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Samsung releases ICS update source code for Galaxy S II

Samsung releases ICS update source code for Galaxy S II

Source code is for modders what chum is to sharks, and Samsung is stirring up the waters in the Samsung Galaxy S II community with the source code for the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The update...

posted: 20 Mar 2012, 21:46

Android 4.0 User Guide released for European Samsung Galaxy S II

Android 4.0 User Guide released for European Samsung Galaxy S II

We all might know how to eat an Ice Cream Sandwich, but many might not how to use Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) on the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S II; Samsung released a User's Guide to help those with an...

posted: 20 Mar 2012, 06:22

Samsung Galaxy S II Android ICS update now rolling to Europe and Asia

Samsung Galaxy S II Android ICS update now rolling to Europe and Asia

Samsung said it will also be pushing very soon the Android 4.0 update to other devices in its Galaxy line, like the Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II LTE and the Galaxy Tab 8.9/10.1 tablets...

posted: 13 Mar 2012, 02:58

Samsung says March 10th Android 4.0 update was a mistake

Samsung says March 10th Android 4.0 update was a mistake

Yesterday's exciting announcement that the Android 4.0 update would be coming Saturday to the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S II was a mistake; Samsung's Philippine website had posted the March 10th date on Thursday...

posted: 09 Mar 2012, 10:22

Overseas version of the Samsung Galaxy S II to get its Android 4.0 update on March 10th

Overseas version of the Samsung Galaxy S II to get its Android 4.0 update on March 10th

The international edition of the Samsung Galaxy S II is now expected to receive its update to Android 4.0 on March 10th, just a couple of days hence; those in the States still have to wait for...

posted: 08 Mar 2012, 19:13

March 15th will bring Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy S II in Israel

March 15th will bring Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy S II in Israel

While you and your Samsung Galaxy S II might not reside in Israel, the Samsung crew in the country have let it slip that the Android 4.0 update for the device will be disseminated on March 15th; the...

posted: 04 Mar 2012, 13:25

Samsung wins awards from the MWC as Manufacturer of the year and for Smartphone of the year

Samsung wins awards from the MWC as Manufacturer of the year and for Smartphone of the year

While Samsung itself admitted yesterday that it isn't doing too well with its tablets, the company's remarkably successful Samsung Galaxy S II was named "Smartphone of the year" and Samsung...

posted: 28 Feb 2012, 19:24

Samsung expects to sell 380 million phones this year, double smartphone sales

Samsung expects to sell 380 million phones this year, double smartphone sales

Samsung plans on doubling its production of handsets in 2012, according to the manufacturer's president, which would mean a count of 380 million units for a gain of 16% over last year; the Korean manufacturer...

posted: 27 Feb 2012, 15:48

Samsung and Visa making NFC payments an Olympic event with payWave

Samsung and Visa making NFC payments an Olympic event with payWave

Those that are headed to the London Olympics this summer may be able to stock up on all the merch and snacks they can handle without taking their wallets out. Introducing the official mobile payment app of the 2012 Summer...

posted: 24 Feb 2012, 11:45

Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy S II Bobbi Brown Edition coming to South Korea

Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy S II Bobbi Brown Edition coming to South Korea

Sammy has teamed up with Bobbi Brown cosmetics to offer the Galaxy S II Bobbi Brown Limited Edition in South Korea. The device will come neatly packaged in a “special beauty box” and contain...

posted: 23 Feb 2012, 13:30

Samsung Galaxy S II sales roar over 20 million in 10 months

Samsung Galaxy S II sales roar over 20 million in 10 months

The Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the most successful high-end Android handsets out there and now it’s got the numbers to prove it. Samsung says the Galaxy S II has sold 20 million…

posted: 23 Feb 2012, 04:33

Samsung Galaxy S II Android Ice Cream Sandwich update to start rolling out March 1

Samsung Galaxy S II Android Ice Cream Sandwich update to start rolling out March 1

Insider tips that Android Ice Cream Sandwich is arriving to Samsung's finest from March 1, which is just in the Q1 timeframe Samsung gave before. The Galaxy Note monster is to follow, and the rest shouldn't...

posted: 10 Feb 2012, 08:13

Samsung Galaxy S II cases to dress up and protect

Samsung Galaxy S II cases to dress up and protect

The Samsung Galaxy S II can’t match the iPhone 4S in popularity, but in the Android world it’s simply the single best selling device and for a good reason - it’s extremely thin…

posted: 07 Feb 2012, 08:38

Samsung Galaxy S II owners get treated to Modern Combat 3 for free via Samsung Apps

Samsung Galaxy S II owners get treated to Modern Combat 3 for free via Samsung Apps

Indeed it’s going to be a huge time killer for some people, Gameloft’s ever popular Modern Combat 3 game is being made available for free to Samsung Galaxy S II owners. Yes, you heard that right folks,...

posted: 06 Feb 2012, 08:59

New Galaxy S II Android 4.0 ROM surfaces with battery life improvements

New Galaxy S II Android 4.0 ROM surfaces with battery life improvements

The update is dated January 29, so it's fairly fresh from the oven, and the best improvement over the previous ICS leaks for the Galaxy S II is the battery life, which has apparently increased significantly...

posted: 03 Feb 2012, 07:44

Samsung Galaxy S II, Note on track to get ICS by end of Q1

Samsung Galaxy S II, Note on track to get ICS by end of Q1

Samsung has just confirmed that, just as previously announced, its Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note handsets will be among the first to get updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich…

posted: 31 Jan 2012, 08:40

ICS-based MIUI ROM arrives on the Samsung Galaxy S II

ICS-based MIUI ROM arrives on the Samsung Galaxy S II

After Google open sourced Ice Cream Sandwich, the developers community over at XDA has been hard at work to bring ICS-based ROMs before updates to ICS officially…

posted: 24 Jan 2012, 09:17

New Samsung ad again goes after Apple iPhone users

New Samsung ad again goes after Apple iPhone users

'This keeps happening" says an Apple iPhone user in the latest Samsung ad in the series that pits the Samsung Galaxy S II against Apple's iconic touchscreen model; the main feature being displayed this time is "Type with your voice"...

posted: 23 Jan 2012, 14:52

Samsung Galaxy S II sales top 5 million in Korea

Samsung Galaxy S II sales top 5 million in Korea

The Samsung Galaxy S II is definitely the best selling high-end Android device over the last year and it has reached yet another milestone - 5 million units sold in Korea alone…

posted: 19 Jan 2012, 08:01

Pink flavored Samsung Galaxy S II is UK bound in time for Valentine's Day

Pink flavored Samsung Galaxy S II is UK bound in time for Valentine's Day

Arriving just in time for that special day of love, and by that we mean Valentine’s Day, the good people of the UK will have the prime opportunity of giving their loved ones a very fitting gift. UK based retailed...

posted: 17 Jan 2012, 12:54

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