Verizon reveals end-of-life plans for some phones and announces Motorola DROID 3 is backordered

by Robert Nazarian on Aug 18th 2011, 8:24am
tagged citrus, continuum, droid 2 global, Droid 3, end of life, galaxy tab, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung, Verizon, verizon wireless

With technology moving at the speed of light, no phone can stay in the market forever. We are always yearning for fresh blood, and the above document confirms some end-of-life information for some Verizon Wireless devices.

First off, the Motorola DROID 3 seems to be out of stock. This obviously has nothing to do with the end for the newest DROID, but it it is good news that sales seem strong. One other newer device is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gray version, which will have constrained supplies for the next few weeks.

As for the end-of-life and other supply issues we have the following:

Samsung Continuum – might already be done since a lot of the supply has been depleted.

Samsung Galaxy Tab – supply is limited so if you want to grab one, you better get to your local store now. It will end by September / October.

Motorola Citrus – will be done by late August / early September

Motorola Droid 2 Global (Blue and Whilte) – done by August

[via androidcentral]

Get the Original Samsung Galaxy Tab from K-Mart for $99

by Mitch Wright on Aug 8th 2011, 6:53pm
tagged galaxy tab, kmart, Samsung

With the likes of the Toshiba Thrive, the Motorola Xoom, and the new Galaxy 10.1 being out and about, it’s easy to forget Samsung’s original Galaxy Tab tablet, despite its somewhat recent update to Gingerbread. Still, for those looking to get a pretty good tablet on the cheap, you can’t do much better than K-Mart’s deal: the aforementioned Galaxy Tab for a mere $99. Even better, there’s no mail-in rebate. Naturally this offer comes with the usual caveats of a two year contract and monthly service, but these are pretty minor and that cellular service can be quite handy, even without the 4geez. Anyone planning cashing in on this deal? Let us know in the comments!

[via sprintfeed]

Australian Galaxy Tab Launch Event Postponed

by Andrew Greenfield on Aug 3rd 2011, 9:25pm
tagged apple, galaxy tab, Samsung, tablet

In an ongoing feud with the heat (or immaturity) of a sibling rivalry, Samsung has decided to postpone the August 11th launch event for the Galaxy Tab 10.1. This appears to be more of a game of tug of war than anything else. First Apple prevented Samsung from selling the 10.1 in Australia. Samsung responded saying they’ll sell it anyway because it’s slightly different. Now it goes back to Apple. I’m guessing the next move will be Samsung forcing some sort of lawsuit that requires iPad users to wear ugly purple shorts in public. Seriously, my younger brothers and I fight less than this.

[via phandroid]

Verizon’s LTE Ready Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Is Officially Coming July 28th

by Axl Logan on Jul 26th 2011, 6:43pm
tagged 10.1, galaxy tab, LTE, Samsung, Verizon

A couple of days ago we wrote about how the LTE version of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 was going to be available on July 28th. Well, it now appears that it’s official and underway. Verizon announced the availability of the power horse tablet and stated that you’ll be able to grab it via the web and in stores. The device will run you $529 for the 16GB version and $629 for the 32GB version. According to the presser, the device will come in metallic gray and glossy white. In addition, the tablet comes with a $25 Samsung Media Hub credit for the reading enthusiast at hand. Hit the break to check out the full press release from Verizon and don’t forget to let us know what you think. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of the best devices to hit the market among other giants like the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and Slider. The LTE radio on board is about to set this device apart and please a lot of Big Red users in the process. Honestly, I’m a little jealous. » Read the rest

Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tab receiving Android 2.3 Gingerbread update now

by Jesse Bauer on Jul 7th 2011, 11:25am
tagged Android, android 2.3, galaxy tab, Gingerbread, ota, Samsung, Sprint, update

At last, the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab is receiving the Android 2.3 update that many other Galaxy Tab owners began receiving over a month ago. Needless to say, the update is OTA, but a good Wi-Fi connection is preferred when downloading and updating to ensure a smooth install and delivery.

The update will take the current EB28 version and update it to EF17. If you don’t see a notification for it, simply head into ‘settings’ and ‘About my Galaxy Tab’, then check for updates. The update brings better battery performance, fixes issues for VPN, and Bluetooth HID support.

[via intomobile]

Gingerbread comes to the Sprint Galaxy Tab today

by Robert Nazarian on Jul 5th 2011, 8:40am
tagged galaxy tab, Gingerbread, Samsung, Sprint, update

The Samsung Galaxy Tab was the first mainstream Android tablet and it still is a pretty good value at $199 for the casual user. Today it gets even better as the Gingerbread update rolls out for Sprint customers.

