After a German court denied Samsung’s request for a preliminary hearing and honored Apple’s request for an injunction, banning sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in many parts of Europe, a date has been set for the legal dispute to be settled. On August 25th Samsung will have its day in court and argue their case in hopes of having the ban lifted. A final decision on whether or not sales of the tablet will resume won’t come until a few weeks after the hearing. And so the battle rages on…
Are you a customer of Big Red? Have you been waiting for the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? Well, wait no longer. Okay, that’s not entirely true. You may have to wait about 4-6 weeks.
Verizon Wireless has just put the word that you can now pre-order your long awaited Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The Android Honeycomb tablet packs 4G/LTE on the Verizon network, along with a Tegra2 dual-core 1GHz proccessor, a wide screen 10.1″ display (1280 x 800), front/rear facing cameras, and more.
Verizon is offering this device in grey or white, either 16 or 32 GB onboard storage, at the price of $ 592.99 or $ 629.99, respectively with a new 2 year activation w/mobile broadband plan. As I noted earlier, you will be waiting 4-6 weeks for the device to ship.
They’ve also decided to link you to the baby brother of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the 7″ version. This model just may fit your taste and budget at a mere $ 199.99 also with a new 2 year activation w/mobile broadband plan.
So if you’ve been eyeballing either of these Android tablets, get on over to the Verizon Wireless site and take a closer look.
It’s kind of become a rite of passage for new Android devices to get their own custom ROMs. Every major Android tablet and phone has gone through it, and it looks as though the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is joining the club. This comes just 9 days after the Moto Xoom got its own custom ROM. The Tab 10.1 ROM appears to be a faster, deodexed version of the stock ROM that the device ships with. Granted, it’s not perfect, but it’s definitely usable.
So, if you’ve got a hankering for a faster experience on your Galaxy Tab 10.1, you can check out the KhasMek ROM here. Has anyone installed this ROM yet? What do you think? Sound off in the comments below, or on our Facebook Wall!
A lot of people have been waiting for the release of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The wait is over because tomorrow it will be available nationwide. The Tab 10.1 comes with Android 3.1, has a 10.1-inch WXGA display, TouchWiz UX, and a 7,000 mAh battery for up to 9 hours of use.
It is the world’s thinnest mobile tablet and priced in line to the IPad 2. It is $ 499 for the 16GB model and $ 599 for the 32GB.
We’ve recently seen Samsung Galaxy’s 10.1 Tab get some keyboard and dock love after the Asus Transformer has been stealing all the thunder for a while. Check out the video of the dock below. The video doesn’t reveal a whole lot of functionality but you can get a good size comparison and feel just from looking at it. The gentlemen in the video does a lot of walking around and comparing the tab to a few things but you can get a decent take on the keyboard itself from the last couple of minutes or so. Unlike the Transformer, there is no touch pad and thanks to the video you can see the keyboard has a 3.5 mm headphone jack on it. Do you think this is nice enough of a keyboard dock for you to spend some big bucks on the 10.1-inch Tab? Is it a must have accessory to replace your laptop? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
At a pre-MWC event in Barcelona, Samsung made their Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 Official, bringing the next evolution of their Android devices that rose to stardom in 2010. Samsung claimed they’ve sold 10 million Galaxy devices last year and the latest additions, while nothing groundbreaking, definitely bring some welcome updates that consumers will dig.
To make a long story short, we’ll give you the main skinny on each device and then dive into some explanation about the event itself, with nitty gritty details:
Galaxy S2 – 4.3-inch Super Amoled Plus screen, 1GHz Dual Core processor, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 1080p recording and playback, 1650 mAh battery, NFC equipped, Samsung Touchwiz 4.0 with 4 “hubs” (Readers Hub, Game Hub, Music Hub, Social Hub), 8.49mm thin, 116g, Flash 10.1.
Galaxy Tab 10.1- Android 3.0 Honeycomb running on a 10-inch screen, 8MP camera, 2MP front camera, 1080p recording and playback, 10.9mm thick, 522grams, dual core processor, Surround sound with speakers on left/right of device in landscape mode.
And now a little background. First we got to the event and waited in a line outside:
Once inside, there was a brilliant scene set with lots of colors, food, drinks, and people all waiting to get into the event. We grabbed a quick pic with the guys from Angry Birds while we waited:
By the time they let us in the crowd was immense. Shortly after I took this photo, all the seats were filled and a few hundred people resorted to standing room only in the back.
