Apple and Samsung get 99% of the total mobile phone profits

Looks like it's a grim time to be a mobile phone manufacturer if you are not Apple or Samsung. According to the latest report by Asymco, Apple and Samsung accounted for 99 percent of the total mobile phone profits, with HTC taking the remaining 1 percent.


Out of the 99 percent Apple took the majority of it with an astounding 73 percent, with Samsung being left with the remaining 26 percent despite being the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer right now. As mentioned before, HTC took 1 percent out of the total and everybody else, including RIM, Nokia, LG, Motorola and Sony Mobile reported a loss in the first quarter.

With the launch of the Galaxy S III and the HTC One series phones, these two are likely to expand their share of profits over the coming quarters. However, it is going to take quite a bit of effort to dethrone Apple from the number one position, which it has managed to maintain despite not having the greatest market share.

For a more detailed analysis, click on the source link below.

LG announces Optimus LTE2 with 2GB of RAM

Not to be outdone by its Korean counterpart, LG announced its own flagship smartphone on the same day as the the Galaxy S III. The Optimus LTE2, as it is called, is no less when it comes to features and specifications and in some aspects even outdoes Samsung's offering.

For starters, the design seems to be a bit better. While Samsung has gone with an all plastic body, LG has opted for a bit of glass and metal, in other words, something befitting of a flagship device.

The display on the phone is something that LG likes to call TrueHD IPS display. It's likely to be a 720p display and the 'True' part comes from it having a standard RGB subpixel layout, unlike the display on the Galaxy S III that uses a PenTile RGBG layout. Looking at the performance of recent LCDs, we think the display on the Optimus LTE2 is going to be more than a match for the one on the Galaxy S III.

The main feature here, however, is the inclusion of a stonking 2GB of RAM, a first for any smartphone. While it is debatable if the extra gigabyte will make any noticeable difference, at least you will never have to worry about running out of memory while multitasking.

Other features include wireless induction charging, LTE connectivity, a camera that can be operated using your voice, 2,150mAh battery and Android 4.0. Unfortunately, there is no mention of what processor the phone is running on but the presence of LTE suggests that it could be (and we hope it is) Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4.

The phone is expected to go on sale in Korea by mid-May. Hopefully, LG announces international availability soon, along with some proper specifications.

Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 newest phone announced

When a phone model becomes very popular, many mobile companies launches a mini version of the same phone to open it's market more wisely. the mini version has reduced features and less price, but easy to market.

Nokia and Sony ericsson did this to their N97 and XPERIA phones. right now, Samsung Galaxy is the most famous mobile phone series. they recently announced a mini version of Galaxy. It's cheap and has a 3.14 inch capacitive touchscreen. but Galaxy Mini S5570 runs with Android 2.2 froyo version and it has a 600MHz processor. this phone comes with Samsung's TouchWiz v3.0 UI.

 Samsung has their own sound technology called DNSe and they included it to Galaxy Mini S5570. it has a 7.2MPp/s HSDPA modem, bluetooth and wi-fi. the internal memory of this phone is 160MB but it supports up to 32GB memory cards.
Galaxy Mini S5570 has a GPS receiver, a Digital compass and a FM radio. the main camera of this phone is 3.15MP and it supports geo-tagging. also like all other Galaxy phones,Galaxy Mini S5570 comes with all Google applications.

Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S2 Ready for MWC 2011 with 4.3-inch Super AMOLED

Although you might have just flooded with tons of new Android smartphones last week at CES 2011, the Mobile World Congress in February will be the next interesting venue with new announcements. According to Korea’s etnews, Samsung is preparing to launch the Samsung Galaxy S successor, possibly named Galaxy S2 that comes with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED touch screen.The new Samsung Galaxy S2 could

Samsung Infuse 4G packs a 4.5" Super AMOLED Plus display

The CES dawn saw another hot-looking smartphone announced, courtesy of Samsung and AT&T. The Samsung i997 Infuse 4G comes to succeed the Samsung i897 Captivate and represents a significant upgrade with its larger display and faster CPU.Not only does the Samsung i997 Infuse 4G take the display size to the 4.5 inches, but it also introduces a new Super AMOLED

