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Samsung Galaxy S & Galaxy Tab not getting Ice Cream Sandwich
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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 with Kevlar-look from DiGi
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December 1, 2011
By: soyacincau
3 comments
If you’re crossed between the Samsung Galaxy S II and the sexy back looking Motorola RAZR, DiGi must just have a solution for you.
DiGi is offering a free phone skin and screen protector which gives the Galaxy S II a carbon-fibre/kevlar look at both sides. No ideas how it looks in real life but if you’re interested, this offer is exclusively available through DiGi Online Store.
Obviously it won’t be as tough as the real deal. Pics of the Galaxy S II with the skin after the break.
Samsung Galaxy S II Extended Battery Kit now available in Malaysia
Posted:
October 16, 2011
By: soyacincau
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Remember the Samsung Galaxy S II Extended Battery Kit posted a while back? Now the battery kit is reported to be selling in Malaysia for RM139 at Lowyat plaza.
The kit comes with a larger 2000mAh battery which is 21% more than the standard 1650mAh battery. Since the battery is thicker than usual, there’s a special back plate included in the kit to cover that extra bulge. So Samsung Galaxy S II power users, your prayers are now answered.
If you’re a racing fan, a serious mobile gamer and own a Galaxy S II then you’re in luck. In conjunction with WCG (World Cyber Games) 2011 Gameloft is making its latest installment of the Asphalt racing game series — Asphalt 6: Adrenaline — free for download.
If you’ve been playing Asphalt you’ll know that this latest installment is the best version of the game to date. Also the game features a “Samsung WCG 2011” car that you can drive in the game.
To grab your free copy head over to the Samsung Apps store on your device and search for Asphalt 6. Here’s the catch, the game will only be free for the first 300,000 downloads globally and it’s a hefty 560MB file that you have to download in one single sitting (no switching off your device either). So make sure your Galaxy S II is connected to a speedy WiFi connection before you begin.
How do we know? We downloaded it. Good luck!
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Samsung Galaxy S II 2000mAh Extended Battery Kit
Posted:
August 29, 2011
By: soyacincau
9 comments
Not enough juice for your Samsung Galaxy S II? If your standard 1650mAh battery doesn’t cut it, Samsung has quietly released a 2000mAh battery kit which was recently purchased by a XDA developer forummer.
Obviously with that increased capacity, the size of the battery is bigger than usual. To fit that excess dimensions, Samsung has also provided a new back plate. With thicker sides, we wonder if the back plate remains as flexible as the original.
In terms of pricing, it only costs 23 Euro which is about RM100. Since Galaxy S II has been selling like hot cakes, Samsung Malaysia should consider bringing this extended battery into our market. We are sure that people won’t mind that extra bulge for 21% more battery life.
More pics after the break.
Samsung streamlines its Galaxy range of devices. Making it easier for you to know what’s what
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August 24, 2011
By: ccsoya
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Samsung Galaxy range of phones — there’s a lot to choose from. By our count there are at least 10 types of Galaxy phones in various guises. In Malaysia the more popular ones are the S II, Ace, Gio and the 5. With so many variants with even more differences in specifications and prices points, it’s easy to get confused as to which Galaxy is which.
In a bid to make things clearer for the consumer, Samsung has announced its new naming convention for the Galaxy range. The Galaxy line of phones will be segregated into five different categories with three variants.
At the top of the order, you have the “S” range of Galaxy phones. S stands for “Super Smart” and is the flagship of the Galaxy devices. Next, you have the Galaxy R range. R stands for “Royal” and is used to represent devices that combines top-notch performance and design in a premium package.
Further down the Galaxy lineage, you have the “W” line which stands for “Wonder” and will be reserved for high quality specialty models. Then there’s the “M” (Magical) range of Galaxy phones that will boast decent performance at affordable price and finally there’s the “Y” (Young) range of Galaxy devices that will be targeted at a younger target with entry-level pricing catered to appeal for emerging markets.
In addition, these five classes will be further differentiated in three sub-classes — “Plus”, “Pro” and “LTE”. Plus” will indicate an upgrade to an existing model, “Pro” will add a QWERTY keyboard and “LTE” will signify the presence of LTE support in the device.
So what do you think? Does the new naming convention make it easier for you to differentiate one Galaxy from the other?
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The US welcomes the Samsung Galaxy S II with a very suggestive ad
Posted:
August 24, 2011
By: ccsoya
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While Malaysians have been enjoying their Galaxy S II for close to three months now, Samsung’s most popular smartphone is only making its way state-side at the end of September (September 29 to be exact).
Apparently the Galaxy S II coming to the US is a big deal and Samsung has already started on a marketing campaign to promote the device. The first TV commercial has been aired in the States and it is, even by American standards, rather suggestive for a mobile phone commercial.
But its all good fun. We rather like the ad actually, min 0:39 got us laughing out loud.
If you’re curious, the American version of the S II is virtually identical to the one that we get here, except for — as far as we can tell — the navigation button arrangement. The US version does away with the three-button array that we get here and instead opted for a more conventional four-button Android layout. Even the nifty physical home button has been omitted from the US version, which is a bummer really.
Samsung Galaxy S II back cover folded in half
Posted:
August 24, 2011
By: ccsoya
5 comments
We did it! We thought it would break but it didn’t. We folded the back cover of the Samsung Galaxy S II in half and it survived intact and perfectly usable.
How did this came about? We saw a video on YouTube showing a dude doing the exact same thing. Problem is, he did it with a Korean version of the S II. Now, there’s a slight possibility that the Korean variant of the device may use a different material for the back cover among other things so folding the back cover of the Malaysian version of Galaxy S II might yield spectacularly disastrous results.
One of us tried it a few times but chickened out upon hearing the flimsy plastic creak in protest as if it was near its breaking point. The other one of us merely ignored the creaks and went all the way. And thus, we have the resulting video.
So Galaxy S II owners, you now have a neat party trick to show friends and strangers alike but we’ll have to warn you, we don’t condone abuse and mistreatment of gadgets especially if its your own. We’re not responsible for any damage or bodily injury that may result. Don’t try this at home, just show your friends the video we made.
Bonus: Another daring Galaxy S II owner showed he could flex his back cover all the way too. Video here. It may look easy but trust us, its takes some force to bend that back plate.
Samsung Galaxy S II: 5 millions units shipped in 85 days
Posted:
July 27, 2011
By: ccsoya
5 comments
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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
2 comments
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.