Galaxy

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Beam smartphone. The device is a little unique in that it has a built in pico projector allowing up to a 50-inch nHD screen to be projected on to any surface.

The device will be launching with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, not Ice Cream Sandwich, although Samsung has promised that an update to Android 4.0 will follow shortly after launch. Other technical specs show that it has a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 400 pixels. On the back it has a 5-megapixel camera while on the front it has a 1.3-megapixel camera which will allow for video calls to happen. 8GB of storage is included on the device.Read more

While rumors have been flying surrounding Samsung's upcoming flagship phone, the Galaxy S III, there have been some confirmed reports regarding what we can expect from this smartphone that resembles more of a pocket PC than a smartphone. The specs are dazzling, making this upcoming stunner the cream of the crop Android smartphone to date. Reports have suggested that the new Samsung Galaxy S III would launch in a simultaneous fashion across the globe, but we now have some more detailed specifications to lay on you:

• 1.5GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos processor
• 4.8-inch "full HD" 1080p resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio display
• A 2-megapixel front-facing camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera
• Ceramic case
• 4G LTE
• Android 4.0

Samsung's Galaxy Nexus S is the debut smartphone for Android 4.0, designed to show us what Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) is all about, and it gives us a glimpse of this version of the Google operating system, which will serve as a benchmark for future models of phones built around Android.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus S is dominated by a 4.65-inch diagonal screen, and is great for those that frequently use web browsing, multimedia or other activities where the large screen shows its potential. Despite its large screen, Galaxy Nexus quickly proves that it can be as comfortable and practical as a regular smartphone with 3.5 or 4.0-inch screen. This performance is accentuated using a curved screen and a housing interior that almost forces you to follow its contour. At the bottom of the phone is where the miniUSB connector and the headphone jack reside.

Overall, I like the build of the Nexus S 4G. I'm not much of a fan of keyboard-less devices, but this one has almost converted me. It's solidly built, sleek, has a good looking spaced-out keyboard, and it's key input is very accurate. Can't say this about most Android keyboards I've tested.Read more

The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be available in March, exclusively from T-Mobile.

Available in a carbon black color, the Galaxy S Blaze 4G runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and features a Snapdragon S3 processor with 1.5 GHz dual-core CPUs and a 3.97-inch Super AMOLED touch screen. A 720p HD video recorder, 5-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, flash and advanced shooting modes, as well as a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat is also included.

As far as entertainment is concerned, you can stream movies on Netflix, watch TV programs on T-Mobile TV in mobile HD or download movies or TV shows using Samsung Media Hub. In addition, it features TeleNav GPS Navigator, for hands-free, voice-guided turn-by-turn driving directions, real-time traffic alerts, full-color 3-D moving maps and local alerts. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G also comes preloaded with a customized version of Yelp, so you can easily find and read reviews for local places to eat, shop, drink and play.

The T-Mobile 4GPro App Pack is also pre-loaded on the device, an aggregation of key business applications, such as DropBox, Evernote, Square, TripIt, Camscanner and LinkedIn.Read more

Samsung on Tuesday announced two new additions to the company's Galaxy smartphone line; the Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy mini 2. The Ace 2 features an 800MHz dual-core processor with a 3.8-inch WVGA display. The handset is also equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front facing one, Android 2.3, 4GB of internal storage and a microSD slot.

The mini 2 comes with an 800MHz processor and a 3.27-inch HVGA display with a 3-megapixel rear camera, microSD slot and Android 2.3. Both devices also ship with Samsung's ChatON, Social Hub and Music Hub services, allowing one-step access to social networks and over 17 million songs.

The Galaxy Ace 2 will be available in the U.K. in April, and the Galaxy mini 2 will be available in France in March before being rolled out globally. Samsung expects a North American launch early summer. Read more

The Samsung Galaxy Note, the latest device from Samsung that crosses a tablet with a smartphone, is coming to the UK this month. What does this mean for us folks stateside that have been waiting for this thing? It means that a U.S. release is probably not far behind.

Although the device is listed on the O2 website -- the UK carrier that will be selling the device -- the link for more details is broken, so we're assuming more details are being put together.

The device is already available in the UK, although there's not been too much support for it on the networks. The device is classed as a smartphone even though it has an enormous 5.3-inch screen. The screen has 800 x 1280 pixels at a pixel density of 285 ppi. The screen is also Super AMOLED, and is covered by Gorilla glass.Read more

Samsung has announced that it's Wi-Fi only Galaxy Tab will be available at multiple retail stores and Web sites April 10, 2011 for $349.99. You can see a complete list of stores at www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab .

The Galaxy Tab is powered by the Android 2.2 platform and has a 7-inch TFT display with a 1024 x 600 resolution. It weighs just 13 ounces, is 12 millimeters thin and includes 16 GB of internal storage and offers microSD expansion to allow for up to 32 GB of additional storage.

"We are excited to have the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab join our growing portfolio of Galaxy-branded devices," said Dale Sohn, President of Samsung Mobile. "The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the first truly mobile tablet on the market, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in one hand while typing or navigating the Web with the other."

For more information, go to www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab.

Samsung has what they are calling a new category of Android ultra-mobile devices. The new Galaxy Player isn't a large tablet (the screen sizes are four and five inches), nor is it a smartphone, but it has many of the features of both – Internet access, Android apps, games, the ability to watch videos, play music and enjoy e-books.

The 4" and 5" screen models of Galaxy Player both boast Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) connectivity, front and rear cameras (including a flash on the 5" model), stereo speakers, 8 GB on-board memory (expandable via MicroSD slot), and support for Adobe Flash 10.1.

The players support videos in DivX, Xvid, WMV, MPEG4 and H.264 formats, along with the audio support for MP3, WMA, AAC, Ogg, and Flac. Read more

Samsung Mobile will be offering a Wi-Fi-only version of their Galaxy Tab, providing a cheaper alternative 3G model that's currently available. Due to hit the U.S. in the first quarter of 2011, the Wi-Fi only Galaxy Tab will basically have the same features of the 3G model, just no 3G connectivity (or monthly contract!).

The Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and features a 7-inch TFT display with 1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution, a rear-facing 3 megapixel camera, as well as a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder for video chat. It includes 16GB of internal storage (with microSD expansion for up to 32GB of additional storage) and supports Adobe Flash Player 10.1.

Additional features:

• Daily Briefing: Offers instant access to weather, news, stocks, and schedules.
• AllShare DLNA Technology: Take video or pictures shot with Galaxy Tab and send the original content wirelessly to other DLNA-enabled devices (HDTVs, laptops, PC monitors, etc.)
• Document Viewer & Editor: Open and make changes to any Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF document
• 4,000 mAh Battery: Super-sized battery provides ample power to watch movies, share content and surf the Web

Last week it was announced that Verizon will be offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab . Today, Sprint contacted us to let us know that it will also be available at Sprint stores! Beginning Sunday, Nov. 14, you can head to your local Sprint retail outlet (or purchase the Samsung Galaxy Tab online) for $399.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement on a 3G Tablet Mobile Broadband plan. Two rate plans will be offered; a 2GB data plan with unlimited messaging for $29.99 per month or a 5GB data plan with unlimited messaging for $59.99 per month.

Sprint also announced that you can pre-order a Galaxy Tab starting today at any participating Sprint Store with the purchase of a $50 Sprint gift card. Those who pre-order Samsung Galaxy Tab will have their name added to the Device Wait List and be contacted to set up an appointment to complete their Samsung Galaxy Tab purchase beginning on Sunday, Nov. 14.

Want to know everything the Samsung Galaxy Tab has to offer? Just look at this list of specs:Read more