampling to other major handset makers.

     

    “The application processor is a crucial element in providing our customers with a PC-like experience on mobile devices. Samsung’s next Galaxy device, which will be officially announced soon, offers uncompromised performance and ground breaking multi-tasking features, thanks to Exynos 4 Quad’s powerful performance and efficient energy management technology,” said Hankil Yoon, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy Team, Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

     

    Last year, Samsung introduced a new online hub dedicated to its Exynos processor. Designed to facilitate easy communication with industry partners and end users, the new micro-site takes you a step closer to the ultimate experience Exynos delivers; product information, user experience and information on promotion events. More information can be found at http://www.samsung.com/exynos.

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  • Samsung Ships 5 Million Galaxy Notes since launch

    Samsung Ships 5 Million Galaxy Notes since launch

    The mammoth Galaxy Note, a device that changed the perception of Samsung as a major player, has been in the news quite often in the past. The company announced that it has shipped 5 million units of the uberly popular device since launch. Now shipping does not translate into sales, but it means that 5 million units left Samsung warehouses to be delivered to sellers and dealers. 

    The phone/tablet hybrid has also been launched in LTE equipped versions in the US as well as will be launched in Japan on 6th April. 

  • Samsung Launches new Galaxy Beam Projector Phone with dual core (PR)

    Samsung Launches new Galaxy Beam Projector Phone with dual core (PR)

    Samsung has announced its updated projector phone dubbed the ‘Galaxy Beam’. The Beam comes with Android 2.3 and a 1GHz dual-core CPU, and is equipped with an integrated projector of 15 lumen brightness. The Beam also has 4-inch WVGA screen 8GB of onboard storage and  768 MB of RAM , along with a 2000 mAh battery to keep it going. The Galaxy Beam can supposedly rock a 50 inch wide projection in a nice low light environment.

    For connectivity you have BT 3.0?HS, Wifi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, camera is a 5MP AF ? 1.3MP and Flash at back. Of course Samsung has customized the UI with their very own TouchWiz. The full specs are in the PR below.

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    Share the Fun with Samsung GALAXY Beam

    February 26, 2012

    Samsung’s projector smartphone offers unforgettable shared experience for playing multimedia content anytime, anywhere

    Barcelona – February 26, 2012 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today introduced Samsung GALAXY Beam, the projector smartphone that allows users to display and share multimedia content anywhere on a large luminous projector screen.

    GALAXY Beam lets users spontaneously share photos, videos or other digital media with family or friends by beaming content stored on the device directly onto walls, ceilings or improvised flat surfaces, so that everyone can share the fun without the need to huddle around smartphone or pad-sized screens. GALAXY Beam’s ultra-bright 15 lumens projector allows users to freely share life’s memorable moments instantly and in crisp clarity, even in outdoor environments.

    “GALAXY Beam provides mobile freedom, enabling a unique shared experience around digital content for everyone-anywhere and instantly-from a smartphone as slim and portable as any on the market,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics.

    GALAXY Beam is a device borne out of Samsung’s insight and innovation, demonstrating Samsung’s commitment to providing extraordinary experiences for consumers with products that let them express and fulfill themselves.”

    Video clips, maps, business information, games – a whole range of multimedia content can be beamed instantly by GALAXY Beam on a crisp, high-definition projection up to 50” wide. The device features a projector-dedicated application which makes it easy to select content and activate projection in a few simple steps.

    Add a dose of ambience or entertainment to a friends’ gathering by transforming any household room or outdoor deck into an instant mini home-theater, projecting full-screen video clips on a ceiling or wall for common sharing, at the touch of a button. Or capture your favorite holiday moments using the GALAXY Beam’s 5MP camera, then display a full photo slideshow to family members on a dining room wall while playing accompanying music straight from the device, so that everyone shares the experience.

    For young users who depend on constant, immediate socializing of digital content and entertainment, GALAXY Beam introduces a new way of sharing. It becomes much more than a phone-a handy digital tool, deployable anywhere, which can add visual entertainment to a simple street gathering, set the mood for a small party, or simply turn life’s moments into something personally and immediately sharable. With GALAXY Beam, a birthday or anniversary party can be enlivened in seconds by sharing YouTube or Hulu music videos straight onto a ceiling or door. Likewise, students can collectively share videos or study-work in any dormitory room or student lounge, turning group study into a whole new interactive experience right from a desk table or from the palm of their hands. GALAXY Beam is also ideal for action-packed interactive gaming: Users can upload their own games or choose from over 1,000 games available via Game Hub, Samsung’s dedicated virtual gaming store, then project games to co-players or observers to turn gaming into an unbeatably interactive, shared experience. Additionally, GALAXY Beam is convenient tool for mid-sized business workers. An estate agent can beam images of candidate properties to customers as they tour them; or an architect can display draft concepts or designs to co-workers on the spot at a building site or public location.