Kim Titus, VP of Public Relations at Samsung, introduced the event, down dropped the curtains, and we found out the background music was actually being performed by a live “mobile” orchestra composed of violinists and artists equipped with musically inclined Galaxy devices:
Samsung CEO, JK Shin, then announced the Galaxy S2 once and for all, discussing the company’s continued commitment to Screen, Speed, and Content:
Then things got a little… slow. Samsung proceeded to invite a plethora of partners on stage to discuss how they are working with Samsung, and it caused the event to be filled with about 40 minutes of boring nothingness. New rule: partners only get a shoutout, a handwave, and a couple sentences. The “partners” made what was an otherwise an awesome event unbareable at times. Samsung also packed in a bit too much cheesiness through well-intended real life “examples” of different types of people using their Galaxy S for the better.
Then they pretended to end the event, dropped the curtain, but in role call style they presented the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in grand fashion:
Then, again, a partner got on stage and ruined the flow of the announcement. Belkin talked for about 10 minutes about pretty much nothing, saying they were going to launch Galaxy specific accessories, only they took 200 times longer to explain this fact and filled it with partnership fluff.
First Impressions?
Again, nothing groundbreaking. The Galaxy S2 is definitely an upgrade, seeing dual cores, Gingerbread, bigger/better screen, better cameras and improvements across the board. There are no “wow” factor additions, but the Galaxy S was already solid and this phone should yet again be a favorite when it’s released globally. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 isn’t much different than the XOOM – it’s an Android 3.0 tablet. That being said, it’s awesome.
We’ve got some hands-on videos of the devices coming up soon, but until then, below you’ll find a bunch of official pictures of the Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 followed by the press releases for each:
Galaxy S2 & Galaxy Tab 10.1 Pictures:
Galaxy S2 Press Release:
Samsung announces the GALAXY S II, World’s thinnest Smartphone that Will Let You Experience More with Less
Global launch of Samsung’s most powerful smartphone delivers unmatched performance with a Dual-Core application processor and best-in-class viewing experience by Super AMOLED Plus display in sleek and lightweight design
BARCELONA, February 13, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the Samsung GALAXY S II (Model: GT-I9100), a beautifully thin (8.49mm) and lightweight, dual-core smartphone that combines an unmatched viewing experience with incredible performance.
The Samsung GALAXY S II uses Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread, the latest version of the world’s fastest-growing mobile operating system. The next generation smartphone includes access to Samsung’s four new content and entertainment hubs, seamlessly integrated to provide instant access to music, games, e-reading and social networking services.
“In 2011, we will take Samsung’s leadership in Speed, Screen and Content to a whole new level," said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “With the GALAXY S II, Samsung wants to set the new standard of quality viewing on mobile, powerful performance, and slim and modern design."
"GALAXY S II is a natural and powerful evolution of GALAXY S. Building on the phenomenal success of the original Samsung GALAXY S, we are proud to unveil the ultimate smartphone. Consumers no longer have to contain themselves – the Samsung GALAXY S II allows them to design their own smart lives."
“We’re pleased to see Samsung bring another Android-powered device to market to help grow the Android ecosystem,” said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.
Powerful PerformanceIncorporating a dual-core application processor and advanced wireless network (HSPA+ 21) connectivity, the Samsung GALAXY S II has the speed and power to provide an unrivalled mobile performance. Dual-core application processor delivers compelling features such as fast web browsing, multi-tasking comparable to a PC-like environment, supreme graphics quality and instantly responsive 3D user interface on the large screen. The GALAXY S II also delivers seamless multitasking, switching between applications instantly. Superior 3D hardware performance makes games and video incredibly fast and smooth.
With super-fast HSPA+ connectivity, the GALAXY S II offers rapid mobile download speeds while BlueTooth® 3.0+HS considerably reduces data transfer times.The Samsung GALAXY S II has been equipped with an 8MP, high-profile camera and camcorder with 1080p full HD recording and playback. With Samsung’s patented AllShare technology, customers can capture, create and then share their experiences hassle-free
A Next Level of Viewing ExperienceThe Samsung GALAXY S II has been equipped with Samsung’s new crystal-clear Super AMOLED Plus screen, the most advanced mobile visual display ever created. Setting the standard of quality viewing on mobile, Super AMOLED Plus introduces the best in quality in color gamut, contrast ratio and edge sharpness. Using RealStripe screen technology and a greatly increased sub-pixel count, Super AMOLED Plus complements the mechanics of the human eye to recognize images look clearer and more detailed than ever before. With a wider viewing angle and increased visibility in outdoor, the Samsung GALAXY S II provides a more vibrant viewing experience than any other mobile devices.
