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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 – 10-Inch, Dual Core, Android 3.0

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 – 10-Inch, Dual Core, Android 3.0: "
Samsung comes correct with a full size tablet... now it's getting hot in here!

Ok, this is it, this is what every Android fan has been waiting for since you first saw Mr Jobs holding an iPad. Yes, this is Samsung’s new 10.1-inch Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Sure, Motorola got there first, but we all know Samsung’s Android track record which makes the new Galaxy Tab just that tiny bit more exciting. Although it was photographed in the “wild” at the Mobile World Congress earlier today, Samsung have now officially outed the device with full fanfare and much rejoicing.

The tablet is “With Google” branded, meaning it runs an untouched Android 3.0 Honeycomb. (We think it’s great to see manufactures embracing stock Google software). The screen is a 1280 x 800 TFT LCD, and the whole package is powered by a 1Ghz dual-core Tegra 2 processor. The new Galaxy Tab thickness measures only 10.9mm and weighs a mere 599g beating both the Apple iPad and the Motorola Xoom in both respects.

March is scheduled as a release date for Europe and Asia and Vodafone seem to have snagged an exclusivity deal on this one with the official press release reporting that

“Vodafone customers in over 20 markets around the world will be the first to get the Galaxy Tab 10.1 when it goes on sale this spring”

Nevermind all that Samsung, when can we get a WiFi only version? Pricing, on contract or otherwise, is unknown at this point in time, but was reported to be ‘competitive’ by Samsung themselves.

Well, it looks like the Android tablet market just got exciting with the launch of the new Galaxy Tab. Although it shows every indication of being a fantastic piece of gadgetry, it’s success vs the Motorola Xoom could inevitably hinge on what price point Samsung and Motorola can deliver the devices at, and whether they prioritize subsidized network deals or outright hardware sales.

Here’s a full spec rundown:

• Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
• 10.1” 1280 x 800 (WXGA) TFT Display
• 1GHz Dual Core application processor
• Rear Camera: 8.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash
• Front Camera: 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera
• Memory: 16GB/32GB
• Size: 246.2 x 170.4 x 10.9mm (599g)
• Battery: 6860mAh

Full Press Release

BARCELONA, February 13, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a provider of smart media devices and the global leader in Android™ tablets, in partnership with Vodafone Group, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 (Model: P7100), a powerful Dual-Core Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Smart Media Device, designed to deliver the ultimate mobile entertainment experience.

“As a leader in the Android-powered tablet market, Samsung is committed to providing a variety of feature-rich, always-on devices” said DJ Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing. He continued, “The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is a valuable addition to our expanding portfolio of smart media devices. Sporting a large 10.1 screen and dual surround-sound speakers, it enables users to enjoy multimedia to the maximum extent without having to compromise mobility.

Patrick Chomet, Vodafone’s Group Director of Terminals, said: “Vodafone customers in over 20 markets around the world will be the first to get the GALAXY Tab 10.1 when it goes on sale this spring. Samsung have produced a stylish, market-leading implementation of the new Android 3.0 platform which will be the first Honeycomb device to arrive in many of those markets. Vodafone’s competitive data tariffs and reliable, high-speed networks make using the GALAXY Tab 10.1 a great experience.”

“Samsung continues to develop innovative products that contribute to the continued growth of the Android ecosystem,” said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.

As the tablet market experiences unprecedented interest, Samsung and Vodafone have partnered to cater to customer demand and offer them the perfect way to enjoy the huge variety of opportunities the Android platform provides. Whether playing games, reading eBooks or updating your Facebook status, the lightweight, ultra-slim Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the ultimate entertainer and builds on the industry-wide success of the two million-selling Samsung GALAXY Tab.

“As more employees are empowered with mobile access to enterprise systems, applications and data through their device of choice, the requirement for IT to support the widening array of device types can be extremely complex and unwieldy,” said Willie Jow, vice president enterprise mobility, Sybase. “The combination of Samsung’s leading devices and Sybase’s best-in-class management and security solution now bring Android to the level enterprises require for full-scale deployments.”

The Ultimate Entertainment ExperienceA 10.1” (WXGA TFT LCD) display with crystal clear resolution (1280 x 800) makes the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 an unrivalled device for experiencing the hundreds of thousands of games and applications available from Android Market™. To compliment the amazing visual quality of the device, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes dual surround-sound speakers to immerse you even more fully.

The device also includes an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with Auto Focus and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera which lets users capture experiences with the best-in-market full HD record and play as well as easily share them. With the Android browser and Flash 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 is the perfect tool for consuming the world of the internet content wherever you are.

Performance and SpeedCombined with the latest version of Android’s tablet-optimized operating system, Honeycomb, Samsung has created a device that is powerful and lightning fast.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 includes a 1GHz Dual Core application processor, giving you the kind of fast and powerful multimedia and web browsing experience. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1’s Dual Core processor, low power DDR2 memory and 6860mAh battery, make it perfect for task management in an energy efficient way.

Maximized PortabilityAt just 599g in weight and mere 10.9mm- slimness, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is lighter, slimmer and more portable, meaning users are free to enjoy its many features while on the move. With the need to remain constantly connected, Samsung has also included super-fast HSPA+ 21Mbps, Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to support rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times.

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Fring launches fringOut calling just as Skype opens up to Android

Fring launches fringOut calling just as Skype opens up to Android: "

Late last month Fring announced fringOut calling -- cheap calls to regular telephone numbers from the Android client. And it's now available (coincidentally on the same day Skype opened up to the rest of Android) in an updated Android app. FringOut allows you to call phones worldwide for as low as 1 cent a minute. Not only does that make their pricing extremely competitive, it also makes it so reasonable that it's hard to justify passing up a deal like that up. Of course, if only Fring and Skype would kiss and make up, it'd make this a much more interesting story.

