Samsung: Omnia W leaked details "not accurate"

Looks like we have yet another rumor debunk on our hands! Yesterday we reported on a rumored Samsung Omnia W device which was said to include a 1GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera sensor, and a 3.7-inch display. The Omnia W was joined by a slew of Android smartphones and tablets as well, but now Samsung has come out to deny the information in this leak. Posting on the official Samsung Tomorrow blog, this was the following statement from the company (emphasis ours):

Some media have been reporting that Samsung is preparing to launch nine new smartphones and two new tablet devices. While Samsung is continuously working on new devices for our customers, the details being cited are not accurate in this case.

We appreciate the interest in our upcoming mobile devices and will share more information once its available.

So there you have it. Does this mean the Omnia W doesn't exist? We'll let you be the judge, but if you ask us there's a pretty good shot we'll see it pop up again in the future.

Via: SlashGear
Source: Samsung Tomorrow

Samsung Galaxy Mini Coming Soon to Mobilicity

It looks like the low-budget smartphone Samsung Galaxy Mini is about to reach Canadian shores soon via Mobilicity.

The phone has just been spotted by the guys over at MobileSyrup, but no release date or pricing options have been revealed yet.

Apparently, the Galaxy Mini was spotted at a Samsung rock concert in Toronto, inside one of the demo booths, stamped with the “Coming Soon to Mobilicity” tag.

Samsung Galaxy Mini has already been launched on the market in multiple regions, including Europe and United States.

However, the phone is known as Samsung Dart in the U.S. and is available via T-Mobile, whereas in India the phone goes by a different name, as well, Samsung Galaxy Pop.

Although the phone is entry-level smartphone, the Canadian version will be delivered with an improved 3-megapixel camera, instead of the Dart's 2-megapixel photo snapper, which is not available at T-Mobile. 
Furthermore, Samsung Dart is equipped with a low-performance ARM 600MHz processor and runs on Android 2.2 Froyo, with slim chances to be update with a newer Gingerbread version of the operating system.

In addition, the Galaxy Mini features a small 3.14-inch QVGA capacitive touchscreen with 262K colors support, 240 x 320 pixels resolution, accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, TouchWiz v3.0 UI, Swype text input method and proximity sensor for auto turn-off.

Even though it's a low-budget phone, Galaxy mini features HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, along with 160 MB of internal memory and microSD card for memory expansion (up to 32GB, 2GB card included).

Other key features of the smartphone include 3.5 mm audio jack, DNSe sound enhancement, Stereo FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP support, microUSB 2.0, GPS with A-GPS support, as well as Digital compass.

The phone is powered by a standard Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery that should provide up to 570 hours of standby time or up to 9 hours and 30 minutes of talk time. 

Nielsen: Microsoft has 9% Smartphone Market Share, HTC Accounts for 6% of it

The Nielsen Research group just released their manufacturer market share analysis for Q2 of 2011 (April to June) and has discovered quite a bit about Microsoft's piece of the pie. Obviously Android is the dominant operating system with iOS, BlackBerry following it and then Microsoft enters the picture at fourth place. Microsoft's combined Windows Mobile/Windows Phone OS market share is at a decent 9%. It looks like Microsoft has at least managed to stay consistent in its market share against the sputtering WebOS and the ailing Symbian.

However, things get a lot more interesting when you take a look at how manufacturers figure into the OS equation. HTC has been doing its thing with Android for a while and as you can see above they've done amazingly well for themselves, but they built their name with Windows. That commitment shows with HTC accounting for a massive 6% of Microsoft's 9% total, which means their devices account for 70% of all of Microsoft's smartphones. With HTC Windows Phones available on every carrier in the U.S. and a large number of HD2's and Touch Diamond's floating around, that's an impressive but hardly surprising number.

The next highest is Samsung at 2%, and the crushing 'Other' 1% to be split up between Dell and LG. Ouch.

Via: WinRumors
Source: Nielsen Research

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Coming Soon to TELUS

Although Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G tablet will reach Canadian shores this summer, the Korean handset manufacturer has yet to announce the exact release date of the device.