Even with its unrivaled performance, the innovative Super AMOLED Plus display does not compromise battery performance. A significant reduction in power consumption from Super AMOLED display means it is also more energy-efficient than other comparably-sized devices, allowing Samsung to minimize device weight.
Samsung GALAXY S II Goes to WorkSamsung has introduced a new range of enterprise mobility solutions, expanding the business capabilities of the Samsung GALAXY S II and helping enterprise customers empower a flexible and connected mobile workforce. Samsung has partnered with IT industry leaders to offer the most relevant enterprise solutions to the Samsung GALAXY S II, working seamlessly on the Android Gingerbread platform and paying special attention to securing data and network. These solutions include enhanced conferencing and connectivity services from Cisco, the most comprehensive mobile implementation of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and secure remote device management from Sybase.
A New World of Entertainment and Smarter InteractionSamsung has selected the Samsung GALAXY S II as its premium mobile product with which to launch Samsung Hubs – integrated mobile applications designed to fit every element of your life. With Samsung Hubs, the Samsung GALAXY S II delivers rich catalogues of books and magazines, music, advanced mobile games and control of your online social life, all from a single device.
Social Hub Premium: The future of communication – talk to whoever you want, however you want, all from one place – your contact’s list. Communication history, IM status, and updates from social networking sites are all readily available. From here, users can access all types of messages (push e-mail, text, VM and SNS) and respond directly without resorting to individual applications. It truly acts as a hub for entire social life. Server.
Readers Hub: Carry an enormous library of books, magazines and newspapers on-the-go. Through strategic partnerships, Samsung Readers Hub provides over 2.2 million books and novels, 2,000 global and local newspapers in 49 languages and 2,300 popular magazines in 22 languages.
Game Hub: The easiest way to download and play best-in-class mobile games. Featuring a 3-axis gyroscopic sensor, the Samsung GALAXY S II unleashes a world of gaming possibilities. Try for free and download premium titles from partners like Gameloft, or ‘enjoy Social Network Games (SNG) powered by mobage including ngmoco’s We Rule and We City’.
Music Hub: Make Samsung GALAXY S II a personal music manager and access over 12 million tracks from 7digital. Discover what’s hot from top charts, search for favorite music, get recommendations on albums, enjoy previews and download them directly to Samsung GALAXY S II.
The Samsung GALAXY S II gives customers more choice in personalizing their smartphone experience. New for the Samsung GALAXY S II, Samsung has introduced Live Panel, a service that aggregates live web and application contents to a single customizable home-screen. Customers can design the lay-out of their own Live Panel, online services and mobile apps to appear on-screen. SNS feeds, information and many more applications can all be embedded and accessed instantly through the magazine-like layout.
With the enhanced voice technology on the Samsung GALAXY S II, customers will be able to do more with less. From opening the app to controlling the messaging, social media, email and calling, Samsung Voice Solution will recognizes voice and convert it to text and vice versa. Customized Voice Translation application makes the Samsung GALAXY S II the perfect travel companion, translating voice or text into – and from – a range of languages: simply speak a word or phrase into the handset and it will instantly translate it, with audio and text output.
For swift and simple device management, Samsung has introduced Kies Air. With Kies air, consumers can manage their smartphone contents from their PC, via local WiFi connections. download photos taken on the built-in camera, listen to music, check missed calls and send messages in the web browser on their PC. For added connectivity, WiFi Direct allows consumers to connect to wireless-enabled PCs and printers without the need for wireless access points. According to market requirement, the GALAXY S II is able to incorporate Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to support emerging mobile payment service and other services with mobile operators.
The GALAXY S II is exhibited at Hall #8, Mobile World Congress 2011. For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visit www.samsungunpacked.com/press.
