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Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) after unveiling the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) over a week ago. The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) comes with dual-core 1GHz processor, 10.1-inch WXGA (1280×800) PLS display, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, 1GB RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal storage, microSD card slot up to 32GB, 3MP rear-facing camera, VGA front-facing camera, full HD video playback and 720p HD video recording, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HSPA+ support, A-GPS, and 7000mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) like the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will be released in March starting from UK.


Source: Samsung Mobile Press

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Good news to all Asus Transfomer TF101 owners, Asus Global just announced on their Facebook page that the Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is now upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The update is coming over-the-air (OTA) and have started rolling out yesterday.

"Dear valued ASUS fans,

ASUS prides itself on delivering the best products to end-users, which means that we not only aim to deliver innovative products but also to continue improving the out of box experience throughout their life cycle with regular firmware updates.

Many of our Eee Pad Transformer TF101 users have waited patiently for the promised Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update and we are delighted to announce that the first wave of FOTA updates for TF101 firmware v.9.2.1.11 started today in Taiwan. The update will FOTA in other regions soon after.

Although we will announce several new innovations at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, we take great pride in delivering on-going enhancements and support for products that are well into their life cycle.

Thank you once again for your valued support!"

Source: Asus Global (Facebook) via Yugatech

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Smart Communications is now offering the Cherry Mobile Superion for just Php9,995, that's Php10,000 off from its original price of Php19,995. The tablet is now available online via Smart Online Store.

The Cherry Mobile Superion was launched last year and it's the first tablet outed locally that can make calls and send SMS. If you want to buy your very own Cherry Mobile Superion just visit Smart Online Store.

Cherry Mobile Superion Specifications:
Android OS 2.2 (Froyo)
Qualcomm 600 MHz processor
7” WVGA capacitive touchscreen
512MB internal (up to 32GB via microSD)
3G, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Ambient Light sensor
G-Sensor
3MP autofocus camera
Front Facing VGA camera
GPS/AGPS
Bluetooth 2.0
Php9,995

Source: Smart Communications

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Updating your BlackBerry Playbook to OS 2.0 is easy and the update is available over the air (OTA), no need to connect your Playbook to your computer. To update just follow these three easy steps below.

Step 1
-Connect your Playbook to the internet via WiFi.
Step 2
-Once connected, a Software Update notification will appear on your status bar, then simply tap “Update” and follow the on-screen instructions to start downloading the Software Update.
Step 3
-Make sure you save all files because you need to restart your PlayBook afterward updating.

Note: Make sure you have a stable WiFi connection and we suggest plugging in your device because you are downloading between 400MB to 500MB of data and updating of the device can take 1 hour to finish.

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Research In Motion (RIM) just announced that the new BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is now available as a free download for all BlackBerry PlayBook tablets starting today. BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 delivers an enhanced tablet experience and allows you to use the BlackBerry PlayBook in new ways throughout the day.

The BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 new features include:
•Integrated email client with a powerful unified inbox: With BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 you have the option to use a unified inbox that consolidates all messages in one place, including messages from Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, as well as personal and work email accounts.

•Social Integration with Calendar and Contacts apps: The built-in calendar harnesses information from social networks and makes it available where and when users need it. Contact cards are also dynamically populated with updated information from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to create a consolidated view of contacts.

•Updated BlackBerry Bridge app: BlackBerry Bridge is a unique app that provides a Bluetooth connection between your BlackBerry PlayBook and core apps on your BlackBerry smartphone (including BBM, Email, Contacts, Calendar and Browser) in order to let you view the content on the larger tablet display. With BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0, it’s easier and quicker than ever to take documents, web pages, emails and photos that appear on your BlackBerry smartphone and display them on your BlackBerry PlayBook for an optimized viewing and editing experience. The updated BlackBerry Bridge app also provides a new remote control feature that allows a BlackBerry smartphone to be used as a wireless keyboard and mouse for a BlackBerry PlayBook.

•Improved mobile productivity: Updated document editing functions, the new Print To Go app, and increased control and manageability of corporate data with BlackBerry Balance  allow you to get more out of your BlackBerry PlayBook every day. Plus, an updated virtual keyboard with auto correction and predictive next word completion learns how you type to enable faster, more accurate typing.

•New apps and content: Thousands of new apps are being added to BlackBerry App World today (including a range of Android apps that will run on the BlackBerry PlayBook). A new BlackBerry Video Store1 is launching today. Enhanced web browsing capabilities are also available with BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.

Source: RIM

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LG just unveiled the 5-inch tablet smartphone hybrid with stylus input capability called Optimus Vu, a direct competitor to Samsung's Galaxy Note. The LG Optimus Vu was expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) but it appears that the Korean company simply just couldn't wait.

