Amidst the fanfare at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012 in London and much prolonged speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S III has finally made its way to our labs. Both its Galaxy S predecessors made headlines when they were launched, gathering many accolades (such as the S II that won in our Tech Awards 2012) for their performance, extended battery life, above-average imaging quality and AMOLED displays; as such, the Galaxy S III comes in with its shoulders heavy with expectations.

To cut the chase: Will the Galaxy S III keep these in its stride and emerge champion once again, in a sea of emerging quad-core Android devices? When we first heard of what the device had to offer software-wise, we were frankly quite bowled over by its long list of features, including S Voice, Direct Call, Best Photo & Burst Shot, Social Tag and so forth. It is necessary to understand that a smartphone isn't governed only by its hardware specs; much of the user experience is enhanced by its ecosystem and software additions (we will go into more details below) - one valid example would be Apple's iPhone devices. Needless to say, high-end hardware specs also lay the framework for smooth inner operations.

So all this talk bring us back to the same question: Will the Galaxy S III once again rule the roost of the Android world? At a glance, its spec sheet reads like an Android fan's wet dream, one that's almost identical to its closest rival, the HTC One X, which we will be comparing against closely:

The near-retail set that we have at hand comes with 16GB of onboard storage (11.35GB user accessible to be exact) but is fortunately equipped with microSD card expandability that allows for a further 64GB of storage. Comparatively, the HTC One X comes with 32GB onboard storage with no microSD card option. As such, the Galaxy S III seems one step ahead of the HTC One X in the storage and expansion department.

The Galaxy S III also comes in 32GB and 64GB built-in storage configurations. However, there's no confirmation as to whether these variants will make an appearance locally. Samsung representatives have mentioned this information will be released closer to the launch date - which is thankfully, not too far away - so keep your eyes peeled for updates on HardwareZone.com.

If you need even more storage, the Galaxy S III will also come with a whopping 50GB of free Dropbox storage that will last for two years. This is twice of what HTC is offering in its One series.

Nature-Inspired Design

When we first handled the device in London, we were puzzled by Samsung's choice to move away from the Galaxy S series' signature design. Instead of the squarish form factor that was showcased on the Samsung Galaxy S I and Galaxy S II, the Galaxy S III takes on a more curvaceous shape quite like the Galaxy Nexus (or some might even say it resembles the iPhone 3GS). This certainly doesn't put a dent in its usability however - the rounded edges made it easier for users to handle and hold in their palms. At 8.6mm thin, the Galaxy S III compensates with a pencil-like waist and a lightweight body (133g) which makes its 4.8-inch screen a tad easier on the hands too.

With the Galaxy S III completely encased in plastic, it certainly lacks the finesse that the similarly plastic polycarbonate-protected HTC One X has achieved. Throw in a questionable glossy finish and the phone screams "tacky" - well at least, that should have been the case. We can attest to the fact that the Galaxy S III doesn't look as bad as it sounds on paper or looks on your web browser screen (it's a classic case of "you have to see it to believe it"). There's a good reason for the glossiness and Samsung reassures you with their patented-Hyperglaze coating on the phone which is supposed to make the design of the phone look seamless and organic. In terms of practicality, it helps mask some of our fingerprints and keep a tight grip on the phone. To top it off, its 4.8-inch screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 2.

The similarities with its Galaxy Nexus cousin doesn't just stop at its well-rounded body; in fact, physical buttons are also almost identical in position and appearance. Thankfully, its thin buttons provide tactile feedback, making it extremely easy for us to unlock the phone's screen or adjust the volume. What it does retain from its predecessor is a lone home button and its two accompanying Menu and Back capacitive touch buttons instead of the virtual, on-screen Back, Home and Task switcher button format that the other Android 4.0 smartphones currently rely on. Not that we are complaining either, as this will probably be easier to adapt for those transiting from earlier Android smartphones. Otherwise, we were pretty impressed with the smartphone overall, with every part of the puzzle contributing to an overall positive handling experience.