    Despite featuring a full built-in projector, the GALAXY Beam does not compromise on style or portability, measuring just 12.5mm thick and featuring an elegant, ergonomic design. It runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread which is powered by an impressive 1.0GHz dual-core processor, ensuring great versatility and a highly responsive user interface. An impressive 8GB of internal memory allows ample multimedia storage without compromises, and a powerful 2000 mAh battery ensures greater display power and content freedom.

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

    Note to Editors:

    Samsung GALAXY Beam Product Specifications

    Network

    HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps 850/900/1900/2100

    EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

    OS

    Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

    Display

    4.0″ 480×800 (WVGA) TFT

    Processor

    1.0GHz Dual-Core Processor

    Camera

    5MP AF ? 1.3MP / Flash

    Video

    MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX

    Recording/Playback: 720p@30fps

    Audio

    MP3, AAC, AAC?, eAAC?, WMA0fps

    Connectivity

    BT 3.0?HS, 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, MicroUSB, USB 2.0, 3.5mm Ear Jack

    PC Applications

    Samsung Kies 2.0

    Memory

    6GB RAM ? 8GB Internal Memory, MicroSD slot (up to 32GB)

    Dimension

    64.2 x 124 x 12.5mm, 145.3 g

    Battery

    2000 mAh

    ? 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.

    About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 222,000 people in 205 offices across 71 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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  • Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) (PR)

    Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) (PR)

    Samsung has just announced the new Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 inch at the MWC 2012. This new upgraded version of the tablet features a higher  1280 x 800px resolution, the same 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, front and rear cameras (VGA and 3-megapixels, respectively) as in the first Tab. In case of the 3G version you get 21Mbps HSPA+. The tablet has a 7,000 mAh battery and TouchWiz UI on top of Ice Cream Sandwich. The Tab 2 10.1 retains its 9.7mm thickness and 588g of weight.

    The Tab 2 also has 16/32 GB capacities along with an expandability microSD slot of upto 32GB. The tablet will be available in March in the UK and the rest of the world soon afterwards. Check out the full spec list in the PR below

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    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
    ? Availability and launching time of the services may differ by region.
    ? 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

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  • Samsung shows off Galaxy Ace 2 and Mini 2

    Samsung shows off Galaxy Ace 2 and Mini 2

    Samsung has taken it up its alley to release new phones every fortnight. The new Ace 2 and Mini 2 are two very suitable revisions to popular and successful first versions. Ace 2 specs include a dual-core 800MHz processor, HSDPA 14.4 connectivity, GPS/GLONASS, 1,500mAh battery and 4GB of internal storage and a 3.8-inch WVGA screen. The mini 2 on the other hand has HSDPA 7.2Mbps connectivity, an 800MHz CPU, 1,300mAh battery and 3.27-inch HVGA screen.

    Both phones will come with Gingerbread – Andro 2.3 along with Sammy’s TouchWiz UI. Expect them in Europe in March and in India early summer.

    For the full spec list and features read the PR below

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    February 21, 2012

    Welcome to Samsung’s AndroidTM experience with the two new members of GALAXY smartphones

    SEOUL, Korea – February 21, 2012 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced two new additions to the GALAXY smartphone range: GALAXY Ace 2, which will be available in UK from April, and GALAXY mini 2, which will be available in France from March before being rolled out globally.

    Building on the market success of GALAXY Ace and GALAXY mini since their release last year, GALAXY Ace 2 and GALAXY mini 2 are ideal devices for users with active lifestyles who value individuality and style without compromising on performance or affordability.

    “Launched in 2011, GALAXY Ace and GALAXY mini have been a huge success in the global market. Today, we introduce GALAXY Ace 2 and GALAXY mini 2 with upgraded features and services,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “Our goal remains the same-to continue to create new and improved mobile experiences that deliver something suitable for everyone. This is the hallmark of Samsung’s GALAXY range and what has made the GALAXY brand such a runaway hit with consumers around the world.”