The LG Optimus Vu comes with a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, Adreno 220 GPU, 5-inch XGA (1024 x 768) IPS display with a 4x3 aspect ratio, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (Upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich), 1GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 8 megapixel auto-focus rear camera with LED flash, 1.3 megapixel front camera, LTE, HDMI, DLNA, Wi-Fi, 2,080 mAh battery and a 8.5mm thick frame.

The Optimus Vu will be available on SK Telecom and LG+ carriers in South Korea in early March and the rest of the world should be able to see this device shortly thereafter. Pricing is still unknown.


Source: LG

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From the creators of The Sims 3 series of best-selling mobile games, EA's The Sims FreePlay for Android that comes with a complete Sims experience is now available to download for free on Android Market. To download just visit Android Market at the source below.

The Sims FreePlay Features:
• Create up to 16 customized Sims from head to toe
• Design dream homes or get fully-furnished houses for your Sims
• Care for pets, grow gardens, even bake a cake
• Give your Sims careers and earn Simoleons to improve their situations
• Complete goals for Lifestyle Points, then spend them on hip items
• Live with your Sims in real-time (when it’s day or night for you, it’s the same for your Sims)

Notes:
- This all-new experience of The Sims is designed for play on Android devices and is not connected to our Facebook game.
- You must have an Internet connection to play, so please make sure your device is connected.
- Due to the rich, immersive quality of this game, we recommend connecting to WiFi to download and play.


Source: Android Market

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Samsung officially announced today, their cheapest and first 7-inch tablet running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich called the Galaxy Tab 2, the successor of Samsung first Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab.

The Galaxy Tab 2 comes with a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, 7-inch WSVGA (1024×600) PLS display, Wi-Fi, HSPA+ support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS, microSD card slot, 4,000mAh battery, 10.5mm thickness, 3 megapixel rear-facing and VGA front-facing camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will be offered in WiFi-only and WiFi + 3G versions starting at around $450 and will be first release in UK in March.

Source: SammyHub

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Samsung is celebrating Valentine's Day next week and to celebrate that special event, Samsung is giving away a bunch of paid apps for free for Android and Bada users until February 21. If you download all the apps, you can get a chance to win a free $5 voucher for your next apps.

To download just visit Samsung Apps at the source below.

Supported Android devices:

• Galaxy S(I9000)
• Galaxy 5(I5503)
• Galaxy551(I5510)
• Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0(G70)
• Galaxy S2(I9100)
• Galaxy mini(S5570)
• Galaxy Fit(S5670)
• Galaxy S scLCD(I9003)
• Galaxy Tab 10.1(P7500)
• Galaxy Tab 8.9(P7300)
• Galaxy Tab 7.7(P6800)
• Galaxy W(I8150)
• Galaxy Ace(S5830)
• Galaxy Y(S5360)
• Galaxy Note(I9220)

Supported Bada devices:

• Wave525(S5253)
• Wave II(S8530)
• Wave(S8500)
• Wave723(S7233E)
• Wave723(S7233E)
• Wave 3(S8600)

Source: Samsung Apps

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Samsung Philippines just launched the Galaxy Tab 7.7 (P6800), a premium tablet with a Super AMOLED Plus display and a 7.9mm thin profile for just Php32,990 for the 32GB 16GB variant, Php5 less than the quad-core Asus Transformer Prime (TF201) price of Php32,995.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (P6800) Specification:
7.7-inch (800 x 1280) Super AMOLED Plus display
Dual-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor
Mali-400MP GPU
Exynos chipset
1GB RAM
16GB internal storage
MicroSD up to 32GB
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
HSDPA 21Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps
Bluetooth 3.0 w/ A2DP
3.15MP rear-facing camera with 720p video recording
2MP front-facing camera
micro-USB port
GPS
5100mAh Li-Po battery
Android 3.2 Honeycomb (Upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich)

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A TV ad produced by an Israeli Cable TV station Hot showed four men posing as women who use Galaxy Tab to trigger a nuclear explosion. But it didn’t go well with Iran's officials and even considering a plan to cut off the country's economic transactions with South Korea's Samsung in reaction to the company's anti-Iran teaser, even if the commercial was meant for the Israeli market.

Arsalan Fat'hipour, Head of Majlis Energy Committee said "the double-urgency plan, aimed at imposing a complete ban on buying all Samsung products, would make the company regret making the insulting teaser." Fat'hipour also added "Samsung's apology to the Iranian nation, though necessary, would not be enough and that the company must be held accountable for producing the teaser."

Update: Samsung issued a statement to CNN saying "Samsung Electronics is aware of a recent news report in Iranian media regarding an advertisement aired by HOT cable network of Israel,” Samsung also added "This advertisement was produced by HOT cable network without Samsung’s knowledge or participation."


