Samsung Galaxy S2 with Android 2.3.3

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is the phone the Korean firm deems the successor to its best smartphone so far. And with a 1.2GHz processor, super-slim chassis and feather-light innards.

Samsung has realised the importance of keeping its phones up to date, and that promise is upheld on the Samsung Galaxy S2, running Android 2.3.3 from the outset. It's also packing TouchWiz 4.0, the latest version from the Korean firm, and it's a real upgrade.

The TouchWiz interface is overhauled again, and to good effect in our eyes. The Samsung Galaxy S2 has a WVGA screen, which is actually a little lower-res than its competitors these days, but it can still pack a load of widgets all over the place. The same Android system is in place on the Samsung Galaxy S2, but there are loads more widgets on offer to chuck around the home screen, and like the Motorola Defy, these are all easy to resize by dragging the corner to increase the functionality.

With a dual core phone, you'd expect a plethora of messaging options, and once again we're not disappointed with the Samsung Galaxy S2. I'll list the options I've got just to show you: POP/IMAP email, Gmail, Exchange, Google Talk, MSN Messenger, SMS, Text, Twitter and Facebook.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 has an 8MP sensor with single LED flash and a multitude of shooting options. The camera application fires up in just over a second (sadly there's no physical shutter button, so i recommend putting the application on your home screen) and is ready to take pictures instantly.

For the connectivity, the main connections are already present and correct: Wi-Fi to b/g/n standard (although it's not the strongest even next to the router it will only display two bars of signal, but it holds connection fine enough) Bluetooth. This is a relatively new one to us, but thankfully it's not too hard to explain think Bluetooth but using Wi-Fi, and running faster.

The 3.5mm headphone jack lives on the top of the phone, bucking the lower placement on other 4.3-inch screen phones, and the microUSB slot (which also doubles as an HDMI out port) lives on the bottom. Not so much that it disrupts the Samsung Galaxy S2 when you're placing it on a table, thanks to a rear lip to help you hold the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus review

Here are the review from Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the world's first phone to run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a plethora of top end tech, including a huge but still massively high resolution screen.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is like nothing you'll have seen before from Android. It is a complete redesign and although some bits are the same as they were, on the whole, even long-term Android users like us had to spend a few moments figuring out where things now are.

Navigation is no longer provided via a home button and various keys beneath the screen. Three soft keys are now provided within the OS at the bottom of the screen: back, home and multitasking. The beauty here is that when they're not needed, the OS disposes of them and gives you more screen space to enjoy your pleasures. Icons have been refreshed and look sharper and clearer, it's a much more polished experience to take on the gloss of Windows Phone and iOS.

The specs of Samsung Galaxy Nexus include a fantastic Super AMOLED HD screen, Dual-Core 1.2GHz processor, HSDPA, 5MP camera and NFC support, to name a few. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus itself is fairly big. With dimensions of 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9mm, it's marginally bigger than Samsung's other flagship handset, the Galaxy S2. It's also a little bit heavier at 135g compared to the latter's 116g. Not that it feels larger although you can tell you are not using an iPhone 4S.

The front facing camera and the brightness sensor plus a cheeky little light beneath the screen that you don't even know exists until you get an email and it begins to pulsate. The sides are fairly unremarkable with power/standby on the right, volume on the left along with three charging pins (for a dock accessory), nothing up top and the bottom housing the charge/sync socket and headphone jack.

The other feature, you can also set a backup pattern so that others can use the phone with your permission without having to bring your head on a stick if the rest of you can't be there. This is the little review from Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

What’s so special about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus? For starters, it will feature a Peel Smart Remote App that is said to deliver a powerful “Discover, Tap and Watch†home entertainment experience. Basically, Peel is supposed to enable users to instantly find and watch their favorite TV shows – while having the ability to stumble upon new shows depending on your preferences that have been entered into the Tab 7.0 Plus via the touchscreen display.

Personally, I prefer a 7″ display since it is easier to hold and slip into my jacket pocket, but for those who prefer a larger sized display, I would recommend you stick to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 if Apple products are not your cup of tea. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus certainly is the pinnacle of 7″ tablets at the moment, packing in a whole lot of processing power into a body that tips the scales at a mere 345 grams while measuring just 9.96mm thin.

It will be powered by Google’s Android 3.x Honeycomb operating system that is tablet-centric (no idea on whether it will end up with Ice Cream Sandwich or not eventually though), making sure you get the best Android tablet experience to date. With built-in infrared capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is able to double up as another remote control for your home theater/TV setup. Peel basically enables users to control any home entertainment system regardless of manufacturer.

Interested? The 16GB Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus will arrive Stateside to tempt you with your hard earned money this coming November 13th for $399.99. Seems to make for a decent Christmas gift idea, don’t you think so? Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.

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T-Mobile Reveals Release Dates for Two Honeycomb Tablets

T-Mobile, through its website, has announced the availability details of its upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Huawei Springboard tablets. The new Springboard will be available come November 7, while the GalTab 10.1 will arrive on November 2 along with a number of handsets.

The Huawei Springboard features a 7-inch touchscreen, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with 720p video capture, and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, in case you have missed it, comes with a 10.1-inch WXGA LCD screen with 1280 x 800 resolution, 1GHz dual-core processor, a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera with 720p video capture, and a 2-megapixel front facing camera. You can choose between 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB memory options. Both devices run Android 3.2 Honeycomb and support Adobe Flash.

Pricing for both tablets remain unclear, although it is speculated that the Huawei Springboard will cost $179.99, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (WiFi-only versions) are priced between $499 and $599, depending on specs. The two tablets will also come with a two-year contract with T-Mobile.[source:gadget]

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