Samsung today announced via Twitter that it has begun to push out Android 4.0 updates to its Galaxy S II smartphones. The rollout began in a number of European countries and Korea with other markets to follow: #ICS for #GALAXYSII will be available today in Europe including Poland, Hungary, Sweden, & Korea, & gradually roll out to other markets. Pocket-Lint […]
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Android 4.0 upgrades for Samsung Galaxy S II coming March 10th? (Updated)
It appears that Samsung is getting close to releasing its Android 4.0 update for its Galaxy S II (model GT-I9100). The Samsung Philippines site today announced that the update will be available starting March 10th. The same News Alert does not show up in all other countries though. For example, there is no mention of the update on the Samsung […]
Samsung Galaxy S II tops sales of 20 million in 10 months
Samsung today announced that its Galaxy S II (model GT-I9100) has topped sales of 20 million units into global channels since its launch less than a year ago. According to JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business: “Since its launch in late April 2011, the Galaxy S II has seen tremendous growth reflecting its tremendous popularity with customers […]
Another Samsung Galaxy S II ad: Type With Your Voice
Last night, I asked for more Samsung Galaxy S II ads and this morning, my wish came true. This time, it’s a little voice control and romance (and a possible defection?). One question: Has the enamored Apple friend not heard of Siri, Apple’s own voice control technology? Source: MobileSyrup
Latest Samsung Galaxy S II ad: Urban Camping
I have to admit that I’m really enjoying these. Here is yet another Samsung Galaxy S II ad that pokes (good-natured) fun at competitor Apple: Here’s hoping that there are more of these…
Latest Samsung ad: “We just got Samsunged”
Samsung is at it again! It has released a new ad, called “Samsunged” which takes aim at Apple and its die-hard customers. This time, the ad highlights turn-by-turn navigation which requires a third-party app on the iPhone but is standard on its Samsung Galaxy S II (and other Android smartphones). Is the verb “samsunged” about to enter our vernacular?
Samsung announces Galaxy device Android 4.0 update plans
Samsung has already committed to updating its Galaxy S II lineup to Android 4.0 but missing so far was a timeline. It today announced a longer list of devices that will be upgraded and gave the first clues as to when users can expect to see Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on their devices. Updates will start with the GALAXY […]
Latest Samsung ad pokes fun at Apple over music
Samsung has posted another Samsung Galaxy S II ad. As with an earlier one, it pokes fun at Apple and the customer lineups that interest in its products generates. This time, the topic of conversation is music and other media. I wonder if we will see Apple respond with ads of its own… Source: Phandroid