Where is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7?

Apparently Samsung has pulled down its newest tablet, the Galaxy Tablet 7.7, from the IFA event where it was launched recently. At first no explanation was given for the act, but news confirms that the tablet has been removed due to a court decision made on the 2nd of September. Every single bit of information, demos and banners, have been taken down.

The statement by Samsung was as follows:

‘Samsung respects the court’s decision (The District Court in Dusseldorf) made on September 2  and therefore decided not to display any more the GALAXY Tab 7.7 in IFA. However, we believe it severely limits consumer choice in Germany. Samsung will pursue all available measures, including legal options, to defend its intellectual property rights and ensure its innovative products remain available to German consumers.’

Legal spats are cursing Samsung again, but we hope the new tab reaches the Indian market soon without any legal issues.

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Samsung Galaxy Note, a new 5.3 inch device by Samsung

Samsung has introduced and announced yet again a new device that is somewhat in between a tablet and a smartphone. The Galaxy Note is the newest addition to the Galaxy family and it is a 5.3 inch device capable of calling features and is said to be a hybrid device just like the Dell Streak 5.

The Galaxy Note has a 5.3 inch WXGA screen with a 1280x800 resolution. It has the same Exynos chipset as the Tab 7.7 which is dual-core 1.4GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, Mali-400MP GPU, an 8MP with 1080p video recording, and it comes with a stylus, the S Pen which works with dedicated apps.

Samsung GALAXY Note Specifications

Galaxy Tab 7.7 announced by Samsung at the IFA

Here is one more announcement by Samsung, this time a new tablet device. The company has introduced a new 7.7 inch Galaxy Tab. The new tablet has been announced at the IFA being held at Berlin.

The Samsung P6800 Galaxy Tab 7.7 has a 7.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen offerting a 1280x800 resolution, a 1.4GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM and Mali-400MP GPU. It is slim at just 7.8mm, has a 3MP autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p video recording, a 2MP fixed-focus front camera, an Infra-red port 3G HSPA+ connectivity and will run Android 3.2 Honeycomb with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI.

Samsung announces new Bada 2.0 handsets, Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y

Samsung Electronics has unveiled three new handsets falling under their Wave series, namely the Wave 3, Wave M and the Wave Y. All three devices are powered by Samsung’s own new bada 2.0 platform which brings together a wide variety of new capabilities including multi-tasking, Wi-Fi Direct, voice recognition and Near Field Communication (optional).

The handsets will also feature ChatON which is Samsung’s proprietary mobile communication service that works across all major mobile devices.

“Smartphones are gaining popularity by the day. The new additions to the Wave portfolio are the first to benefit from the power of our bada 2.0 platform; the full extent of our commitment is clear to see in each device. We’ve produced easy-to-use smartphones that will inspire the market,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications business.

The Wave 3

 
The Wave M

 
The Wave Y

Samsung announces a new Mobile Messenger - ChatON

Samsung has announced launch of a free mobile communication service, ChatON. It lets users interact with friends and family, regardless of device platform – functionality across multiple platforms lets all users join in, with text, images, hand-written notes and video shared instantly. Users can chat in groups, while a Web client will allow the easy sharing of content and conversations between mobile and PC.

ChatON, which is available in more than 120 countries supporting up to 62 languages, features two functionality options. A basic functionality option is available for feature phone users who prefer simple and easy usage, allowing users to share text, pictures, calendar, contacts and emotions through an easy-to-access client.

Smartphone users can enjoy advanced feature options, enabling richer communication by allowing users to see how often they communicate with their buddies using the Interaction Rank feature and post comments on buddies’ profile pages. Users can also create an ‘Animation message’ which allows them to create their own content by scribbling texts, adding audio and choosing their background pictures. All photos and videos in each conversation window can be viewed in an automatically-generated content sharing ‘Trunk’.

ChatON allows users to join and grow their social communities, socializing instantly and flexibly through their mobile device.  Users can enjoy the benefits of ChatON globally, with free and easy communication possible with friends and family anywhere in the world.

Samsung ChatON will be made available gradually across all major Smartphones, Tablets, notebook PCs and Samsung feature phones, including forthcoming devices showcased at IFA 2011.

