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Samsung rolls out 4.1 Jelly Bean update to Galaxy Note, S II in March, Ace 2 in April

Samsung rolls out 4.1 Jelly Bean update to Galaxy Note, S II in March, Ace 2 in April

Samsung has revealed its update schedule for existing Android smartphones, and the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S II will both get the 4.1 Jelly Bean update in March…

posted: 01 Feb 2013, 09:44

Judge allows Apple and Samsung to add each other's newly made devices to be part of 2014 trial

Judge allows Apple and Samsung to add each other's newly made devices to be part of 2014 trial

A judge has allowed both Samsung and Apple to add newly released devices and remove one from both sides claims for a patent trial to be held in 2014 under the watchful eyes of Judge Lucy...

posted: 16 Jan 2013, 22:13

Dutch court finds rounded corners on Samsung tablets don't infringe on Apple's design

Dutch court finds rounded corners on Samsung tablets don't infringe on Apple's design

A court in the Hague ruled in favor of Samsung in a case involving the rounded corners of the Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7.; Samsung's defense...

posted: 16 Jan 2013, 10:55

Samsung starts rolling out an ICS update for the Galaxy Tab 8.9

Samsung starts rolling out an ICS update for the Galaxy Tab 8.9

Rejoice, Galaxy Tab 8.9 users, Samsung has started rolling out an Android 4 ICS update for the Galaxy Tab 8.9, which originally launched with Android 3 Honeycomb...

posted: 30 Nov 2012, 03:51

Mea Culpa: On its U.K. site, Apple admits to publishing inaccurate statement about Samsung

Mea Culpa: On its U.K. site, Apple admits to publishing inaccurate statement about Samsung

Apple has finally published a statement that pleases the court; Apple had published a statement that was more of a self-serving advertisement for the Apple iPad than the court ordered notice...

posted: 03 Nov 2012, 11:50

Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 gets updated to Android 4.0

Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 gets updated to Android 4.0

It is apparently the Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9's turn to be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich as reports are surfacing that the OTA package is rolling out now to owners of the tablet; the...

posted: 28 Aug 2012, 11:29

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 get their own CyanogenMod 10 and AOSP Jelly Bean ROMs

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 get their own CyanogenMod 10 and AOSP Jelly Bean ROMs

The CyanogenMod crew has been cooking a CM10 ROM for the device, as well as its smaller sibling, the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but the CM10 is more stable for the Tab 10.1, while the AOSP runs better on the...

posted: 25 Jul 2012, 02:21

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, 8.9, 7.7 and 7.0 Plus all getting ICS by end-August

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, 8.9, 7.7 and 7.0 Plus all getting ICS by end-August

In the world of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich has been one of the updates users want the most and still can’t get for months after the launch. Good news is…

posted: 20 Jun 2012, 06:51

Best Buy now has the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 for $350, throws in a keyboard dock for free

Best Buy now has the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 for $350, throws in a keyboard dock for free

The electronics retailer offers this 9-incher for $349.99, and throws in a free Samsung keyboard dock to boot. The keyboard looks nice in white, an it offers you an extra standard audio jack...

posted: 22 Mar 2012, 07:10

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 still banned in Germany; EU examining Samsung's patents

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 still banned in Germany; EU examining Samsung's patents

The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has upheld its decision on the banning of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 in Germany; the Court also said that the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 would fall within the "scope of...

posted: 31 Jan 2012, 12:53

FCC Chairman switches tablet, but his line remains the same

FCC Chairman switches tablet, but his line remains the same

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski repeated his call for Congress to quickly free-up spectrum that the wireless industry badly needs; there was one major difference in the Chairman's speech and that was the brand of tablet he used...

posted: 12 Jan 2012, 00:19

Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note to get Ice Cream Sandwich in Q1 of 2012, more devices to follow

Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note to get Ice Cream Sandwich in Q1 of 2012, more devices to follow

Samsung just posted on its Facebook page a list of Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are definitely going to get an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the near future....

posted: 20 Dec 2011, 04:09

Accessory maker iLuv brings the first audio docking station for the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Accessory maker iLuv brings the first audio docking station for the Samsung Galaxy Tab

The time is finally here as accessory maker, iLuv, proudly present owners of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 a fitting audio docking station – the first one for the tablet actually! Specifically,...

posted: 13 Dec 2011, 14:43

Samsung Italy says that ICS update is coming to the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, and other tablets

Samsung Italy says that ICS update is coming to the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, and other tablets

Samsung Italy is reportedly confirming that the Ice Cream Sandwich update is going to come to some of Samsung’s devices next year. From the sound of it all, Android ICS is expected to...

posted: 28 Oct 2011, 11:24

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 officially makes it landing in the US for $469

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 officially makes it landing in the US for $469

Sure we’ve had our chance at playing around with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 of late, but starting today, you can head on over to your local Best Buy store to pick up the tablet for a mere $469 or $569 for the 16GB...

posted: 02 Oct 2011, 13:11

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 benchmark tests

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 benchmark tests

Getting right into it, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is able to obtain Quadrant scores between 2,226 and 2,434. Even though they’re great score in the eyes of some people, they’re not all that mind-blowing considering we’ve seen scores over 3,000...

posted: 27 Sep 2011, 17:38

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Unboxing

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Unboxing

Inside the box , we’re given things like the USB cable, wall charger, usual set of documentation, a pair of headphones, and some additional ear gel tips. Of course we’re always hoping for more, but nevertheless, Samsung manages to...

posted: 27 Sep 2011, 16:20

Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9, Player 4.0 and 5.0 get shown off on stage, watch the full event here

Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9, Player 4.0 and 5.0 get shown off on stage, watch the full event here

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 was under the spotlight yesterday, along with the GALAXY Player 4.0 and 5.0. We were given the opportunity to capture the event on video, and sure enough...

posted: 27 Sep 2011, 07:03

Best Buy shopper gets to take home the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 before the masses

Best Buy shopper gets to take home the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 before the masses

A Best Buy shopper was returning his defective Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 to the Best Buy store where it was purchased; the rep took the defective unit and took it to the back and returned with what he thought...

posted: 21 Sep 2011, 21:08

Samsung officially prices the Wi-Fi only Galaxy Tab 8.9 at $469 for the 16GB model

Samsung officially prices the Wi-Fi only Galaxy Tab 8.9 at $469 for the 16GB model

Following up after Best Buy, where pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi are being offered right now, Samsung is coming out to confirm officially the tablet’s pricing in the US. Perusing Samsung’s...

posted: 19 Sep 2011, 10:49

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