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Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Droid — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:20:51 +0000

Earlier today Google and Samsung have announced the new version of Android operating system codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich, and the first phone to use this system – Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The phone comes with 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 4.65 inch High Definition Super AMOLED display with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

Android developers announced that Ice Cream Sandwich has a completely new look, redesigned user interface with improved support for multitasking, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC and Web browsing. Lock screen, home screen, phone application and everything associated with these, was fundamentally rethought and refined to make Android-based devices simple, beautiful and useful.

Ice Cream Sandwich also has a new application called ‘People’, which allows you to find friends, family and colleagues, and see their pictures in high definition, check their latest status updates in Google + and other social networks. The new version of Android on Samsung Galaxy Nexus also features new camera functionality – new panorama mode, full HD movie mode (1080p), very quick shutter, and a host of new special effects, including “silly faces” and background changes.

Another cool new feature of the Android 4.0 is ‘Face Unlock’ – it uses the camera to recognise your face before unlocking the device, which is an interesting alternative to the usual pin codes and passwords. Using the NFC technology, Android Beam allows you to quickly share Web pages, applications, and YouTube clips with friend’s phone simply by holding two devices close to each other. In addition, you will be able to use camera and its effects in Google Talk application.

Galaxy Nexus is designed in accordance with the ‘pure Google’ principles, which means that the device will not have any third party use interface features installed. As with all other Nexus phones, Galaxy Nexus users will be the first ones to receive latest updates of the operating system and applications as they become available.

This device includes the full suite of applications and services from Google: Android Market, Gmail, Google Maps 5.0 with 3D maps and turn-based navigation, Google Earth, Movie Studio, YouTube, Google Calendar, as well as redesigned Google +.

GALAXY Nexus will be available in the U.S., Europe and Asia starting in November.

GALAXY Nexus Technical Specifications:

Communications standards: 3G/HSPA + 21Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps 850/900/1900/1700/2100 MHz, GSM / EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; LTE
Dimensions: 135.5 x 67,94 x 8,94 mm
Weight: 135 g
Platform: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: 1.2 GHz dual-core
Display: 4.65-inch, HD Super AMOLED, resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
Main camera: 5 MP with autofocus and LED flash, supports Full HD (1080p) video
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Memory: 1 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB of internal memory
Connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE802.11 a / b / g / n (2,4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth v 3.0, USB 2.0, NFC, 3.5 mm audio jack
Sensors: accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer
Battery: Li-Ion, 1750 mA/h

Below is a hands-on video from Engadget:

Motorola DROID RAZR

Droid — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:53:10 +0000

Motorola Mobility decided to bring the well-known RAZR brand back to life with its new Android flagship phone. Brand new Droid RAZR smartphone was announced yesterday. It is running on Android 2.3.5 operating system, equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, has Kevlar body and is only 7.1 mm thick.

Droid RAZR is equipped with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with qHD resolution and protective Corning Gorilla Glass coating. It has 1 GB of RAM and 8 MP camera capable of taking Full HD videos.

Motorola DROID RAZR technical specifications:

- Communications standards: CDMA 800, 1900 MHz, LTE B13 700 MHz (for Verizon Wireless)
- Dimensions: 130,7 х 68,9 х 7,1 мм
- Weight: 127 gr
- Platform: Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
- Processor: 1.2 GHz dual-core
- Display: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED
- Main camera: 8 MP with LED backlight
- Front camera: 1.3 MP
- Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, 11.5 GB is available to the user, microSD memory card slot (16 GB card included)
- Communications: Wi-Fi IEEE802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth v4.0 LE + EDR, 3.5 mm audio jack, BOTA, Corporate Sync, DLNA, MML, Phone Portal, HDMI, USB 2.0HS, aGPS, sGPS, GLONASS , electronic compass
- Battery: 1780 mA/h

The phone should hit the shelves in the next month, and it will be available in North America, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. In Australia it will be availabe on Optus.

Samsung Galaxy Mini

Droid — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:56:10 +0000

The last Android smartphone announced by Samsung this week is called Galaxy Mini. It will also be running Android 2.2, have access to Wi-Fi networks, and feature Social Hub application. Samsung Galaxy Mini is expected to go on sale in the first half of 2011.

Technical specifications:

Supported communications standards: 3G/HSDPA, GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 110,4 × 60,6 × 12,1 mm
Display: 3.14-inch, TFT, QVGA resolution
Camera: 3 MP with fixed-focus
Processor: 600 MHz
Memory: 160 MB, microSD slot for memory cards
Communication: A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB (microUSB), 3.5 mm audio jack
FM-radio
Battery: 1200 mAh
Interface: TouchWiz
Swype Support
Ability to view office documents

Samsung Galaxy Fit

Droid — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:41:35 +0000

Another new Android smartphone from Samsung is called Galaxy Fit. The smartphone is also expected to go on sale in the first half of 2011. Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Fit are under the cut.

