Jelly Bean arrives on Galaxy S2 (video)

It 's too early to declare victory and try really Jelly Bean on Galaxy S2 , S3, but also as the top model 2011 range of the Korean manufacturer has reached the final distribution of Android 4.1. It is a ported ROM for Galaxy Nexus and is in effect an alpha and a beginning of the work.In practice things are not working and those working, but the community is already working to create an updated and improved with the main functional features. 

Based On:

• Galaxy Nexus Android 4.1 OTA
• Modified Kernel CM9

What works:

• Booting
• LED-Flash
• SD-Card (Internal Only!) (Jellybean Is using diff read format Oo)
• MTP (does only see internal storage, not external, cant copy files)
• ADB
• Vibration
• ON
• gsm (fixed by bpear96)
• logcat (fixed by bpear96) by info from
• network data (fixed by stormtroopercs)

What does not work:

• Wifi
• Bluetooth
• Room
• Google Search
• Audio
• Logcat
• blackberries do not know anything

Below is a video showing Jelly Bean on Galaxy S2.

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Rumor - Galaxy Note 2: Jelly Bean,flexible screen and 12 megapxel camera

Imagine obviously does not cost anything and as long as the rumors and news circulating on the network are taken with due caution, we can also assume very curious features.They come new speculations on the alleged fact Galaxy Note 2 that may come in autumn renewing the hardware of the current model to one year after the first, as often happens. After seeing the Galaxy S3 you could expect a similar hardware even if probably the 2GB of RAM and maybe could not fail to reach even to 1.8Ghz Exynos 5212 Dual Core processor.

To this is added, however, a new speculation concerning the one hand the operating system that could be Jelly Bean, on the other a new type of screen. Obviously, as it is easy to deduce, these are mere fantasies based on probable hypotheses. Jelly Bean could be presented at the upcoming Google I / O and get right with the new Nexus 7-inch Tablet or in 1 year after the debut of ICS. In the first case, Note 2 could also come out with Android 4.1, the second alternative is to exclude.

With regard to the screen, there is even talk of flexible display without, however, specify the shape of the hypothetical product. The theme of the flexible screen once again comes to fashion because it is one of the most anticipated innovation and Samsung has announced that it is imminent and arriving between 2012 and 2013. Speculating on Notes 2 and the flexible screen does not cost hardly anything even if we make the realistic assumption.

When Samsung will create products with special screens, probably launch a new range of products with different names yet. Do not just have to wait developments and see if something concrete and more realistic emerge in the coming months.

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Rumor - Samsung Galaxy W with Windows Phone?

Having dealt with the "effort" to meet the expectations of millions of consumers with Galaxy S3, Samsung also comes back to focus on models for mobile OS from Microsoft.From dutch portal WP7.nl comes in fact a partial confirmation that something is brewing: the log file of the app WP Bench  dedicated to the benchmarks of different wp7 devices has emerged a new Windows Phone from the South Korean giant.

The suspect is a Samsung Galaxy W carrying Windows Phone version 7.5 Refresh , a sign that the maybe soon we will see new Samsung Windows Phone as you can see from the screenshot above.However we cannot be sure that this will true since this is not 100% sure  confirmed device, even the name Galaxy W is not very convincing.

Also to take into account the possibility that the device is used only for testing the operating system Windows Phone. We look forward to any confirmations and denials.

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Samsung Galaxy Beam arriving in Europe by the end of June

It seems finally came time for the Samsung Galaxy Beam to reach the European market. After the presentation took place in Barcelona at the end of February, the first Android smartphone with integrated projector will arrive before the end of this month. 

There are still very slim details on where the smartphone will be sold, but UK should be the first country to see the shelves of shops Beam. Equipped with a NovaThor U8500 processor , offers Android Gingerbread upgradeable to ICS and the original projector with a resolution of 640 × 360.the price should be around € 499 but are awaiting confirmation from Samsung in the various markets that will see the official distribution.

Rumor - Samsung wants to buy Nokia for 15 billion euros

Nokia, the company's most popular mobile division, in a couple of years has lost the world biggest phone maker title to Samsung.

And now according to the Finish site Kauppalehti.fi , Samsung intends to purchase Nokia for € 4 per share, for total amount of 15 billion euros. Currently the price of each Nokia share is about € 2.34. Currently neither company has confirmed or denied the report, although it is difficult to imagine a situation with Nokia is increasingly tied to Microsoft.



If Samsung really had intentions to buy Nokia would still encounter antitrust problems since the market shares of the two giants. Previous rumors, but they see Microsoft intends to acquire Nokia to make it an icon of its mobile operating system (in this case could be problems with other manufacturers).

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Galaxy Note 2 coming in October with 5.5 inches display and Exynos 5250 processor?

