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Three UK releases Android 2.2 Froyo for Samsung Galaxy S line via Kies

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the UK mobile provider “Three” has finally heeded the calls of their Samsung Galaxy S users today. The carrier announced the release of an update to Android 2.2 Froyo for their Samsung Galaxy S users, and it’s about time. As per usual, this will not be an over the air update, and will require the use of the oft-called “bloated” software Kies. Users on Three with Galaxy S phones should expect a message from their carrier to fire up the program and run the update in the coming days. The announcement was made via Twitter (see above).

Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Samsung Continuum loses ticker display, Verizon can’t Photoshop their way out of a wet paper bag

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Been thinking that you want a Samsung Continuum, if only it would get rid of that totally awesome ticker display? Well, if you’re taking the same crazy awesome pills as Verizon’s Photoshop department, that dream can be a reality, along with your wishes for a unicorn that can fly you to Jupiter to buy you an extra black sock for that ecstasy party you’re going to.

That’s right, folks. In the latest round of “Verizon can’t not do up the bad Photoshop” news, Verizon took off the ticker display and slapped a big fat happy family onto the entire front side. Which is a shame, considering they could have added the TalkAndroid RSS feed to the bottom, found here. :)

Let us know your thoughts below.

Update: It looks like Verizon has fixed the pic with a new one, complete with all the things it’s supposed to be complete with.

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Samsung giving away £200 worth of content with every UK Galaxy Tab purchase

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If you’re in the UK and thinking about getting yourself a Samsung Galaxy Tab, now might be the perfect time to jump on it. From now until February 28th 2011, when you buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab in the UK, you’ll also get a voucher for:

  • 50 MP3s from eMusic
  • 15 Movies
  • 7 games by GameLoft
  • 5 eBooks

Sounds like a pretty awesome deal. So what are you waiting for? Go and get your Tab, and all the free swag that comes with it! Check out the full presser after the break.

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Nexus S to be advertised via TV commercial?

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There’s a new 32 second commercial for the Nexus S on YouTube, and it could be pointing to something bigger. We all know that the Nexus One was never well advertised, and it’s possible That Google is looking to go a different direction with the Nexus S. The video is the right length and catchy enough to possible be a TV spot, but only time will tell. Be sure to hit the break to check out the video for yourself, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments.

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Samsung Galaxy S Not Getting Gingerbread Update?

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After announcing the addition of the Samsung Nexus S this week, reports have been flying around that Samsung’s flagship 2010 device, the Samsung Galaxy S, may not be receiving Android 2.3, despite the Nexus S shipping with it! Say it isn’t so Samsung!!

In case a new version of Android operating system is publicly announced and released, Samsung will review the possibility of implementation of such new version to the existing Samsung products with Android operating system (“Update”).

Such a review will be based on various factors including, without limitation, the overall effect of such Update to Samsung products, the system requirements, the structural limitations, and the level of cooperation from the component suppliers and the software licensors.

If Samsung decides to make the Update available to the users after such consideration, Samsung will use its efforts to develop such Update, which may be released to the users upon successful completion of such development.

At least it’s not totally cut off… there may be hope yet. If this frustrates you, let us know below! Samsung needs to hear how their Galaxy users need the Gingerbread love too!

[via Pocket-Lint]

Android Rant: Why the Nexus S may fail

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There’s been a lot of news, speculation and buzz out about the newly announced Samsung Nexus S. There was a ton of hype preceding the announcement, and it has to live up to the Nexus name. The big question is: will it? In this writer’s opinion, it’s a simple answer of “no”. Let me explain my four main reasons why.

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Samsung officially announces the Google Nexus S, the first mobile phone powered by Android 2.3

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It’s official! Samsung has announced the highly anticipated Samsung Nexus S, which will be the first mobile phone to feature Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).

JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung, commented, “Samsung and Google have worked together closely to deliver the best Android smart phone experience for consumers. It has been our ambition in working with Google to continue to push the Android platform forward and create a smart phone that has both superior functionality and a stunning user-experience. It is extremely satisfying to see this partnership again bear tremendous fruit.”