However, it appears that TELUS has picked the tablet, as the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G is now listed on the carrier's “Coming Soon” webpage, which means that its launch is imminent.

There's no information regarding the tablet's price options yet, but customers who wish to purchase it should know that the Wi-Fi version is going for $499.99.

As the name suggests, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G features an impressive 10.1-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels.

This is TELUS’ first 4G tablet and can be purchased with the Tablet Flex Plan, which provides customers with cost certainty and usage flexibility, without unexpected overage fees.

The tablet is equipped with a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and is powered by Google's Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G is thinner (8.6mm) and lighter (600g, battery included) than an average tablet, and features a sleek form factor with allows for impressive power and mobility.

In addition, the tablet comes with Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz UX user interface and offers users a wide range of rich multimedia features, refined multitasking capabilities, customized user interface options, unique Samsung Hub services, integrated Office programs and more.

With full support for Adobe Flash 10.2, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G makes it easier for users to stay connected while on the go within TELUS' 4G network.

TELUS Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 TELUS sports a 3.0-megapixel photo snapper with LED flash and video recording capabilities (720p HD), as well as a secondary 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls.

The tablet packs 16GB of internal memory and 1GB of RAM, but lacks a microSD card slot for memory expansion.

How to Boost Speed Up Your Galaxy S II Usage

Samsung's Galaxy S II is one of the most appealing mobile phones that arrived on shelves with Google's Android operating system on board, with over 3 million units sold in less than two months after its official release.

The handset comes with powerful and fast 1.2GHz application processor inside, complemented by 1GB of RAM, and can deliver increased performance levels, but there is always room for more, that's for sure.

Whether it involves typing on this device, or killing applications to improve battery life, various tricks can easily make the high-end device an even more appealing smartphone.

For example, when the battery is drained faster than it should, users can easily fire up the task manager by holding the homescreen button, where they are able to kill apps that they no longer need to be running.

Also very important on a powerful smartphone like Galaxy S II is the fast access to applications, simplified in a way through the option of selecting the four apps that will have shortcuts displayed at the bottom of the homescreen.

These shortcuts can be easily reassigned to different applications, by tapping on applications at the bottom-right corner, then hitting the physical menu button. Thus, all apps on the handset can be reorganized.

Also for fast access, users can set up a number of seven homescreens on Galaxy S II, each with its own set of applications, organized as users would consider them best fitted.

Moreover, some of the widgets that Samsung loaded on the device enable users to enlarge them a bit, so as to display more info than a regular-size icon would do.

To resize a widget, one would simply have to tap and hold without moving it. Of course, not all widgets would allow resizing.

To easily move between the said seven screens, users can either swipe to the left or right, or pitch the screen to an overview of all of them.

Typing speed on Galaxy S II can also be speed up, through using the Swype keyboard that was loaded on the handset right from the start. When the keyboard appears, users can tap on the settings ‘cog’ in the corner, and then select Swype as the input method.

I hope this tips and tricks can Boost  Speed Up Your Galaxy S II Usage
Try and enjoy it now! :D

Photo of Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S II Emerges

Samsung's Galaxy S II seems set to become the most popular Android-powered mobile phone on the market for the ongoing year, but its lack of presence on the United States market at the moment might not help it at all.

However, it seems that it should not be too long before wireless carriers in the US add it to their offerings as well, although nothing was officially announced on the matter for the time being.

Sprint is one of the operators that will make the handset available on its airwaves soon, and a leaked photo with the same phone, supposedly called Within, is already available for your viewing pleasure.

What the said image brings forth is the phone's back cover, where Samsung's logo can be clearly seen next to Sprint's.

The 8-megapixel photo snapper that can be seen in the image and the texture also come as a confirmation of the fact that we are indeed looking at the Galaxy S II and not another smartphone out there.

The smartphone was rumored to be on its way to the market on Sprint's airwaves as the Galaxy Within, but nothing was confirmed on the matter for the time being.

