This is the Galaxy S III

GsmHelpdesk Nederland got his hands on the first official picture of the Samsung Galaxy S III.

The Galaxy S III will use a 12 megapixel camera and a 4.7” Super Amoled HD screen (resolution 720 x 1280)
The screen is ultimate sharp with 313 pixels a inch.
The Galaxy S III will have a 1.5 ghz quad-core processor on board.
The phone size: 131,3 x 63,7 x 8 mm
Other specifications: Codename: GT-I9300

•  Size: 131,3 x 63,7 x 8 mm
• Weight 125 grams
• 4.8” Super Amoled HD (313 pixels a inch.) (resolution 720 x 1280)
• 12 megapixel camera with LED
• 1.3 megapixel front camera
• 1.5 GHZ quad-core processor.
• Bluetooth 4.0
• NFC
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
• MicroUSB 2.0
• HDMI
• Battery 1750 mAh
• 32GB intern

Update Galaxy Note to XXLC1, Latest Gingerbread Android 2.3.6 Firmware

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What is special about the new iPad?

Samsung started a fight agianst Apple about the new iPad.
See below…. Click to view 

Galaxy SIII Spec Updated: Exynos 4412 quadcore processor.

Here’s news that should put a smile on the faces of many people waiting impatiently for Samsung’s next flagship, the Galaxy S3, to come out. A senior manager at Samsung has apparently told the Korean Times, on the basis of anonymity, that the Galaxy S3 will be rocking an Exynos 4412 quad-core processor, with each core clocked at 1.5 GHz.

The processor will be built on a 32 nm process, which will be responsible for the increased power efficiency, compared to Nvidia’s Tegra 3 processor (which is 40 nm), which will be its direct competitor. Besides being more power efficient, the Exynos 4412 will also have around 26 percent better performance than the Tegra 3 processors. The graphics performance will also be a lot better apparently, though no exact figures were given, so we’ll have to wait and see just how much better the graphics performance will be. The Tegra 3 processor is a powerhouse in itself, so the news that the Exynos will be even faster makes the wait even more exciting.

Other already known and rumored specs of the Galaxy S3 include a 4.8″ HD Super AMOLED Plus screen, a ceramic back for a premium finish (instead of the plastic that Samsung has been using on all their phones till now), and Ice Cream Sandwich with on-screen virtual buttons powering the software. Oh, and not to mention a thin 7 mm profile that should make it one of the thinnest yet powerful devices ever.

There’s still no news on when the Galaxy S3 will be announced, though it’s certainly a possibility that the 2012 Olympic games will be the venue where Samsung announces it. Of course, all we can do is wait and hope that the announcement comes as soon as possible, and also hope that it’s available for purchase soon after (which is what Samsung is aiming for i.e not too much delay between the announcement and availability).

Source  Sammobile

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If you never heard of this, then i assume you don't live in SA, Internet does not get cheaper than this, this is not to be compared with any one of their rivals, like Vodacom, MTN, Cell C. In the past Cell C used to have the most cheapest internet Bundles, so the company have shifted its focus from mobile internet to more into business. but this seems not to work for them, might reconsider selling clothes. not funny is true.
8ta.com is the way forward, get your Live Big Live 120 Gigs Data Bundles.

The Xperia Sola

Sony’s been bringing it lately, with a trifecta of monosyllabic Xperia goodness at CES and MWC. I personally believe that a key ingredient in the secret sauce may be Sony’s ability to keep the new phones classy — the Xperia S, U, and P all got high marks from us in terms of build, feel in the hand, and overall aesthetic quality. But the newest member of the Xperia clan may have trouble living up to the standard; that is, if the reality of this “floating touch” thing is anything close to what I’m imagining.

The freshly announced Sony Xperia Sola is definitely trying to be a forward-thinking phone. Sony’s packed it full of fun technology like NFC-enabled Xperia SmartTags, a (relatively small, yet actually perfectly proportioned) 3.7-inch Reality Display with a Sony Mobile Bravia Engine, 3D surround sound audio tech, and access to the new Sony Entertainment Network. Oh, and we can’t forget that whole “floating touch” thing.

The idea is that you hover your finger above the screen, “so it acts like a moving cursor” without ever having to actually touch the screen. Then you can highlight and tap links to load the page. I’m not exactly sure about the potential of this, nor the need, but we’ll just wait and see.

