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Froyo Source Code Released for the Galaxy S

By Dylan Bailey
on 13 Oct, 2010

We knew it was coming, we just didn’t know when. Samsung has officially released the source code for the 2.2 Android update for Galaxy S devices. However, it’s not all good news to all Galaxy S devices, if you are on a carrier branded version of the phone you will have to wait even longer for the official option.

Samsung UK still working on Froyo, Updates to come

By Dylan Bailey
on 11 Oct, 2010

A week after this last update, which said the same thing, we are informed again that Froyo will be coming soon. Originally set to launch at the end of September the 2.2 update has been pushed back even further. Other than that details are scarce, however, we do know that the update will not be over-the-air and, when released, will be available via Samsung Kies.

Samsung Galaxy S hits US Cellular as Mesmerize

By Shane McGlaun
on 7 Oct, 2010

Samsung spread the Galaxy S love out to just about every carrier you can think of. All of the phones got different names with Verizon calling its Galaxy S the Fascinate. Smaller carrier US Cellular has announced that it is getting a new Android smartphone that is a version of the Galaxy S called the Mesmerize.

Samsung Tab and Galaxy S devices Coming to DOCOMO in Japan

By Dylan Bailey
on 4 Oct, 2010

The already popular, yet to be released, Samsung Galaxy Tab has finally been announced to be coming to Japan. DOCOMO is set to launch the Japanese-market version of both the Galaxy S and the Galaxy Tab. Both will be shipping with Android 2.2, DOCOMO’s new e-book service - which will be launching on a trial basis in late October, and the sp-mode service that will allow users to access i-mode mail accounts on their devices. [caption id="attachment_14582" align="aligncenter" width="192" caption="DOCOMO Galaxy S"][/caption] Full Press Release Below: TOKYO, JAPAN, October 5, 2010 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. today unveiled its Japanese-market versions of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.’s GALAXY S smartphone and GALAXY Tab smart media device. The docomo Smartphone GALAXY S is scheduled to launch in late October and the docomo Smartphone GALAXY Tab in late November. Both mobile devices are powered by the Android™ 2.2 operating system, enabling users to choose from a large variety of applications available at the mobile portals Android Market™, docomo market and Samsung Apps. The GALAXY S and GALAXY Tab also support DOCOMO’s new e-book service, which will launch on a trial basis in late October, as well as the sp-mode™ service that allows DOCOMO users to access i-mode™ mail accounts with their smartphones. The GALAXY S features a 4-inch, ultra-bright SUPER AMOLED screen and supports Flash® for PC-like access to diverse Web content. Its 5.0 megapixel camera shoots high-definition video that can be played back on the phone’s vivid, high-resolution screen. Multi-touch functionality enables intuitive control of the screen. The GALAXY Tab provides an all-new way to experience Internet browsing on the go. The large 7-inch screen allows full Flash-compatible browsing and displays images in PC-quality 600 x 1,024 -pixel resolution. It is an exceptionally portable tablet device that can be held easily in one hand, measuring just 12.1 mm in thickness and weighing only 382 grams. The GALAXY S and GALAXY Tab will be exhibited at CEATEC Japan 2010 in Makuhari Messe, Japan from October 5 to 9.

Samsung Captivate receives unofficial Froyo, available now for rooted devices

By Dylan Bailey
on 2 Oct, 2010

If you own the AT&T locked Galaxy S device known as the Captivate then you can now get the 2.2 Froyo software, unofficially. The persistent people over at xda-developer forums have made build UCJI6 Captivate ready. The best part, it’s available to download now.

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 2.2 Update coming at the end of the month

By Dylan Bailey
on 22 Sep, 2010

On the official T-Mobile UK forums we got word of the 2.2 Android update coming to the Galaxy S by the end of the month. The update will not be pushed over the air and will be available for download through the Samsung Kies PC application. The Samsung Kies PC only software looks like it will be the only way to get 2.2 on your device. This is because with the software, which checks your serial number, you will only be allowed to download the software that has been approved for your device compared to over the air. Further in the forum discussion it is asked how users of a Mac or Linux based computer will get the update, the response is as follows: You would need to ask a friend with a Windows PC to install the Samsung Kies software so that you can download and install the update. Regards Stef Forum Team As with any update it is advisable to back up all of your important data: pictures, contacts, documents, before performing the update just in case something goes wrong (Samsung Kies is not the most reliable software) and all of your data gets wiped. No official date has been set, but the good news is there is only 8 more days in the month, so expect sooner rather than later. [Via T-Mobile UK]

Verizon Updating Samsung Fascinate but not to 2.2, Froyo may come in October

By Dylan Bailey
on 21 Sep, 2010

Verizon has now just updated the Samsung Fascinate Software. Unlike the Droid X’s update that we got word will be coming tomorrow and updating to 2.2, this update is only minor bugs that have been with the device since launch. However, word is that Android 2.2 will be coming to the Fascinate in October...

Samsung Galaxy S now Pink in South Korea

By Dylan Bailey
on 8 Sep, 2010

With Samsung’s Galaxy S available on almost all carriers it only makes sense for them to start bringing a bit of diversity to the fabled handset. That is exactly what they are doing in South Korea where they appear to now be offering this device in pink alongside the original.

Samsung Fascinate Arriving In Stores For Thursday Launch

By Donny Benfield
on 6 Sep, 2010

So who is waiting for a Fascinate on September 9th? It is looking like your wait will not be much longer, Thursday you will want to head over to Verizon to get you one. These shots are already proof that the phone is hitting stores but is not able to be activated until Thursday.

Samsung Favoring Android Over Windows Phone 7 And Bada

By Donny Benfield
on 2 Sep, 2010

Samsung's Mobile Marketing head YH Lee has said that they plan on staying on board with Google and Android, over Windows Phone 7 and their own OS called Bada for the most part. This is probably a blow to Microsoft, being that Samsung has been one of their major handset partners in the past. This goes to show you, that the manufacturers want to be able to customize an already popular platform, to be relevant and at the same time differentiate themselves from the others. We would say this is for sure, that Samsung at no time, plans to stop putting their skins on top of Android.