GT-i9260 Samsung Galaxy Express caught

Remember when a leak gave us a model number for Samsung's upcoming Nexus device. Well, it seems the leak wasn't correct as the model number actually belongs to the Galaxy Express. An upcoming mid-range device.

The device packs a 4.65-inch screen with a resolution of 720x1280 (the same as the Galaxy Nexus's), powered by a dual-core clocked at 1.5GHz. An 8-megapixel camera is featured on the back of the device paired with a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. Internal storage is at 16GB and can be expanded by MicroSD card.

Personally, I love the design of the handset. Somehow reminds me of the Wave 2 which I also loved. The device could be available early next year but I wouldn't get your hopes up, pricing should be between £300-£350.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini goes official

After being rumoured, the Galaxy S3 Mini has now been officially announced. The handset is essentially a budget version of the infamous Galaxy S3. The device features the same design, weighs 114.5g and is 9.85mm thick.

Specs wise, the device packs a 4-inch SuperAMOLED with 480x800 rsolution, Android 4.1 is onboard the device which runs on a ST-Ericsson dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz with 1GB of RAM. Camera's include a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA resolution front-facing camera for video calls. 8/16GB of internal storage is available and can be expanded by MicroSD card (up to 32GB).

The Galaxy S3 Mini is expected to be available sometime next month for a price of around £300. At that price point the device seems very expensive baring in mind the ZTE Grand X is available for £200 from Virgin Mobile.

Galaxy Nexus 2 & 32GB Nexus 7 spotted in CPW inventory...

We've had a few leaks involving the Galaxy Nexus 2 which looks to be a follow up to last year's Galaxy Nexus and today's discovery may actually confirm it's existence.

You can see in image that the CarPhoneWarehouse have an accessory for the upcoming Galaxy Nexus 2 (exact words are Nexus 2). Also featured in this leak is a 32GB version of the Nexus 7 which will most certainly be a welcomed addition since the Nexus 7 doesn't feature a MicroSD slot. 

However, the accessory may be referring to the Nexus S (as it is the 2nd Nexus smartphone), or an additional accessory for the original Galaxy Nexus. In other words, don't rely on this leaks delivering. 

Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus confirmed by benchmarks...

We've previously had a leak regarding a Plus version of the Samsung Galaxy S2. Now, It has popped up in benchmarks on GLBenchmark sporting the model number i9105. This benchmark also confirms some of the previous leaks given specs and corrects some as well.

Confirmed is the qH (960x540) resolution display which is thought to be 4.5-inch in size. The dual-core processor featured in the handset is now said to be clocked at 1.4GHz instead of 1.5 and the device's GPU will be the PowerVR SGX 544MP. 

HTC is making a Note...

As we previously reported, HTC is working on a Galaxy Note rival device and if this picture that has leaked is reliable, then we could be looking at the actual thing. Design wise the device looks thin, has a red "stripe" going down the side of it and overall looks to be a pretty device.

Specs were previously said to include a full HD (1080p) display which will be the first of it's kind to be featured in a phone and powered by Qualcomm's S4 processor, the specific S4 processor is unknown so the phone could include the new quad-core variant but don't get your hopes up.

Samsung announces Galaxy Note 2...

Samsung has finally announced and revealed the Galaxy Note 2, after teasing it in a video. The device features a bigger 5.5-inch display and is 9.4mm thick making it thinner than it's predecessor. Design wise, the handset is based on the design of the Galaxy S3 and does well at making it look good despite the big screen.

Specs wise, we have a 5.5-inch display with 720p resolution (720x1280), powered by a quad-core Exynos processor clocked at 1.6GHz with 2GB of RAM. Camera's include the same 8-megapixel rear-facing and 1.9-megapixel front-facing cameras featured on the S3. Internal memory comes in 16/32/64GB flavours and can be expanded using MicroSD card (up to 32GB), battery capacity is a massive 3,100mAh and the device runs Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" out of the box. 

"Updated" Samsung Galaxy Nexus coming soon?

Will Samsung be making the next Nexus? We may have an answer, a handset has shown up with the model number GT-i9260 on SamMobile, the Galaxy Nexus released last year was GT-i9250. The device shows a update on the specs but not a big update that will make it a flagship device. Design wise, we have no clue except that it most likely won't have any capacitive or physical buttons and instead have on screen buttons.

Specs wise, the device sees no update to the 4.65-inch SuperAMOLED HD screen, the processor may be the same or changed but will still be dual-core and operate at 1.5GHz (up from 1.2GHz of previous Nexus). Both Camera's are updated, them being a 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. Internal storage is at 16GB but the best part of the "next Nexus" is that it will have expandable storage using a MicroSD card. 

Samsung Galaxy SII Plus leaked...

