Samsung released a new version of its S Pen SDK to make it compatible with new functions of the Galaxy Note II. In that sense, developers will be able to make apps that interact with the S Pen even when a user hovers the S Pen over the screen — so called Air View feature.…
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note II to cost 640 EUR in Germany
Adding to the “should you buy the new Galaxy Note” debate, we got the price of the unlocked device. According to a placard spotted on the floor at IFA, Sammy will sell the SIM-free phablet for 639.90 EUR in Germany. Translated into U.S. dollars, that’s whopping $803! Now we know that Americans are used to…
Should you grab the Samsung Galaxy Note II?
Arguably the single most interesting device announced at IFA in Berlin is the Samsung Galaxy Note II. As you can imagine, it beats the old Note in pretty much all aspects with screen arguably being the only worse component — it now has a resolution of 1280×720 (267ppi), which is lower than the original Note’s…
Samsung UK offers free Galaxy Tab 2 to Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note users who trade in their Galaxy S II or iPhone 4/4S
Samsung UK is running a neat campaign, offering free Galaxy Tab 2 to users who have either purchased or plan to purchase the new Galaxy S III or (existing) Galaxy Note. As part of the deal, you’ll also have to send them your old phone, which can be either the Galaxy S II or iPhone…
Canada: Bell’s Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE rolling out as we speak
Yup we knew this is coming and now every Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE owner on Bell’s network in Canada can taste today’s second most favorite candy (after Jelly Bean). Many users already got the Android 4.0.4 update with others getting it as we speak. If your Galaxy S II HD LTE still hasn’t…
Samsung plots revenge on Apple, will sue if new iPhone has LTE
Payback time — literally. You know how Apple sued Samsung for mercilessly copying the iPhone in numerous devices and won the lawsuit by taking $1.05 billion from Samsung’s pockets? Everybody knew the war was far from over and now we have proof. Samsung has confirmed that it plans to sue Apple if the upcoming sixth-generation…
Samsung Galaxy S II Crystal Edition unveiled
Like the “default” Galaxy S II isn’t fancy enough, Samsung is unveiling a special Crystal Edition version of the phone. We’re hearing that such device will hit Germany (and we guess other European countries) in October with a price tag of 599 EUR. As you can imagine, there are no changes under the hood, but…
Apple Wins Court Case, Samsung Sales Spike
The dead horse that is the Apple v. Samsung case has been beaten into the ground, but wait, there’s more. Quite interestingly, albeit not too surprising, has been the result of the verdict as manifested in Samsung sales. Trip Chowdhry who serves as managing director of equity research at Global Equities Research told Forbes this week…
Samsung unveils the ATIV Tab, a 10.1″ Windows 8 RT slate at IFA
Not to be left out in the Windows 8 tablet cold, Samsung has officially taken the wraps of the Samsung ATIV Tab, a 10.1″ tablet based on the upcoming RT version of Windows 8. The ATIV will come complete with a 1,366 x 768 display, 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, 32 or 64 GB…
Apple’s Bid to Ban Samsung Devices Will Have to Wait
With the original trial over the $1.05 billion dollar fine handed down, phase two of Apple’s fierce force of their competitors can now begin. On Monday we reported that Apple had filed a notice for an injunction of 8 Samsung devices they deemed infringed on their patents. They had until today to file, but chose…