Source: PressTV

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The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the first tablet to come with a quad-core Tegra 3 processor from Nvidia is now available here in the country through Villman Computers website with a priced of Php32,995 for the 32GB version with a mobile docking station.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime (TF201) Specifications: 

•  Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradable to Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 10.1" LED Backlight WXGA (1280x800) Super IPS+ display
• NVidia Tegra 3 1.4GHz quad-core processor
• 32GB of internal storage
• 1GB RAM
• 1.2MP front-facing camera
• 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash
• 3.5mm mic & headphone combo jack
• micro HDMI port
• micro SD card slot
• USB 2.0 port (dock)
• SD Card slot (dock)
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1 w/ EDR
• Php32,995

Source: Villman Computers

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A TV ad by Action Electronics in Taiwan is using the late Steve Jobs, an Angel from heaven to promote a combined tablet PC and multi-language dictionary, which runs on Android. Actually, it really isn't Steve Jobs, but a Taiwanese comedian and impersonator Ah-Ken who dressed Steve's signature turtleneck sweater and blue jeans plus an angel wings and halo.

"Steve Jobs always promoted things that were good for people, Apple products, so his image can also promote other things that are good," said Chelsea Chen, a spokeswoman for Action Electronics. But the ad has drawn some sharp reactions on YouTube, with some branding it distasteful and disgusting. Others even calling for a boycott of the company products, even if the ad does not say 'Steve Jobs' name. Chen also said, "It's just an impersonator, not Jobs," and added, "We have no choice but to use Android, we can't use iOS."


Source: Reuters

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An indie developer helper TiP@H recently posted on the XDA Developers forum a game based on the first-person shooter game Counter-Strike. Counter-Strike portable is made by indie developer FrIuNs from the ground up using Unity 3D and the game also supports cross-platform play between the Flash, Facebook and Android versions.

The game isn't finished yet. But if you want to try it out, you can download the game below.

Download - Android 2.0-2.2
Download - Android 2.3+


Source: XDA Developers

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Greenpoison by Chronic Dev Team just released Absinthe, which allows users to untethered jailbreak their iPhone 4S running on iOS 5.0/5.0.1 and iPad 2 running on iOS 5.0.1. Download the file below and simply unzip the file, then install on your iOS A5 mobile device with one click of a button.

Absinthe for Mac OS X: Download
Absinthe for Windows: Download

Note: You should not update to iOS 5.0.2 when it’s released, or you will lose your jailbreak.

Source: Greenpoison

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A white version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 7.0 plus was spotted by Quoc Huy of VN Express in Vietnam. The currently available Black and White versions differ only by the color of the back, the one spotted by Quoc Huy has a white bezel on the front instead of black.

The specs of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 7.0 Plus remain unchanged and there is no info on the availability of the device or its price.

Source: VN Express

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Toshiba Excite X10 now officially becomes the world’s thinnest and lightest 10-inch tablet at  0.3-inch thick and weighing only at 1.2 lbs. The Excite X10 comes with a 10.1-inch (1280x800) Gorilla Glass display, 1.2Ghz dual-core TI OMAP 4330 processor, 1 GB of RAM, Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich), 8 hours of battery life, micro USB, mini HDMI out, micro SD card slot, 5 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera.

The Toshiba Excite X10 is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2012 and price $530 for the 16GB version and $600 for the 32GB version.

Source: PhoneArena

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According to Notebook Italia, there are rumors that Asus was planning to launch a cheap 7-inch tablet called Asus Eee Memo Pad at the upcoming CES 2012, with a price of about $299. According to rumors, Asus Eee Memo Pad should feature a 7-inch capacitive screen (1280x800 pixels), 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdradron processor, 16GB to 64GB of flash memory, built-in 3G, WiFi, Android operating system and there is also a 3D version.

Source: Notebook Italia

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Samsung Electronics flagship device the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note has now reached 1 million shipments globally in just under two months. But this doesn’t actually mean that 1 million Galaxy Notes were sold, this is only a number of handsets shipped to carriers and vendors.

“1 million global shipping of Galaxy Notemeans it has well positioned itself as a market creator,” A Samsung official also said “Samsung will continuously strengthen its leadership in the globalsmartphone market as well as create new markets with innovativedevices.”

Source: SamsungTomorrow via The Verge

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By Pinoy Tech Blog

If you’re done or tired with Need For Speed on your BlackBerry PlayBook, you might be happy to learn that everybody’s favorite birds and pigs are now available in the App World for PlayBook users.


For those who cannot wait for the Android sandbox app for the PlayBook, the Angry Birds trio (Original, Rio and Seasons) will have to satisfy your cravings for Android apps. Unlike in the Android Market though, these games aren’t free and each costs $4.99. If you can’t afford it maybe you can use the “Gift Request” feature of the new App World.

Source: Pinoy Tech Blog

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