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Samsung Galaxy Nexus now on U Mobile
Posted:
February 21, 2012
By: soyacincau
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For those that are eyeing for the Galaxy Nexus, now there’s a 3rd choice if you wish to purchase it on contract. U Mobile now offers the Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich from as low as RM1,349 on its U88 plan.
As usual you have 3 plan options – U28, U58 and U88 that comes with pre-bundled data of 1GB, 2GB and 3GB respectively. All contracts are tied with 24 months period. The next question would be when is Maxis turn to bundle the device.
For more information, head over to U Mobile.
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Swype Beta now available for Android 4.0 ICS
Posted:
February 18, 2012
By: soyacincau
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Swype Keyword is a popular custom keyboard on Android that lets you type faster than normal QWERTY keyboard tapping. However Android 4.0 users had been left out from the fun as it could only support devices with Android 2.3/3.0.
Today Galaxy Nexus and upgraded Nexus S users can rejoice as Swype has finally released its latest version with ICS support.
Head over to Swype Beta to download.
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Leaked Photo Reveals a Possible New Galaxy S II Variant Set to Make Debut at MWC
Posted:
February 3, 2012
By: ccsoya
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The device you see here was leaked by industry insider Eldar Murtazin with a reputation for being very in the know of what’s going on in the mobile industry. Murtazin leaked the picture via Twitter with the words “Barcelona. Samsung. Press Photo Leaked.” What we see here is definitely not the Galaxy S III as Samsung has confirmed that the replacement for the Galaxy S II will have its very own event after Mobile World Congress.
So what are we looking at here? This could very well be a new variant of the Galaxy S II that speculators are calling the Galaxy S II Plus. The Galaxy S II Plus is rumoured to be an enhanced version of the S II with a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, a 1280×720 pixels HD display (but of the same size as the S II) and Ice Cream Sandwich with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI skin.
What else can we expect from Samsung at MWC? Aside from two unconfirmed tablets, there’s speculation that the Galaxy Nexus may get a performance upgrade with a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor and an 8MP camera as well. This is very possible considering that the LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus in the US is already equipped with a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor.
All this are of course speculation at the moment but looking at the Korean company’s tenacious paste at the of late, nothing is impossible for Samsung.
Cameras Compared: Galaxy Nexus vs Galaxy S II
Posted:
February 1, 2012
By: ccsoya
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The 8MP shooter on the Galaxy S II is one of the best cameras you can get on a mobile phone. Only the Galaxy Note and the iPhone 4S is better than the Galaxy S II, we can certainly vouch for that, but how does it compare with the 5MP camera on the Galaxy Nexus?
Android Central attempts to answer that question and pitted the two devices against each other. So which on is better?
Sorry to burst your bubbles Galaxy Nexus users, the camera on the Galaxy S II better in virtually every aspect, including detail, colour reproduction and noise management. With ICS coming the Galaxy S II within a few months, you can expect the camera to be even better with the possible inclusion of Zero Shutter Lag and other software enhancements.
How much better is the Galaxy S II compared to the Galaxy Nexus? You can read the full review here or you can head on over to after the jump to see test shots taken using the two devices.
Galaxy Nexus Buyers Guide
Posted:
January 13, 2012
By: ccsoya
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The Galaxy Nexus goes on sale today in Malaysia and naturally if you are planning to get one, you would want to know everything about the device before you plonk your hard-earned cash for the Google’s latest wonder device.
Naturally, we’re here to help. Welcome to the SoyaCincau.com Galaxy Nexus Buyers Guide. Listed here is probably everything you need and want to know about the Galaxy Nexus to help you make the right decision on whether to get one or not. If you are planning to get the Galaxy Nexus with a contract, we’ve got you covered as well with our plan-for-plan comparison between what Celcom and DiGi has to offer. We’ve even listed down all the Samsung Elite Partners (SEP) where you can get your Galaxy Nexus for easy reference.
So head on over to after the jump to know almost everything there is to know about the Galaxy Nexus in Malaysia.
Unboxed: Galaxy Nexus
Posted:
January 13, 2012
By: ccsoya
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So here it is the unboxing video of the Galaxy Nexus. It may not be as cool as the official Galaxy Nexus unboxing video but it should answer most of the questions you have about the device right out of the box, so to speak. And we added a few interesting snippets in the video as well. Hope you like it.
Are you going to get yourself a Galaxy Nexus?
Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Celcom & DiGi Plans compared
Posted:
January 8, 2012
By: soyacincau
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UPDATE: Celcom finally reveals official Galaxy Nexus bundled plans. Details are the same however there’s no mention of RM60 rebate.
UPDATE 2: DiGi has made some drastic changes on their Galaxy Nexus offering. They no longer offer 12 months option and the offered device price is now RM1,999 with more rebates on the monthly subscription fee. Check out the latest comparison at the bottom of the post after the break.
Original Post Before 16th January
The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will be officially available in Malaysia on Friday the 13th. DiGi has fired the first salvo by offering pre-orders ahead of launch from RM1399. Meanwhile Celcom too is expected to offer the Galaxy Nexus from as low as RM1368.
So what’s the difference between the 2? First is the contract duration where DiGi offers 12 & 24 months while Celcom offers 12 & 18 month options. Next is the subscription plan where both offerings are different.
On DiGi, the subscription fees are the lowest but that’s because it only comes with mobile internet data and calls & SMS are charged separately. This is perfect for those that hardly make much calls or SMS and rely greatly on mobile internet for communication with apps such as WhatsApp, FB Messenging and etc. For Celcom, all 3 plans on offer comes with bundled voice calls and SMS with its Celcom Exec plans.
So how much does it cost to own a Galaxy Nexus on these bundled plans? Read on for more.
Official renders of the white Galaxy Nexus break cover. Looks much better
Posted:
January 7, 2012
By: ccsoya
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When we posted news about the existence of the white Galaxy Nexus, we thought the picture didn’t look quite right. It looked too white for our liking.
Turns out, the earlier picture is not the final version that will be released to the public, the one you see here is. The major difference you can here is that the front panel is now all black which, in our opinion, looks much better. What do you think?
In any case, the white Galaxy Nexus is slated to be release in the UK only at the moment. There’s no word on whether it will make it here, but that’s not to say that it won’t. We have a feeling that if sales of the black version look promising, Samsung will consider bringing in this white version.
Speaking of sales, DiGi has already started taking pre-orders for the black Galaxy Nexus on its DiGi Store Online. Prices start at RM1,399 with 24 months contract. Orders will be delivered to customers starting January 13. Celcom will also be offering plans for the Galaxy Nexus, we have unconfirmed details here. Celcom will start sales on January 13 as well. For those of you who are wondering whether you can purchase the Galaxy Nexus outright without contract, the answer is yes you will be able to. Selected Samsung retailers will sell the device on the same day.
So what will it be? White or black?
DiGi Samsung Galaxy Nexus Plans revealed with immediate pre-order
Posted:
January 6, 2012
By: soyacincau
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DiGi has finally revealed its Samsung Galaxy Nexus pricing which is offered as low as RM1,399 with DG Smart Plan. Outright, the Galaxy Nexus with its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS is priced at RM2,099. The bundled pricing and contract options as follows:
DG Smart Plan 48 (12 months) – RM1,749
DG Smart Plan 48 (24 months) – RM1,549DG Smart Plan 68 (12 months) – RM1,649
DG Smart Plan 68 (24 months) – RM1,399
If you opt for DiGi autobilling, they will rebate RM5/month. On 24 months contract of DiGi Smart Plan 68, there’s additional RM15/month which gives it a total savings of RM480 inclusive of auto-billing rebate. Upon signing up, there’s advance payment required which ranges from RM50-RM500 depending on plan and duration.
Just like what they did with the iPhone 4S, you can pre-order now and have it delivered to you by next Friday on 13th January 2012. This is the most assured way to secure a unit once it is officially available in Malaysia. The other telco offering it next Friday is Celcom but so far there’s no official announcement or pre-registration exercise.
Head over to the DG Online Store to order.
Want to know more about the Galaxy Nexus? Check out our previous posts:
Galaxy Nexus First impressions
Galaxy Nexus Sample Photos
Galaxy Nexus Face Unlock
Singapore getting Galaxy Nexus in February will be more expensive too
Posted:
January 6, 2012
By: ccsoya
4 comments
Ehem…
The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the next “Google phone” featuring the new Android 4.0 operating system, will only reach Singapore stores in February 2012, a month later than expected.
Samsung Singapore today said the units would be sold at S$948 (without contract), as it revealed earlier in November. However, the delay will not be good news for folks here who have been waiting for the latest and greatest from the Android camp.
The Galaxy Nexus will be more expensive in Singapore too — around RM2,300 at today’s exchange rate. If anyone needs reminding, Malaysian launch happening Friday next week 
[source, via Edwin Yapp on Twitter]