The newest Xperia will come in white, red and black color flavors in Q2, and while it’ll ship with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Sony says it should see ICS by summer. We have no word yet on pricing.

Google Play Store APK Version 3.4.7 Updated

Google just updated the market app, Google Play Store, to v3.4.7, which fixes just that.

Download link here GPS v3.4.7

if you don't know how to install this click here for Guidance

Download Google Play Store APK 3.4.6

Hey there, we know how much you crave the newest verison of the android market app, now know as the Google Play Store App.

Google has already started updating android market on some devices to Google Play Store, but those who can’t wait the OTA update, well, here’s the next best — an APK file of the Google Play Store v3.4.6 (last version of android market was 3.4.4, btw).

DOWNLOAD GOOGLE PLAY STORE APK v3.4.6

How to Install the Google Play Store App 3.4.6

Installing the update manually is simple. You don’t need root, adb or anything, just download and transfer the APK file from above to your phone’s SD Card and use a file manager to browse to it and install. (Don’t forget select the “Unknown sources” check box under applications settings.)

For the newbies, here’s a detailed step by step guide:

1. Download the APK file of new Google Play Store App from the above.
2. If you downloaded it on PC, transfer it to phone.
3. You’ll need a file manager to browse through SD Card. If you don’t have one already, use this file manager (install for free from your current market app, which will soon be Google Play Store (Shop) App.
4. Enable “Unknown sources” under Settings » Applications, so that you can install applications from SD Card. If you are on Ice Cream Sandwich, Android 4.0, find it under Settings » Security.
5. Open file manager app and go to directly where you transferred the apk file in Step 2.
6. Find and tap on the file to begin installation procedure and it will be installed in a minute.
7. That’s it.

We think there aren’t any major changes in the Google Play Store v3.4.6, from the earlier Android Market v3.4.4, except for that change in app’s version in settings.

Download APK File of Google Play Books, Google Play Music and Google Play Movies

And here we are, the APK files of latest Google Play apps – Google Play Books, Google Play Music and Google Play Movies — have already been leaked on the internet.
It’s particularly useful for those who cannot install them from the Google Play Store (android market, formerly). You can download these APK files and try installing them on your android phone. Btw, we don’t know the requirements of these apps right now, like whether these are ICS specific or not.
Download and try these apps out and let us know if it works out for you:

• Google Play Books APK
• Google Play Music APK
• Google Play Movies APK

Download XXJVP for Galaxy S GT i9000 – Android 2.3.4 ROM with latest version of Gingerbread

Samsung’s software team continues to impress us. First, they brought the Gingerbread update pretty soon and now they look set to update their Galaxy S phone with the latest version of Android for phone, Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) they have up to 2.3.6,  in this post we only going to show you how to upgrade to 2.3.4. This feels so special because we Galaxy S owners has really hard time (read: very long time) getting the Android 2.2 Froyo update on our SGS which had launched with Android 2.1 Éclair.

But that’s past.

Now, we have the latest version of Android available to us. And even if it’s not launched by Samsung to your area, you can download the Android 2.3.4 ROM from link below and install it following the instructions set given below. Thanks Ficeto, who brought the news to us!

Important: Make sure Samsung Kies is installed on your computer for USB drivers.

This guide is applicable only for Samsung’s Galaxy S international version (i9000). 

WARNING: The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable. You only will be responsible — you’ve been warned. Okay! 

Pre-installation thoughts:

Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. 

How to Install Android 2.3.4 Firmware on Galaxy S GT i9000 (international version):

1. Download the Android 2.3.4 Firmware – XXJVP. Filename: XXJVP-234.ZIP. Size: 247.03 MB. Click here to download

2. Extract the downloaded file XXJVP-234.ZIP to get these 4 files:

1.     CODE_I9000XXJVP_CL264642_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5

2.     GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVP.tar.md5

3.     MODEM_I9000XXJVP_REV_00_CL1019177.tar.md5

4.     s1_odin_20100512.pit

3. Download Odin3 v1.7.zip click here Download link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v1.7.exe.

4. Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.  Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.

5. Now, put it in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power.

6. Open Odin (from step 3). Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! ” under the Odin’s message box.

7. Important, tick the ‘Re-Partition’ checkbox while also keeping ‘Auto Reboot’ & ‘F. Reset Time’ checkboxes ticked. All the 3 checkboxes will be ticked.

