Looks like Virgin Mobile is getting the Samsung Intercept some Froyo treats this Spring 2011, and Intercept owners should be happy. Virgin Mobile just got the Samsung Intercept last October 2010, so 3 months to jump on Froyo is pretty fast compared to other carriers with Android devices. The update should be OTA, and you should receive a notification that the update is available when it’s ready.
Go Branson!
[via Twitter]
Earlier today, we told you that the Samsung Fascinate DL09 update had leaked online. Well, I am not entirely surprised to tell you that Verizon has formally announced the update, and although it will not bring the Fascinate up to Froyo, it does supposedly fix the GPS issues and squash a few other nagging bugs.
If you need some help or support with this update, including instructions for how to download and install the update, please hit up Big Red’s Fascinate support page here.
[via AC]
For those of you who are into running alternate operating systems on your Android device, here’s a story for you. A clever developer has figured out how to run MeeGo on a Samsung Nexus S. This was accomplished by installing it on the rootfs image on the internal storage, so nothing needs to be flashed.
Also, Ubuntu has been ported to the Nexus S using the same methods. You can check out all the details by visiting the XDA thread here.
If you would like a full set of instructions, be sure to check out developer Steven Troughton-Smith’s post here. Also, continue after the break to check out a video of MeeGo running on the Nexus S.
Thanks to “a source”, the guys over at BGR were fortunate enough to get wind of Samsung’s new SCH-R910. As you can see, the tipster has provided an image for us as well. If this is accurate, then we could be looking at MetroPCS’s very first LTE device. The phone definitely looks to be in line with the Galaxy S devices and is reported to have a radio that supports both CDMA and LTE. Thanks to the image, it looks like the device will at least ship with the firmware version 2.2 (Froyo). We’re sure this will no doubt be accompanied by Samsung’s infamous Touch Wiz UI. Other likely specs, but not yet confirmed, include:
If reports are correct, it looks like Metro PCS could be dropping this device as early as within the first quater. Carrier name and price are unknown at this time. Feel free to leave a comment below and let us know what you think the device should be called.
[via bgr]
WirelessGround recently released some extended batteries for some of the newer phones, and they were kind enough to send us over a couple to check out. I got to spend some time with their battery for the Epic 4G. This 3500mAh battery definitely extends the life of your device, but is it everything they advertise it to be? Read on…
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Samsung Fascinate owners who are itching to get their hands on the latest official OTA are in luck, because it has been leaked online. This is a completely stock ROM, with nothing changed about the software, kernel or UI. Like any software that needs to be flashed manually, there is no guarantee that you will not brick your phone, so proceed with caution if you decide to try this out.
Hit up the source link below if you want to download flash the OTA before it is pushed to your device.
[via AC Forums]
Now that CES 2011 is behind us, many are starting to look to next month’s Mobile World Congress for the next wave of mobile announcements. Samsung already made a splash at CES with the announcement of their 4G smartphone headed to Verizon, the Galaxy S Player, and the 4G version of the Galaxy Tab. However, word on the street is that they’re planning a big announcement at MWC regarding the Galaxy S2, a device we first started hearing about back in October.
Not much is known about the device, but it is reported to be using a Super AMOLED Plus display, a dual core processor, and will be shipping with Android 2.3. There is also no word about which carrier(s) this will be headed to, but given that I think Sprint will be making some big moves at MWC this year I’m gonna put my money on them. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
[via OLED-Display]
It would appear that Sprint has lowered the price of the Samsung Epic 4G from $249.99 to $199.99, a difference of $50. This new price still requires a new 2-year contract, but $50 off for what is still a relatively new phone is a pretty good deal. The Epic is a 4G Sprint device featuring a full slide out QWERTY keyboard, 1 GHz processor, dual cameras, and a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display.
If you’re interested in picking up one at the new discounted price, head on over to Sprint’s online store here.
[via Twitter]
If you rock a Samsung Captivate and happen to reside in Mr. Rogers neighborhood up in Canada, then you might want to have a mid-week celebration, ey? Following the trend of the other Galaxy phones from Samsung and Rogers, the Captivate is getting it’s 2.2 rollout and is ripe for the pickings now. All you have to do is update via the Kies application on your PC. Not sure what that is? No problem…Rogers has a nice and easy PDF that will walk you through the process! So what are you waiting for? Slap on a warm jacket and get a crackin’!
[via Rogers Community Forums]
Samsung made an announcement that they have now sold 10 million Galaxy S phones. This isn’t that surprising, considering they have at least one version on nearly every carrier in the world. This makes them the most successful manufacturer of Android smartphones to date. The more interesting part of their announcement, however, is that they will be introducing the successor to the Galaxy S line at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona next month. They’re saying it will be a dual-core device, and will be running the Gingerbread OS. Since the Galaxy S line was so successful, and I have personally enjoyed mine, this will be big news indeed. Expect this to make a big splash, and we’ll let you know as soon as the announcement is made. Hopefully Samsung will be able to get its update situation worked out — as the Galaxy S line is still awaiting the Froyo update in the States — before they bring this to market.
Who’s excited, who’s still bitter about the lack of Froyo updates? Sound off in the comments.
[via Android Central]