Friday, 29 July 2011

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.
ModelRelease 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


  • 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.