Apparently, Galaxy S II might be set to land on the market in the US in a matter of days or weeks, and should run under Google's Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread OS flavor right from the start.

Previously, other wireless carriers in the United States were also rumored to be adding the smartphone to their offerings, but not official confirmation on that emerged either.

Galaxy S, the predecessor of this year's flagship Android-based handset, was launched in the United States via all major carriers in the country, and landed at regional operators as well.

Hopefully, Samsung will announce more on the matter in the near future, so stay tuned to learn additional details on this.

Samsung Galaxy Gio Coming to Bell in August

It appears that Bell plans to release one of the Galaxy family mid-range Android smartphones, the Galaxy Gio sometime in August.

Unveiled earlier this year at the 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung Galaxy Gio hit shelves in May.

According to the guys over at MobileSyrup, the handset is en route to Bell and will make its debut in Canada next month.

There is no information regarding the phone's price options, but the latest rumors say that the Galaxy Gio might be picked by Virgin Mobile as well.

Samsung Galaxy Gio will face a fierce competition on Canadian shores, as many Android devices in the same price range are already available on the market, including INQ Cloud Touch, LG Optimus One and HTC Wildfire S.

Although the phone is powered by Google's Android 2.2 (Froyo) platform, multiple unofficial ROMs that allow users to upgrade to Gingerbread are already available in the wild.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Gio is equipped with a single core Qualcomm QCT MSM7227-1 Turbo processor clocked at 800 MHz.

With only 158 MB of internal memory, potential customers should buy an extra microSD memory card, though the phone is delivered with a 2GB memory card in the sales package.

The phone also sports an average 3-megapixel camera with autofocus, geo-tagging, smile detection and video recording capabilities (QVGA@15fps).

The Galaxy Gio comes with a mid-size 3.2-inch multi-touch capacitive display with 16 million colors support and 320 x 480 pixels resolution, as well as accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate and proximity sensor for auto turn-off.

The handset does not feature a secondary front-facing camera for video calls, instead it offers HSDPA (7.2 Mbps) and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, including Wi-Fi hotspot capability.

The phone's standard 1350 mAh Li-Ion battery should provide up to 610 hours (460 hours for 3G) of standby time or up to 11 hours (7 hours for 3G) of talk time. 

Samsung Hercules Possibly Arriving at T-Mobile USA on September 26th

Leaked in a recently T-Mobile roadmap, it appears that Samsung Hercules is in line with the release date specified in the document, September 26th.

Yet unannounced, the Samsung Hercules might be in fact a T-Mobile USA branded Galaxy S II, though there are several hardware discrepancies, such as the size of the touchscreen display.

Samsung Hercules received its Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications from Bluetooth SIG about three weeks ago under a different name, Samsung SGH-T989.

As we mentioned above, unlike the Galaxy S II that comes with a 4.3-inch display, the Samsung Hercules will be delivered with a slightly larger 4.5-inch capacitive multi-touch touchscreen Super AMOLED Plus display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution.

Furthermore, the device is allegedly equipped with an APQ8060 dual-core processor manufactured by Qualcomm and clocked at 1.2GHz speed.

In addition, the phone's processor is complemented by a next-generation Adreno 220 GPU (graphics processing unit).

Although the Samsung Hercules is tagged with category 24 HSDPA (42 Mbps) compatibility and category 6 HSUPA (5.76Mbps), it is unclear whether the handset will be delivered with AWS plus 850 / 1900 MHz compatibility for support on AT&T’s 4G network if the merger between the two carriers is completed.

Samsung Hercules is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread and features NFC support, but for the moment it lacks Isis mobile payment standard which might be included at a later date.

The handset packs 16GB of internal memory, 1GB RAM, as well as microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB).

It also boasts an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and 1080 video capture capabilities, as well as secondary front-facing camera for video calls.

According to T-Mobile USA's leaked roadmap, Samsung SGH-T989, also known as Samsung Hercules is expected to be released on September 26th at a price that will be disclosed in due time.

