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Samsung Galaxy Tab review: First look

We take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab ahead of our review
The release of the Apple iPad has inspired countless tablet computers, almost all running Android, from numerous other manufacturers both household names and fledgling upstarts.
Many are nothing more than thinly veiled iPad imitators, right down to the look of the buttons and [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab specs

Specs for the Samsung Galaxy Tab from Know Your Mobile

Network
Vodafone

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Price
£679.99

Frequency
Quad Band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android 2.2

Thickness
11.98mm

Length
190.09

Width
120.45

Weight

380g

Built-in Memory
16/32GB

Additional Memory
32GB via microSD

High-speed Data
GPRS, HSDPA,GPRS,Wi-Fi,EDGE

Connectivity
Bluetooth 3.0, USB

Screen Size
7.0 inch TFT-LCD, WSVGA (1024 x 600)

Secondary Screen Size
None

Screen Colours
N/A

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
3 megapixels

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player

Radio
No

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML

Games
Yes

Battery
7 hour movie play

Samsung Galaxy Tab hands on photos

Samsung has revealed its iPad killer and the Galaxy Tab certainly does look tasty…
Take a look at our Samsung Galaxy Tab gallery to see what the iPad killer has to offer.

Samsung Galaxy Tab official commercial

The Samsung Galaxy Tab launched this week in Berlin and here’s the official commercial for one of the most highly anticipated tablets devices since the iPad
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has been making a lot of headlines of late following its official unveiling in Berlin this week. But fear not UK tablet enthusiasts, the [...]

Galaxy Tab – a bit pricy at £679.99

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is up for pre-order on Expansys priced at £679.99 – and, yes, that is more than an iPad
The Samsung Galaxy Tab might not yet be available in the UK, but that hasn’t stopped online tech-shop, Expansys, from putting the Android 2.2-powered tablet up for pre-order at a price of £679.99.
Nevertheless, [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab release date revealed as September

The Samsung Galaxy Tab will be released in September, the Korean manufacturer has revealed
The Samsung Galaxy Tab’s release date has been revealed as September.
More specs and an official announcement were issued at the IFA consumer show in Berlin.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab will feature a 7-inch capacitve touchscreen, Android 2.2, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Wi-Fi [...]

“Reset bug” found on Samsung Galaxy S devices

A “reset bug” has been confirmed to affect an undisclosed number of Samsung Galaxy S devices
Reports today have claimed that a bug within Samsung Galaxy S handsets can cause auto-resets, which erases all the data contained within the device.
So far, there has been no official word on just how many handsets are affected, but [...]

Samsung reveals Galaxy Tab

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy Tab in a video on its IFA microsite
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is almost here, according to a video posted on the manufacturer’s Twitter.
As expected, Galaxy Tab will run on Android 2.2 and feature a 7-inch screen, video calling and augmented reality functioanlity plus a full web browser.
The Samsung Galaxy [...]

Galaxy Collapse: Genesis 2.0

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Free Promo codes for this iPhone game: HAP is proud to release version 2.0 of Galaxy Collapse: Genesis. It is a classic space invader type game with a new twist. From the shield technology to items, and the very unique enemy’s to destroy, you will experiences a whole [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tablet specs leaked online

Specs for the up-and-coming Samsung Galaxy Tablet have been published online
There has been a lot of talk about Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy-brand tablet and much of it over what it is actually called – the Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Tablet or Galaxy Tape?
Nevertheless, a leaked firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Tab has revealed what exactly the [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tablet landing at Vodafone?

Reports during the weekend have suggested that Samsung’s soon-to-be-released tablet device, known as the Galaxy Tablet, will be launching on Vodafone
We’ve covered the Samsung Galaxy Tablet device quite extensively since we first caught wind of it a couple of months back now. And while no official release date has been confirmed, it’s looking increasing [...]

Upcoming ‘Galaxy On Fire 2′ Teaser Trailer and Screenshots Set a New Standard for Space Conquest

Back at WWDC we met with Fish Labs to see the sequel to Galaxy On Fire 3D [$2.99 / Free] running on the iPad. Before getting any deeper than this, it's important to know the roots of the Galaxy on Fire series so you can fully appreciate just how far the game has come. Both [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tape officially launches next month

Samsung’s Android-powered tablet, known as the Samsung Galaxy Tape (or Tab), is reported to be officially landing next month
First it was the iPad, then came the Dell Streak and reports of a BlackBerry tablet. Now it’s Samsung’s turn with its Android-powered Galaxy Tape (or Tab) tablet, which is reported to be launching next month.
The [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tape landing September?