Features
As we mentioned earlier, tech specs are important but ultimately, the key to winning the consumers' hearts is to provide a user experience that is fluid and intuitive. This is why Samsung strives to provide an 'organic' experience that responds naturally to your needs and thankfully, there's plenty of exciting new software improvements on the S III. If you have been following us closely during our coverage on the Galaxy S III, you would have already visually sampled some of what the device can do, most of which are not natively available on other Android smartphones and some of which can be replicated by installing third-party apps off Google Play. Flipboard for Android, for instance, was initially exclusive on the Galaxy S III but became unofficially available within days when a XDA forum user Valcho who managed to get his hands on the Galaxy S III and extracted the .apk for all to download and install (we personally tried it on the Samsung Galaxy Note and HTC One X as well).

The open-source nature of the Android platform certainly has its pros and cons, which makes it even more exciting for manufacturers as they compete to innovate their products. In this sense, we say Samsung and its close competitor, HTC with its Sense UI, have emerged on top.

Source : www.hardwarezone.com.sg

One of the big surprises at Samsung's Galaxy S3 launch last week was a charger that powered the smartphone wirelessly - but now it seems that the technology could soon be widespread.

Samsung, Qualcomm and other tech companies have joined forces to establish a single standard to allow devices to charge wirelessly - using a technology similar to the one in electric toothbrushes today.

One single charger will 'beam' power to several devices at once - and the chargers could even work in cars.

A single standard could also mean that the new wireless era isn't plagued with the problem of 'finding the right cable' - one wireless technology should (hopefully) work for all.

Wireless technology leaders Samsung and Qualcomm Incorporated have joined other technology leaders to form the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), it was announced today.

The A4WP will focus on a new wireless power transfer technology that provides spatial freedom for charging of electrical devices in cars, on tabletops and for multiple devices simultaneously.



Source : dailymail

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is new powerful smartphone, based on latest Google Ice cream sandwich OS @ premium price and powered by Dual Core CPU and HD Display screen. It is also known as Google Nexus Prime and offers true Android experience without any custom UI or modifications.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Price in India – Coming Soon….

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime Android Smartphone Technical Specifications:

High Speed next generation 3G, 4G Network Support
Quad Band GSM/EDGE
4.65” inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Super AMOLED HD Touchscreen
1.2GHz ARM A9 based Dual Core Processor (TI OMAP 4460)
1GB of RAM
32GB Internal memory
9mm Thin and Curve Design
5 Megapixel Camera + Full HD Video Recording
Front 1.3MP Camera
Android v4.0 Operating System
Wireless Wi-Fi + GPS + NFC
Bluetooth + Micro USB Connector
1,750 mAh battery

Last month before Diwali, about 19 different smartphones were launched in India. Though there weren't that many this month, we did see some new high-end smartphones. This list is for you if you want a smartphone that can do everything, including looking really good. All these new smartphones are priced above Rs 20,000.

Several users ceased purchasing iPhone 4 in September-October and waited for the iPhone 4S instead. With a distinctive virtual assistant feature, the iPhone 4S is an improved version of iPhone 4 in terms of specs. Packing a dual-core Apple A5 SoC mobile processor, the iPhone 4S promises twice the processing power its predecessor had.

Apple has put in an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash which is capable of capturing high quality images and 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. Also, Apple's iCloud storage service is also accessible using iPhone 4S and offers up to 5 GB of online storage. The device runs iOS 5.0 with several new features.

With the same 3.7 inch retina display screen, the distinctive feature of the iPhone 4S is Siri, the virtual assistant that is voiced by a lady. Indian consumers will have to struggle with the voice.

The Apple iPhone 4S will be available in India at Rs 44,500 for a 16 GB model, and Rs 51,000 and Rs 57,500 for a 32 GB model.




Samsung's flagship device Galaxy S II GT-i9100 continues to be a popular high end smartphone. This handset's most noteworthy feature is its large 4.27 inch Super Amoled Plus touchscreen that supports 800 x 480 pixel resolution. Galaxy S II runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with the new TouchWiz 4.0 user interface. The mobile operating system is fast and smooth, thanks to its dual core 1.2 GHz Samsung Exynos 4210 SoC processor.