GALAXY Tab 10.1 Coming Soon at Vodafone Australia

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1, the slim tablet PC that South Korean handset vendor Samsung Electronics unveiled to the world during the CTIA conference in March, is set to arrive on shelves at wireless carrier Vodafone Australia in the near future.

The company already announced plans to make the device available for purchase, but did not offer specific details on when it might be released, nor on the price tag is should sport.

This is the upgraded flavor of Samsung's 10-inch tablet PC, following the release of a version that later became GALAXY Tab 10.1v, and which was already launched in various markets around the world on Vodafone's airwaves.

Unlike the original, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 comes with a slimmer design, and is also more lightweight.

However, the tablet PC retained the large 10.1-inch touchscreen display that can deliver a WXGA (1280 X 800 pixel) resolution, as well as the fast 1GHz dual-core application processor.

The specifications list of this device also includes support for GSM: 850/900/1800/1900Mhz and HSPA/WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100 frequencies, as well as WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth: V 3.0 capabilities.

The tablet PC comes with WiFi Hotspot capabilities as well, 2.0 USB, and with 16 GB of internal memory.

Samsung also packed GALAXY Tab 10.1 with a 3-megapixel photo snapper on the back, with LED flash and support for 1280X720 video recording @ 30FPS, as well as with a 2MP camera on the front, for video calling.

The tablet PC measures 256.7 x 175.3 x 8.6 mm and weighs in at 565 grams. It can deliver up to 9 hours of video playing, along with up to 25 days of standby time.

Running under Google's Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system, the new device also comes with support for various services from the Internet giant, as well as for applications available from the Android Market, not to mention that it can deliver a great multimedia experience, along with impressive web browsing capabilities. 


GALAXY Tab 10.1 Videos

Samsung Galaxy S Getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread in South Africa

Samsung has just released the highly-anticipated Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update for the Galaxy S in South Africa.

The South Korean handset manufacturer confirmed almost three months ago that it decided to update all Galaxy S units to Android 2.3 Gingerbread beginning mid-April.

Although the Samsung was forced to delay the deployment of the Gingerbread update for unknown reasons, it only took the company about a month to start the roll-out process.

Samsung has just released the highly-anticipated Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update for the Galaxy S in South Africa.

The South Korean handset manufacturer confirmed almost three months ago that it decided to update all Galaxy S units to Android 2.3 Gingerbread beginning mid-April.

Although the Samsung was forced to delay the deployment of the Gingerbread update for unknown reasons, it only took the company about a month to start the roll-out process.

In this regard, UK owners of the Galaxy S were among the first to experience the new features and improvements of the latest iteration of Google's Android mobile platform.

India and Hong Kong were next in line and the rest of the Asian countries soon afterwards, with only a few others remaining to receive the update.

However, while European Galaxy S user will rejoice at the news of the update, North Americans will probably be very disappointed, as their devices will most likely come last on Samsung's schedule list.

Fortunately, this is not the case for South African users of the Galaxy S who can download the Gingerbread update now, via Samsung Kies software.

Android 2.3 Gingerbread promises solid enhancements in comparison with older 2.1 and 2.2 versions of the platform.

The UI also got a makeover with new color schemes and other cosmetic changes.

Application and power management has been improved, as Gingerbread now provides better insight into apps running in the background, and how much memory and CPU time they are using.

Some of the improvements and new features included with the Android 2.3 are listed below:

Faster performance:
- Multimedia content now has a lower CPU consumption rate, while support for more powerful 3D Graphics enables an enhanced mobile gaming experience.

Upgraded usability:
- The user interface has been improved, enabling faster access and control and a more intuitive user experience;
- Users will also benefit from improved copy-and-paste functionality.
In this regard, UK owners of the Galaxy S were among the first to experience the new features and improvements of the latest iteration of Google's Android mobile platform.

India and Hong Kong were next in line and the rest of the Asian countries soon afterwards, with only a few others remaining to receive the update.

However, while European Galaxy S user will rejoice at the news of the update, North Americans will probably be very disappointed, as their devices will most likely come last on Samsung's schedule list.

