Samsung Galaxy SL I9003, Galaxy Tab 3G and WiFi models getting Gingerbread update in aug...

Samsung Russia has announced that it’s entire line of Galaxy products are getting the Gingerbread update. While many phones have already got the update , the company has promised that it’s bringing the gingerbread update to the Galaxy Tab 3G and WiFi models and also the Galaxy SL i9003. The Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 will not get Gingerbread love but only Froyo !
Here is the status of the rollout from Samsung.

Model	Release date update
Galaxy Ace (S5830)	12/05/2011
Galaxy Fit (S5670)	05/19/2011
Galaxy Gio (S5660)	07/07/2011
Galaxy S (I9000)	07/04/2011
Galaxy Mini (S5570)	08/07/2011
Galaxy Tab (P1000)	getting ready
Galaxy Tab WiFi (P1010)	getting ready
Galaxy scLCD (I9003)	getting ready

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• Here are the improvements due to the Gingerbread update ( translated from the source )

1. Improved user interface enables rapid access to settings and intuitive control. Members will also appreciate the optimized system with support for multitouch input and a function copy / paste in one touch.
2. Higher performance – on time smartphone and download HD-video was cut in half 

The ability to use the front camera of the applications.Best performance in 3D-games and the ability to control with built-in motion sensor (gyroscope).Enhanced support for audio codecs and audio effects for high-quality audio playback and recording.Support for embedded video on web pages (WebM / VP8).
Extending the device by optimizing the energy consumption and monitor the use of battery power with the charts and displaying statistics.Do share your views in the comments below.

Samsung Galaxy R Announced

Samsung has finally announced the much-awaited Galaxy R smartphone. This handset is the stripped down version of the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. This handset was earlier known as the Samsung Galaxy Z. The Galaxy R runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 4.19 inch WVGA Super Clear LCD display, 1 GHz Tegra 2 processor, 5 megapixel camera and much more. This handset also features the Samsung’s “Find My Mobile” functionality, which allows you to track, ring or remotely lock the device, when the smartphone has been misplaced, lost or stolen.

Samsung Galaxy R Specifications:

• 4.19 inch WVGA Super Clear LCD
• 1 Ghz Tegra 2 Dual Core Application Processor
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• 5 megaixel camera with AF and LED Flash
• 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera
• HD (720p) video recording
• Full HD (1080p) video playback
• Music Player with SoundAlive EQ
• 3.5mm Ear Jack
• Stereo FM Radio with RDS
• Samsung Kies air
• Social Hub
• Music Hub
• Game Hub
• Find My Mobile
• Bluetooth 3.0
• USB 2.0
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• 8 GB internal memory
• 32 GB expandable memory
• Up to 580 min talk-time
• Up to 550 hours standby time
• 1650 mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy R comes with the Social Hub, Music Hub, Readers Hub and Game Hub. You can access more than 14 million tracks from the Music hub. This handset also allows you to read more than 2.3 million books, 2,000 newspapers and 3,000 magazines, thanks to the Readers Hub. The price of this handset has not been announced yet. Samsung Galaxy R will be available from end of July in Europe and then it will be rolled out globally including South East & West Asia, Middle East Asia and China.

Gmail for Android v2.3.5 update brings custom notifications for labels... ...

Gmail for Android has been updated to version 2.3.5. This version brings new features that include, custom notifications and ringtones for specific labels in your inbox, sync only priority mail to save bandwidth and lots more. It’s been months since the app got updated, and the previous version was 2.3.4 that was launched this February.

New features in Gmail for Android v2.3.5

• Save bandwidth by syncing priority mails only
• Set custom notifications and ringtones for labels
• Gmail app now remembers always show pictures for senders you choose
• Turn off sticky message actions in landscape or all orientations
• Better talkback support for accessibility

This version also has some performance improvements. Download Gmail for Android v2.3.5 for the phones that run Android 2.2 and above from the Android market for free.