Other than Gingerbread 2.3, there is one other fix which is for HID Bluetooth. This brings the software version to S:P100.08 S.EF17 and the build to GINGERBREAD.EF17. It will be released in stages, and all devices should have the update within 4 days.

[via sprint]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 pre-orders starts in Canada – at Best Buy July 22nd

by Jesse Bauer on Jun 21st 2011, 5:15pm
tagged Android, canada, galaxy tab, Honeycomb, Samsung, tab 10.1, tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is finally starting to gain stride in nationwide launches, and Canada will not be ignored. On Best Buy’s online store, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is shown available for pre-order now and as seen in the pic below, available in their warehouse July 22nd (on shelves next day most likely). As you can also see, the Galaxy Tab running Android 3.1 Honeycomb will cost you $499 plus taxes for the 16GB model and $599 for the 32GB model. Both of which are Wi-Fi, not 3G (yet anyway).

Sure it’s later than the US is getting it, but it’s better than most other devices making their way north of the US border. Who’s getting one……I am!

[via best buy, samsung]

Samsung Galaxy Tab v10.1 from Google I/O gets Android 3.1 update

by Jesse Bauer on Jun 13th 2011, 11:25am
tagged Android 3.0, Android 3.1, android 3.1 update, Android tablet, Android3.0, Android3.1, Android3.1Update, AndroidTablet, galaxy tab, Galaxy Tab 10.1, galaxy tab 10.1 limited edition, galaxytab, GalaxyTab10.1, GalaxyTab10.1LimitedEdition, Honeycomb, Samsung, samsung galaxy tab, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, samsung galaxy tab 10.1 limited edition, SamsungGalaxyTab, SamsungGalaxyTab10.1, SamsungGalaxyTab10.1LimitedEdition, software, Software Update, SoftwareUpdate, update

What’s better than getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Google I/O before anyone else can get their hands on one? Getting the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update before anyone else can get it of course (for the Samsung Galaxy Tab that is anyway). The Limited Edition Galaxy Tab v10.1 which was handed to all Google I/O attendees this year will be getting the 3.1 Honeycomb update before other v10.1 models do, which is going to bring Google Books to the platform as well as removing Samsung Aps, Music Hub, Amazon, Kindle, & Weatherbug applications.

For more information on the update and instructions, hit the Samsung source link below.

[via engadget, samsung]

Why are we tablet crazy? Part II

by Robert Nazarian on Jun 10th 2011, 1:25pm
tagged flyer, galaxy tab, iconia, padfone, S2, Sony S2, tablet war, tablets, transformer, Xoom

A couple of months ago I wrote about my thoughts on the tablet craze and if I really need one. I mentioned at the end of that article that I would end up buying one, not because I need one, but more because I am a techie. About three weeks ago, I purchased the Asus Eee Pad Transformer.

The big question is if I feel any differently about tablets? I still do not feel the need for one, but I have changed my thoughts on who might benefit from one.

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Samsung launching Galaxy S III in 2012, Galaxy Tab 4G in 2011

by Jesse Bauer on May 30th 2011, 1:57pm
tagged 1 million, 10.1, 10.1-inch, 1Million, 4G, 8.9 inch, 8.9", computex, computex 2011, Computex2011, galaxy s, Galaxy S 2, galaxy s 3, Galaxy S II, galaxy s iii, galaxy tab, Galaxy Tab 10.1, galaxy tab 8.9, galaxys, GalaxyS2, GalaxyS3, GalaxySIi, GalaxySIii, galaxytab, GalaxyTab10.1, GalaxyTab8.9, J.K. Shin, jk shin, JKShin, LTE, one million, OneMillion, record, record sales, RecordSales, sales, Samsung

Samsung is pouring on the heat in the mobile markets with it’s Galaxy family of devices over the last year or so. Why stop now right? Well, this news may be a bit premature from Samsung, even if it is just a few nuggets of hints thrown at us wild mobile dogs. Still, with the Samsung Galaxy S II just out the doors, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch not launching until next month, or the Galaxy Tab 8.9 inch til this summer for release, don’t you think it would be wise to let us buy these devices first, then tell us about the next models?

Samsung’s Mobile communication president J.K. Shin made mention that we should expect to see a Galaxy S III sometime in the first half of 2012, which isn’t bad seeing as the Galaxy S II just came out and we’re still in the first half of 2011. He also stated that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be coming out this year after the 8.9 tab launches, where the 10.1 Tab will be sporting 4G/LTE technology, of which they are already in talks with US and South Korean carriers. Wow. That seems a bit early. They must not be concerned with selling the first 10.1 inch Galaxy Tab much before putting it to rest with a faster 4G model.

[via engadget]

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