Fortunately, this is not the case for South African users of the Galaxy S who can download the Gingerbread update now, via Samsung Kies software.

Android 2.3 Gingerbread promises solid enhancements in comparison with older 2.1 and 2.2 versions of the platform.

The UI also got a makeover with new color schemes and other cosmetic changes.

Application and power management has been improved, as Gingerbread now provides better insight into apps running in the background, and how much memory and CPU time they are using.

Some of the improvements and new features included with the Android 2.3 are listed below:

Faster performance:
- Multimedia content now has a lower CPU consumption rate, while support for more powerful 3D Graphics enables an enhanced mobile gaming experience.

Upgraded usability:
- The user interface has been improved, enabling faster access and control and a more intuitive user experience;
- Users will also benefit from improved copy-and-paste functionality.

Galaxy S II 4G in Canada at Virgin Mobile on July 14th

 Android!!!! Galaxy S II 4G
We already knew that wireless carrier Virgin Mobile was on its way to bring to the market in Canada the new Android-based flagship from Samsung, namely the Galaxy S II, but no specific info on when that might happen emerged until now.

Virgin Mobile announced only a few days ago that it would add the handset to its offering as the Galaxy S II 4G, but specific details on the availability of this device and on its pricing were not made official.

However, a recently leaked screenshot of an internal document from the wireless operator seems to have

changed that.

According to the leak, the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G should be released on shelves at the mobile phone carrier on July 14th.

The company seems to have put in place a specific program to see which of its employees will sell the most Galaxy S II smartphones, something that might actually prove to be an easy task.

The handset comes with appealing looks and with impressive hardware packed inside, which should make it a top seller in no time.

What remains to be seen is the cost that it will come with. According to MobileSyrup, the handset might go for $599.95 off contract, while being set to land at SaskTel for only $79.99 on a three-year contract.

With a dual-core application processor packed inside, clocked in at 1.2GHz, the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G will certainly be worth every penny.

To that, we might add the 4.3-inch touchscreen display on the front, along with a camera to enable video calling, and an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back with support for HD video recording. 
The Samsung Galaxy S II runs under Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, and sports great multimedia capabilities, as well as multi-tasking features to run multiple applications at the same time.

It features 16GB of internal memory, HSPA+, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity options, built-in GPS receiver, and a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space

Android Ice Cream to Come on Samsung Nexus Prime

 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich flavor of the Android mobile operating system Come on Samsung Nexus Prime. 
Before 2011 is over, Google might bring to the market a new Nexus device, one that would run under the upcoming
flavor of the Android mobile operating system, and some more info the this device has just emerged.

Apparently, the same as the latest Nexus, the upcoming device will arrive on the market from Samsung, and should be a 'pure Google' mobile phone.

BGR reports that the mobile phone will arrive on the market with a 720p -resolution display, and that Samsung will call it “Super AMOLED HD.”

Moreover, the upcoming mobile phone should include an OMAP4460 application processor, the same as rumored not too long ago.

At the moment, the new handset goes by the name of Nexus Prime, and there is a great chance that it would arrive on shelves under this name as well, it seems.

One interesting piece of info regarding the upcoming mobile phone is the fact that it should be launched with more wireless carriers.

Previously, Google chose to have the Nexus smartphones available on the market only on the airwaves of one carrier at launch, but Nexus Prime should mark the shift in this approach.

Google is also rumored to be working with more OEMs on the release of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) mobile phones, which could launch at the same time.

This would be similar with Microsoft's approach towards the release of new hardware running under its Windows Phone platform, with new mobile phones being launched as soon as updated OS flavors are available.

What that means for Google, it remains to be seen, though it will certainly be interesting to see new, high-end Android phones being released from various handset vendors at the same time via more than just one wireless carrier out there.

For the time being, however, nothing was confirmed on the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich-based mobile phone, though it might not be too long before it will all be made official, so keep an eye on this space for more.