8. In Odin, place these files (check out the screenshot given at the top for help):

1.     In the PDA box, select this file (from step 2.1) CODE_I9000XXJVP_CL264642_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5

2.     In the Phone box, select this file (from step 2.3) — MODEM_I9000XXJVP_REV_00_CL1019177.tar.md5

3.     In the CSC box, select this file (from step 2.2) — GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVP.tar.md5

4.     In the PIT box, select this file (from step 2.4) — s1_odin_20100512.pit

9. Double check everything said in step 7 and 8 above. Your Odin’s window should look real similar to the image at the very top — which is my Odin’s screen while I flashed the XXJVP on my super Galaxy S.

10. Now, hit the START button to let the process begin. When process at Odin finishes your phone will automatically reboot. You can unplug the cable now.

When your phone has restarted, you are on the XXJVP Android 2.3.4 Firmware on your phone. Congrats!

Check your phone’s version here: Press Options -> Settings -> Scroll down and select About Phone Scroll down and check your version.

Source: Theandroidsoul

Galaxy Note 10.1 does make a compelling statement as a tablet

Samsung announced, at the MWC in Barcelona, that the Galaxy Note 10.1, would be it’s second flagship device in it’s S-pen supported device lineup. Unlike it’s older sibling, the 5.3″ Note, which was marketed as neither a phone, nor a tablet, the newest addition to the family, has been announced with a very clear identity as a tablet.

Based on Samsung’s demo at MWC, and reports from people who were present, the Galaxy Note 10.1 does make a compelling statement as a tablet, with some really cool features, especially those that revolve around the the much improved S-pen support and pre-installed apps that bring out your creative side. Given Samsung’s penchant for cutting Edge devices in the high-end Galaxy series, it looks like it has another sales scorcher in the pipeline. Have a look at the goodies this baby comes with:

• Android 4.0 ( Ice Cream Sandwich) with TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UI
• 8.9 mm thickness /583 gms
• Weight: 583 gms
• WXGA 1280 x 800 HD resolution
• Processor: 1.4 GHz Dual-core (other details still unavailable)
• System memory: 1 GB RAM
• Battery Capacity: 7000 mAh
• S-Pen optimized input
• GSM / UMTS/ HSDPA+ / HSUPA/ EDGE/ GPRS
• Pre-installed Adobe Ideas and Adobe Photoshop (S-Pen optimized)
• AGPS, Glonass
• Bluetooth: 3.0
• Dual Camera with  720p video capability @ 30 FPS
• and all of the other stuff that a high end Samsung Android device usually comes with

Stay tuned to this space, to update yourself with the latest information on the Galaxy Note 10.1. We would be updating this page, as and when more information becomes available.

Power-Packed HTC One S

Another addition to it’s One series, HTC announced the One S today at MWC Barcelona. While it looks like a smaller version of the power-packed HTC One X, nd comes with relatively more modest specs, it holds it’s  own as far as capabilities and features are concerned. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon dual-core chipset (probably the same one that might be used in the AT&T version of the One X) , 1 GB RAM, and a brilliant 4.3″ Super AMOLED display.

It also features Beats audio, and the same camera hardware, 8 MP Main & 1.3 MP FFC as it’s big brother – the One X. And of course, it will ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 4.0. Like the One X, the One S will also feature the special Image chip which allows for taking better photos. While it will be launched globally, the One S is expected to also hit the US Markets via T-Mobile soon.

HTC One S Features

• Android 4.0  Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4.0
• 4.3″ SuperAMOLED display – 540 x 960
• Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon dual-core chip/  1.5 GHz Krait
• Beats Audio
• 1 GB RAM
• Adreno 225  GPU
• Dual Camera -8 MP Main with AutoFocus and LEDFlash ; 1.3 MP FFC; 1080p video recording
• 16 GB internal storage
• WiFi, HSDPA, DLNA,
• 7.8 mm thickness (impressive again,  for such a feature packed phone)
• 1650 mAh battery (again, we wonder why HTC does not include higher capacity batteries with a power device)

HTC sure seems to be hitting the sweet spot with it’s One series. We’ll just have to wait and watch, and let the sales numbers do the talking.

HTC One X

HTC has finally unveiled it’s much awaited quad-core offering at MWC in Barcelona – the HTC One X. Formerly known as The HTC Endeavor or Edge, the One X is a Tegra-3 quad-core powered smartphone, with a 1280 x 720 SLCD display spread over 4.7″ of real estate. It also features an 8 MP camera with a f2.0 lens and LED flash for better low-light performance, and 1080p video capture, and a custom HTC Image Chip to process correction on the RAW image files from the sensor, rather than on the resultant images after they get converted to JPEGs.