After many speculations about the Galaxy S3, it's time to talk about the Galaxy Notes 2, the device is not announced but Samsung definitely will release the second generation of its very successful first  gen. Galaxy Note in the coming months as now happens every year for high-end products. Although there is no official information, around the internet rumors are spread about technical requirements, specifications and hardware of the next super smartphones of the Korean producer.

Scheduled for October 2012 the new Samsung Galaxy 2 Notes may will be even bigger thanks to the screen diagonal of 5.5 inch Super AMOLED and a resolution even more than is assumed in WSXGA (1680 × 1050). A definition that would provide 360-dpi resolution and readability definitely high in all conditions. Conservative 8 megapixel camera but could benefit from a better optical sensor. Obviously D-Pen renovated and LTE connectivity can not miss, even with the variation of HSPA + to LTE markets without.

Processor is assumed to be the new dual-core Cortex-based architecture Exynos 5250-A15 clocked at 1.8GHz or higher associated with 2GB of RAM. From Galaxy S3 it will inherit all the connectivity, motion sensors, and software refinements like UX capabilities with D-Pen. Certainly interesting that a product might actually look like what is described with an aesthetic similar to the image shown in the opening article.

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Samsung sells over 50 million units of first two Galaxy S models, 7 million Samsung GALAXY Notes

According to the latest sales results confirmed by Samsung, since its launch in June of 2010, have been sold 24 million  Samsung Galaxy S  smarphones and the result of its direct successor to Samsung Galaxy S2 (still considered one of the best Android smartphone on the market ) has reached 28 million units sold in about half the time. In total therefore the previous two generations of the Galaxy line S have moved a turnover of more than 50 million units, according to initial estimates of the numbers that will be equaled and probably surpassed by the Samsung Galaxy S3 which has already reached the 9 million pre-orders .

Good results also for the Galaxy note that the release took place last October has already placed more than 7 million units worldwide, a sign that many users were satisfied with the large 5.3-inch display and the new band device opened by the Korean manufacturer with this device.

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Samsung Galaxy SIII Pebble Blue arrived in Vietnam

Good news for all buyers who are waiting for the Samsung Galaxy SIII Pebble Blue version. Although difficult to see him in Italy before the middle of June, Korea started the first shipments of Blu versions of the product. The first country to see the Pebble Blue version is Vietnam, but surely other countries in the coming days will see the first deliveries. 

Although the delay is due to a problem of painting the back cover, Samsung seems to be able to quickly correct the error and the total delay in the world could be so pretty content. So a few more days to see him in blue in Europe, perhaps in the first on-line store and then physically in stores.

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Samsung Launches Premium Music Hub in the UK, France and Germany

Today is not only the day of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S III, because apparently the Korean company had another trick up its sleeve that has thus far wisely kept hidden from the eyes of the world, namely the "extension" of its Music Hub which now becomes a complete music store that points directly to compete with the likes of Apple and Google.

British, French and German users  will be able to benefit from a streaming service that will draw from a catalog of 19 million songs , with 100 GB of space in the cloud for you: obviously similar services are not free, but at a cost of € 9.99 per month.  For those who would rather not subscribe, there will always be able to listen to tracks purchased, either by phone or through web interface .

The new Music Hub will become a standard in future models of the company, and not necessarily just talking about phones, plus the service will later be distributed on a global scale , although we have no precise information on either the timing or countries involved, in any case, the common goal was to make as much as the messaging app Chaton .

Below is the full press release

Samsung Launches Music Hub, Offering the Ultimate Mobile Music Service

New service integrates all your music experiences in one place: Millions of songs, your own music stored in the Cloud, a music store and radio discovery
Initially launching on the Samsung Galaxy S III in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK

Open Mobile Summit, London, U.K., (May 29, 2012)- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the arrival of the much anticipated new Music Hub – the first completely integrated, all-in-one mobile music service. Initially available on the Samsung Galaxy S III and hitting European markets today, Music Hub vastly simplifies and enhances the everyday experience of listening to music. Whether you’re an avid collector wanting easy access to your own music collection, someone with ever-changing music tastes, someone who likes to sample a broad selection of music and genres or a passive listener who prefers radio, Music Hub provides a richer music experience for everyone.

Based on the technology services of mSpot, a leading mobile content service provider recently acquired by Samsung, the new Music Hub service will initially be available on the Samsung GALAXY S III and will soon be offered on a wider selection of devices.

“When you ask yourself, ‘what do I want to listen to?’ there is now one simple answer, for every mood, every place and everyone,” stated TJ Kang, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Media Solution Center. “With the new Music Hub, we’re bringing the joy back to music – listening, collecting and sharing.”

“We believe that today’s mobile market must have an open mobile music system – one that offers all kinds of services across different devices. Music Hub removes all the barriers to your music,” stated Daren Tsui, CEO of mSpot.

