November 18 was set as the Samsung Behold 2’s launch, and here we are with another addition to the Android family. T-Mobile is offering a 3.2″ AMOLED touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus, Wi-Fi, GPS, and the usual Google fare like Maps, Mail, Search, YouTube and the Android Market for $299.99 on two…
Android-powered Samsung i5700 Galaxy Spica ready for Europe
After Russia, Samsung is bringing its Android-powered i5700 Galaxy Spica to Europe. The 800 MHz CPU-equipped device will certainly help Google’s OS run faster, while also ensuring the smooth DivX video playback. Rest of the specs include HSDPA support, 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen, 3-megapixel camera with auto-focus, GPS, digital compass, WiFi, microSD card slot, 1500mAh…
South Korea’s Samsung Corby comes with a larger screen, mobile TV support
Remember the Samsung Corby? The Korean version of the device is slightly better, we just found out. It comes with a larger 3-inch screen (up from the original 2.8-inch screen), and apparently popular-in-Korea T-DMB mobile TV receiver. Other than that, Corby’s specs remain unchanged, and like that’s the case with the international version, Samsung will…
Samsung Go netbook coming to AT&T on November 22nd
Samsung announced that it will be providing AT&T with its netbook – Samsung Go. Specs wise, it’s “yet another netbook” which relies on the Intel Atom CPU coupled with Windows 7 Starter Edition. In addition there’s a built-in HSPA modem, WiFi connectivity support, comfortable pebble-style keyboard, 4-cell 4000Ah battery that provides enough juice for up…
Samsung not dropping Symbian after all
Samsung will not drop the Symbian support, despite the rumor that has started spreading across the Interwebs few days ago. The Korean company commented on the story, which BTW originates from Taiwanese site DigiTimes, saying the article “is not in line with Samsung’s smartphone strategy.” They went on to add: Samsung is an initial member…
T-Mobile Set to Launch Samsung Behold II on November 18th
UPDATE: CNET has noted pricing will be $229.99 on a 2-year contract. Yesterday I noted some pricing details on the T-Mobile Samsung Behold II (and the Bold 9700), and today, official word from T-Mo themselves that the Behold II is arriving November 18th. If the pricing leaks are correct, the Behold will be $449.99 or…
Samsung unveils multi-colored Corby Bluetooth headset – WEP490
Samsung is extending its Corby family of devices with a Bluetooth headset – WEP490. Just like the phones in the series (at least some), the headset is also available in multiple colors. The idea seems to provide users with ideal matching option that goes perfectly with their Corby phone. In that sense, the WEP490 is…
Bada Bing? Leaked Shot of Samsung’s First Bada OS Handset?
In case you missed it, back on Tuesday Samsung announced their new mobile OS dubbed ‘Bada‘. While the announcement was all well and good, there was absolutely no mention of features, screenshots, or anything else that may have tickled our curiosity bone. Boo-urns on Samsung for sure… Boo-urns. For those of us that want to…
Pricing Leaks on T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Samsung Behold II
Looks like my bud David over at TMoNews has managed to get his hands on some pricing sheets for the BlackBerry 9700 and Samsung Behold II. The 9700 will run you $449.99 or $22.50/mth on no contract, or $199.99 on a 2-year deal. The Behold II will run you, well, exactly the same amounts. There…
Low-end Samsung S359 heading to China
Samsung is preparing another low-end device for the Chinese market – S359. The device, which won’t impress many with its specs sheet, works on a CDMA 1X 800MHz band, featuring a 2-inch 65k-color screen, VGA camera, music player, FM radio, and a microSD expansion slot (cards of up to 8GB are supported). In addition, the…