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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.

Android 3.5 confirmed as Honeycomb by Samsung Execs

Samsung officials today confirmed what some of us already suspected: 2011 will see the release of Android 3.5 AKA Honeycomb
As we’ve seen reflected in recent statistics, Android is fast becoming the world’s favourite mobile OS and things are set to get even sweeter for users next year with the introduction of the next step [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Samsung Wave 723 specs

Specs for the Samsung Wave 723 by Know Your Mobile

Network
TBC

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Price
€240

Frequency
Quad Band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
BADA

Thickness
TBC

Length
TBC

Width
TBC

Weight

TBC

Built-in Memory
TBC

Additional Memory
16 – 32GB via microSD slot

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

Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB

Screen Size
3.2-inch LCD

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
N/A

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
5 megapixels

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone

Music Player
Yes

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

Radio
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML

Games
Yes

Battery
TBC

Bada-powered Samsung Wave 723 coming soon

Samsung has officially launched its second Bada-powered handset, known as the Samsung Wave 723, which will launch in the UK in September
Samsung has confirmed the release of its second Bada-powered smartphone, the Samsung Wave 723, which should be hitting the UK in September.
Samsung officially announced the Samsung Wave 723 smartphone, which is priced [...]

“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 [...]

How to create a music playlist on the Samsung Jet Ultra

We show you how to create a music playlist on the Samsung Monte
The Samsung Jet Ultra features a music player and there are many options to improve your listening experience.
One of the options you have is to create a playlist so you can listen to all the music you like, when you want to.
Here’s [...]

How to use Wi-Fi on the Samsung Monte

We show you how to use Wi-Fi on the Samsung Monte
The Samsung Monte features Wi-Fi so you can connect to the internet if you’re in range of a Wi-Fi router or hotspot.
Here, we show you how to set up Wi-Fi and connect to a network.

Select Wi-Fi from the menu
Select the circle in the centre [...]

How to sync your Samsung Jet Ultra with Windows Media Player

We show you how to sync the Samsung Jet Ultra with Windows Media Player
The Samsung Jet Ultra can double up as a music player with its excellent media player and you can sync your music collection with the device to have your music with your wherever you go.
Here’s how to sync your Windows Media [...]

How to use DLNA on the Samsung Jet Ultra

We show you how to connect your gadgets up to the Samsung Jet Ultra using DLNA
The Samsung Jet Ultra features DLNA functionality that enables you to hook your phone up to your TV, DLNA-enabled hard drive and other multimedia gadgets in your house.
Here, we show you how to connect your phone up to your [...]

How to use TV out on the Samsung Jet Ultra

We show you how to use TV out on the Samsung Jet Ultra
The Samsung Jet Ultra can be connected to your TV thanks to the TV Our port.
We show you how to set up your phone with TV Out.

With the TV on, connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable
Switch the [...]

How to create a panorama photo on the Samsung Monte

We show you how to creat a panorama photo on the Samsung Monte
The Samsung Monte features a 3.2-megapixel camera with a whole selection of effects to create some stunning shots.
One of the options n the camera facility is the ability to create a panorama photo.
Here’s how to create a panorama on the Samsung Monte.

In [...]

How to record songs from the FM radio on the Samsung Monte

We show you how to record song from the radio using your Samsung Monte
The Samsung Monte features an FM radio, and you can record your favourite songs to play back whenever you want.
Here’s how to record songs from the radio on the Samsung Monte:

Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s headset jack
In Menu mode, [...]

How to use IM on the Samsung Monte

We show you how to use instant messaging on the Samsung Monte
The Samsung Monte is a social phone, designed for those who like to stay in contact with their friends, wherever they are.
The Monte features a built-in IM client and here we show you how to use it.

From the menu, select IM
Select OK [...]

How to create a music playlist on the Samsung Monte

We show you how to create a music playlist on the Samsung Monte
The Samsung Monte features a music player and there are many options to improve your listening experience.
One of the options you have is to create a playlist so you can listen to all the music you like, when you want to.
Here’s how [...]

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 [...]

Mystery Samsung Windows Phone 7 device snapped

Another unnamed WP7 device, this time from Samsung has been photographed in the wild.
The mystery Windows Phone 7 Samsung device, which was sent to a developer last week, was photographed and posted to Twitter, giving Microsoft loyalists a buzz.
The specification wasn’t confirmed but the device looks to have at least an AMOLED screen (Super [...]

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 [...]

Samsung and Route 66 offer free speed camera updates

Samsung Wave users can take advantage of a year of speed camera updates if they subscribe
Routee 66 is offering Samsung Wave users a free year of speed camera updates if they subscribe to Samsung LBS navigation for life.
If you own a Samsung Wave, you may have noticed the handset ships with the Samsung LBS [...]