Samsung Epic 4G Media Hub Update Causing Battery Life Issues, Workaround Detailed

The recent update to the Samsung Epic 4G which added access to the manufacturer’s Media Hub service is confirmed to be causing issues with battery drain and sleep functionality. As the update added the OMA DRM runtime for content encryption and access, the runtime is constantly running in the background, polling every 11 seconds and does not allow the device to enter into a proper sleep mode

Samsung Wave II (S8530) Announced

Samsung today announced the successor to the original Wave, the Wave II (S8530). They previously announced the Wave 2, but the Wave II is the real successor of the Wave.The Wave II comes with a larger 3.7? Super Clear LCD screen, 1GHz CPU, HDSPA, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, 3.5mm audio-jack, 5MP camera with LED flash and HD video recording, 2GB internal memory, microSD card slot and a 1,500mAh

FEEL THE ZEAL WITH THE SAMSUNG ZEAL™ FROM VERIZON WIRELESS

Dual-Hinge Messaging Phone Features E Ink Transforming QWERTY Keypad and Social Beat Application

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Zeal™, a dual-hinge messaging phone in a unique, flip-style format with an E Ink technology transforming the QWERTY keypad, will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Nov. 11.
Available color: Black

Key features:
- Dual-hinge form factor with E Ink keyboard that changes based on the user’s needs
- Open it vertically as a flip phone and it has a traditional numeric keypad and can change to an alpha-only keypad
- In landscape, the phone features a QWERTY keypad that can change to numeric with symbols
- Corporate Email support for Microsoft Office Exchange so customers can synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from their office e-mail
- 2.0 megapixel camera with night and panorama shot, auto focus and camcorder
- Bluetooth® technology with support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, basic print, basic imaging, and object push for vCard and vCalendar

Lifestyle features:
- Social Beat Widget – Offers a single point for accessing social networking sites, allowing customers to stay connected to Facebook®, Twitter™ and MySpace™ plus more than 50 news, sports and entertainment feeds
- VZ Navigator® capable – Receive audible turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and share the directions with others
- Media Center – Access downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services and more
- Skype mobile™ capable
- Mobile Web capable
- Full suite of messaging options, including text, picture, video and voice messaging; Mobile IM; Mobile Chat; Mobile Email; and Mobile Web Email
- microSD™ card slot with support for up to 32 GB (card purchased separately)
- Personal organizer with calendar, calculator with currency converter, notepad, alarm clock, world clock and stop watch

Price and availability:
- The Samsung Zeal will be available on Nov. 11 for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
- Customers can purchase the Samsung Zeal beginning today at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or online at www.verizonwireless.com. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the Samsung Zeal in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