After being rumoured last Feburary, looks like Samsung will release a Plus version of the Galaxy S2 according to leaks from SamMobile, like the Galaxy S Plus to the Galaxy S, it will include a minor upgrade on hardware. I would say this is the last version to be released of it, but it may later be offered with Dual-sim compatibility at a later date. Design wise, the device is looking thicker than the original and will include four capacitive buttons instead of Samsung's usual button arrangement.

The spec list includes a 4.5-inch screen, powered by a dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz (up from 1.2GHz) with 1GB of RAM. The main camera will be the original devices 8-megapixel rear-facing camera but the front-facing camera may see an update to 1.9-megapixel (same as the Galaxy S3's). Internal storage will be at 16GB with the chance to expand it by up to 32GB with MicroSD card, battery capacity may be higher than the original but no official value has been leaked yet and the Galaxy S2 Plus will run Android 4.0 out of the box.

Samsung outs teaser for Unpacked event...

Samsung has just released a teaser for their upcoming Unpacked event in Berlin on August 29th. The Korean company is due to showcase a sequel to the Galaxy Note, in this video we hear about the uses Wim Wenders had for the device, we see the S-Pen and some drawing action.

However, there was very little sight of the device itself so, it's back to the leaks or the event itself which is only 9 days away. Until then, watch this video over and over until you get so excited that you run around the room 5 times.

Samsung making a 5.8" Galaxy Player?

Pictures and specs of a possible upcoming Galaxy Player have popped up on SamMobile, They received a tip pointing to a possible 5.8-inch Galaxy Player variant which runs Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich". A Galaxy Payer with this size of a screen might be welcome, I'm interested in seeing how this goes when marketed.

Anyway, specs! It packs a 5.8-inch display with qHD resolution (960x540), powered by a dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz with 1GB of RAM. Snappers include a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling. The internal memory storage hasn't been leaked but the device does support a MicroSD card up to 32GB, battery capacity is at 2,500mAh and it runs Android 4.0 out of the box.

Like I said, I'm interested to see what type of people buy this product. It's like the Galaxy Note, but it isn't a phone, could say it's a tablet? However, I don't see the point of these Galaxy Players, I'd rather get a Galaxy phone thus resulting in me carrying only one device. 

Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 offerings...

A few more options for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 have become available, Verizon are now offering the cheap Android 4.0 tablet with 4G LTE compatibility, thus making web browsing faster on the go. This will be available from today from all Verizon stores for $349.99.

Samsung are offering a special "Student Edition" bundle for those heading back to school/college/university by bundling a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with a keyboard, making it easier to type stuff up on the tablet and a USB adaptor which I'd say would be used to connect a mouse, but hurry because the offer will on be on for a limited time (19 Aug - 1 Sept) at BestBuy for $249.99.

Galaxy Note 2 picture leaked... again.

After yesterdays leak, another leak of the Galaxy Note 2 has been brought before us from KnowYourMobile. The picture looks trustworthy but we'll have to see at Samsung's pre-IFA show to see if this is the real deal.

The handset featured in the picture looks quite credible to the specs and look that we're rumoured. What seems odd to me is the extended bezel at the top and bottom but this could be to keep it in style with the Galaxy Note 10.1 which has just recently been released.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 picture surfaces....

The picture shown above surfaced on GSMArena.com, the tipster has stayed anonymous. The form factor of the Galaxy Note 2 was rumoured to be similar to the Galaxy SIII, an analysis of the handset in the picture is relatively close to that form factor.

It includes the redesigned central home button, un-uniform rounded edges and a thin bezel. However, whether this is actually the Galaxy Note 2 is still a mystery, a mystery which will be wrapped up at Samsung's pre-IFA show on the 29th August.

Rumoured specs include a 5.5-inch display, quad-core Exynos processor clocked at 1.6GHz and a 12-megapixel camera. As expected with rumours, you shouldn't take them seriously.

Black Galaxy SIII on the way?

Many, including myself were sad to see that the Samsung Galaxy SIII was only available in white and blue. It seems to me that people favour other colours other than black now. However, now we have some "confirmation" that a black version may be on it's way.

As you can see in this screenshot, the normal blue and white models are there with the addition of a black model. The screenshot was actually taken by a CarPhoneWarehouse "insider" but nevertheless, this could be concrete evidence that a black version of the phone may be available soon.

Galaxy Note 2 rumours...

This past month (I'd say), we've been hearing about loads about a possible successor to the Phablet phenomenon, the Galaxy Note. This is a sum up of all the rumours that have been heard by tech sites and myself. Some can be believable others, not so much. These are the ones that are believable in my opinion.

