It can be said that the Samsung GT i9000 Galaxy S smart phone is one of the best Android devices around, the device is impressive in terms of both hardware and software features, it has an impressive design and also, Samsung has provided the device with a whole array of accessories that make it well equipped in various uses.
There are four main accessories for the Galaxy S, one for the car, another for the desktop, one for media and another for an extra battery. Complete, the full lineup will provide users with full and complete smart phone functionality that is difficult for other devices to match.
First up, the car cradle; just as one would expect, the Galaxy S’ car cradle is a standard dock that keeps the device in an easy to view angle. This is very useful if you rely on one the phone’s Google Maps GPS functionality when driving around.
The desktop dock is a lot like an accessibility holder for your Samsung smart phone. The device tilts up nicely on the dock allowing not only for convenient hands free calls, but also for viewing media content on the device. One of the best things about this dock is that it will get users connected to a mini-USB and it also supports a 3.5mm audio jack.
For those who travel a lot, the external battery charger will hold and charge your spare batteries. This helps save the trouble of having to swap batteries when charging spares and also, it provides users with a container solution when travelling.
Finally, the HDMI WiFi add-on will turn the Galaxy S into the ultimate media storage hub. It basically connects to any HDTV and your phone and will be able to receive data streaming through WiFi. The two part device is an impressive must-have for those who love to use the device’s HD recording capabilities.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010A Week of Mobile News Highlights
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
This is a very busy week for the mobile phone industry with one new announcement after another. Here is a quick list of all the big headlines for the past couple of days.
First off, Samsung has confirmed that they are going to be releasing a white version of the GT i9000 Galaxy S Android smart phone. No word yet on exactly when this phone will be on stock, but it will be coming. Many believe that Samsung is directly competing with the iPhone 4 (which has a white version that has been terribly delayed).
O2 and the UK police have teamed up to bring down nine individuals that have conspired to steal millions from network providers. The arrest was just made recently and is a major step in helping out the local phone operators from potentially losing millions in a major scam.
Orange Mobile UK has confirmed that the iPhone 4 is now available for free on certain plans and tariffs. The big offer can still be availed off –especially now that the demand for the smart phone has died down considerably. Just be certain to avail of the free iPhone 4 Bumper through the downloadable iTunes app.
It has been confirmed that the Android operating system is now one of the largest mobile platforms available with over 55 million units distributed in this year alone. This volume is almost six times more than the amount of Android shipped out last year. Currently, Google’s Android is second place only to the Symbian OS.
Sony has taken the first step in a marketing campaign that pits the PSP against casual titles on the mobile phone industry. Many, however, believe that this is just a prologue to the upcoming PSP2 smart phone-gaming handheld which is supposedly an Android device. Google is indeed with Talks with Sony and it is possible that there is more to this rumor than meets the eye.
EISA’s Big Winners: Sony Ericsson and Samsung
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
The European Imaging and Sound Association knows what the true score is and looking at the recent awardees for best mobile phones, then we all should know too.
There is no doubt that the Samsung GT i9000 Galaxy S smart phone deserves to be called the best smart phone in the field. It really is, in terms of style, innovation, functionality, hardware and of course, software capabilities, this handset works like a dream. Naturally, the Android operating system used in the OS is a definite reason why it is such a great smart phone; the OS has all the necessary features for the handset.
The Galaxy S also packs a 5 mega pixel camera with 720p HD video recording, a 1GHz CPU that gives it plenty of processing power for handling most apps and features and of course, the 4 inch super AMOLED capacitive touch screen display that gives it a visual quality that surpasses all other mobile phones including the retina technology used by Apple.
In terms of looks and style, there is no denying that Samsung’s Galaxy S is a definite classic. Putting aside the fact that the handset looks a lot like the Apple iPhone from certain angles, it is pretty easy to see why this phone is attracting plenty of attention with its smooth lines and sleek form.
Of course, Sony Ericsson took the big win of the day, with the XPERIA X10 Mini smart phone taking away the best mobile phone award and fully deserving it. Though it can be said that this phone is nothing but a watered down version of the original X10 that is where the success of the device is. Not everyone needs a high end smart phone with the specs of the XPERIA X10 or even the Galaxy S, but the X10 Mini is a great fit for many people –making this handset the perfect winner.
Samsung Galaxy S Update Coming this September
Monday, August 9th, 2010
It has finally been confirmed, Samsung is getting an update to the Android 2.2. Froyo this coming September and the launch will be for all networks. The announcement just came in recently and as it was expected a while back, the launch of the update is indeed by September. Getting to know that Galaxy S users from all networks will be able to get the update at the same time is certainly a big bonus.
There is no doubt that the 2.2 Froyo update is a major milestone for the Android OS. Sure, it is still a solid update away from being a 3.0 (which is assigned to the upcoming Gingerbread), but Froyo still adds in sufficient upgrades that make it worth looking out for.