    Double-Engine Power, GALAXY Ace 2

    GALAXY Ace 2 delivers efficient multitasking, lightning-fast screen transitions and high-quality graphics for even the most demanding applications and games. HSPA 14.4 connectivity provides an enhanced browsing experience and fast content downloads with minimal lag-times. Additionally, 4GB of internal storage ensures that films, photos and a whole array of personal multimedia content can be easily stored and taken out and about; a 1,500mAh battery adds to GALAXY Ace 2’s on-the-go performance for active, demanding use.

    Enhanced Samsung Hubs and ChatON services ensure that users are never far from the content or social connections they care about. Music Hub allows one-step access to over 17million tracks at anytime; Game Hub offers users the very latest gaming titles; Social Hub allows users to view their instant messages, social network and email communications all in one single inbox. Samsung’s ChatON service connects users with other phone users – across any platform – into a single community, providing easy multi-format instant messaging and group chatting.

    Compact and Trendy for more fun, GALAXY mini 2

    GALAXY mini 2 packs a real performance punch into its slim and colorful 11.9mm-thick casing. The 3.27″ HVGA touch-screen enables high-quality multimedia viewing while maintaining the device’s portability. The compact GALAXY mini 2 ensures comfortable Web browsing and easily handles the demands of the most resource-intensive applications.

    An improved 1,300mAh battery capacity also guarantees extended multimedia usage and longer chat sessions. 4GB of storage allows users to comfortably store videos, music and images.

    Like GALAXY Ace 2, GALAXY mini 2 keeps users connected through ChatON and Social Hub, while Music Hub allows one-step access to over 17million tracks at any time.

    For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com.

    Note to Editors:

    Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 Product Specifications:

    Network

    HSDPA 14.4Mbps 900/2100

    EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

    Process

    800MHz Dual-Core Processor

    Display

    3.8″ WVGA(480×800) PLS TFT

    OS

    Android 2.3(Gingerbread)

    Camera

    Main(Rear): 5 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with Flash

    Sub(Front): VGA Camera

    Video

    Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, VC-1, VP8

    Playback/ Recording: 720p

    Audio

    Codec: MP3, AAC, AAC?, eAAC?, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis

    Music Player with SoundAlive

    3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS

    Value-added Features&

    Services

    Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel UX

    Samsung Apps

    Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air

    Samsung Hub

    – Social Hub

    Integrated Messaging(Email, SNS), Contacts, Calendar Sync

    – Music Hub

    – Game Hub

    Samsung Hub Widget

    – Music Hub/ Game Hub

    Samsung ChatON mobile communication service

    Polaris

    GPS/ Glonass

    Connectivity

    Bluetooth® technology v 3.0

    USB 2.0

    Wi-Fi b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

    Sensor

    Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, NFC (optional)

    Memory

    4GB User memory ? 768MB (RAM)

    microSD (up to 32GB)

    Dimension

    62.2 x 118.3 x 10.5 mm, 122g

    Battery

    Standard battery, Li-ion 1,500 mAh

    ? 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 mini 2 Product Specifications

    Network

    HSDPA 7.2Mbps 900/2100

    EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

    Process

    800MHz Processor

    Display

    3.27″ HVGA(320×480) TFT

    OS

    Android 2.3(Gingerbread)

    Camera

    Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Fixed Focus Camera

    Video

    Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264

    Playback: WVGA@30fps

    Recording: VGA@25fps

    Audio

    Codec: MP3, Vorbis(OGG), AAC, AAC?, eAAC?, AMR-NB/WB, WAV, MIDI, WMA, FLAC

    Music Player with SoundAlive

    3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS

    Value-added Features&

    Services

    Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel UX

    Samsung Apps

    Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air

    Social Hub

    – Integrated Messaging(Email, SNS), Contacts, Calendar Sync

    Music Hub (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)

    Samsung ChatON mobile communication service

    GoogleTM Mobile Services

    – Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Search™, Google Maps™,

    Syncing with Google Calendar™

    ThinkFree (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)

    A-GPS

    Connectivity

    Bluetooth® technology v 3.0

    USB 2.0

    Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA

    Sensor

    Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, NFC (optional)

    Memory

    4GB User memory ? 512MB (RAM)

    microSD (up to 32GB)

    Dimension

    58.6 x 109.4 x 11.9 mm, 106.8 g (NFC)

    58.6 x 109.4 x 11.6 mm, 105.3 g (Non-NFC)

    Battery

    Standard battery, Li-ion 1,300 mAh

    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.

    About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 222,000 people in 205 offices across 71 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

    Android, Google, Android Market, Google Maps, YouTube, Gmail, Google Talk, and Google Search are trademarks of Google Inc.