Online reports have suggested that Samsung’s Galaxy Tape tablet could be landing in the UK as early as September
The Samsung Galaxy Tape, which was previously known as the Galaxy Tab, is expected to be announced in August, meaning it could be in the shops as early as September.
According to the Daily Telegraph, an event [...]

Android 2.2 ROM for Galaxy S now available

A test Android 2.2 ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S is now available for the device
The Samsung Galaxy S has been getting some rave reviews and those of you that are lucky to own one can now update the firmware to Android 2.2.
The new Android 2.2 ROM, which, at present is just a test [...]

Samsung Galaxy Q revealed

The BlackBerry-esque Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Q has been revealed
The Samsung Galaxy Q has been revealed, along with a bunch of specs.
The Samsung Galaxy Q will be a brother to the super-powered Samsung Galaxy S and will feature a Qwerty keyboard below a touchscreen.
The specs have been provided courtesy of MobileCrunch.
Specs of the Samsung Galaxy [...]

Samsung Galaxy Portal review

Smartphones running the Android platform are popping up thick and fast now, and it is becoming increasingly important for them to have an angle, something special, different, alluring to draw you to them. Well, Samsung’s new Galaxy Portal has a pretty large hook in the form of the Layar browser.
This is an augmented reality application. [...]

Samsung Galaxy S2 specs

Samsung Galaxy S2 specs from Know Your Mobile

Network
TBC

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Price
TBC

Frequency
Quad Band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android 3.0

Thickness
TBC

Length
TBC

Width
TBC

Weight

TBC

Built-in Memory
1Gb of RAM and 4GB of ROM

Additional Memory
microSD, up to 32GB

High-speed Data
GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, HSDPA

Connectivity
Bluetooth 3.0, USB

Screen Size
1280 x 720 pixels 4.3-inch Super AMOLED 2

Secondary Screen Size

Screen Colours
16M

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
8 megapixels

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Polyphonic, MP3

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player

Radio
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML

Games
Yes

Battery
TBC

Samsung to release Galaxy S2?

Online rumours have suggested that Samsung is gearing up to release a second generation Samsung Galaxy S – known as the Galaxy S2
The online rumour mill has been a’turnin’ once again and this time the rumours concern a second generation Samsung Galaxy S device, which is imaginatively known as the Samsung Galaxy S2.
News of [...]

How to change the ringtone on the Samsung Galaxy S

We show you how to change the ringtone on your Samsung Galaxy S
If you’ve just bought a Samsung Galaxy S and want to give it that personal touch, you could start by adding your own ringtone – or, adding a few ringtones for different things, like Voice Call and Video Call.
To set-up ringtones, [...]

How to set-up email on the Samsung Galaxy S

We show you how to set-up email on the Samsung Galaxy S
If you’ve got a smartphone, chances are you’ll have an email account too. And, as you’d expect, the Samsung Galaxy S has email support for every major email client – so, Google Mail, Yahoo!, Windows Live, Hotmail, Exchange.
Follow these steps to set-up email [...]

Turn your Samsung Galaxy S into a wireless mobile access point

We show you how to turn your Samsung Galaxy S into a wireless mobile Access Point
The Samsung Galaxy S, as well as having an amazing screen and Android 2.1 OS, also has the ability to turn itself into a wireless mobile access point – basically, a private Wi-Fi network to the less jargon-oriented among [...]

How to get the most out of your Galaxy S camera

We show you how to get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy S’s camera
Taking that perfect shot isn’t easy – especially when you don’t have a flash at your disposal, like on the Galaxy S. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, as you can take an absolute shed-load of different snaps [...]

How to sync Galaxy S with Windows Media Player

We show you how to sync your Galaxy S with Windows Media Player on your PC
The Samsung Galaxy S has ample storage for lots and lots of music and video and, thanks to its USB connector, you can sync the phone with Windows Media Player on your PC – so, now, every time you [...]

Samsung Galaxy S review

We review the Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung’s premium Android device with stunning screen and speedy processor
With the success of the Motorola Droid in the US, and HTC’s Desire here in the UK, the iPhone 3GS gained some serious competition during the first half of 2010.
Now Apple has introduced the iPhone [...]