Android 2.3 is the fastest version of Android yet. It features support for Near Field Communication (NFC), a new and improved keyboard with multi-touch support, Internet calling (VoIP/SIP support), and a brand new UI. The Samsung Nexus S also includes popular Android features such as portable Wi-Fi hotspot, multitasking, access to Google services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Voice Actions, Google Voice™ and YouTube™. The device will also allow access to over 100,000 apps and widgets via Android Market™.

And now onto what us Android geeks really wanna know: specs!

The Samsung Nexus S will feature:

  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • 4″ WVGA SUPER AMOLED display
  • Gyroscope sensor for gaming
  • Connectivity with GSM/EDGE networks
  • 1GHz processor
  • 5MP camera and front-facing VGA camera, autofocus
  • Bluetooth technology
  • WiFi
  • 16GB memory
  • 1500 mAh battery

Sounds like a killer device, right? To get your hands on a Samsung Nexus S, it can be purchased (unlocked) online and in-store from Best Buy retailers in the U.S. starting after December 16. For the UK, Carphone Warehouse retailers will be offering the Samsung Nexus S after December 20.

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Best Buy Offering Free Smartphones Through Holidays

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Best Buy is now offering free smartphones throughout the holiday season within its Best Buy Mobile areas, as well as online. You’ll see at least 4 free smartphones (one from each carrier), where currently, they list fourteen phones for $0. You’ll see phones including HTC’s DROID Incredible and Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10.

We were excited by the amount of consumer interest we received around our ‘Free Phone Fridays’ promotion in October, so we wanted to do it again only bigger,” said Best Buy Mobile’s president, Shawn Score. “People want smart phones and we couldn’t think of a better way to end the year for our customers than to offer free devices every day in December.

Great deals from Best Buy, as we’ve come to almost always expect.

[via Press Release]

Samsung sells a million Galaxy Tabs, up 50% from 2010 estimates

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Less than two months after launch date and after less than a month after its release on T-Mobile, Samsung has officially sold 1 million Samsung Galaxy Tabs. In comparison, Apple sold 2 million iPads in its first two months, though that was not during a holiday shopping season (nor was there competition).

Two weeks ago, Samsung had sold 600,000 Galaxy Tab units and projected that they would reach 1 million units sold by the end of the year. Now that 1 million units sold has been reached, Samsung has upped that end of the year sales projection to 1.5 million. Samsung has also sold 3 million Samsung Galaxy S phones in the US alone. Clearly, Samsung and Android is a strong bond.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has found a market with its smaller form factor, dual cameras, Google’s Android 2.2 OS, and its compatibility with Adobe Flash. It is now available through some 120 mobile carriers in 64 countries.

[via cnn]

Samsung Mobile named #1 Android Provider in the US in Q3 2010

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Samsung, a company we all know and love here in the Android world, has received some great numbers. According to an independent study done by Gartner, Samsung has snagged the spot as #1 Android provider in the US for Q3 of this year (2010). The results are based on “sell through to end users”, and the numbers really don’t surprise us here at TalkAndroid.

According to the press release, Samsung roped in 32.1% of the US Android smartphone market in Q3 2010, which is an increase from 9.2% in Q4 of 2009. The presser also states:

Samsung Mobile attributes much of the success to its Galaxy S portfolio of premium smartphones, which recently passed the three million shipment milestone in the U.S.  Galaxy S smartphones are currently available with AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, along with U.S. Cellular and Cellular South.
“I want to personally thank everyone who selected a Galaxy S smartphone as their mobile handset of choice. Neither of these wonderful accomplishments would have been possible without the loyalty and support of our customers,” said  president of Samsung Mobile, Dale Sohn. “The Galaxy S portfolio has played a significant role in Samsung’s success in 2010 and we are extremely excited to show you what products, services and innovations we have in store for the U.S. market in 2011.”

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