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Samsung develops own Face Unlock which requires you to blink
Posted:
March 29, 2012
By: soyacincau
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Samsung is expected to roll out an update to existing Samsung Galaxy S users which brings ICS like features on Android 2.3. One of the new features is Face Unlock as leaked earlier on.
While Face Unlock isn’t something new for those who have been using Galaxy Nexus, Samsung has added some extra security measures by incorporating blink detection. Earlier on, we managed to fool the standard Galaxy Nexus Face Unlock with just a digital photo of a face shown from the Galaxy Note. Looks like Samsung was able to solve this security loophole way before Google.
It is also very likely that Samsung will include this improved Face Unlock on the rest of their Galaxy Android smart phones as well. Hopefully the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note units in Malaysia will get it soon with ICS.
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Samsung Galaxy S tweaked “Value Pack” firmware leaked
Posted:
January 7, 2012
By: soyacincau
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While the original Galaxy S users are still uncertain of Samsung’s decision on official Ice Cream Sandwich update, their software team has already started working on an update. According to the source, the Galaxy S firmware was dated 29th December which is quite recent.
Sammobile managed to grab hold of a leaked firmware which appears to be Android 2.3.6 update with several new enhancements. This is likely to be the value pack which was mentioned earlier on.
It offers Face Unlock, an updated Lockscreen from the Galaxy Note , a Photo Editor from Galaxy S II, faster auto-rotate response and ability to take photos while recording a video. Overall, this is no Ice Cream Sandwich OS but it brings the latest features of the Galaxy Note/Nexus to the original Galaxy S.
To download, head over to XDA Forums for the full details. Do note that this is not an official release endorsed by Samsung so flashing your firmware with this version is at your own risk.
Samsung Galaxy S & Tab official ICS update Flip Flop continues
Posted:
January 4, 2012
By: soyacincau
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A few weeks ago, there was quite a buzz surrounding Samsung’s older Galaxy S & Galaxy Tabs on its upgradability to the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. At first, Samsung announced no plans to offer such upgrades but later retracted and is reconsidering their options.
Some are saying that Samsung will be releasing Value Packs as mere enhanced Android 2.3 Gingerbread update while XDA reported that it might be Ice Cream Sandwich with lite-version of TouchWiz.
Now it seems that the Galaxy S will not be getting anything at all according to the latest update by TNW, citing that hardware limitation that’s optimised for Gingerbread experience. There’s no mention of Galaxy Tab but it is likely to face the same fate as well. Is this the end of it? Or will we see another U-turn reaction again?
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Samsung to reevaluate Android 4.0 ICS update for Galaxy S & Galaxy Tab
Posted:
December 27, 2011
By: soyacincau
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Owners of the original Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab weren’t too happy with Samsung’s recent decision of not offering Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for its early devices.
After getting lots of flak for abandoning its previous star models, Samsung seems to be making a U-turn on its decision and is reconsidering them for its OS upgrade exercise. We all know that it is not impossible for the Galaxy S since its similar Nexus S model is able to run Ice Cream Sandwich perfectly.
On the memory limitation, perhaps Samsung would need to scale back on some of its TouchWiz custom skin in order to maintain a fluid user experience. As usual, no datelines were given but probably will come after the first wave of ICS update which is happening in Q1 2012.
Samsung Galaxy S & Galaxy Tab not getting Ice Cream Sandwich
Posted:
December 23, 2011
By: soyacincau
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It is official that the original Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not be getting some Ice Cream Sandwich loving. A few days ago, they have announced that the latest Android update will be coming to recent models including the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, Tab 7.0 Plus, Tab 8.9 & Tab 10.1.
So what’s the reason for leaving Galaxy S & the original 7″ Galaxy Tab out? Samsung explains that the combination of TouchWiz skin, video calling features, widgets and localisation as a hindrance for a possible update. Another reasoning is the lack of available memory capacity. To blame it on hardware is very unlikely as its similar spec’ed Nexus S has started receiving the Android software upgrade as we speak. Of course this isn’t the end of the road as the adventurous ones should be able to get their Ice Cream Sandwich update through custom ROMs.
