Update October 25: I’d like to say Thank You for the responses posted by our readers either in comments or through private emails. It is now confirmed that the following devices can also use the methods described in the article below to make screen shots: Samsung Galaxy S (I9000), Both Froyo and Gingerbread Samaung Galaxy S II (I91000) Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 7.7 Samsung Galaxy Fit (S5670) Some readers complain about unnecessary screen capture on the Galaxy S, when they don’t actually want to do a screen shot. This is mainly due to the lag of Android Froyo when pressing the “Back” key, you should try to upgrade to Android Gingerbread via Kies. Overall Gingerbread has much faster speed and far less lag. As of October 25, the latest firmware you can upgrade via Kies in the UK is GINGERBREAD.XXJVO. This version was out since late June, presumably most countries around the world would have it by now. Hope it helps. Please leave comments if you know the following methods work on any other devices. Before the Google Android [...] Read more »
Samgsung Galaxy S Finally Gets the Android 2.2 Froyo Upgrade via Kies
It has never been so frustrating waiting for the upgrade of a mobile phone. Ever since I own a Samsung Galaxy S, I wanted the upgrade to Froyo. Don’t get me wrong, this piece of gadget was great running Éclair, I was able to do lots of small things on the go which I found it hard to do with Blackberry. You know what, the one thing I REALLY want from Froyo is the ability to view flash images on my browser, so I can say good bye to my Asus netbook and only carry the Galaxy S sometimes. Samsung has had announced the release like a MILLION times all around the world, but it never happened. Well at least all we could see were just some ‘leaked’, ‘hack’, ‘non-official’ versions of the Froyo ROM for the last couple of months. FINALLY, it is here! I have found the tutorial video on Samsung’s website on November 04 but didn’t have time to upgrade the phone then. Last night, after a long struggle with Kies, I managed to make the Galaxy [...] Read more »
How to download Samsung Kies and install Android Froyo 2.2
I have found this video on Samsung UK website under Samsung Galaxy S download section. It was uploaded on Nov 04. Has anyone from the UK had upgraded their Samsung Galaxy S to Android Froyo 2.2 yet? I am happy with the phone except the Eclair 2.1 version has lots of force stop and freezing up. I am gonna upgrade my Galaxy S today and report back in this blog. Here’s the video: Read more »
Android 2.2 Froyo Upgrade Announced for Samsung Galaxy S
Finally Samsung has announced in London on 21 October that the Android 2.2 Froyo upgrade to their best seller Android phone Galaxy S. The upgrade is expected to be released in early November and is available through the new version of Samsung Kies software. The Samsung Galaxy S phone has led the Android smartphone sale since its launch this summer in the UK. The super-slim Galaxy S is an award winning ultra-lightweight large screen Android smartphone. Android Froyo upgrade has been available for other popular phones such as HTC Hero and Desire. Samsung Galaxy S owners have been long expecting this upgrade to happen. The key features of this upgrade include: Browser performance improvement: enhances browsing, navigation and the ‘pinch and zoom’ feature User interface enhancement: adds vivid colours and features to the android menu structure Navigation with Google Maps: GPS navigation system with voice instruction for navigation Adobe Flash Player 10.1: allows viewing Flash contents in web browser The ability to save applications to memory card Search in-browser: Google, Translate, Wikipedia, Dictionary How and where to get the Froyo [...] Read more »
Can’t see the Angry Birds in Android Market? Download it now.