VERIZON WIRELESS AND SAMSUNG MOBILE DEBUT THE SAMSUNG CONTINUUM™, A GALAXY S™ SMARTPHONE

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS – Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the number one mobile phone provider in the United States1, announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Continuum™, a Galaxy S™ smartphone. The Continuum is the world’s first smartphone designed with a dedicated ticker display, which provides users with up-to-the-minute news, sports, finance and social networking updates for maximized multitasking.
The Continuum features two separate but integrated displays: a 3.4-inch touch screen Super AMOLED™ main display and a customizable 1.8-inch Super AMOLED dedicated ticker display that streams customized information in real time. Additionally, the Continuum is powered by Android™ 2.1, with support for Google Mobile Services, including GmailÔ, YouTube™, Android Market™ and more. The Continuum also includes a 1GHz Hummingbird Application Processor, 5-megapixel camera, and multiple entertainment and social networking features.
Color: Mirror Black
Key features and specifications:
- 3.4-inch Super AMOLED Main Touch Screen Display–Main display provides user-customizable homescreens and widgets in a brilliant screen display
- 1.8-inch Interactive Super AMOLED Ticker Display–Dedicated ticker display enables zero-click access to news, social networking, sports and entertainment feeds; users can select what content they want on the ticker by selecting from menu on display
- Grip Sensor – By touching the bottom sides of the device, the ticker display lights up to give users real-time weather, social networking services (SNS), message, IM and e-mail notification updates
- Super AMOLED Screen Technology – Brilliant screen makes watching movies, viewing videos and playing games come to life like never before, even in bright light and outdoor environments
- Android 2.1 platform – With support for Google Mobile Services, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and Android Market
- Preloaded with Bing Maps and Bing Search
- Full HTML Web browsing capabilities
- 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities – Allows customers to transform their phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- Advanced touchscreen gestures capabilities, including multi-touch pinch to zoom, double tap to zoom and horizontal swiping, which provides easier and quicker access to many applications, including location-based services, Web browsing and digital photos or videos
- Multiple file formats supported, including DivX and Xvid support
- Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor – Produces amazing graphics, faster upload and download times, and HD-like multimedia content
- Six-axis sensor that works with the smartphone’s accelerometer to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right
- Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Featuring Swype Technology – Input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard
- Full suite of messaging options – Text, picture, video and voice messaging; corporate and personal e-mail accounts supported
- 5.0-megapixel camera/camcorder – Auto-focus and LED flash with HD video recording and playback capabilities to capture photos and videos for playback on your HD television; playback (720p) on the screen display
- Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n)
- Stereo Bluetooth® Technology – Support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, and object push for vCard and vCalendar
- Corporate Email – Supports Android Éclair Exchange ActiveSync e-mail to synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from office e-mail accounts
- Music player features lock screen, ticker display and quick side panel controls and 3.5-millimeter headphone jack
- 8 GB microSD™ card preinstalled expandable up to 32 GB

Lifestyle features:
- V CAST Music with Rhapsody®, V CAST Video on Demand, V CAST Song ID, Visual Voice Mail, V CAST Tones, VZ Navigator®, Mobile IM, City ID, Bing Search and Maps, and Blockbuster Application
- Dedicated ticker displays up-to-the minute news, weather and SNS updates, as well as music player controls and incoming e-mail, IM, and text messages without interrupting the activity on the main display
- Samsung’s Social Hub – Built around messaging, contacts and calendar sync, which allows users to send and receive information, whether it is e-mail, social network updates or SMS messages
- Integrated Calendar information from portal calendars, on Exchange, Google CalendarÔ and SNS, including Facebook®
- Integrated Contacts syncs with Exchange, Google, Twitter and Facebook – Facebook contacts display in four categories, including Info, History (previous calls and messages), Activities (status updates and notifications on social networking sites), and Media (Facebook profile photos and photo gallery)
- AllShareÔ – Enables inter-device connectivity through Digital Living Network Alliance® (DLNA®), so users can send multimedia content wirelessly to other DLNA Certified®-enabled devices such as TVs and laptops
- Daily Briefing – Instant access to weather, news, stocks and schedules
- Write and Go – Quickly jot down an idea and later decide on a format, such as SMS/ MMS, e-mail, calendar or memo, to send or post to popular SNS sites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
- Smart Alarm – Natural alarm sound and display automatically illuminates
- Weather Clock – Displays current time and weather of the selected city (ability to add and select other cities)

Pricing and availability:
- The Samsung Continuum will be available for order starting Nov. 11 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement and data package. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The device will be available for purchase in stores beginning Nov. 18.
- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Samsung Contour™ (SCH-r250) Available at MetroPCS

Colorful, slim clamshell design with access to mobile E-mail and Bluetooth® capabilities

The Samsung Contour™ (SCH-r250) features a colorful, slim, clamshell design that comes in bright red and is equipped with an integrated VGA camera, convenient internet access through MetroWEB® and offers messaging options such as text messaging (SMS) and multiple messaging (MMS). The Contour comes equipped with Bluetooth® Wireless technology, making it ideal for hands-free calling and staying connected while on the go. Contour users can stay organized with the Iron Carousel feature, which offers access to one-touch messaging, one-touch calendar and one-touch speakerphone technology. Users can personalize their Contour with a variety of applications including access to unlimited e-mail, downloadable ringtones, wallpapers, games and other applications.