Dell Streak 10 Pro,7 ans 5 is captured on film

Up until now, we’ve been unable to find an actual photo of the Dell Streak 10 Pro in the wild, but nevertheless, we’re finally presented with one that shows off its size compared to its siblings.

Yesterday, we reported that the forthcoming Android Honeycomb tablet is rumored to be launching in China as soon as this week, but its availability in other markets will solely depend on its success over in the Chinese market. Lucky for us all, we’re finally able to see the 10-inch tablet in the flesh as it’s posing for the camera alongside the Dell Streak 5 and 7 tablets.

Obviously, it looks like your conventional Honeycomb tablet, but interestingly enough, the photo shows the Dell Streak 7 running Honeycomb as well. Meaning, we might potentially see an update some time in the future that would upgrade the existing Froyo filled tablet and bring it up to a more modernized figure with Honeycomb on board.

Now that we have a clear idea of what the Dell Streak 10 Pro looks like, the only thing left to complete the puzzle is an official confirmation of its existence, pricing, and availability. Any takers on this one?

Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming in early August... ...

The Android Honeycomb packing Acer Iconia Tab A100 is finally getting ready to launch sometime in early August and rumored pricing is said be in the affordable $300 range. 

Acer has already seen moderate success with the larger Acer Iconia Tab A500. The Iconia Tab A100 was first thought to be hitting shelves in May, but there apparently with some issues with compatibility of Honeycomb on a 7-inch display.
 
The internals are similar to what you would find in the Iconia Tab A100’s bigger brother. It packs a dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 processor but only has

512MB of RAM whereas the A500 has 1GB. Other than that, two cameras can be found on this device. Around the back is a 5 megapixel shooter while a 2 megapixel camera is perched on the front.

If the rumored price of $300 ends up being true, the Acer Iconia Tab A100 will most certainly be a solid choice. We should see it hit shelves in the next couple of weeks so if you’re interested keep your eyes peeled. Tell us what you think in the comments below.

RIM(Research in Motion) launches BlackBerry Messenger 6 with new social features... ...

RIM has launched the new BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6. The new version delivers a whole new social app experience with the new features like status update via BBM connected apps, BlackBerry app share and more.

Features of BlackBerry Messenger 6

• The BBM connected apps feature lets you insert status updates like high scores, trophies, achievements, etc that shows up in the custom area within the BBM profile
• Share the apps with your BBM friends from the app and ask them to download it.
• Now you can have BBM chat within the app so that you could chat with your friends while tracking the game scores
• Launch or install an app within your friend’s profile with the discover app feature

There are a wide range of BBM connected app such as ScoreMobile, Huffington Post, Foursquare, Backgammon King, Dark Galaxy and lots more that could be identified from the “BBM connected” app icon. Your BBM friends could see the status updates from your connected apps even if they have not installed those apps.

Motorola XOOM getting Android 3.1 update in India... ...

Motorola India has officially announced that the Indian Motorola Xoom owners will get Android 3.1 Over the Air (OTA) update on 29th July 2011. This Android 3.1 update activates the SD card slot to expand the external memory up to 64GB using MicroSD. Other features include improved multi-tasking, re-sizable widgets and lots more.

Features of Android 3.1

• Improved multi-tasking to run several application in the background
• Resizable home screen widgets for Gmail, Calendar and Browser
• Keyboard and mouse input support over Bluetooth
• Support for most PC joysticks and gamepads via USB or Bluetooth
• Easy USB image transfer directly to the gallery
• High-performance Wi-Fi lock lets applications maintain high-performance Wi-Fi connections even when the device screen is off
• Comes with pre-loaded Flash player and File Manager

The notification will be available as the update rolls out on 29th July 2011 as a Over the Air (OTA) that is of size 40MB. You can also check for updates manually by going to Settings > About Tablet > System Updates. Other countries that receives this update include Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.