Posted originally at Android Central

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Things that go bump in the night

Things that go bump in the night: "On the Picnik team, Halloween is one of our favorite times of year. We get a bit giddy anticipating our braaaaainstorm session for this holiday. We love dreaming up ghouls and ghosts that bring spooky effects to your photos.


This October, we brought back mob favorites, like Vampire and Zombie, Lightening and Ghostify. And we’ve introduced new effects like eeriness with one click, unearthly textures and heaps of new stickers.

Halloween Effects: Feeling beastly? Our mad scientists created tools to turn you into a zombie, vampire or other creature of the night, and many other effects to give your photo a mysterious cast.
Halloween Stickers: We went up to the attic and dusted off trunks full of stickers, so you can add everything from witch hats, ghosts and jack-o-lanterns to fangs, lesions and tombstones.
Halloween Fonts: We unearthed some of the spookiest fonts around so you can add text to your photo written in skeletons, ghosts or other treacherous text.

To find these fiendish delights, go to picnik.com/halloween. This Halloween, you can dress up your photos without even putting on a costume.
Posted by Lisa Conquergood, Picnik team

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Android WiFi Tether App For Rooted Users Constantly Disconnecting? Try These Solutions To Fix It

Android WiFi Tether App For Rooted Users Constantly Disconnecting? Try These Solutions To Fix It: "

The number 1 Android app for rooted phones out there is undoubtedly Android WiFi Tether, which is a free alternative to all those carrier-bundled WiFi hotspot apps. In fact, it is the primary reason I root every Android phone I own – 2 hours of commute on the train suddenly become extremely productive because of always-on laptop connectivity. I’ve excitedly written about the app before, especially after it added support for Infrastructure mode and WPA2 on the EVO 4G.

Problems

However, after a few months of using the WiFi Tether app, I started...

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AT&T announces BRAVO, FLIPOUT and FLIPSIDE

AT&T announces BRAVO, FLIPOUT and FLIPSIDE: "

AT&T is expanding its Android line up today with the release of Motorola’s BRAVO ($129.99), FLIPSIDE ($99.99) and FLIPOUT ($79.99). (Each linked page offers phone specs. Prices require two year agreement, but no rebate.)



These budget devices might not be too tempting to the hardcore Android junky, but certainly do appeal to the compulsive texter and social hound. Still, it would be nice to see more high end Android offerings in Ma Bell’s portfolio. I suspect we’ll see the big plans AT&T’s got in store for their Android loving subscribers come CTIA.

BRAVO




FLIPOUT




FLIPSIDE

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Big Texas Android BBQ Recap

Big Texas Android BBQ Recap: "

The Android BBQ was originally conceived as a party that might attract 40 people to meet-up in Texas and put faces to the names they watched on Twitter, message boards, and Tinychat videos. That didn’t happen. Instead, there was a gathering of several hundred people in Austin, Texas this weekend, making the inaugural Big Texas Android BBQ a great experience for all who made the trip.

And what a trip it was. In addition to some great food provided by Team Smokestack, who collectively didn’t get a decent night’s sleep among them, there were phone giveaways, panels on development and Android as a whole, and general socializing the whole weekend. Event-goers commandeered the Springhill Suites by hanging out in the lobby comparing phones, exchanging apps and tips, and deciding to explore the city together. And that was just Day 1.

On Day 2, people waited in line to get hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Tab, something most non-journalists and Samsung employees have yet to do. They also played with the G2, an NVIDIA tablet prototype running Unreal, and meeting with development companies poised to do some interesting things with Android.

I decided late in the game to attend this event and I’m very glad that I did. Thank you to all of the Androinica readers and fans of the AndroidGuys podcast who had something positive to say to me, and infinite thanks to everyone involved in the planning or production of this event. Here’s a quick video showing a few scenes from the event.

Recap Video

Charity Auction

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Ben Heck solves HTC EVO power issues like a mad genius

Ben Heck solves HTC EVO power issues like a mad genius: "

I was satisfied with the results I experienced after I first got my Seidio 3,000mAh extended EVO battery, and consistent with the lifetime tests I ran using Juice Defender, I can still get close to two full days of standard usage between charges. I think I found a pretty good solution the the EVO’s battery issues. But I took the dullard’s way out.



Benjamin J. Heckendorn–yes, the Ben Heck who makes laptops out of gaming systems (image embedded below)–has created a hand crank cell phone charger and he chose to demonstrate it on the ever power hungry EVO.



The primary ingredients came from a manual charge flashlight. This guy is a mad genius.

Like a BOSS!



Via Engadget

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Confirmed To Use Gorilla Glass

Samsung Galaxy Tab Confirmed To Use Gorilla Glass: "

Looks like Gorilla Glass is fast becoming the trend among tablets and smartphones – not only is Samsung slapping it on their Galaxy S devices, but the Tab as well. What’s so great about Gorilla Glass? To quote Wikipedia:

Corning attributes the choice of Gorilla Glass superiority not only for "unparalleled damage resistance and protection" but:

• "Thinner form factor: Gorilla Glass retains its performance advantage over standard chemically strengthened substrates even when used in thin form factors. Currently, Gorilla Glass is available as-drawn in thicknesses ranging from .5 millimetres (0.020 in) – 2.0 millimetres (0.079

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Glu and GetJar team up for free Android games

Glu and GetJar team up for free Android games: "

It seems that another push from GetJar in support of Android gaming is under way with a recent announcement that they have teamed up with Glu Mobile to offer some of their best paid games for free. A couple of the titles available are Built-a-lot which is a Sim City style game and Stranded: Mysteries of Time which is an action game with Dinosaurs.

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