The One X includes Beats Audio, not only in HTCs music app, but across all audio functionality. And of course, it will ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich along with the much awaited HTC Sense 4.0 overlay. HTC seems to have paid a lot of attention this time in the looks department, and seem to have a winner on their hands.

HTC One X Features

• Android 4.0  Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4.0
• 4.7″ SuperIPS LCD2 display – 1280 x 720 covered with Corning Glass
• Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core chip @ 1,5 GHz
• 1 GB RAM
• ULP GE Force GPU
• Dual Camera -8 MP Main with AutoFocus and LEDFlash ; 1.3 MP FFC; 1080p video recording
• 32 GB internal storage
• WiFi, HSDPA, DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0
• 9.3 mm thickness (impressive for such a feature packed phone)
• 1800  mAh battery (again, we wonder why HTC does not include higher capacity batteries with a power device)

The HTC One X would also be coming to the US, as an AT&T exclusive, but would feature a slight change in specs, with a 1.5 Ghz dual0core Snapdragon S4 processor instead of Tegra 3. That being said, after a not so great 2011, this could be HTCs bounce-back device this year.

The Sony Xperia P

The Sony Xperia P is the second handset among the 3 NXT generation devices announced by Sony today, at MWC Barcelona. It is positioned as a mid-range model, and shares  key features and the sleek, minimalistic design philosophy with Sony’s flagship NXT model – the Xperia S.

The Xperia P comes in a sleek, aluminum uni-body design, packing a 4″ LED backlit display with qHD 540 x 960 res , and powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor. The device also features Sony’s proprietary WhiteMagic technology, which adds an additional layer of white pixels to the regular RGB layout of the LCD to enhance the brightness, contrast and daylight visibility levels. Like the Xperia S, this one would also ship with Android 2.3.5, but will receive a bump to Android 4,0 in due course.

Sony Xperia P features

• Android 2.3.5  Gingerbread with Timescape
• 4″ LED backlit qHD display – 540 x 960
• Sony WhiteMagic Technology
• STE-U8500 dual-core 1 GHz
• DB8500 GPU
• 16 GB internal storage
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 MP Camera with LED Flash and auto-focus | 1080p video capture @ 30fps
• HSDPA, HSUPA, WiFi b/g/n, DLNA
• Sony Mobile  Bravia Engine
• WiFi, HSDPA, DLNA, Bluetooth
• 1305 mAh battery

The Xperia P is definitely a gorgeous looking handseand is expected to be available sometime in the second quarter of 2012.While there is no pricing information available yet, a fair estimate should be available, once the Xperia S starts selling this week.

Sony Xperia U

The final NXT generation device unveiled by Sony at MWC Barcelona- the Xperia U, is positioned as a phone for the budget minded. Carrying a similar design as it’s elder siblings , the Xperia U , packs a 3.5″ Reality display with a 480 x 854 resolution, a 1 GHz Dual-Core processor, a 5 MP shooter capable of capturing 720p videos and VGA front-camera, 4 GB of internal storage, and 512 MB RAM.

The Xperia U will also ship with Android 2.3.5,and the Timescape UI,  like the S & P, but Sony has planned an upgrade to Android 4.0 in the future. The handset also features Xloud sound processing technoloy, which is a proprietary 3d surround sound technology by Sony. The Xperia U also comes with the transparent bar design as does the S & P. But in this case, the bottom part of the bar automatically changes colors to match the content of your screen. Plus, you can also swap the cap on the bottom with a different colored one, and customize the look of the Xperia U as per your mood.

Sony Xperia U Features

• Android 2.3.5  Gingerbread with Timescape
• 3.5″ LED backlit  display – 480 x 854
• STE-U8500 dual-core 1 GHz
• DB8500 GPU
• 4 GB internal storage
• 512 MB RAM
• 5 MP Camera with LED Flash and auto-focus | 720p video capture @ 30fps
• HSDPA, HSUPA, WiFi b/g/n, DLNA
• Sony Mobile  Bravia Engine
• Xlound Sound Processing technology
• WiFi, HSDPA, DLNA, Bluetooth
• 1320 mAh battery

It would be interesting to see how the Xperia U fares against the likes of the HTC One V, which was also announced at MWC Barcelona.