Note to Editors:Samsung GALAXY S II Product Specifications
Network
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 HSPA+ 21 850/900/1900/2100
OS
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Display
4.27" WVGA (480×800) Super AMOLED Plus
Processor ( BB& AP )
1 GHz Dual Core Application Processor
Camera
Main(Rear): 8.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash Front: 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera Single Shot, Beauty Shot, , Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Action Shot, Cartoon Shot
Video
Codec : MPEG4/ H.264/ H.263/ DivX VC-1 Playback : FULL HD(1080p)@30fps Recording : FULL HD(1080p)@30fps
Audio
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eACC+ 3.5mm Ear Jack & Speaker, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, Voice Recorder
Hub
Social Hub – Integrated Contacts, Integrated Calendar, Unified Inbox – Premium: SNS push notification, Push Email & Push IM – Basic: POP3/IMAP Email & IM (* Availability of Social Hub differs by country and mobile operator)
Music Hub
Readers Hub
Game Hub
Enterprise Solutions
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync – The comprehensive mobile implementation of Exchange ActiveSync, which provides the most policies and restrictions support among Android ActiveSync clients, along with e-mail, calendar, contacts and tasks synchronization with a Microsoft Exchange Server
On Device Encryption - A security solution that enables the protection of mobile data without the need to sacrifice speed and functionality. Superior performance can also be achieved when incorporated with Sybase Afaria Mobile Device Management and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, both of which complement the encryption support with their own mechanisms.
Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Private Network - provide reliable and easy-to-deploy encrypted network connectivity for mobile workers everywhere for business email, virtual desktop, and other Android apps, AnyConnect enables business-critical application connectivity
Sybase Afaria Mobile Device Management – provides the comprehensive capabilities that IT requires to allow mobile workers access to enterprise assets using the device of their choice. IT can now confidently extend corporate security policies to the Android platform, allowing for the adoption of both personally-owned or corporate owned Galaxy S II.
Cisco WebEx – the workforce will be able to stay connected to important meetings wherever they are while using Samsung Galaxy devices; users can view shared desktops, browsers, applications and documents with live annotations.
Cisco Mobile - a VoIP solutions allowing the workforce to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi using an Android interface, providing significant cost-efficiencies for an international workforce
Value-added Features
Android Market™
Adobe Flash 10.1 support
Samsung TouchWiz
QuickType by SWYPE
Document Viewer / Editor
Android Brower, RSS Reader
Exchange ActiveSync
Google MapsTM with Latitude, Places, Navigation (beta)
A-GPS
Google Voice SearchTM
Lost Phone Management
Connectivity
Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 + HS USB 2.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n), WiFi Direct NFC Connectivity (Optional) MHL DLNA (AllShare)
Sensor
Accelerometer, Light, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyroscope sensor,
Memory
16/32GB + microSD (up to 32GB)
Size
125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49mm, 116g
Battery
1650mAh
Galaxy Tab 10.1 Press Release:
Samsung expands the Samsung GALAXY Tab range with a 10.1" Entertainment Powerhouse
Global launch of Samsung’s first Honeycomb-based, Dual Core smart media device
BARCELONA, February 13, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a provider of smart media devices and the global leader in Android™ tablets, in partnership with Vodafone Group, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 (Model: P7100), a powerful Dual-Core Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Smart Media Device, designed to deliver the ultimate mobile entertainment experience.
"As a leader in the Android-powered tablet market, Samsung is committed to providing a variety of feature-rich, always-on devices" said DJ Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing. He continued, "The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is a valuable addition to our expanding portfolio of smart media devices. Sporting a large 10.1 screen and dual surround-sound speakers, it enables users to enjoy multimedia to the maximum extent without having to compromise mobility.
Patrick Chomet, Vodafone’s Group Director of Terminals, said: "Vodafone customers in over 20 markets around the world will be the first to get the GALAXY Tab 10.1 when it goes on sale this spring. Samsung have produced a stylish, market-leading implementation of the new Android 3.0 platform which will be the first Honeycomb device to arrive in many of those markets. Vodafone’s competitive data tariffs and reliable, high-speed networks make using the GALAXY Tab 10.1 a great experience.”
"Samsung continues to develop innovative products that contribute to the continued growth of the Android ecosystem," said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.
