Verizon Announces Original Samsung Galaxy Tab Gingerbread Update

October 31, 2011

Verizon Announces Original Samsung Galaxy Tab Gingerbread Update 3

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Another day, another announcement of a device getting a major software update. Verizon has announced the i800.E104 software update for the original Samsung Galaxy Tab. In addition to Gingerbread 2.3.5, the software update will include improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality and a new Download Manager App among the noteworthy features. There's no word on when exactly the update will be available, but it should arrive very soon.

Full change log after the break:

Security

When using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) as a security method, the device no longer requests a symbol as a numeric entry.

Email and Messaging

Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality:
New capability to select a word via press-hold. A second press of the selected word copies the selected characters.

Web Browsing and Data Access

The ‘View Data Plan’ icon has been added to replace the ‘Music Player’ icon on the homescreen. Using this function, a Pay-As-You-Go user can adjust their Data Service subscription. Month-to-Month users can continue to use the ‘My Verizon Mobile’ app to monitor their data usage.
A ‘Verizon Data Service’ feature has been added to the Settings menu. Using this function, Galaxy Tab users can view their current plan and usage, learn how to change service plans and activate or renew data services.

Device Features and Applications

Download Manager App:
New App to manage all of your downloads from web browsing, email attachments and other apps.
App and Power Management Details:
Under Manage Applications, a new ‘Running’ tab displays a list of active applications and the storage and memory being used by each. Use the front-facing camera as a camcorder. Alternate between the front-facing camera and camcorder with the slide of a switch.
Download App icon now displays within the Applications page.
Widgets will resize to accurately reflect landscape or portrait mode.
Enhanced display options have been added (wallpaper, color density, etc.).
Supports Verizon Pay As You Go prepaid data service plans.
Downloads no longer timeout in Android Market.
Corrected recorded video orientation.
Includes Google security patches.

[via Verizon Wireless]

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