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AT&T Galaxy Tab 8.9 finally gets update to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Dec, 2012

It has been a rather long wait for all those Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE owners on AT&T, but today they're finally getting a software update for their beloved tablets. Sadly they're still on Honeycomb, and today you will all be able to enjoy Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. While we wish this was Jelly Bean, it isn't, but head down below for additional details.

Ice Cream Sandwich update hits Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 3G

By Eric Abent
on 30 Nov, 2012

Some of us are always on the lookout for news of Jelly Bean updates, but of course, there are a ton of devices out there that aren't even on Ice Cream Sandwich yet. There are many Android users who are patiently awaiting the arrival of an Ice Cream Sandwich update that may never arrive. It's almost tragic in a way, but luckily, we're finding out today that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 3G (GT-P7300) won't be one of the devices stuck in the past.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi getting Android 4.0 ICS

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Aug, 2012

Another Samsung Galaxy Tab is in for a tasty frozen treat today. For those that own the happy-medium sized Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi tablet you will be happy to know that Samsung has just started pushing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out to the slate this afternoon. This comes just after the 7.7 and 10.1-inch models received the same fate.

Samsung posts ICS updates for tons of Canadian devices

By Michael Crider
on 30 Apr, 2012

Listen up, hosers: If you're in the great white north and clutching a Samsung Android device, this message is for you. Today Samsung announced Ice Cream Sandwich updates for pretty much all of its high-end Galaxy devices across all Canadian networks, including smartphones and tablets. The press release says that the updates will vary in availability by region and carrier, but if you've got a Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tab, it would be prudent to check for a software update right now.

Samsung details its ICS upgrade plans in the US

By Michael Crider
on 24 Apr, 2012

We've heard from various carriers and manufacturers on their plans to upgrade existing phones to Android 4.0, but despite the fact that updates for the Galaxy S II have been available for multiple markets (including the US) Samsung has remained curiously quiet. Until today: the company finally posted a comprehensive list of devices that will see Ice Cream Sandwich. All four major US carriers and WiFi tablets have been detailed - with one important exception.

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE refurbished on sale for $199

By Michael Crider
on 13 Apr, 2012

We're big fans of Samsung's Goldilocks tablet, the Galaxy Tab 8.9. (Not too big, not too small, just right.) Fans enought that it was one of our top five Android devices of 2011. And while it's a fine piece of tech in its WiFi-only version, AT&T went a step further and added LTE capability - check out our hands-on. If you're OK with refurbished hardware, you can pick one up from AT&T's website right now for just $199.99 on a two-year contract, or $399.99 without. For a Samsung tablet with an always-on data connection, that's a downright steal.

Galaxy Tab 8.9 on sale at Best Buy for $349 – Free keyboard dock too

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Mar, 2012

The popular Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is on sale over at Best Buy today, but that isn't the only thing special about this deal. Not only do you get an awesome Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet, surely to be updated to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich soon, but they are tossing in the $79 dollar Samsung keyboard dock absolutely free.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE lands on Rogers for $399

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Mar, 2012

Samsung and their popular line of Android tablets seem to be everywhere these days, just like their Galaxy S II smartphones. While AT&T in the US has an LTE version, and a few carriers in Canada do too Rogers has been lacking a solid 4G LTE tablet. Available now is the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE for just $399 or $650 outright.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, 8.9, and Note also getting Android 4.0 ICS “soon”

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Mar, 2012

Last week Samsung announced, then quickly denied that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich would begin rolling out to Galaxy S II owners internationally. While they might have jumped the gun today on Facebook they have confirmed the update is rolling out and available now -- but that isn't all. They also briefly mentioned some of those important tablets of theirs too.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 AT&T 4G LTE hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Nov, 2011

The past few days I've been lucky enough to be enjoying the latest and greatest from the Galaxy Tab series, the mid-sized Galaxy Tab 8.9 with AT&T 4G LTE. This slate is the latest edition in Samsung's attempts to cover almost every size imaginable and now all that seems left is that Tab 7.7 we saw at IFA and possible some sort of 8.2" like the upcoming Xoom 2. Today we'll be giving you a brief look at the tablet while we get our hands on it for an unboxing. Then as usual you can expect a full review coming soon.