As the tablet market experiences unprecedented interest, Samsung and Vodafone have partnered to cater to customer demand and offer them the perfect way to enjoy the huge variety of opportunities the Android platform provides. Whether playing games, reading eBooks or updating your Facebook status, the lightweight, ultra-slim Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the ultimate entertainer and builds on the industry-wide success of the two million-selling Samsung GALAXY Tab.
"As more employees are empowered with mobile access to enterprise systems, applications and data through their device of choice, the requirement for IT to support the widening array of device types can be extremely complex and unwieldy,” said Willie Jow, vice president enterprise mobility, Sybase. "The combination of Samsung’s leading devices and Sybase’s best-in-class management and security solution now bring Android to the level enterprises require for full-scale deployments.”
The Ultimate Entertainment ExperienceA 10.1" (WXGA TFT LCD) display with crystal clear resolution (1280 x 800) makes the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 an unrivalled device for experiencing the hundreds of thousands of games and applications available from Android Market™. To compliment the amazing visual quality of the device, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes dual surround-sound speakers to immerse you even more fully.
The device also includes an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with Auto Focus and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera which lets users capture experiences with the best-in-market full HD record and play as well as easily share them. With the Android browser and Flash 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the perfect tool for consuming the world of the internet content wherever you are.
Performance and SpeedCombined with the latest version of Android’s tablet-optimized operating system, Honeycomb, Samsung has created a device that is powerful and lightning fast.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes a 1GHz Dual Core application processor, giving you the kind of fast and powerful multimedia and web browsing experience. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1’s Dual Core processor, low power DDR2 memory and 6860mAh battery, make it perfect for task management in an energy efficient way.
Maximized PortabilityAt just 599g in weight and mere 10.9mm- slimness, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is lighter, slimmer and more portable, meaning users are free to enjoy its many features while on the move. With the need to remain constantly connected, Samsung has also included super-fast HSPA+ 21Mbps, Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to support rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 will be exhibited at Mobile World Congress 2011 at Hall #8. For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visit www.samsungunpacked.com/press.
Note to Editors:Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1" Product Specifications
More exciting news has been announced from the Samsung camp. Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, a bigger and more powerful successor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
You’re probably wondering about that somewhat peculiar name for the device. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gets its name from the 10.1″ screen, which is significantly bigger than the screen of the original Galaxy Tab.
Like the other upcoming Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be running Honeycomb, Android’s highly anticipated tablet OS. The tablet will also boast a dual-core Tegra 2 chip as well as a front-facing 2 megapixel camera and an 8 megapixel camera on the back. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will have 16GB and 32GB versions.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1″ is coming to a country far from you – if you are stateside, that is. Engadget reports this:
Samsung says the 10.1 will be launching in March in both Asia and Europe — Vodafone will be the first carrier to nab the Tab — but it had absolutely no timing details for the US market. Price? We’ve got no idea, though we’re told it will be “competitive.”
The Galaxy Tab 10.1″ is running Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and is a “Google Experience” device. This means that there will be “almost” nothing getting in the way of this being updated due to the fact that there is no Touchwiz interface to slow down progress. Interesting exclusions are a microSD slot, USB and HDMI ports. The Galaxy Tab 10.1″ weighs in at 1.32 lbs (the 10″ Xoom weighs 1.6lbs) so it is relatively light for it’s size.
As more details come to us, as well as some non-stock photographs we will follow up with more regarding the “Galaxy Tab II” or as it is now known the Galaxy Tab 10.1″
Engadget also posted this video of their hands on. Thanks Engadget
Connectivity: Bluetooth® technology v 2.1 + EDR + USB 2.0 + WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n)
Memory: 16GB/32GB (Not user expandable)
Dimensions: metric: 246.2 x 170.4 x 10.9mm (599g) english: 9.69 x 6.70 x .42 in. (1.32 lbs)
Battery: 6860mAh
Press Release below
Samsung expands the Samsung GALAXY Tab range with a 10.1" Entertainment Powerhouse
Global launch of Samsung's first Honeycomb-based, Dual Core smart media device
BARCELONA, February 13, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a provider of smart media devices and the global leader in Android™ tablets, in partnership with Vodafone Group, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 (Model: P7100), a powerful Dual-Core Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Smart Media Device, designed to deliver the ultimate mobile entertainment experience.
