Samsung GT-i9023 Spotted on FCC, Android 2.4 onBoard?

A new android-based smartphone similar to Google Nexus S, namely Samsung GT-i9023 has just spotted at the FCC’s website recently. This smartphone, just passed the FCC with AWS 3G, which known as T-Mobile's band.

Judging based on the model series, GT-i9023, this smartphone is possibly one of the variants of the gingerbread-running Nexus S which came with a model number GT-i9020. Apparently, shortly before, this new model number also just received both Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG certification.

In addition, Engadget’s Chris Ziegler reports that a number of European retailers are listing the i9023 already as a "Black Silver" Nexus S.

Samsung SCH-R910, MetroPCS’ First LTE-Capable Handset

Recently, BGR has just score a picture showing Samsung SCH-R910 touchscreen smartphone which believed is going to be MetroPCS’ first LTE-capable android handset.

This SCH-R910, sports both a CDMA and LTE radio. It built based on Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system, layered with Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface. This smartphone also said to include a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 5 megapixel snapper, a user-accessible micro-SD card slot, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi.

According to BGR's folks, Samsung SCH-R910 is expected to arrive in this quarter, and it will be going for a price ranging in between $329 to $399.

Samsung Galaxy Player Put on Pre-Order at Amazon UK

Samsung android based PMP which has just reported will being showcased in CES 2011, Samsung Galaxy Player, has already put on pre-order by UK's Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy Player is an Android 2.2 running PMP, powered with a 1GHz processor. The one which can be pre-ordered from the Amazon UK is the 8GB model and 16GB model. This device sports 4-inch LCD display with 800×480 pixels resolution, a VGA front facing camera and main 3.2 MP AF snapper.

Samsung Preparing Android 2.2 Froyo Update for US Galaxy S Smartphone

It might be a good news for US-based Samsung Galaxy series smartphone owners. The company, via their official twitter account has just announced that they are working on a "simple and reliable upgrade" to get it's Galaxy S smartphones to Google's Android 2.2 Froyo operating system.

Samsung SHW-M190S Spotted, Looks Official

Another Smasung's android running handset, dubbed as Samsung SHW-M190S, has just spotted. This new handset was revealed after an images, which probably an official advertisement banner for the device pops in the web.

Samsung SHW-M190S which more likely aimed at South Korean market only, has a similar feature as Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. Comes in a classical candybar form-factor, the handset measures 122.4×64×10.9 mm. It's built based on Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS and powered by 1GHz at heart.

Samsung GT-i5510T a.k.a Galaxy 551 Android Smartphone Lands to Australia, Soon

According to the information on the Bluetooth SIG website, Samsung GT-i5510T, which also known as Samsung Galaxy 551, is said to be heading to Australia.

Samsung GT-i5510T is an Android 2.2 (Froyo) running smartphone, which was first introduced at the IFA 2010 event held in Berlin few months ago. Presented in a candybar form-factor with a horizontal-slider full QWERTY keypad, the GT-i5510 sports TouchWiz 3.0 UI, 3.2" TFT touchscreen display with 240×400 pixels resolution, 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera and DNSe sound enhancement.

Froyo Update for UK’s Galaxy S is Available

As officially announced via Twitter just recent, Samsung has just outed the Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS update for the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone in the UK, which is available and applicable for all Galaxy S' users, regardless their wireless carrier.

Just like most of Galaxy S' update rolled out in the other regions, this firmware update requires the installation of Kies, which will guide users through the installation process after it being installed in the handset.

Samsung Galaxy Player Will Be Showcasd at CES 2011

Samsung has confirmed that they will be bringing their latest PMP device, an android-based Samsung Galaxy Player (model YP-GB1), in Las Vegas CES 2011.

Samsung Galaxy Player is basically a Galaxy S, minus the cellular connectivity. This device sports a 4-inch Super Clear LCD display with 800×480 pixels resolution, a VGA front facing camera and 3.2 MP auto focus snapper with flash on the back. Inside, Galaxy Player YP-GB1 is powered with a 1GHz S5PC111 processor. This 9.9mm thick PMP runs on Android 2.2 Froyo OS, replete with Samsung's TouchWiz layer.

Bell’s Samsung Galaxy Tab at $549.95, Til Jan 6th Only

Bell giving a $100 in-store credit on Samsung Galaxy Tab, thanks to Boxing Day. Normally, the tablet cost about $649.95 without contract. It means that now you can get it as low as of $549.95.

Just a little reminder, Samsung Galaxy Tab is an Android running (Froyo, version 2.2) tablet with 7" touchscreen display at 1024×600 pixels resolution. The tablet is equipped with both front-facing camera (1.3 megapixel for video calling) and 3.2 megapixel rear-facing camera; and includes a full HTML browser with zoom capabilities as well as Flash Player 10.1.

Samsung SCH-I520 is Verizon’s Upcoming 4G LTE Smartphone

Folks at Gizmodo has just got tipped, a pic showing the 4G LTE capable Samsung SCH-I520 smartphone with Verizon Wireless’ logo on it.

