Samsung Mobile Innovator, the Korean company’s mobile software development arm, has released the Alpha version of the Samsung i8910 DevPack to enable interested developers to start making apps for the soon-to-be-released OmniaHD smartphone. At the moment the DevPack contains: Emulator for testing and debugging applications. The Emulator includes Samsung i8910 bitmaps (skins), key mappings, and…
Review: Samsung Instinct S30 for Sprint
Meet the Samsung Instinct S30. Does it look familiar? It should. The Samsung Instinct S30 is infused with the same DNA that made the Samsung Instinct such a block-busting hit last year. Sprint saw sales records fall to the Instinct’s iPhone-fighting appeal, the Instinct burned up Best Buy’s smartphone sales records and Instinct was voted…
Samsung Alias 2 Landing on Verizon May 11th?
The Samsung Alias 2, which is packing a funky two-way swivelling mechanism and an even funkier reconfigurable keypad, will be launching on Verizon May 11th., according to inside sources. If you haven’t heard of the Alias 2 before, here’s Verizon’s official pitch. The new Samsung Alias 2 gives you the convenience of a QWERTY keypad…
Coming to Bell May 14th: Samsung m230 ‘Phoenix’
Some quick Bell news for the Canadians in the readership. Looks like the Samsung m230 ‘Phoenix’ (pictured above) is landing at Bell on May 14th. The m230 is a flip that is heavy on the texting features. The device organizes text messages into thread format, which will allow you to follow any conversation. If you…
Samsung Vice Arriving at Bell May 8th and 20th
The Samsung Vice has been rumored to be launching on Bell in the near future, but we haven’t had any dates to share. Thankfully, today we have just that, a few launch dates from our pals over at MobileSyrup. The Blue Samsung Vice will launch on May 8th… and the White Samsung Vice will hit…
Samsung i7500 Android phone coming to Switzerland, Denmark
Following Germany, we’re hearing two more European markets will be getting Samsung’s first Android-powered handset. It’s Switzerland and Denmark, which will get the i7500 in July and September, respectively. Apparently, Swiss will be able to grab the device somewhere in July for 699 Swiss francs which is about $615. That’s the unsubsidized price without and…
Samsung S5230 unveiled in the UK as the Tocco Lite
There’s something in the name “Tocco” British people seems to love, or at least Samsung thinks so. Their F480 and UltraTOUCH S8300 devices are selling as the Tocco and Tocco Ultra Edition in the UK, respectively. Next in line is their S5230 model, which was announced alongside the S5600 model. This one will be marketed…
MetroPCS launches Samsung Tint SCH-r420 with changeable covers
MetroPCS has a new Samsung device in its offering. It’s the Samsung SCH-r420, which is also known as the Tint. Aside from boasting standard phone features, this low-end clamshell also prides itself with changeable covers, allowing users to customize their experience. Inside the box, users get an original device in black, alongside two changeable faceplates…
Genius Shoehorns Phone into Nintendo Controller, Claims title of “Awesome”
I wouldn’t argue the awesome part, although I might wait for the deluge of YouTube comments to do the talking. Inside this unassuming relic of gaming history is a Samsung Eternity a867. The tour pretty much speaks for itself, and basically makes creator Taylor Merrill the King of Pennsylvania. [via Engadget]
Samsung’s Android i7500 Videoed
Ahhh, much better. That last round of pictures just wouldn’t do. Say what you will about the Vietnamese rock music, this video is the best look at Samsung’s upcoming I7500 – the third Android device publicly announced, and the first to be made by someone other than HTC. Both D-pad and touchscreen input is available. …