"As a leader in the Android-powered tablet market, Samsung is committed to providing a variety of feature-rich, always-on devices" said DJ Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing. He continued, "The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is a valuable addition to our expanding portfolio of smart media devices. Sporting a large 10.1 screen and dual surround-sound speakers, it enables users to enjoy multimedia to the maximum extent without having to compromise mobility.
Patrick Chomet, Vodafone's Group Director of Terminals, said: "Vodafone customers in over 20 markets around the world will be the first to get the GALAXY Tab 10.1 when it goes on sale this spring. Samsung have produced a stylish, market-leading implementation of the new Android 3.0 platform which will be the first Honeycomb device to arrive in many of those markets. Vodafone's competitive data tariffs and reliable, high-speed networks make using the GALAXY Tab 10.1 a great experience."
"Samsung continues to develop innovative products that contribute to the continued growth of the Android ecosystem," said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.
As the tablet market experiences unprecedented interest, Samsung and Vodafone have partnered to cater to customer demand and offer them the perfect way to enjoy the huge variety of opportunities the Android platform provides. Whether playing games, reading eBooks or updating your Facebook status, the lightweight, ultra-slim Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the ultimate entertainer and builds on the industry-wide success of the two million-selling Samsung GALAXY Tab.
The Ultimate Entertainment Experience
A 10.1" (WXGA TFT LCD) display with crystal clear resolution (1280 x 800) makes the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 an unrivalled device for experiencing the hundreds of thousands of games and applications available from Android Market™. To compliment the amazing visual quality of the device, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes dual surround-sound speakers to immerse you even more fully.
The device also includes an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with Auto Focus and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera which lets users capture experiences with the best-in-market full HD record and play as well as easily share them. With the Android browser and Flash 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the perfect tool for consuming the world of the internet content wherever you are.
Performance and Speed
Combined with the latest version of Android's tablet-optimized operating system, Honeycomb, Samsung has created a device that is powerful and lightning fast.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes a 1GHz Dual Core application processor, giving you the kind of fast and powerful multimedia and web browsing experience. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's Dual Core processor, low power DDR2 memory and 6860mAh battery, make it perfect for task management in an energy efficient way.
Maximized Portability
At just 599g in weight and mere 10.9mm- slimness, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is lighter, slimmer and more portable, meaning users are free to enjoy its many features while on the move. With the need to remain constantly connected, Samsung has also included super-fast HSPA+ 21Mbps, Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to support rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times.
MSI has pulled off the covers for its WindPad 100A tablet. It runs Android (unclear which version) with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, GPS, and of course WiFi. There’s also some 3G compatibility, but no announcements regarding carriers. We’ll see if we can find some more info on this bad boy. The WindPad 100A has a ton of I/O ports, from USB to HDMI, and they’ve all been tested to withstand time. The WindPad 100A will be available in “Q1 2011″, starting at $499. We’ll keep you posted if any more news comes in on this device. Feel free to comment below and give us your thoughts on this Android tablet!
Just as promised, Adobe has issued an update to Flash Player for Android, bringing its version number to 10.1.105.6 and fixing a recently uncovered security exploit. But there is more! Adobe has also brought AIR up to version 2.5.1, and just as was figured, both new releases serve to prep Android devices for Gingerbread, bringing rumors of an imminent release of Android 2.3 to a head. Here is what the Adobe AIR blog had to say:
“With the anticipation of the Android Gingerbread OS update, we will be delivering an update release for AIR for Android (2.5.1) that will be available on Android Market on Tuesday November 9th. This new release will address compatibility issues and be optimized to run on the Gingerbread OS update…
…In cases where a user receives the Gingerbread OS update before updating to the AIR 2.5.1 runtime, they will receive a native dialog on load stating that the application has quit unexpectedly and your application will fail to load. We’d like your assistance in preventing end users from this type of experience on their device.”
I can smell the tasty gingerbread popping out of the oven now, can you?
While Opera Mobile isn’t officially dropping their Opera 10.1 application until tomorrow, apparently the folks over at Android-Life managed to find the link from Opera Mobile that unleashes a slew a new features into the browser application.
If your up for downloading this application from Opera’s servers click here for a direct link and let us know in the comments what you think of the new features which include pinch-to-zoom and hardware acceleration.
You can also scan the below QR code for a direct download of the application to your Android device. Enjoy!