This phone running under Google's Froyo (Android 2.2.1) operating system and packing Samsung's TouchWiz interface on to of it. Judging from the pic, this Samsung SCH-I520 would also come with a front-facing camera :)

Google Nexus S First Update GRH78 Rolled Out

The first Gingerbread-running Google Nexus S smartphone by Samsung, has just got its first software update rolled out just recent.

This software update, dubbed as GRH78, is meant to replaces the previously available firmware GRH55 on the handset. Regarding the update, the official changelog shows the following, “This system update from Google contains important bug fixes plus the latest version of Maps.”

Fix for Samsung Intercept Units Bricked by Sprint Froyo Update is Available

If you're Sprint's subscribers with Samsung Intercept smartphone and your device has been bricked since installing the Android 2.2 Froyo update on it.. maybe this is a good news for you :) Folks at XDA Developer, to be exact, user Whosdaman, has came out with a fix sent by his district manager in Sprint via email.

Samsung Suede SCH-r710 Coming Soon at Cricket

Samsung has just announced the release of a new touchscreen phone for United States market, the Samsung Suede, which will be available via Cricket. This handset will debut with the new Cricket Muve Music™ service in January 2011.

Samsung Suede (model: SCH-r710) is a slim, stylish full-featured messaging phone. This candybar phone sports a 3" touchscreen color display with 240×400 pixels resolution, featuring a accelerometer, virtual QWERTY keyboard, and a simple TouchWiz user interface. It measures 112.9×55.5×12.7 mm and weighs only 94 g.

Samsung Wave Smartphone, FC Bayern München Limited Edition

It seems that recently, Samsung and FC Bayern München (Bayern Munich) has been collaborating in producing a nice merchandise for the soccer team fans, the Samsung Wave S8500 FC Bayern München Limited Edition smartphone.

In terms of technical specifications, this Samsung FC Bayern München-Fan edition smartphone is basically the same as the original Wave S8500 which built based on the Bada OS with TouchWiz UI 3.0, powered by 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor.

Samsung SHW-A170K Near Field Communication (NFC) Phones Released in Korea

Samsung is introducing their latest handset in Korea just recent, the new Samsung SHW-A170K.

Samsung SHW-A170K, which is Samsung first NFC or Near Field Communication phone to be available in Korea, will be offered in two color schemes; Mirror Black and Ice White. Being NFC enabled phone, this phone will allow users to make payment via the “SHOW Touch” NFC services available such as in subways, bus, Taxis and convenience stores.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Luxury Edition Tablet Pops at Millionaire Fair

Continuing their tradition on participating in the annual Millionaire Fair, Samsung unveiled the Luxury Edition of the Samsung Galaxy Tab at this year event which held in Amsterdam.

In terms of tech specs, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Luxury Edition has no differences compared to the original tablet other than it comes bundled with a leather case and a Bluetooth headset.

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S White Smartphone Arrives in Germany

Shotly after available for purchase on shelves in the UK, the white version of the popular Samsung I9000 Galaxy S smartphone has just arrived in German. Sporting the same features as its black version, this White android-running smartphone is currently available for purchase at this moment.

As a quickie overview, Samsung I9000 Galaxy S smartphone is built with 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor and mostly shipped with Eclair (Android 2.1) OS, which upgradeable to Froyo (Android 2.2). It is a quad band GSM compatible, with support for up to 7.2 Mbps 3G HSDPA.

Meet the Nexus S, The First Gingerbread Running Smartphone

Google and Samsung has finally, officially open the curtain of the Nexus S™, the world’s first handset to feature the latest version of Google’s Android platform.

Coming in simple, yet solid candybar design, the Nexus S measures 63×123.9×10.9 mm and weighs about 129.0 grams.

As the first of its kind, this Android 2.3-running Nexus S is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor, enabling it to produces rich 3D graphics, faster upload and download times and supports HD-like multimedia content. A robust 512 MB of RAM is installed on board, and it comes with a 16GB (iNAND) of internal memory.

Samsung Craft SCH-R900 4G LTE Phone Unveiled By MetroPCS

Today, MetroPCS Communications Inc. has became the first mobile operator to launch commercial 4G LTE services in the United States. Along with it, the company also unveiled their latest handset, Samsung Craft, which currently is the world’s first commercially available 4G LTE phone.

Samsung Craft, which also known as Samsung SCH-R900, is the first LTE/CDMA phone to be launched in the United States. This phone sports a 3.30" capacitive touchscreen AMOLED display at 480×800 pixels resolution, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface.

Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G is Official

Today, Sprint has officially announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Epic 4G smartphone.

Samsung Epic 4 is an Android™ 2.1 based handset, powered with 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor; featuring a slide-out, full QWERTY keyboard and 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display. This 1500 mAh Li-ion powered smartphone also comes with 5MP autofocus camera, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, micro USB port and microSD slot supporting up to 32GB card.