KEY FEATURES
· VGA Camera
· Colorful, Slim Clamshell Design
· Easy-to-Use Interface
· Icon Carousel – Featuring – One Touch Messaging, One Touch Calendar and One Touch Speakerphone
· Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
· Metro Applications – Including – MetroWEB® Internet Access, Metro 411 Directory Assistance, MetroBACKUP, mail@metro® Unlimited E-mail and MyMetro Account Manager
· Text Messaging (SMS), Multimedia Messaging (MMS)
· Speakerphone
· Voice Commands


SPECIFICATIONS
· CDMA 800MhMHz/PCS 1900 MHz, AWS Band 1700/2100 MHz
· Dimensions: 1.7”L x .54”W x 4.2”H
· Weight: 3.04 ounces
· Main Display Type(s) & Resolution: 2.0” QQVGA TFT Sub Display :1.07” CSTN
· Talk Time: Up to 3.3 hours* and Standby: 200 hours*
· Memory (FLASH/RAM): 1G + 512

Samsung Messager® III (SCH-r570) Available at MetroPCS

Simple Bar Style Form Factor and QWERTY Keyboard Make This a Phone for the Text-Savvy

The Samsung Messager® III (SCH-r570), the successor to the Samsung Messager® and Samsung Messager® II, sports a sleek black form factor and is equipped with a 2.4-inch display screen, full horizontal-slideout QWERTY keyboard, T9® predictive text and threaded text messaging capabilities for fast and easy messaging. The Messager III will also feature a built-in music player, 3.5 mm headset jack, speakerphone and Stereo Bluetooth® technology for safe, hands-free calling. With the new Messager III, it is easy to stay in touch through the updated social networking features and widget support. The Messager III is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera to capture all of your special memories wherever you go. The Messager III is available at MetroPCS stores and online.

PRODUCTIVITY

· Slim Bar Design

· Four-Row QWERTY Keyboard

· Info Panel with messages and calls view

· Internal Phone Book

o Holds 1000 Alphanumeric Entries

o One-, Two- and Three-Touch dialing

· Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

· Metro Applications –

Including –Metro 411 Directory Assistance

ENTERTAINMENT

· 2.4 inch QVGA TFT display screen

· Text Messaging (SMS), Multimedia Messaging (MMS), Threaded/Chat-Style Text Messaging, Picture Messaging, Video Messaging

· Widget support

· Music Player

· Up to 16GB expandable memory



SPECIFICATIONS

· CDMA 1x800 MHz/1900 MHz, AWS Band 1700/2100 MHz

· Dimensions: 116.6 x 53.5 x 14.95mm

· Weight: 105g

· Display: 2.4” QVGA TFT

· Talk Time: Up to 5 hours* and Standby: 250 hours*

· Standard Battery: 3.7 Volt Lithium Ion, 1140mAh

AT&T AND SAMSUNG MOBILE ANNOUNCE THE UPCOMING AVAILABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG EVERGREEN

AT&T and Samsung Mobile Announce the Upcoming Availability of the Samsung Evergreen
Quick Messaging Device Gives Environmentally Conscious Customers an Exceptional Blend of Responsibility Combined with a Sleek Form Factor and Latest Must-Have Features.

In Honor of the Device for AT&T,
Samsung Mobile Makes Donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers

Key Facts
- AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.**,, announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Evergreen™, a quick messaging phone built with 70% recycled post-consumer plastics and packaging that utilizes 80% recycled post-consumer paper. .
- Samsung Mobile announced it will donate $1 for every Samsung Evergreen device sold, with a maximum donation of $100,000, to the non-profit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers®.
- The Evergreen will be available beginning November 7 at AT&T company owned stores nationwide or at AT&T for $29.99 after $50 mail-in rebate (pay $79.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and $20 a month messaging or combination of messaging/data plan required).

The Evergreen meets strict RoHS standards (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) 1, including being free of PVC2, BFR3 and Beryllium and is powered by an Energy Star Version 2.0 qualified energy efficient charger (level V) with standby power loss less than 0.03W and an energy efficiency of less than 75 percent. The Evergreen’s packaging is made from 80 percent recycled post-consumer paper, uses soy ink and is 100 percent recyclable4. Inside the box, customers will find a CD, replacing the traditional paper user guide, with information on an interactive tutorial, the phone’s user manual, games & apps and AT&T’s recycling program. In addition, the device features eco-oriented wallpaper and ringtones.