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  • Supposed Samsung S II Plus Leaks ahead of MWC launch

    Supposed Samsung S II Plus Leaks ahead of MWC launch

    A supposed leak of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II + running Android 4.0 with TouchWiz UI has appeared on the inter webs. Industry insider Eldar Murtazin is responsible for the above image of the suspicious looking phone. A close look reveals that the buttons below have been updated to host the new flavor of the Android platform, Ice Cream Sandwich.  The device is being considered as the Samsung Galaxy S2 plus purely because of its resemblance to the S2 and the fact that a benchmark score has also popped up on an3dbenchxl website. The device is running a 1.5 GHz processor on a Android 2.3.4 platform, but that could have changed by now.

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  • Samsung makes US $ 42 Billion in Sales and $ 4.7 Billion in operating profit

    Samsung makes US $ 42 Billion in Sales and $ 4.7 Billion in operating profit

    Samsung has released its Q4 results and it shows that the company is headed in the right direction to becoming bigger than ever before. The electronics mammoth company has posted a 5.3 trillion won ($4.7 billion) operating profit in Q4 2011, with a sales revenue of  47.3 trillion won ($42 billion). The major of the chunk of its income is thanks to the impressive smartphone sales by the company , with over 300 million phones sold in 2011.

    The earnings also reported that the mobile division stood accountable for 40% in the total earnings, while other major contributors were Samsung Semiconductors and Display divisions with  2.3 trillion won ($2 billion) and 8.55 trillion won ($7.6 billion) in sales respectively. 

    Samsung reports that in 2012 the sales from mobile phones will account for 50% of its total revenue considering it  has an impressive lineup coming. Shipments of Samsung’s smartphones jumped 30 percent compared to the previous quarter (holiday quarter). Looking forward, Samsung expects the demand for entry-level smartphones and LTE will grow the smartphone market by more than 30 percent over the year, and the company expects tablet demand to grow as well.

  • iGyaan Holiday Guide : Best Phones for 15,000

    iGyaan Holiday Guide : Best Phones for 15,000

    So many questions, so little time. Its the time for holiday cheer and we are literally getting bombarded with hundreds of emails asking us what phones to buy. So here is our guide for the best options in the Rs. 15000 price.

    (In order of preference) 

    Android Phones  

    1. Micromax A85 SuperFone : (Rs. 15290) The price drop has already been announced, and at this price it is the best spec’d phone. A dual core Nvidia Tegra 2, 3.8 inch touchscreen, 5 MP camera and gesture control make this the best bet at the price. But sadly it ships with Android 2.2.

     

    2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro Sk17i: (Rs 15,000) One of the most recommended devices by iGyaan in 2011 our extensive review will tell you why this device is an excellent purchase.

     

     


    3. Motorola Defy (Rs 14,000) : The original defy is still an awesome phone, with Android a brilliant rugged construction that resists water and dust. The design is also shock proof. Check out our Review.

     

    4. HTC ChaCha (Rs. 14500): A brilliant form factor with excellent build, the only touch and type phone with this design from HTC. Also the first phone with a dedicated FB button on the Android platform, a Social king. Our Review Covers it.

     

     

    5. Samsung Galaxy Ace (Rs 13000): One of the most loved phones of 2011 the ace has a nice display along with impressive looks, a good processor and Touchwiz on top of Android 2.3. The device is well supported in the developer community and will get ICS courtesy Root and Custom CM9 rom. Check out our Review 

     

     

    6. HTC Wildfire S (Rs 12,500): Not our last option but an alternative to the Galaxy Ace, the build is far superior also is the quality of materials used. The device features HTC Sense on top of Android 2.3 and is arguably the best built phone of this bracket. The camera in some aspects is better than the Ace and pulls out great images. The processor is only a 600MHz compared to the 800MHz on the Ace. We reviewed it Here

     

    Blackberry 

    Blackberry Curve 3G 9300 (Rs. 14,450):  The only berry in this range, you also get the CDMA version of the curve 8520 (called: 8530) which is not worth mentioning. What is to say this is an old outdated berry running on the older OS6 but features a great and responsive OS. It is a great upgrade for some one on a Blackberry high . We however say, spend more and get the Curve 9380 : we covered here.

     

    Nokia Symbian

    Nokia 700 (Rs 15299) :  Younger version of the 701, this device is available in the market in select locations, features new Symbian Belle and a 3.2 inch Capacitive Amoled Clear Black display. A 5 Mp camera and 720p video capabilities make it a good competitor. Another add-on is the tough gorilla glass front. The price seems a bit high for this old-school Operating System. The phone also has a 2Gb internal storage and is a grab option for those who refuse to abandon the legendary OS in its dying days.