You can download Angry Birds v1.3.5 full version here for FREE. Angry Birds is one of the most downloaded games for iPhones and iPods. It gained its popularity of over 6 million downloads through the iTunes store. A BETA version for the game was released to the Android Market on September 3rd, 2010 by Angry Birds’ developer Rovio. Now the full version of this game is also available for download in the Market. One of my friends kept asking if I have the Angry Birds on my Samsung Galaxy S – If not, I MUST download it. I have tried searching for it in Android Market, with no luck at all. Later found the QR code for it from Androlib.com, but when I click the link, an error message popped up saying “file does not exist”. It was very strange indeed. I wonder if any one would shed some light on this particular bizarre problem. Apparently, quite a lot of people using Samsung Galaxy S, HTC Wildfire, HTC Legend and other Android phones cannot even see this game on Android [...] Read more »
Paranoid Android Lyrics
Please could you stop the noise, I’m trying to get some rest From all the unborn chicken voices in my head What’s that…? [I may be paranoid, but not an android] What’s that…? [I may be paranoid, but not an android] When I am king, you will be first against the wall With your opinion which is of no consequence at all What’s that…? [I may be paranoid, but no android] What’s that…? [I may be paranoid, but no android] Ambition makes you look pretty ugly Kicking and squealing gucci little piggy You don’t remember You don’t remember Why don’t you remember my name? Off with his head, man Off with his head, man Why don’t you remember my name? I guess he does…. Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me From a great height From a great height… height… Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me From a great height From a great height… height… Rain down, rain down Come on rain down on me TThat’s it, sir You’re leaving The crackle of [...] Read more »
Debenhams Launches Ultimate iPhone app for Shoppers on the Move
Source: Debenhams UK Debenhams has announced the launch of the ultimate iPhone app for the professional shopper. Time-poor consumers can now shop with Debenhams directly from their mobile whether on the morning commute or waiting for friends at the pub. Even the Saturday shopping excursion is transformed by the Debenhams mobile app, saving customers both time and money. The innovative ‘Barcode Scanner’, the first by a high street retailer, uses the phone’s camera to snap product barcodes, automatically checking pricing and reviews. Buying via the app avoids queuing and means products can also be saved for a post-payday splurge. Simon Forster, Online Trading Director for Debenhams said: “This is the app that every shopper has yearned for. Acting as a pocket personal shopper, downloading the Debenhams iPhone app means that getting lost, not being able to find your size and having to carry heavy bags home are pitfalls of shopping trips past. “The ultimate shopping companion whether at home, on the bus or pounding the pavements, this is the app that could put Trinny and Susannah out of business.” Customers [...] Read more »
Android Smartphone under £100 from Orange
Is Orange San Francisco the cheapest Android phone? UK mobile phone operator Orange has announced the latest San Francisco Android mobile phone with a price tag of £99. This is the first Android Smartphone labeled with Orange brand. In other countries this phone is also known as ZTE Blade. The key features of this new Orange Android Smartphone include: Android OS 2.1 Eclair 600 MHz processor OLED 3.5 Inches Capacitive Touch Screen WVGA Display With 480 x 800 pixel Rear 3.2MP Camera UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth 2.0 Built-in FM Radio Compass There are also a handful of Orange specific apps such as Your Account, Orange Maps (instead of Google Maps), Orange Messenger by Windows Live, Orange App Store, Email and Orange Wednesdays. Here is a screen shot of the specifications of this Android phone from the Orange Shop. Read more »
Samsung Galaxy Tab Quick Look
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab took IFA 2010 by storm when it was launched, and the Korean electronics firm has been keen to play up the powerful capabilities hidden beneath its sleek exterior. The Galaxy Tab is slim and light at 380g, but can provide over eight hours of video with its 4,000 mAH battery, according to Thomas Richter, Samsung Telecommunications Europe portfolio management head. A Super TFT display was selected for this battery life, as it is more energy efficient compared to the better quality AMOLED used by Samsung Galaxy S, and less expensive. The battery was the reason for another design choice: the 30-pin connector which was needed to ensure that the battery could be charged in good time. Describing this Android tablet as a “smart media” device, Richter said that its phone function can be used with a Bluetooth headset and the Tab can act as a speakerphone. There are two 3-megapixel cameras at both the back and front of the Tab. They can be used for videoconferencing, and an augmented reality function is available to enhance navigation. J [...] Read more »
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