Check out the Samsung Ch@tON Infographics

Samsung launches LTE versions of the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9

Samsung Electronics has announced new LTE editions of the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. These new versions of the devices now offer high-speed 4G connectivity.  LTE  4G technology allows portable devices to download high-quality files at speeds of up to 100Mbps, and to upload at speeds of 50Mbps theoretically – five times faster than even the quickest HSPA+ connection. This means that a four-minute long MP3 track can be downloaded in 0.3 seconds, or an entire film file in less than two minutes

“With the introduction of GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE, we will take the capabilities of these devices to a whole new level. LTE redefines the user experience made possible by these devices and opens entirely new possibilities in terms of content viewing, sharing, quality and connectivity,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

“This is a milestone in our commitment to lead the charge in 4G mobile telephony around the world, both in terms of back-end network solutions for service providers and the development of powerful consumer handsets,” added Shin.

Not only has the new S II got a new LTE radio chip, there are other upgrades in the new version of the handset. In comparison to the original S II, the new LTE version of the Galaxy S II will be featuring a bigger 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus display and also a bigger 1.5GHz dual core processor. Other features of the handset are similar to the S II.

Both the devices have been announced and should be headed towards the US, which has already adapted to the LTE radio frequencies.

Samsung announces new Naming Structure for Galaxy smartphones

Samsung has revealed a new naming structure to identify its Galaxy Smartphones. new class designators refer to the specific category that the smartphone product fits into, for example a premium device, or an entry-level device. All classes will be used within the higher branding of the ‘GALAXY’ smartphones.

“S” (Super Smart) – Devices at the very pinnacle of Samsung’s mobile portfolio. This class will only be used on flagship devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S.
“R” (Royal / Refined) – Premium category models, a combination of power, performance and productivity.
“W” (Wonder) – High quality, strategic models, perfect for those seeking a balance between style and performance.
“M” (Magical) – High-performance models at an economic price-point.
“Y” (Young) – These are entry models or strategic models for emerging markets or a younger audience more sensitive to price.

Class indicators allow a more specific description of the key selling points of a device:
“Pro” – This indicates that the device includes a QWERTY keyboard.
“Plus” – This indicates that the device is an upgrade from an existing model.
“LTE” – This indicates that the device is designed to utilize LTE (Long-Term Evolution) connectivity standards, a 4G standard to provide increased mobile network capacity and speed.

Galaxy Tab 7.7, Wave 3 and Galaxy Note to be launched by Samsung at IFA Berlin

According to Samsung’s teaser app for the upcoming IFA event at Berlin, the company is planning to launch three new products; a Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet, the Wave 3 OS with a new smartphone, and Galaxy Note, which is an unknown device. The leak has been found inside the Samsung Mobile Unpacked application which has been launched for the occasion of the launch itself. Logo images of the above mentioned products have been found residing inside the application package.

Samsung accidently confirms the Nexus Prime

A cease and desist letter written by Samsung’s lawyers has been leaked which warns an individual who has firmware possession of the Nexus Prime and intends to release it publicly. This confirms that the next Nexus will be manufactured by none other than Samsung itself.

Here is the whole letter,

To [recipient]

It has come to our attention that you are wrongfully in possession of, and intend to release or otherwise publicly disclose without Samsung's consent, firmware for the Nexus Prime. By this letter, Samsung orders you to immediate cease, desist, and refrain from any and all such activities.

The Nexus Prime firmware is the exclusive property of Samsung and/or its partners, suppliers and affiliates. Any continued retention, use, or disclosure of Nexus Prime firmware, and/or Samsung's confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information pertaining to Nexus Prime, will expose you to significant liability, both civil and potentially criminal.

Samsung expects your immediate compliance with the terms of this letter. You are instructed to contact my office immediately to discuss the return of Nexus Prime data in your possession and other remedial action. Samsung reserves all rights.

By this letter, you are also put on notice of your obligation not to alter, modify, delete, erase, or destroy, or cause or permit anyone else to alter, modify, delete, erase, or destroy, any evidence pertaining to the subject matter of this letter.

Thank you for immediate cooperation.
[Sender]
General Counsel
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC.

Rumours have been around saying that the handset have a 1.5GHz SoC dual-core processor from Texas Instruments, 1GB RAM, 4G LTE support, a 4.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED HD display and off course will run on Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Hopefully we’ll see the handset in Q4 2011.

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