     

     

     

    Nokia 500 (Rs 11,000): Then there is the 500,  its the only other Nokia phone in this bracket apart from the discontinued C6-01. This features a 1GHz processor along with a 3.2-inch TFT nHD Capacitive Touchscreen. The phone features Symbian Anna and has great 5MP camera, which is fixed focus. Again price is a bit of a pinch especially because the device is unable to offer the freedom that say an Android device would offer, But on the upside it does have a 1GHz processor.

     

     

     

     

    Windows Phone

    Samsung Focus (Rs 14000) : The device was never announced in India, but New and unlocked US versions can be bought on Ebay. The device features a nice 4.0 Inch Super Amoled Display with a native 480 x 800 px resolution. Already updated to Mango this device offers all the new features of Windows Phone 7.5 at a bargain, everything of course except a front facing camera. The Focus also has 8GB of memory and 512MB Ram and 512MB Rom

     

  • Apple’s request for block of Samsung sales in the US denied

    Apple’s request for block of Samsung sales in the US denied

    US District Court Judge has rejected Apple’s request to block the sales of Galaxy devices. The two companies are engaged in a bruising legal battle that includes more than 20 cases in 10 countries as they jostle for the top spot in the smartphone and tablet markets. Apple sued Samsung in the United States in April, saying the South Korean company’s Galaxy line of mobile phones and tablets “slavishly” copies the iPhone and iPad.

    It is not clear that an injunction on Samsung’s accused devices would prevent Apple from being irreparably harmed”. 

    The case in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California is Apple Inc v. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd et al, 11-1846.

  • Exclusive : Samsung Note not selling as expected

    Exclusive : Samsung Note not selling as expected

     

    Samsung Execs during launch had said that they expect to move at least a 100,000 units of the mammoth device by New Year 2012. The company seems disappointed with current sales and is expanding its publicity expenses to move out targets. 

     

    The sales have been slow, much lower than we expected at launch. We are pushing out more and more ad campaigns. The sales on the Note will directly affect our efforts on future flagship devices” Said a top level exec, handling the Samsung Mobile Division

    The company currently stands at number one in India, as the most loved smartphone brand. The impact of companies like HTC and Motorola have been immense on Samsung. Now with the iPhone 4S arriving sooner the folks at Sammy seem a bit worried.

  • Timing Update : Samsung Galaxy Note Launch is Today, We go Live Here!

    Timing Update : Samsung Galaxy Note Launch is Today, We go Live Here!

    Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note Tomorrow at  1:30 PM, We will go live from the event and try to get a Hands on with the device.

    So catch all the action live here:

    And bookmark this page

    November 2 – 2011 

    Update launch has  now been postponed by 1 and a half hour and will now happen at 

    1:30 PM Nov 2nd.

     

     

     

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  • Samsung Galaxy Y Full Review

    Samsung Galaxy Y Full Review

    Times have changed over the years, but never did we see the smartphones reach the consumer market with such a blow that feature phones would almost disappear. 

    The new Samsung Galaxy Y offers a complete package for a fairly low budget, But is it actually a full smartphone ?

    Lets find out in this iGyaan review :

    Build Quality and Hardware

    The Galaxy Y is well built to an extent where you wont be disappointed by any thing in terms of the exterior of the device. The screen is not tough so a screen protector is essential for the device. Every-thing else is built to last and will not need any extra care, solid built, tactile buttons and no rattle or noise from the body of the device.

    In terms of the Hardware Specs:

    Price Rs. 7,830 (MRP)
    Network Edge + HSDPA upto 7.2 Mbps
    Phone Style

    Touchscreen Capacitive
    OS Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
    Thickness 11.5mm
    Length 104mm
    Width  58 mm
    Weight 97.5 g
    Built-in Memory 160 MB Rom Ram Unknown
    Additional Memory microSD, up to 32GB
    High-speed Data 3G
    Connectivity Bluetooth, Wifi , 
    Screen Size

    3-inch, 240×320 pixels
    Secondary Screen Size N/A
    Screen Colours 256k
    Camera 2-megapixel ff
    Camera Resolution 1600×1200 pixels
    Flash NO
    GPS  Yes
    Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
    Music Formats MP3
    Radio Yes
    Speaker Yes
    Processor 832 Mhz Processor
    Browser Android Browser, Full Flash Enabled
    Games Android MarketPlace Games
    Battery 1200mAh

     

    Screen and Multimedia

    The screen on the device is a 3 inch 320×240 px capacitive display, its a relatively low res display, but its leaps and bounds better than the one found on the Pop and Fit. Why ? You ask. There is a massive difference in the pixellation levels of the Galaxy Y and the POP, on the Pop you aslo only get Android 2.2, this device comes preloaded with 2.3.5 and a display that does not bother you at all with reading webpages etc.

