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AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Ice Cream Sandwich update officially announced

Android AT&T back in March announced a list of 10 products that would be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and by now the majority of those products have been bumped up to ICS. One that hasn't, though, is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

Apple wants six more Samsung products added to lawsuit, including Galaxy Note II

Android Thanksgiving and the days following the holiday are viewed by many as a time for rest (as well as feasting and shopping, of course), but it looks like Apple and Samsung have been keeping themselves busy with legal dealings instead. Just...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 18

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi Ice Cream Sandwich update pushing out now

Android Just a couple of weeks after the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi received its update to Android 4.0.4, it looks like another Galaxy Tab family member is getting its own taste of Ice Cream Sandwich. This time it's the Galaxy Tab 8.9's turn in...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

Samsung Galaxy Tabs found not to infringe on iPad design in U.K., judge says they're "not as cool"

Android The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 may be facing a preliminary injunction here in the U.S., but the slate appears to be having much better luck in the courtroom over in the U.K. Judge Colin Birss today ruled that the Tab 10.1, along with the Tab...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

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Does size suggest function when it comes to tablets?

Tablets When the TouchPad by HP went on its fire sale last year, I told my dad about this tablet that normally sold for around $400, but had been knocked down to a ridiculously low $100. He didn’t really have any idea what a tablet was used for,...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 5

Samsung shares Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade list for U.S. customers

Android Got a Samsung-made Android device and wondering if it'll be getting a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich? You'll want to check out the list below, which Samsung has posted to its U.S. support site and names several products that'll receive...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 6

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AT&T names 10 devices that'll get Ice Cream Sandwich "in the coming months"

Android Today AT&T officially began rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the HTC Vivid, making it the first handset on AT&T to feature ICS. What about those AT&T customers without a Vivid? There's good news for them (at least some of...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 67 39 Reactions

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Is 8.9-inches the perfect size for a tablet?

Tablets If there’s one thing that we’ve learned over the last couple years, it’s that manufacturers love tablets. Even though the tablet market isn’t necessarily new, it’s been rejuvenated pretty significantly since the launch of the iPad.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 110 79 Reactions

Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note to see Ice Cream Sandwich in Q1 2012, other products to follow

Android Today we can add another handful of devices to the "Definitely getting Ice Crem Sandwich" list, as Samsung has announced several of its Galaxy-branded smartphones and tablets will be getting a bump up to Android 4.0. The first two products...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 22

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Unboxing

Android Aaron takes a first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on AT&T. Besides packing 4G LTE capabilities, it offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 8.9-inch display (obviously), 3-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 6,100...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 11

AT&T expanding LTE network, launching LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on November 20th

4g AT&T promised us earlier this year that it would roll out its LTE network to a total of 15 markets before the end of 2011, and today the carrier announced an expansion that'll see it meeting its goal before December even rolls around. On...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 14

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Should we be surprised by Samsung's Ice Cream Sandwich update list?

Android Now that Ice Cream Sandwich is right around the corner, we’ve got people talking about which devices will be getting the large update. The upgrade from Android 2.3 to Android 4.0 is decidedly big, with Google revealing the search giant’s...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 100 39 Reactions

Samsung Italy names 6 devices that are due to be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich

Android Ever since the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich were unveiled earlier this month, most every Android device owner has been wondering whether their particular phone or tablet will be updated to Google's latest dessert. Motorola and HTC...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 launching October 2nd, Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 following on October 16th

Android Samsung originally unveiled its mid-sized (for its lineup, anyway) Galaxy Tab 8.9 at CTIA way back in March of this year, but today the company finally announced when the slate will be going on sale. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 will officially hit...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 pricing confirmed, still listed as "coming soon"

Android Itching to get your mitts on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9? Well now you know exactly how much you're going to have to pay for the privilege, as Samsung has confirmed on its website that the Tab 8.9 will be priced a $469 for the 16GB version...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE made official ahead of IFA

Android Remember when we saw Samsung make the LTE-enabled versions of the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9 official on its Korean Young Samsung site? Well both devices have been made official by Samsung once again, but this time the press release...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

Samsung's IFA plans include LTE Galaxy S II and Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 7.7, and more? [UPDATED]

Android Last week we were treated to a video teasing Samsung's plans for the IFA show in Berlin on September 1st. At the time we didn't know much about what Samsung has up its sleeve, but thanks to a string of leaks we may have a pretty good idea...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

Verizon leak reveals launch dates for the Motorola DROID Bionic, HTC Vigor, and many more?

Android Verizon customers, if you're not already sitting down then you may want to do so. And you may want to grab a pen and your calendar while you're at it. The folks over at IGN just posted a photo of a Verizon roadmap that shows the release...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 12

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Aaron's Top 5 upcoming devices

Android There's some cool tech launching in the coming months, and it's coming from all sides of the market. Whether it's HP, Samsung, or Microsoft, there's guaranteed to be a shiny tech toy that launches this year and tickles your fancy.

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 101 97 Reactions

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 spends some time in the FCC

Android Interested in picking up a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 to call your very own when it launches in the early summer? Then you'll be glad to know that the device, also known as the GT-P7310, just passed through the FCC en route to store shelves....

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

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Samsung ordered to give Apple access to unreleased devices

Android Time for another chapter in the legal battle between Apple and Samsung. First Apple sued Samsung for patent and trademark infringement, then Samsung fired back with suits of its own. Now a federal judge has ordered Samsung to grant Apple...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 20 12 Reactions

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Mobile Computing: Tablets vs netbooks part deux

Android Just over five months ago, I made a short comparison of tablets and netbooks. Five months ago, those two items were worlds apart when it came to functionality, portability, battery life, and several other aspects. Tablets might not have...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 2

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Will the new Galaxy Tabs kick-start an Android boom in the tablet space?

Android From the very beginning of Android's (serious) days in the tablet realm, many have questioned whether it has the capacity to dominate the tablet market in a similar way it has consumed the smartphone realm. The prediction from RBC was that...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 6

Apple sues Samsung over its Galaxy phones and tablets [UPDATED]

Android Apple and Samsung may be business partners, with the former using some of the latter's processors in its products, but that hasn't stopped the Cupertino-based firm from suing the South Korean electronics company. Apple recently filed a...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 19

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Hands-On

Android Aaron takes a first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, which was announced today at CTIA 2011 in Orlando. Will it hold a candle to the iPad 2, a device that has a similar screen size and form factor?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 2

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Why TouchWiz UX might not be a bad thing for Samsung's Tabs

Android The original Galaxy Tab was the first high-end Android tablet to make it to shelves. At the time, it was running the latest version of Android, version 2.2. Google had publicly announced that Froyo was not optimized for tablets and many...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9