The biggest improvement would have to be the speed boost. Now this is not really a new function, but a general upgrade for the user interface. Everything just runs faster and smoother –and the original UI was already pretty good to begin with. This is thanks to the new kernel memory management that has been included in the OS update. Better Java script handling has also been added in; turning the handset’s built in browser into a pretty fast and stable feature. Sites now load faster (connection speeds aside) for viewing.
In the meanwhile, other Android smart phones will have to wait for their turn at the Froyo update. It was originally expected that August would see an increase in the number of available updates but as the first week of the month is passing, it seems that the arrival of the firmware updates are a lot slower than it was originally thought. Other Android smart phones, such as the HTC Desire and Wildfire, as well as several other major handsets, are still waiting for the official 2.2 Froyo patch.
Unstable Froyo Update for Galaxy S Leaked
Friday, July 30th, 2010
There is plenty of fuss and excitement over Android 2.2 Froyo, mostly because Google is just taking so long to come out with updates for all the non-Nexus One smart phones. Just recently, an update for Android Froyo for the Samsung Galaxy S smart phone was leaked.
From the looks of it, the firmware update is authentic –it is the real deal from Samsung and Google. But this is a leaked copy, not one that has been released for consumer use. As such, this current update is still unstable and could cause undocumented changes to a mobile phone. Some believe that this is just a prototype update that Samsung’s developers are using to test the OS for the handset.
Samsung i9000 Galaxy S owners would be able to download and use the update. However, this version is not officially sanctioned and as a warning, users should not use this update unless they are certain that they are willing to take the risk. Also, this version of the Android Froyo is still incomplete. It apparently lacks Flash player support. Several who have already used the OS have reported that aside from a few missing features, the system seems stable enough.
Even if this is a pre-release version of the Android Froyo some of the upgrade functions already work –most notably, the speed boost in the Android smart phone’s performance. According to the initial announcements regarding Froyo, it will update the Kernel Memory Management settings for the OS and will make interface navigation about 2 to 3 times faster. Those who already tested this update have confirmed the speed boost, though it will naturally slow down once several apps are running at once.
Anyway, we still recommend that Samsung Galaxy S users take the time to wait for the release of the official version. With this test type already leaked, then the official one might not be too far behind.
Samsung’s Galaxy S Getting Updated Soon
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
There are plenty of good reasons to get the Samsung Galaxy S, this impressive little smart phone packs in plenty of hardware power, plenty of multimedia playback capabilities and most of all, the Android operating system. It’s a great big package that would make you want to think twice before splurging money on another handset like the new Apple iPhone 4.
And for anyone who chooses the Galaxy S over the iPhone 4, this Android (along with many others) will offer a great new feature not present in the Apple handset: Flash support.
Adobe has just released the new Flash Player version 10.1 for mobile phones which enables all Flash content online to be viewable by smart phones. The Android OS version 2.2 is the only platform to support the new player but it has also been announced that the BlackBerry OS, WebOS, WP7, MeeGo and other platforms will also be getting the player –except the iPhone OS that is.
The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S packs a massive 4 inch super AMOLED capacitive touch screen technology. This is the very same screen technology that was used on the Samsung Wave and considering how impressive the graphic quality it, it easily matches the new HD screen on the iPhone 4. While the Nexus One and the HTC Desire also sport AMOLED screen technology, Samsung’s super AMOLED screens are a full tier higher in terms of overall graphic quality.
The phone also packs an ARM Cortex A8 1GHz CPU, a 5 mega pixel camera with 720p HD video recording at 30 frames per second, around 8 to 16 GB of internal storage (depending on the version) and wrapping it all up is the Android 2.1 Éclair operating system.
The update for the Galaxy S from 2.1 Éclair to 2.2 Froyo is expected to arrive in a matter of days to a couple of weeks –significantly faster than originally expected.
Vodafone 845 and Samsung i9000 Galaxy S now Available
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Samsung’s latest Android handset, the i9000 Galaxy S is now available for free on Vodafone’s contract plans along with a low end Android smart phone, the Vodafone 845. The operator made handset may be a low end device, but it actually looks pretty good for a budget device.
Fans of the Android OS looking for a cheap handset will find the Vodafone 845 a reasonable device to go for. At only 15 Pounds a month for two years, users will get to enjoy 100 minutes of talk time, unlimited text messages and 500MB of data allowance –it’s a pretty good deal for the data allowance alone, and users will get a nifty looking 3G touch screen Android smart phone along with it.
The 845 sports a humble 2.8 inch TFT touch screen, a 3.2 mega pixel camera and of course, the Android operating system.
The Samsung Galaxy S on the other hand is a pretty high end smart phone, but for free at a 35 Pound monthly tariff, Vodafone still manages to provide a value packed deal for the device. The 24 month contract will give users 900 minutes, unlimited text messages and 1GB of mobile data allowance. It is a sweet deal especially for users who rely heavily on 3G connectivity.
This Korean handset comes with an ARM Cortex A8 CPU clocked at 1GHz, a 4 inch super AMOLED capacitive touch screen display (a larger version of the display on the Samsung Wave), a 5 mega pixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, 720p video recording and 8GB of internal memory.