    The screen is decent for movie playback and the speakerphone is loud enough to get the message across. This device will feature as a portable media player for many a youth, but don’t expect it to replace a TV or even an iPod. Audio quality is good but is only limited with the hardware chip used. The maximum throughput of sound is limited hence will not deliver performance compared to even the Wildfire S. The Audio is not really an issue because an everyday user will not notice it, as the device produces a loud sound with or without the earphones, whcih is mostly enough for a consumer.

    Phone, Network and Messaging

    The device is an excellent phone, with robust network connectivity and a solid signal strength. We noticed no dropped calls in the extensive network tests conducted. Audio (incoming and outgoing) on both channels was crisp and loud, with no feedback issues. The “Y” gets a great rating because it does a good job of what its basic purpose is: to make and receive calls. 

    Messaging on the device is also easy and is demonstrated in our video review. Typing is simple thanks to an error correction algorithm by Samsung, which utilizes a most common error path and auto corrects the text errors. Pretty fancy for a sub 7k phone. You also get SWYPE inbuilt on the keyboard making it very useful indeed.

    Data, Internet and Battery

    By now we have learnt that Android devices are no too data friendly. Turning data on and off when required will boost your battery life enormously. That being said this device also features 3G data connectivity and HSDPA upto 7.25 Mbps. The connections are stable and not too power consuming, the Wifi Hotspot feature works great and does not suck the life forces from your device, like it used to on previous devices.

    Internet connectivity is stable on both Wifi and 3G and the browser loads all sorts of Flash content, with a bit of hiccups. Browser is easily readable and on a screen this size you cant expect much more. The basics can be accessed from this browser, but its not a replacement for your computer.

    Battery Life 

    Companies talk about battery life in their own mood, we do some extensive real life tests to get out the best from the device.

    • Talk Time 2G  : 6 Hours
    • Talk Time 3G  : 4.5 Hours
    • Standby Time : 36-72 Hours
    • WiFi Surfing : 4-5 Hours
    • 3G Surfing : 3.5 Hours
    • Music : 7 Hours
    • Video : 2 Hours

    Conclusion:

    The Galaxy Y is now available for a price of 6800 INR on most online portals, possibly at a cheaper price at local vendors. At that price to get a 800+ MHz processor with native Android 2.3.5 capacitive touchscreen Wifi , 3G and Hotspot, we have no complaints from this device. Why should we? This is a complete device and offers anything you would need as a first time Android user on a budget, and also basics for somebody looking for a secondary device. It looks great, is manufactured by a trusted brand and has great service and support for a budget.
    We say get it!

    We Rate the GALAXY Y : 4 on 5

    Unboxing Video

    Review Video 

    Image Gallery

  • Samsung Galaxy y GT S 5360 Unboxing and Quick Review

    Samsung Galaxy y GT S 5360 Unboxing and Quick Review

    The Samsung Galaxy Y has been the most requested device by iGyaan Readers and here it is in the form of an Unboxing and Quick Review. 

    The device is a budget Android targeted at the youth of the country, a slap on the face of local brands we presume. Check out the Tech Specs followed by images and the Video for pleasure 

     

     

    Tech Specs 

    Price Rs. 7,830 (MRP)
    Network Edge + HSDPA upto 7.2 Mbps
    Phone Style

    Touchscreen Capacitive
    OS Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
    Thickness 11.5mm
    Length 104mm
    Width  58 mm
    Weight 97.5 g
    Built-in Memory 160 MB Rom Ram Unknown
    Additional Memory microSD, up to 32GB
    High-speed Data 3G
    Connectivity Bluetooth, Wifi , 
    Screen Size

    3-inch, 240×320 pixels
    Secondary Screen Size N/A
    Screen Colours 256k
    Camera 2-megapixel ff
    Camera Resolution 1600×1200 pixels
    Flash NO
    GPS  Yes
    Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
    Music Formats MP3
    Radio Yes
    Speaker Yes
    Processor 832 Mhz Processor
    Browser Android Browser, Full Flash Enabled
    Games Android MarketPlace Games
    Battery 1200mAh

    Images

    Video

     

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