After what feels like an eternity of waiting, Opera Mobile 10.1 is set to make its Android debut. According to the official site, November 9th will be the day folks get another great browser alternative in the Android Market. To get people excited, Opera is throwing a little wallpaper contest where the winner comes away with a Samsung Galaxy S handset. See ya Tuesday!
Adobe has update their Flash Player 10.1 certified devices page to represent all the devices currently supported. The list consists of the Droid, Droid 2, Nexus One, Incredible, Desire, EVO 4G, and coming soon, the Droid X and Samsung Galaxy Tab.
To get more information about the supported devices, hit up the source link below.
Reports have surfaced tonight that the Flash 10.1 OTA will be hitting Droid handsets tomorrow and be continuing through the week. This update arrives on top of the Android 2.2 update which arrived earlier and will allow the Motorola Droid 1 handset to download the official version of Flash 10.1 from the Android Market. Enjoy it folks! Giddee-up.
The answer to the mysterious FRG22D Froyo update question has finally been answered, and just as suspected the firmware in question will bring Flash 10.1 as a download from the market while providing various security patches and bug fixes. Documentation has gone live on Verizon’s support page, but no date is given for the rollout to being. Given the nature of the documentation we are inclined to say soon rather than later.
[UPDATE]: Droid-Life has gotten their hands on an internal Verizon document confirming that update from FRG01B to FRG22D will be kicking off tomorrow, August 24th. It will most likely take a few weeks to get out to every Droid, but I get the feeling a manual installation will be coming our way very soon.
For those of you who haven’t noticed, Adobe’s Flash 10.1 is now out of beta for the Google Nexus One. The final 10.1.92.8 build is available for the Nexus One only and there is no word on when the HTC Evo and Motorola Droid 2 users will be able to download the final build from the Android Market. Original Motorola Droid users who are running Android 2.2 is said be receiving another OTA update around August 18th that will enable flash support.
Almost since the FRG01B firmware began rolling out to bring the Motorola Droid to Android 2.2 we have been hearing murmurs of a second firmware, this one called FRG22. The question of whether FRG22 was a bug-fixed version of the Froyo update was answered when the halted FRG01B update resumed as normal, with no sight of the newer firmware. Now we have an e-mail being sent out to Verizon Wireless business subscribers confirming a second update that will follow the first Android 2.2 firmware. This second update will make it possible to download the official release of Adobe Flash for mobile.
Is this second update the mysterious FRG22? Well, we can’t say for sure with the information we have been given, but it seems this might be likely. We heard that the first round of updating should wrap up by the 18th of August, and that seems like a plausible date for the second round of firmware to start hitting handsets considering Adobe is nipping at the heels of the official release of Flash 10.1.
So far, only a select group of Android phones, such as the HTC Evo, Nexus One and now the Motorola Droid, have been able to utilize Flash 10.1 to its fullest thanks to Android 2.2. Well, Adobe has spilled the beans that several more devices, including the HTC Incredible, Samsung Galaxy S, Motorola Milestone and the Motorola Droid X, will be receiving Flash 10.1 via Froyo “in the coming weeks”. Android 2.2 was announced in May, but only recently has Adobe released the full version of Flash 10.1 for Android – due to the fact that most phones just now starting to receive Froyo. Many people have been unofficially enjoying full Flash for a while thanks to custom Froyo ROMs, but it seems that a few more will get to officially enjoy it soon, whatever “soon” means, exactly.
The same individual who created that Web-based jailbreaking site Jailbreakme earlier this month, has unleashed “Frash” for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It allows Apple devices to run Flash.
Frash lets you run Flash 10.1 programs natively in the MobileSafari browser allowing you to play games and other animations on Apple iPad.
ZDNet can wait… “Maybe in six months or so the project will have matured to the point where it’s easier and offers greater stability, but right now it seems like more trouble than it’s worth”.
In case you missed it, an official build of Android 2.2 with HTC Sense was leaked for the Droid Incredible yesterday, and lest you forget that means you can now experience Flash 10.1 on the peppy Android handset. As more and more phones prep for their Froyo updates, Adobe is gearing up to launch Flash for Mobile out of beta. That event will be happening in the middle of August, so it makes sense that so many phones would be getting the Android 2.2 treatment in time for Flash’s debut. Check out the video below from Droid-Life to see what to expect on the Incredible.