To celebrate the launch of the Evergreen, Samsung Mobile announced it will donate $1 for every device sold, with a maximum donation of $100,000, to the non-profit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers®. Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and distributed millions of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Samsung Mobile and AT&T encourage consumers to give back to both the environment and to the armed forces serving overseas.

In 2009, AT&T collected more than 4.2 million cell phones for reuse and recycling and over 1.8 million pounds of batteries and accessories. AT&T offers customers three ways to donate old cell phones and accessories: drop-off bins in our 2,000-plus retail locations; free, prepaid mailing envelopes available in the stores; and postage-paid mailing labels available via our web site at AT&T Reuse & Recycle.

The Evergreen, which has a 2.4” display, features a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard for effortless typing and texting. With one-key access to messages, staying in touch with friends and family is easy and fun. Additional key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera and video camcorder, AT&T Navigator and stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology v2.1 + SSP. The Evergreen also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 220 countries and download data in more than 195.

Quotes
“This year AT&T worked to provide simpler solutions for customers, first with the ZERO charger and now the Samsung Evergreen,” said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Taking steps to reduce the amount of environmentally sensitive materials in the device and increase the amount of recycled paper in packaging are small steps, which in the end, lead to a healthier environment.”

“Samsung Mobile is committed to making our products more eco-friendly5 and we are proud to offer AT&T customers an eco-centric5 device with an impressive feature set and stylish design,” said Omar Khan, Chief Strategy Officer, Samsung Mobile. “The Evergreen is made of 70% post-consumer recycled plastics and as a whole is 83% recyclable4. It also features reduced and recyclable packaging4, a CD to replace the user manual and an Energy Star qualified charger. ”

“We support AT&T’s approach to incorporating environmental considerations directly into regular, ongoing discussions with suppliers and the company’s desire to improve the overall environmental impact of all handsets,” said Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, Advisory Services, BSR. “Through our interactions with AT&T, we feel that AT&T’s work on handsets is consistent with its broader focus on sustainability issues, as evidenced by the recognition AT&T has received through the Carbon Disclosure Project and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America,”.

For more information on the Evergreen, please visit the AT&T Web site.

For more information regarding AT&T’s overall sustainability initiatives, please visit www.att.com/csr.

** Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

1 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, 2002/95/EC as amended.
2 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
3 Brominated flame retardants (BFR).
4 Recycling programs for the Evergreen and packaging may not exist in all areas
5 The term “eco-friendly” and “eco-centric” refer to the product, packaging and recycling initiatives as described in this release and applicable product documentation, websites, and other referenced programs
6Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T’s owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. 7Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $150. Some agents impose add’l fees. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.
8AT&T Navigator – Separate Subscription required.
9International Roaming: Requires compatible device. Avail, quality of coverage & svcs while roaming are not guaranteed. See wireless.att.com/global for updated countries, rates, charges & full terms & conditions.
10AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2-year contract and $20 a month messaging or combination of messaging/data plan is $79.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card may be used only in theU.S. is valid for 120 days after issuance date but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps. Card request must be postmarked by December 6, 2010 & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to receive card.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE®magazine.

Samsung Mobile Announces Samsung Galaxy Tab™ with U.S. Cellular®

Mobile tablet will feature 7-inch touchscreen, Android 2.2™ platform, Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 and front and rear-facing cameras for video chat support.

DALLAS – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No.1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ with U.S. Cellular®. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is designed for people who want a premium mobile entertainment experience on the go, but don’t want to be weighed down by a bulky device. Weighing only 13 ounces and 12 millimeters thin, the Galaxy Tab fits conveniently in a pocket or purse.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab features a brilliant 7-inch enhanced TFT display screen, 1GHz Hummingbird Application processor supporting 3D graphics and smooth Web browsing and 1.3 megapixel front and 3 megapixel rear-facing cameras and is powered by Android 2.2™, including full support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1.

Just like Samsung’s Galaxy S™ smart phones, the Galaxy Tab includes Samsung’s Social Hub application, which syncs a users Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. . Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.

