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Samsung Unpacked Teaser Hints at Galaxy S II Upgrade [Update: VIDEO]

, Aug 18th 2011 Discuss [11]

What we’ve been lucky enough to get a glimpse of today is a teaser video for Samsung’s “Unpacked” event at IFA 2011 in Berlin. The video at this very moment appears to have been switched back to Private, but what we’ve seen is essentially a new version of the Samsung Galaxy S II “light” videos which incidentally revealed to us our very first look at the Galaxy S II back in February. What we’re basically betting the farm on here is that this is a slightly updated version of the Samsung Galaxy S II that’s able to work with 4G LTE bands.

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HTC Ruby to be Named HTC Amaze 4G on T-Mobile

, Aug 16th 2011 Discuss [2]

As you may or may not know, every device has at least two names - one that its manufacturer gives it, this name sometimes never seeing the light of day, and a second name which a carrier may give it. In the case of the HTC Ruby, we may never see the device be released with the lovely jewel name attached to it - instead today we've got news that this cool futuristic mother of a smartphone will be dubbed "HTC Amaze 4G" for its release on USA carrier T-Mobile, and may well be released right alongside the Samsung Hercules relatively soonish. Sound like a done deal to you? Read The Full Story

Samsung holding Galaxy S II event August 29: Launch ahoy!

, Aug 12th 2011 Discuss [4]

Looks like Samsung is finally ramping up to bring the Galaxy S II to the US, with the company sending out invites this morning for a New York City event on Monday, August 29 2011. Bearing the distinctive “II” logo we’ve already seen on the GSII, the invitation suggests that Samsung Mobile has “a major product announcement” to make.

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Samsung Galaxy XCover Promises Hardcore Android Action Resistance

, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

It appears that Samsung will be joining the squad of Android device ready for rough tumbling, water dunking, and the rest. This device appears very much to be running a brand new version of Samsung's TouchWiz interface over Android and certainly will be running Android 2.3.x Gingerbread upon release. This device is next in line right after the recently Tegra 2 confirmed Samsung Galaxy R which we saw NVIDIA give a hands-on treatment to this morning and will be released very soon. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S II Giveaway!

, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [13]

If there’s one thing the SlashGear team loves more than bringing you reviews of the latest gadgets, it’s giving hot tech away. Vodafone UK feels the same, and so we’ve got not one but two Samsung Galaxy S II smartphones for two lucky SlashGear readers. Read on for full details on how you can score one of these Android uber-phones!

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Samsung Galaxy R gets Hands-On Treatment from NVIDIA

, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [5]

The handset part of the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor-toting Android family is expanding, this newest member making the total five with a whole slew of tablets already out there in the wilderness as well. We’ve gotten to review each and every one of these devices: Motorola ATRIX 4G, Motorola DROID X2, Motorola PHOTON 4G, T-Mobile G2X by LG, and now the Samsung Galaxy R, each of them rolling out with the NVIDIA Tegra 2 Super Chip, that being a dual-core processor with access to the NVIDIA Tegra Zone, mobile apps which work ONLY with Tegra-enhanced devices. With its 4.19-inch WVGA Super Clear LCD touhscreen, Gingerbread Android operating system, and 5 megapixel camera on the back, this device is shaping up to be the herald of the Galaxy S II, will it stick around for the party?

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Samsung Epic 4G Touch, HTC EVO Design 4G, Motorola Admiral Android Devices Leaked

, Aug 9th 2011 Discuss [1]

Three new Android-based devices have been leaked for release in the USA, the first of which is destined to be another iteration of the soon approaching Samsung Galaxy S II. All of the following information comes from an anonymous tipster lending some logo-marks to the fray in a two-tone look at the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch (aka the longest name for a handset in the history of the world,) HTC EVO Design 4G, and Motorola Admiral. The tipster offers no additional information on any of the devices in this short list, but many conclusions can be inferred.

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Samsung Hercules Revealed as Galaxy S II Variant

, Aug 7th 2011 Discuss [20]

It appears quite obvious that the following photos are of the newest variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II, this time in what's called the Samsung Hercules. This device will, if proven to confirm specs rumored thus far, be T-Mobile's first HSPA+ 42Mbps device and will have an 8 megapixel camera on the back, a lovely silver (metal?) single-piece battery cover, rounded corners, and what appears to be a bit of a curved glass front. If not curved, certainly expanding in width near the bottom of the front. Read The Full Story

DSLR Controller Beta for Canon EOS Released Today on Android [VIDEO]

, Aug 4th 2011 Discuss [6]

Today the fine folks at Chainfire (Android developers) have released their first Beta of an app by the name of DSLR Controller. This app will allow you full control over your Canon EOS DSLR camera from your Android phone or tablet connected via USB. At the moment this is the only application that can do such a thing, and no computer, laptop, or any other hardware is required other than the camera itself, the correct USB cable and adapter, and your Android device with said app. The release we're looking at today is a BETA version meaning it almost certainly WILL have bugs, but is released on the Android market at this very moment for $8.51 if you're feeling adventurous. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Weekly Roundup Video – July 31, 2011

, Jul 31st 2011 Discuss [1]

This past week seems to be all about what’s to happen this coming August and September, which look to be eventful months. Samsung began teasing its Galaxy S II for its US debut in August, while a white version was announced for the UK around the same time. Motorola confirmed that its Droid Bionic will launch in September and also arriving then is its 4G LTE upgrade for Motorola XOOM 3G customers. And of course the other major event that seems increasingly more certain to be in September is Apple’s iPhone 5 launch. Continue after the cut for the full list and video roundup.

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Samsung Galaxy S II Sign-Up Page For US Goes Live

, Jul 29th 2011 Discuss [4]

The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone is finally making its way to the states and the company sure knows how to tease. Just yesterday we received a surprising little reminder from Samsung in the form of a mini telescope telling us to keep watch for the next generation Galaxy S. And today, the the company has posted a Galaxy S II sign-up page for folks in the U.S. Read The Full Story

White Samsung Galaxy S II gets official

, Jul 29th 2011 Discuss [9]

The white version of Samsung's best-selling Galaxy S II has been confirmed for a September 1 release in the UK. Functionally identical to the existing black Galaxy S II - which hit the market 85 days ago, and has already racked up 5m sales and set a new record within Samsung - the white model will have the same 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and 1.2GHz dual-core processor that impressed us in our review of the smartphone. Read The Full Story
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