Technical specifications:

Supported communications standards: 3G/HSDPA 7,2 Mbps 900/2100 MHz, GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 110,2 × 61,2 × 12,6 mm
Display: 3.31-inches, TFT, QVGA resolution
Camera: 5 MP with autofocus
Processor: 600 MHz with 3D accelerator
Memory: 160 MB, microSD slot
Communication: A-GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0 (microUSB), 3.5 mm audio jack
Interface: TouchWiz
FM-radio with RDS support
Battery: 1350 mAh
Swype support
The ability to view office documents

Samsung Galaxy Gio

Droid — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:27:24 +0000

As mentioned in the earlier post, Samsung have announced 4 new low-end Android smartphones. One of these devices is Samsung Galaxy Gio. The smartphone is expected to go on sale in the first half of 2011. Technical specifications are under the cut.

Technical specifications:

Supported communications standards: 3G/HSDPA 7,2 Mbps 900/2100 MHz, GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 110,5 × 57,5 × 12,15 mm
Display: 3.2 inch, TFT, resolution HVGA
Camera: 3 MP with autofocus
Processor: 800 MHz
Memory: 158 MB, microSD slot
Communication: A-GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0 (microUSB), 3.5 mm audio jack
Interface: TouchWiz
FM-radio with RDS support
Battery: 1350 mAh
Swype support
Ability to view and edit office documents

Samsung Galaxy Ace

Droid — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:11:39 +0000

Earlier this week Samsung has officially announced 4 new low-cost Android smartphones in the Galaxy line – Samsung GALAXY Ace, Samsung GALAXY Gio, Samsung GALAXY Fit and Samsung GALAXY mini. All four new products are running Android 2.2, have access to Wi-Fi networks, and feature Social Hub application, which provides access to different social networks and services from one place. All 4 models will go on sale in the first half of 2011.

Technical specifications of Samsung Galaxy Ace:

Supported communications standards: 3G/HSDPA 7,2 Mbps 900/2100 MHz, GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 112,4 × 59,9 × 11,5 mm
Display: 3.5 inch, TFT, HVGA resolution
Camera: 5 MP with autofocus and LED backlight
Processor: 800 MHz
Memory: 158 MB and microSD slot
Communications: A-GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0 (microUSB), 3.5 mm audio jack
Interface: TouchWiz
FM-radio with RDS support
Battery: 1350 mAh
Swype Support
Ability to view and edit office documents

Upcoming Android Smartphones From Samsung

Droid — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:09:16 +0000

Mobile World Congress (MWC) exhibition will open its doors on 14-17 February in Barcelona. A number of new smartphones and other mobile devices are expected to be announced by leading phone manufacturers. And, as it usually happens, leaked photos and technical specs of the anticipated devices are starting to appear on the Internet. Details of the upcoming Samsung smartphones are under the cut.

For example, Taiwanese resource MXPhone.com revealed official photos and technical details of the already known Android smartphone Samsung S5830, which will be known as Galaxy Ace or Galaxy Cooper in some markets.

Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Ace:

Supported communications standards: HSDPA 7.2Mbps 900/2100 MHz; GSM / EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 59,9 × 112,4 × 11,5 mm
Weight: 113 g
Display: 3.5 inch, TFT, resolution of 320 x 480 (HVGA) pixels, multitouch support
Camera: 5MP with autofocus and LED-backlit display, support for video recording (QVGA/20fps)
Operating System: Android 2.2 Froyo
Interface: TouchWiz 3.0 UX
Processor: MSM7227-1 Turbo, 800 MHz
Battery: Li-Ion, 1350 mAh
Multimedia: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 (WVGA/30fps); FM-radio + RDS; 3.5 mm audio jack; MP3, AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, RA
Memory: 150 MB, microSD slot
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth v2.1, DLNA, GPS, A-GPS

EuroDroid published photos of another, not yet officially announced Android smartphone Samsung Galaxy Suit S5670:

Portal www.SamFirmware.com revealed photos of Samsung I9023, which, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will come with Android 2.4 preinstalled:

Motorola “Tablet Evolution” Teaser Video

Droid — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:50:51 +0000

We all know that we are going to see a very impressive Motorola tablet in the first half of 2011, we have even seen the device demonstrated few weeks ago by Google’s Andy Rubin. However, that is not stopping Motorola from teasing at it’s upcoming announcement with a new video posted to their YouTube channel.

The teaser details the flaws of the “tablets of the past.” We see the iPad is just a giant iPhone, and the Galaxy Tab is an Android device, but running a phone OS. The Motorola Everest, will be announced at CES 2011 and will be running Android (3.0/2.4) Honeycomb.

Check out the teaser!

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Google: Over 300,000 Android device activations every day

Droid — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:21:38 +0000

Andy Rubin, the head of the Andoid development team at Google, just tweeted that there are over 300,000 activations of Android phones per day. This is 100,000 more activations per day since August 2010. Simply incredible… If you think about the numbers, that is 2,100,000 weekly activations or 9,000,000 monthly or 109,500,000 yearly. That’s a lot of phones. Go Android!

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600k Samsung Galaxy Tabs sold worldwide in the first month

Droid — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:45:21 +0000

Korea Herald reports that Samsung has released its sales figures for the recently released Galaxy Tab tablet. And they are impressive. 600 000 units have been sold worldwide, with delivery in most areas not keeping up with demand. This is a great start for Samsung, who are aiming for the sales of over a million units this quarter. To see the full picture, we need to compare these figures with iPad sales. Apple sold 7.5 million units since iPad was first launched in April. IPad sold over 1 million units in the first month so 600.000 is a very strong result and an indicator that the demand for tablets is high during the holiday season.

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