Services like Google Maps™ Navigation (Beta) and Google Goggles are available on Google’s Android platform. With useful location-based services like Google Maps™, consumers can search in Standard English instead of entering an exact address. A search-by-voice function is just as intuitive, meaning searches can also be completed easily on the go.

Key features:

· Rear-facing, 3MP camera and camcorder – AutoFocus captures DVD quality video

· Front-facing, 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder – Enables video chat with other people who have video conferencing capabilities (applications available in Android Market™).

· Corporate Email – Supports Android 2.2 Exchange ActiveSync e-mail to synchronize corporate e-mail, contacts and calendars from office e-mail accounts

· Wi-Fi® connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) and Wireless Hotspot support

· Built-in 2 GB internal memory with 16 GB pre-installed microSD™ expandable to 32 GB

· 4,000 mAh Battery – Provides ample power to watch movies, share content and surf the Web

· Ultra thin at 12 millimeters and weighing 13 ounces – For users who don’t want to be weighed down by adding a mobile tablet to their pocket or purse

· Samsung Social Hub – Built around messaging, contacts and calendar sync, which allows users to send and receive daily activities, whether it is e-mail, social network updates or SMS messages

· Customizable touch screen menu with drag-and-drop widgets

For additional information about the Samsung Galaxy Tab, visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.

SAMSUNG NX100 AND OK GO "LAST LEAF" VIDEO COLLABORATION PREMIERES TODAY

Grammy-winning artists launch music video filmed using Samsung’s NX100

Ridgefield Park, NJ – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has announced the release of the music video for indie band OK Go’s latest song, “Last Leaf.” The video was filmed using the new Samsung NX100, Samsung’s latest innovation in premium camera technology, and is available to view today at www.cre8yourworld.com.

The “Last Leaf” video was made using thousands of photographs taken with the Samsung NX100, woven together to create a stop motion animation clip, demonstrating the NX100’s technical capabilities and creative versatility. The images were combined with hand-drawn animations created by the band, along with award-winning animator Geoff McFettridge. The collaboration marks a new artistic direction for OK Go, whose previous videos have been composed of one-take live-action clips.

The partnership between OK Go and Samsung has been documented in a behind-the-scenes series, also filmed with the NX100, which can be seen at .cre8yourworld.com">www.cre8yourworld.com. The documentary follows OK Go and their collaborators as they go through each stage of creating the video. The final clip in the series, which goes live on November 9, 2010, will show how OK Go achieved their creative vision using the NX100.

OK Go is recognized throughout the world for their groundbreaking and inventive music videos, which have received more than 125 million online views. Videos include “Here it Goes Again” (also known as “Treadmills Dance”), which features the band performing a choreographed routine across eight treadmills in one continuous take. The band’s latest video and single, “White Knuckles,” achieved a million YouTube hits in 24 hours when it was released in October 2010.

“Samsung’s been great because we had a creative idea and they had the tools to help us make it,” said Damian Kulash, lead singer of OK Go.

“We are impressed and inspired by the band’s memorable and imaginative music videos,” said Mr. SangJin Park, President of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. “The NX100, an easy-to-use but high-quality camera, was the perfect tool to let the band express their creativity and experiment with new ideas. The camera is compact and portable enough to take with you wherever you go, but powerful enough to realize your creative ideas through great pictures. The ‘Last Leaf’ music video is a perfect example of how the NX100 enables you to bring your inspiration to life.”

The Samsung NX100 was designed to make taking beautiful pictures simple, quick and easy. By incorporating the revolutionary 20mm wide i-Function Lens, with both automatic and fast manual settings, users can control the camera’s settings via the lens, without having to take the camera off target. Given the recent popularity of the intuitive i-Function Lens, Samsung will include the i-Function technology in all of their future lenses for the NX range, including five additional lenses that will be introduced next year. Samsung has also provided a new firmware update, making the i-Function Lens compatible with the NX10.