The phone has 16 GB of internal storage which can be taken up to 32 GB using a memory card. There might be no need to expand the phone's memory though, because it has a USB on-the-go port that can read flash drives with more than 4 GB capacity.

Featuring an 8 megapixel camera, Galaxy S II can record full 1080p HD videos and delivers brilliant images, and its front facing 2 megapixel VGA camera is great for video chats.

While new phones pour into the Indian market, it is about time to put your bargaining hat on and get the smartphone you always wished for.

Source : http://in.news.yahoo.com/best-smartphones-above-rs-20-000-in-october-november.html

The Samsung Galaxy S Plus has been released in order to continue what the Samsung Galaxy S started. The Samsung Galaxy S was in fact one of the most talked about smartphones of this season so we can only imagine the Samsung Galaxy S Plus to be even more anticipated in 2011.
The name certainly suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S Plus will offer all that the Samsung Galaxy S offers and just that little bit more. With this handset, the creators behind the original have taken into consideration what could be improved and in turn have produced a similar handset to that of the original, with even more to boast about.

The all-new Galaxy S Plus is said to have some new and exciting features along with all the pre-existing Galaxy S features.
The Samsung Galaxy S Plus comes with a faster 1.4 GHz processor, which allows users to download content and load webpages faster than ever before. All the usual great looking features of the original phone have stayed intact and the handset will still be hitting the shop shelves with an impressive 4 inches of AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. However, there is one adjustment to this and that comes in the shape of a gorilla glass display.
Most importantly however, is the software and the Samsung Galaxy S Plus certainly doesn’t fall down there and the handset has Android 2.3 as its OS.
Another great incentive to invest in the all-new Samsung Galaxy S Plus is that all the prominent network service carriers have presented this particular handset with a series of extremely attractive mobile phone deals.
Users should look into providers that offer free texts, free talk time and free line rental in a contract. This is possibly the best way to get your hands on this particular handset as otherwise you would have to buy the Samsung Galaxy S Plus outright.

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Samsung Galaxy Pro is the latest addition in the Galaxy smartphone series by the company. The smartphone has been shown at the conference the company held in Singapore, wrote tehnoblog Samsung Hub.

Samsung Galaxy Pro is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 2.8 inches, which is deployed in a horizontal, rather than the more traditional upright position. It is known that the display will be capacitive, but its resolution is not reported.

Samsung Galaxy Pro has the QWERTY-keyboard, which makes the Smartphone easy to send text messages and emails, as well as the use of social networks. Also on the Galaxy Pro will be installed a special client Samsung Hub to work with popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

The smartphone will be running the mobile OS Android 2.2, which will be installed on top of proprietary interface TouchWiz. Galaxy Pro is equipped with trehmegapikselnoy camera on the back panel, as well as the 800-megahertz processor. Start date sales and cost of the smartphone's not known yet.

Samsung Corby II S3850, a new touchscreen smartphone, which will replace the original model, that is a very popular youth models, which sold millions worldwide.

Samsung Corby II S3850 looks almost the same as Samsung Galaxy Mini. It has the same size and even have some identical features: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, sound enhancement technology DNSe, integrated access to social networks, 3.5-mm headset jack, and 3.14-inch touchscreen QVGA- display.

Samsung Corby II S3850 is not Android-smartphone and a regular phone-based user interface and without the support of 3G. S3850 II is equipped with modest by today's standards a 2-megapixel camera and memory card slot for standard microSD. Samsung Corby II will be available in late March.

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G made by Samsung runs Android 2.2 and features a 3.5-inch touchscreen backed by a five-row QWERTY keyboard for speedy messaging. The next-gen Sidekick is capable of download speeds of up to 21 Mbps, has a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, a 3 megapixel camera, is pre-loaded with Facebook and Twitter apps, and comes with the Group Text and Cloud Text functions which take text messaging to new heights.

Samsung redesigned the new Sidekick 4G with our best-in-class hardware, combined with T-Mobile’s 4G network speeds, the Android operating system, and unique messaging and entertainment features, to make this a perfect match for both loyal Sidekick fans and new Sidekick owners. The Sidekick 4G is expected to debut later this Spring.