Topping that off is a full featured Android 2.1 Éclair operating system and you have the makings of a great smart phone. There are rumors that the Galaxy S Pro might be brought over to the UK though Samsung has yet to confirm the announcement.
Samsung’s Tablet Device Set to Change the Mobile Industry
Friday, June 18th, 2010
It was only a while ago that Dell launched the Streak –a smart phone that practically pushed the limits of what size was acceptable for a modern day mobile handset. With the trend over the past few years moving towards smaller and lighter mobile phones, companies have been threading the fine line between having a small handset and retaining a big touch screen display.
The past few weeks have seen success and acceptance for the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, Samsung Galaxy S and several other handsets that have 4 inch touch screen displays. Bigger screens are indeed welcome –even at the cost of having a wider and taller mobile phone. The Dell Streak could already be called a non-conformist design, with the 5 inch touch screen display, but everyone still loved it.
Now, the possibility of a massive 7 inch screen has just been announced, and considering what Samsung has shown in their little teasers, the Galaxy Tape is definitely a mobile handset to look out for.
In many cases, calling the Tape a handset can be considered misleading as the most appropriate term for the device would be to call it as a tablet. With a large screen display, there is no doubt that the Tape has been designed to compete straight on with the Apple iPad.
Some fans might point out that the iPad’s screen is significantly larger at 9.7 inches. But that basic TFT display cannot hold a candle to the super AMOLED touch screen technology that the Galaxy Tape will bring to the table (the resolution will be 1024 x 600 pixels). Add in the planned 1.2 GHz CPU a front facing camera for video chat and the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system and you have the best possible combination for a touch screen tablet ever made.
And it handles voice calls too.
Samsung Says AMOLED Still Better than iPhone 4’s Retina Display
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Looks like Apple hit another company’s nerves with their proclamation that the iPhone’s Retina Display is far superior to the Super AMOLED technology used in Samsung mobile phones.
Samsung then responded to that statement with an analysis that says that the Retina Display only makes a minor difference in resolution. The noticeable improvement is only about 3 to 5 percent but saps about 30 percent more battery power.
“Structurally, [Apple's] IPS LCD technology cannot catch up with AMOLED display technology… The visibility difference is only 3 to 5 percent. But raising resolution to that level increases battery consumption by 30 percent.”
It seems that this really pushed Samsung’s buttons because they are considered to be the industry leader when it comes to screen technology. Their AMOLED display is more energy efficient because it does not rely on an additional backlight. Also, it is able to compensate for any resolution loss with the use of color accuracy, a higher contrast against true black and limitless viewing angles.
On the other hand, the upcoming iPhone 4 makes use of an upgraded display technology which is designed to overcome LCD weaknesses by being able to deliver a wider color gamut as well as more viewing angles. It also boasts an “invisible pixel” system which makes the display look more crisp.
The Samsung spokesperson has of course skipped the known weaknesses of their AMOLED technology which includes poor outdoor visibility as well as its sky high production costs. Their Galaxy S mobile phone tries to overcome this with an updated Super AMOLED technology but of course, that is not perfect either.
Despite their stand, reports says that Apple could have tied up with the Korean company if not for the shortage of AMOLED screens. Now that the Cupertino-based company is tied up with LG instead, this may just be the way they assert their superiority.
Vodafone to Offer Galaxy S and Wave Smart Phones
Monday, May 17th, 2010
Samsung’s latest handsets have proven to be quite elusive. It was originally announced that the devices would be coming out this April, right after the launch of other high end Android devices such as the HTC Desire and the Nexus One. However, Samsung quickly rebuffed the news and announced that their new smart phones would not be arriving so soon.
It seems that Vodafone UK has been successful in finally getting the two devices to be part of their offered lineup this Q2 of 2010 as the mobile network operator has finally announced both devices in their new offerings. It is expected that both of the handsets will be ready and in stock on shelves by June.
The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is the newest high end Android smart phone in the Korean manufacturer’s lineup. This smart phone comes packed with a massive 4 inch touch screen that features Samsung’s latest super AMOLED technology. This means that the Galaxy S’ display is one of the clearest and sharpest available. The phone also comes packed with the 2.1 Android OS, the Touch Wiz user interface, a 5 mega pixel camera and several software features from Samsung. These additional apps include the Samsung Social Hub, SmartLife, ThinkFree and several other applications.
Samsung will also be bringing its Bada-loaded smart phone, the Wave. This device with an impressive 3.3 inch super AMOLED screen (slightly smaller than the one in the Galaxy S), a 5 mega pixel camera and of course, the Samsung TouchWiz user interface. The smart phone also uses the Samsung Social Hub.
It has also been announced that Samsung is working on a third smart phone that also makes use of the super AMOLED screen. The device has yet to be named but it has been confirmed to be a type 1 chassis smart phone that will be running the upcoming Windows Phone 7 OS.