Now this makes the Galaxy Nexus even more tempting to get when it is released in Malaysia next month. Being a “pure google” device, you can be confident that it will be next in line to get the latest OS updates.
Samsung Galaxy S II: 5 millions units shipped in 85 days
Posted:
July 27, 2011
By: ccsoya
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Samsung has just announced that it has shipped 5 million Galaxy S II in 85 days, exactly 30 days after the manufacturer hit its 3 million Galaxy S II shipped mark.
While the number is nothing compared to the millions of iPhones sold, it is still an amazing feat. We’re wondering how many HTC Sensation and LG Optimus 2X have been shipped in the same period.
We don’t read Korean, can someone please translate what the picture above says? Mucho gracias!
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If the Galaxy S II had a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, would you want it even more?
Posted:
July 27, 2011
By: ccsoya
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This is the US version of Samsung’s best selling smartphone of all time, the Galaxy S II, that’s going to be launched soon.
The specs and everything are the same, runs Gingerbread, features Super AMOLED Plus, dual-core processor, 8MP camera, yada, yada, yada. The key difference is that the US Galaxy S II features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. And it appears that despite the addition of the keyboard, the US-bound Galaxy S II still looks rather thin and slender.
A physical keyboard is always better than a virtual one. If this version of the Galaxy S II is available here, wouldn’t you think it’d be awesome? This is assuming that the physical keyboard on the device is a joy to use in the first place.
More pictures after the jump.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread coming to Samsung Galaxy S mid-April
Posted:
April 7, 2011
By: ccsoya
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It’s official, the Samsung Galaxy S will be getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Samsung Mobile Finland confirms that the roll-out of the upgrade will begin mid of April starting from Europe, so we can expect the update to be available for Galaxy S users in Malaysia sometime early May. This is of course assuming Samsung stays firm on the release date. Fingers crossed!
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Samsung Galaxy S official Gingerbread ROM leaked
Posted:
March 28, 2011
By: soyacincau
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While Nexus S is the only Galaxy S derived device to offer Gingerbread OS officially, Samsung Galaxy S users are also able to get some Gingerbread loving thanks to a leaked official ROM at XDA Developers forum. This is purportedly the official release version which comes with Samsung’s own TouchWiz UI that runs on top of Android 2.3.3 OS. Compared to the Nexus S, obviously you can’t call it Pure Google experience.
For full details of the leaked Gingerbread upgrade, click here.
Check out the overview and step by step videos after the break
Maxis CNY Promo on smart phones
Posted:
January 20, 2011
By: soyacincau
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Maxis is doing another round of festive promos on devices with more discounts on selected phones. This promo however is tied with a 24 months contract with either a 3GB data plan or BIS Pro plan that comes with 3GB.
So what’s interesting on the offer? The Nokia N8 is now RM788 (usual RM999 with 24 months contract) while the Motorola Defy is now offered at RM888 (usual: RM999). The HTC Desire Z also sees a reduction to RM1388 (usual: RM1449).
BlackBerries are reduced with a slight reduction on its older Curve 8520 and Bold 9700 but the Torch is further reduced to RM1288 from its previous 24 months contract price of RM1399.
On the Windows Phone 7 line up, the HTC 7 Mozart is now offered at a much lower RM1188 (usual RM1499) while the larger HTC HD7 is offered at RM1388 (usual RM1699).
To sweeten the deal for Samsung Galaxy Tab, Maxis is offering an outright price of RM1999 (original RRP: RM2699) with any purchase of a Value Plus Plan and data plan. As comparison, the Galaxy Tab is offered on contract at RM1749 over 24 months and RM1849 over 12 months.
For more information, head to Maxis CNY Promo Page.