Opera Mobile 10 was released for Maemo back in May and now we see a version of Opera Mobile 10.1 for S60 3rd and 5th Edition devices. While Opera Mini is a great browser alternative for S60 devices, Opera Mobile takes browsing to the next level and is most likely going to be even better than the default S60 browser that is getting a bit long in the tooth. This latest Opera Mobile 10.1 beta browser brings faster speeds and geolocation capabilities to your device. I plan to download and install it on the Nokia E73 Mode soon and will post an article here on how it performs.
According to Opera, this latest beta is powered by the Presto rendering engine, Vega graphics library and Carakan Javascript engine that brings the same engine power to mobile as on desktop. All the great Opera features you expect are there, likc Speed Dial, Opera Link, password manager, tabbed browsing, and Opera Turbo for assisted proxy speed bumps.
You can download the free beta by going to m.opera.com/next in your S60 browser.
With Andorid OS 2.2 out in the wild, I am sure some proud owners of the new OS have gone out and downloaded the Flash 10.1 Beta to try out the ‘full web experience’ that Google, and Adobe love talking about. The Beta itself is fairly easy to get a hold of, you just need to download and install it from the market! The Beta has come a long way since it’s introduction at Google I/O, but it still has a ways to go. The interface seems to be a bit sluggish on both 3G and WiFi alike, and there is that nasty issue of keyboard interfacing that has to be addressed.
This is a huge undertaking. When you talk about delays and whatnot regarding the arrival of Flash on the mobile market, there are a lot of things you have to keep in mind. Adobe and Google are teaming up to bring us a FULL Flash experience on our phones, if they were just aiming to bring us movies or a few better rendered web pages, that would be different. No, they are bring us movies, games, interfaces, everything. The whole shebang. That means that they have to come up with an acceptable way to replicate keyboard commands that run some games and apps out there from just a touchscreen and some non-standard buttons. The solution has to be sleek, the solution has to be responsive, and the solution has to be idiot proof.
Think about that for a second. Just try and think of a solution that fits all the criteria listed above, because you know that will be the criteria it will be held to when they announce it to be finished. You could try a software keyboard, but in portrait mode the keyboard would be awfully squished. So much so that it would be nigh impossible to try and hit a combination of the WASD keys together. In Landscape mode there wouldn’t be hardly any room left for the app after the keyboard was brought up, especially on some smaller device screens, so no to a virtual keyboard in its current form.
Maybe you could have a voice-to-text converter. Sure that might work for some longer strung inputs, but could you imagine shouting “SPACE, SPACE, W, W, W, D, D, A, S!” at your phone, trying to control a game? Yeah, neither could I.
Flash will be a huge booster to the Android load out, and although it might not be seen in everyday use, it will be awfully nice to have. With the Flash Mobile Showcase up and running, you can see which sites have been optimized to run on the new system. I think it is coming along nicely, and I cant wait to see what Adobe or even what some modding crews do to fix the input issues. For now, the video below shows you how far Google and Adobe have come:
Where would you like them to go from here? Let us know in the comments!
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On the heels of the big Droid X and Froyo release announcements, Adobe quietly released their Flash 10.1 beta app to Android Market.
Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta 3 for Android (2.2) FroYo now available
The Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta 3 for Android 2.2 is now available for download on Android Market for the Google Nexus One and other devices that support Android 2.2. Flash Player 10.1 beta 3 for Android enables your device to access the full web – which includes all your favorite videos, games, interactive media and web applications.
Unfortunately, you can only see this app in the market if you’re running Android 2.2, currently only available on select Nexus One phones. If you have a HTC device and don’t want to wait for whenever 2.2 may come your way, there is a some good news from Cyanogen and friends. They’re already hard at work on CyanogenMod 6 with the goal of bringing the ROM to the masses; namely the G1, Magic, Desire, Droid, Evo, Hero, Nexus One, and myTouch Slide. I wouldn’t expect flash on the G1, but it’s a real possibility for the newer phones.
What does this mean to us? Good things and soon! Companies like HBO, CNET.com, Sony Pictures, USA Network etc… have begun optimizing their content for mobile devices thanks the Adobe and with that soon. As they will be designed for Android 2.2 aka “Froyo” and up, this is a huge step in the right direction for Android users everywhere and 10 steps in the wrong direction for Apple. Go ahead and check out the official press release and see for yourself what this means.
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