The NX100 boasts the compact size and lightweight advantages of being a mirrorless camera, while delivering the image quality of a DSLR. Available in two different colors, the design of the NX100, inspired by the shape of a dewdrop forming on a leaf, is also sleek and stylish. The camera features the fastest Auto Focus (AF) of any interchangeable lens camera to date, making it even easier to have the perfect picture at your fingertips.

Specifications

NX100
Image sensor: 14.6 Mega-pixels APS-C size CMOS sensor
Useable lens: Samsung Lenses
Display: 3.0" VGA AMOLED Display
ISO Equivalent: Auto, 100 - 3200, Extension settable : ISO 6400
Shooting modes: SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene, Movie
Scene mode: Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture
Movie recording: 720P HD Movie Recording (H.264)
Storage media: SD, SDHC (Up to 32GB)
EVF: Optional
GPS: Geo-tagging w/ Optional GPS Module (GPS10)
Battery life: (max) Still : 420shot , 210min (CIPA Standard) Movie : 130min
Dimensions: 120.5 x 71 x 34.5mm (excluding the projection part)
Weight: 282g (without battery and Memory card)

SAMSUNG Standard Zoom Lens (20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED)
Focal Length: 20 - 50mm (equivalent to 30.8-77mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups: 9 elements in 8 groups
(1 Aspherical lens, 1 Extra-low Dispersion lens)
Aperture: F3.5 - 5.6 (Min. F22), (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.28m
Filter Size: 40.5mm
Dimensions: 64 x 39.8mm
Weight: Approx. 119g

SAMSUNG Pancake Lens (20mm F2.8)
Focal Length: 20mm (equivalent to 30.8mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups: 6 elements in 4 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Aperture: F2.8 (Min. F22), (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.17m
Filter Size: 43mm
Dimensions: 62.2 x 24.5mm
Weight: Approx. 89g

SAMSUNG GPS10
Dimensions: 53 x 66 x 31.8mm
Weight: Approx. 61.7g
Battery: 2 AAA batteries
Battery duration: Approx. 13 hours
Internal memory: 128MB

SAMSUNG Electronic Viewfinder
Dimensions: 49.7 x 29.7 x 38.5mm
Weight: Approx. 23g
Resolution: QVGA (300x224), 201k
Magnification: Approx. 0.83x (APS-C, 50mm, -1m-1)
Coverage: Approx. 98%
Eye relief: 17mm
Diopter: Approx. -4.0 ~ +1.0m-1

SAMSUNG Flash (SEF15A)
Dimensions: 55 x 45.5 x 73.6mm
Weight: Approx. 80.4g
Guide Number: 15
Covered focal length: 18mm (APS-C) / 28mm (35mm)
Flash mode: A-TTL / Manual
Battery: 2 AAA battery : Alkaline, Ni-MH

About OK Go
OK Go, the most downloaded band ever, will be creating a video for every song on their critically acclaimed release, “Of The Blue Colour of the Sky.” The album has garnered much praise with a four-star review in People Magazine, and Alternative Press saying “it fills you with hope for the next decade’s musical offerings.” OK Go’s videos have won numerous awards, including a Grammy for “Here It Goes Again” and several wins at film festivals this year for the Rube Goldberg Machine video they created for their first single, “This Too Shall Pass.” OK Go is constantly pushing boundaries both musically and as viral video creators.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite : Newest from Samsung

Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite has attracted a good amount of positive reviews indicating towards its features and specifications. This 66g weighted handset was announced in May, 2009 and is now accessible for usage. To begin with, this handset is enabled with tri-band technology that can give you a wider expanse of coverage while you move out of your sphere as well.

The 3 mega-pixel camera, 8GB memory as well as the FM radio functions is sure to enthrall you as a user. Besides this, the vibrant TFT type display screen with 256,000 colors can give you a colorful view of the handset and enhance your mobile usage experience.

The colorful TFT type display screen give you a vivid view of your phone. This handset is available in black/blue, pink and silver color, which can be chosen in accordance to your preference. For the benefit of enhanced connectivity; GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and USB port is also supported by this handset. Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite has a standby-time of up to 210 hors and talk time of up to 2 hours 30 minutes. However, the operation time may differ in accordance to the amount of usage as well as the network provider that you may have chosen.