The new Music Hub service will be offered for free and also in a Premium version:

Music Hub Store: (free)
Offering a vast, 19 million song catalog provided by 7digital, Music Hub Store enables you to buy songs and albums, as well as listen to 30-second previews of all songs. Purchased music is stored in the cloud and automatically appears on all of your devices, while music can also be stored locally on devices for offline listening.

Music Hub Premium: (€/£9.99 per month)
For €/£9.99 per month, you can upload and access your entire music collection anywhere, enjoy unlimited streaming from the millions of songs in the Music Hub catalog and discover new songs with radio stations based on the artists you like.

Music Hub features include:

Scan & Match Cloud Locker: Upload your music to the cloud so you can play it anywhere. Music Hub utilizes scan & match technology to decrease upload time and ensure high-quality playback. Any unmatched songs are directly uploaded from your library so you can access rare or personal recordings (100 GB of storage for all unmatched songs). When you edit playlists or purchase music, your collection stays automatically updated across all authorized devices.

Catalog of millions of songs: Enjoy full access to our entire catalog to stream or purchase, with unlimited plays and no advertisements. Search for new music, create playlists, share songs with friends, and view lyrics and album information.

Radio: Relax and listen to the music you like with personal radio and programmed stations. Create personal stations based on songs and artists you love, or browse genre stations recommended and tailor-crafted by the Music Hub team. Hear a song you like? Tag it so you can find it later and play it again whenever you want.

Recommendations: Discover great new music all the time with customized recommendations for songs, artists, albums and radio stations. The more you listen, the better recommendations you’ll get.

Optimized for Mobile: Music Hub is optimized specifically for your Samsung device. Advanced streaming and downloading options let you save storage space, play music when offline, and cut down on cellular data usage. Audio settings are designed to prolong battery life and ensure smooth streaming even under spotty network coverage.

Web Player: In addition to the mobile app, users can access their music library and the Music Hub catalog/store online at www.musichub.com. The Web Player allows users the freedom to play their music easily on any PC.

N.B.: Users must initially register on a Galaxy S III phone using a Samsung account.

Nokia and Samsung working on 3D mobile displays

Until now, only LG and HTC have decided to produce smartphone with 3D display, but something could change in coming months. Recently, Nokia and Samsung have managed to register patents at the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) on the 3D technology.

The patent Nokia plans to use a screen capable of handling images in two and three dimensions, probably with a switch that would allow the transition from 2D to 3D. The display should also provide a stereoscopic view of reality in three dimensions: the eyes see the same scene from two different positions, the brain combines these two images and computes the depth.

Clearly it is difficult to predict if and when Nokia will start producing and selling 3D display device, since Windows Phone seems very far away from this technology. Things change when you consider Samsung: Android and is ready for many months PlayStore contains several exclusive titles for smartphones 3D.

More information at USPTO.

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Samsung announces new Omnia M Windows Tango phone

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of Samsung  Omnia M (Model: GT-I8350), a  Windows Phone  7.5 Tango that  will be available in Europe in the coming weeks.  With multimedia functionality at the highest level is characterized by a 1GHz processor, a Super AMOLED 4-inch display and a 1500mAh battery.

The operating system is the latest release from Microsoft, or Windows phone 7.5 Tango aka WP7.5 refresh.This is a device very similar to the two previous models and in some way is exactly half way between Omnia 7 and and Omnia W for both hardware and for general technical characteristics.

Custom software level by Samsung, will offer the feature of video calling and a number of hubs and programs dedicated to the sharing of content, the use of photos and video. An interesting product considering the range of Windows Phone specifications that shines in comparison to the existing Android smartphones.

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Galaxy S3 benchmarks compared with the current top range Android smartphones

The Samsung Galaxy SIII was involved in an interesting series of tests made by GSMArena using benchmarks by which we can compare on paper the Galaxy S III with the current top range Android smartphones. 

Benchmark Pi

Lower is better

Linpack

Higher is better

Quadrant

Higher is better

NenaMark 2

Higher is better

GLBenchmark Egypt (offscreen 720p)

Higher is better

SunSpider

Lower is better

BrowserMark

Higher is better

In addition to these data will also leave some tests related to the display, always with the various comparisons with the current top range Android phones:

Display test	50% brightness			100% brightness
	Black, cd / m2	White, cd / m2	Contrast ratio	Black, cd / m2	White, cd / m2	Contrast ratio
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III	0	174	∞	0	330	∞
One HTC X	12:15	200	1375	00:39	550	1410
Samsung Galaxy Nexus	0	112	∞	0	247	∞
Motorola RAZR XT910	0	215	∞	0	361	∞
Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II	0	231	∞	0	362	∞
One HTC S	0	177	∞	0	386	∞
Samsung Galaxy Notes	0	287	∞	0	429	∞
HTC Sensation XE	12:23	172	761	0.64	484	752
Sony Xperia S	-	-	-	00:48	495	1038

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