5.5-inch display - 0.2 inch bigger, some people are surprised it's getting bigger. However, I'm not, and I can't wait to see the device. People praised the Galaxy Note's screen for viewing content large enough to be seen even at arms length. I don't know if a 1080p screen is being considered by Samsung so resolution will probably be the same on the Galaxy Note 2.

Quad-core processor with 1.5GB of RAM - Extra two cores and 512mb of RAM should make this device one of the best smartphones on the market. (specs-wise) This will also mean that gaming will be more comfortable due to the processing power and bigger screen. (I hate gaming on little screens)

Same design as SIII - Many people had a bone to pick with the SIII's styling when it was first announced, in my opinion the SIII looks amazing and the thin bezel (which Samsung is aiming for) will mean that it'll still fit in out pockets even with a bigger display.

12MP camera - We've seen Sony reveal phones with 13MP cameras, so this is believable and hopefully it does come with a 12MP camera. A better camera will mean that the graphic orientated people will be able to edit high resolution photos with it distorting.

Reveal at Unpacked Event - Samsung has sent out invited for a Samsung Mobile Unpacked event at Berlin, Germany. Apparently a Samsung representative has actually confirmed that it will be revealed at this event. We'll find out on August 29th.

Invites sent for a Samsung Unpacked event...

Invites have been sent out to press for a Unpacked event, if you remember the last one. Samsung unveiled the most anticipated device this year the Galaxy SIII. The event takes place on August 29th and this time round however, there is two device's being anticipated for release and this is shown in the invite, you'll notice "Samsung's full product lineup will be on display", This could mean that we finally see the international version of Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note 2 in all of their glory.

Them two devices may only be a start as well, we've seen rumours of a Galaxy Tab 11.8 with a retina display and many more rumours circulating. What do you think? Will all of these devices be revealed? or are they just rumours?

RUMOUR:Samsung to unveil 11.8in "retina" tablet?

Is Samsung going to unveil a Galaxy Tab with a 11.8in retina display at the next Mobile World Congress? Documents that have shown up in court suggest Samsung is, apparently the tablet will come with a 2560x1600 (WQXGA) resolution which on a 11.8in screen would give a pixel density of 260PPI, near the iPad's 264PPI.

The processor powering the device will apparently be the Dual-core Exynos 5250 which may be clocked at 2GHz if rumours are correct. RAM, I'd say we could see 2GB of it worldwide.

If rumours are true which shouldn't be expected (look at Galaxy S3 rumours), this tablet will far out class any Android tablet on the market currently, but I doubt it'll sell well due to the high price which will come with this device.

Check out the images below, these images share some details about the tablet in question.

Thought: Do we want bigger screens?

It seems every successor to a old phone always includes a bigger screen evidently seen in the Galaxy S series. The original Galaxy S had a 4-inch screen then the S2 had a 4.3-inch and now we have the S3 and it's massive 4.8-inch. It seems people's line in declaring a device's screen size to big is about the 4.6-4.7-inch mark.

Look at when the Galaxy Note was unveiled, so many people wined about it's massive 5.3-inch screen. However, Samsung is still undeterred possibly unleashing a 5.5-inch Galaxy Note successor. If the market goes the way it does we could be seeing 5-inch displays becoming mainstream, not that it's necessarily a bad thing, I mean a bigger screen bring better functionality and this was what the Galaxy Note was praised for when reviewers got a hold of one.

What do you think? Leave your comments below and let me know what you think.

Apple has a point...

Samsung and Apple, in the same sentence can bring countless lawsuits to mind. We're sick of it, Apple customers have turned because of them and many products have been banned due to their lawsuits. One particular lawsuit includes the basic design of the iPhone describing equally rounded edges and a central button at the bottom. The patents seem unfair but Apple has a point.

The Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Ace all use these design features. The products may be different in the fact that the central button is rectangular, not circular and that on some of the products the back has a bump in it, therefore they look heavily influenced instead of directly copied. However, that still doesn't rid of the fact that the products just look too-alike, even Google themselves said that it is dangerously close to the iPhone's design.


I think, what you can take away from this is, the Apple doesn't always have a point when their in court as we've seen. They're patent bullying is just out of order, but in this case they do have a point. However, Apple is still winning sales the hard, but nevertheless the most stupidest, stressful and annoying way. Let me just make myself clear, I am in full support of Android, I love it and therefore I am not a Apple fanboy in any way.

Galaxy Note 10.1 advert shows off stylus goodness...

Samsung has outed an advert for the much anticipated and waited for (due to revisions) Galaxy Note 10.1, this could be an indication that the device will be making it's way to store shelves very soon. This is great news for people waiting for this device. Here is the advert:



The advert shows a guy following this guy with a Galaxy Note 10.1 and he is literally loving every second of it. It shows off a dual-screen view and pie chart making. All in all, a great advert.