Welcome to the Morning Briefing for the 21st of May, 2012, where we highlight the tech stories from across the web that broke while you were sleeping and what we are watching here at TECHGEEK.com.au.
Topic: Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S III announced – ICS, 4.8-inch display, 8MP camera
“Inspired by nature.”
That’s the tagline that the Galaxy S III will be sold on. Samsung has officially revealed version 3 of its most popular smartphone line, and will be running Ice Cream Sandwich and feature a gigantic 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display.
Samsung releases new teaser trailer – new Galaxy on the way?
What do space and sheep have in common? Well, this new trailer by Samsung. Released on its YouTube channel, it’s hints potentially of a brand new Galaxy device that “fits perfectly in your hand” – so, let’s get the speculation wheel going.
Telstra announces Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 4G
Today, Telstra have announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 4G, the nations first 4G tablet. The GALAXY Tab 8.9 4G features a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a high definition 8.9 inch screen. It features Android 3.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0 in the future. The tablet also supports HSPA+ allowing Telstra customers to receive a dual 3G connection when they are out of 4G coverage.
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet
What happens when you double the size of the Galaxy Note? Well, you get another tablet. Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Note 10.1 – and yes, like the smartphone (almost-tablet at 5-inches) of the Galaxy Note, it will include a stylus.
ICS finally pushed out to Galaxy S II! Vodafone confirms, starts testing
Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S II will now be pleased to hear that Android 4.0 will soon be coming to your device. Vodafone has confirmed that it has just received the update and will now be testing it on its network. So, let’s all rejoice for the fact that Samsung has now started pushing updates now for Ice Cream Sandwich!
Review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus
The Samsung GALAXY Nexus (Image: Samsung/supplied)
The flagship phone for Ice Cream Sandwich – Android 4.0 – is on our review desk. However, does it live up to the hype what Google and Samsung have produced, or will it fall flat like many Android phones? Plus, is ICS an improvement to the Android ecosystem?
Samsung also announces larger BD-ES6500 with 2 HDMI ports for a streamlined home theatre
Aloneside the BD-ES6000, Samsung have announced the BD-ES65000, a larger, very similar model. Apart from the disc-to-digital software from the other model, Wi-Fi, DLNA, this model also has 2 HDMI ports, which is meant to streamline your devices into this player. So instead of plugging a console into the TV, you plug it into this.
New Blu-Ray player with Wi-Fi and disc to digital through Ultraviolet announced by Samsung
After a recent partnership with Ultraviolet, a company which can create digital copies of Blu-Ray and DVD movies that have the software, Samsung has announced a Blu-Ray player that supports it, the BD-ES6000.
Samsung announces two new HD monitors – Series 7 & Series 9
Samsung has announced two new monitor lines – the Series 7 and Series 9. The Series 7 will come with two models, the Series 7 Smart Station and the Series 7 HDTV – the latter being an actual TV; while the Series 9 promises crisp picture quality.
Samsung announces Galaxy M Style
Announced at the same time as the Galaxy Ace Plus was Samsung’s Galaxy M Style smartphone – another phone that features a brushed metal design, a 4-inch Super AMOLED display and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus announced – 1GHz processor, 3.65-inch screen [GALLERY]
We are really approaching CES when we see an increase number of gadgets being released. Samsung has announced a brand new smartphone, the Galaxy Ace Plus. And obviously, it suggests that it is a big improvement to the predecessor Galaxy Ace.
Samsung announces DV300F dual-screen camera; includes Wi-Fi for photo sharing
Just before CES 2012 kicks off, Samsung has announced a brand new camera in its “DualView” line. Called the DV300F, the camera makes it easy to take snapshots with you or your friend thanks to its 1.5-inch front-facing LCD display.
Samsung announces Ice Cream Sandwich will come to Galaxy S II, Tab 10.1 in 2012
We got a question from the Holiday Gift Guide asking when Ice Cream Sandwich will be coming to the Galaxy S II. I answered maybe next year – and turns out I was right. Samsung has now confirmed that it will bring the update to users next year, in addition to users who have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet.
Galaxy Tab 10.1 injunction extended next Friday
So, Samsung’s attempt to make the Christmas shopping season is getting slimmer and slimmer with the Australian High Court extending the for its ban until next Friday. So, if you’re planning to get this tablet – you can send all your fury to Apple.