Samsung Galaxy S II Tops Apple's iPhone 4 in the UK

Samsung Galaxy S II, the latest flagship smartphone from the South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung, is rated as the top mobile phone on the UK market, with Apple's iPhone placed only on the second position.

The UK is the second market in the world where Samsung's Galaxy S devices outsold the iPhone 4, which proves that the the new model has great chances to become the leading phone in more areas around the world as well.

The new data regarding the top ranked handsets on the UK market comes from uSwitch Mobile, which monitors the popularity and sales of these devices. The statistics are also based on Omio's network of mobile comparison sites.

Samsung's flagship device managed to make a great impression on the South Korean market as well, where it enjoyed great pre-order demand, as well as impressive first three days sales.

Last month, Apple's iPhone 4 held the crown on the smartphone segment in the UK, but it seems that Galaxy S II won't leave it have the first position on the market again.

Based on Google's Android operating system, the Samsung Galaxy S II comes with a large 4.3-inch touchscreen display, complemented by a powerful dual-core 1.2GHz application processor.

At the same time, the new device includes 1GB of RAM, along with 16GB of internal memory, and a microSD memory card slot for adding more storage space into the mix. 

All these make it more appealing that Apple's device, which is powered by a single-core CPU and sports only internal memory. However, other features also make the Galaxy S a better option for users than than the iconic device from Apple would do.

For example, we should note that the Galaxy S II sports an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back, and that it also comes with support for 1080p HD video recording, HSPA+ capabilities, and WiFi Hotspot features.

You can learn more on the performance of these two devices on the UK market, as well as on that of other handsets there through uSwitch Mobile.

Optus Has Galaxy S II on Pre-Order

 Optus Has Galaxy S II on Pre-Order for Australian Consumers Too
Samsung Galaxy S II, the latest flagship Android-based mobile phone from South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung, is set to make an appearance on the market in Australia as soon as June 1st, but those who would like to make a purchase can already reserve a unit through Optus.

The wireless carrier made the new smartphone available for pre-order for its business users not too long ago, and now it has it available for consumers as well.

The new smartphone is expected to land in user's hands on June 1st, the same day it should hit shelves around the country, the wireless carrier announced:


Pre-order before 28 May and we will aim to deliver your phone on 1 June 2011, the day Samsung Galaxy S II is released in Australia. While stocks last.

Pre-order is exclusive to online customers only. If you order your phone online after 28 May it will not be delivered until after 1 June 2011.

The Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the most appealing handsets to be launched on the market during the ongoing year. At Optus, it is available with a $0 up front cost on the $79 Optus Cap.

It packs a large 4.3-inch touchscreen display, along with a powerful dual-core application processor inside, with each core clocked in at 1.2Ghz, complemented by 1GB of RAM.

The handset also comes with 16GB of internal memory, and with a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space, along with 3G, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity, or built-in GPS receiver.

On the back, the new device sports an 8-megapixel photo snapper with support for 1080p HD video recording, complemented by a front-facing camera for video calling.

“The Galaxy S II is Samsung's new successor to the original acclaimed Galaxy S. It is also one of the first Android mobile phones to bring users the latest version of the Google Android mobile phone operating system (Gingerbread 2.3),” Optus notes. 

“The Samsung Galaxy S 2 is slimmer and lighter, and yet much more powerful. It has a much improved and wider display coupled with a more powerful application processor and higher data transfer speeds.”

The handset can offer a great experience while on the go, through impressive multimedia capabilities, support for a wide range of Google Mobile Services, and for applications available for download via the Android Market.

Those Australian users interested in the purchase of the new device would be able to pre-order it from Optus here.

Samsung Galaxy X Concept Phone Packs 12MP Camera

 Samsung Galaxy X Concept Phone Packs 12MP Camera
Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II, is as appealing as it can be, but it seems that there might still be people who would consider that some features might be added into the mix.

Thus, a Samsung Galaxy X concept phone emerged, with specifications similar with those of the already available smartphone but with some new features included next to them.

The concept phone, designed by Long-Nong Huang, maintains the looks of Samsung Galaxy S II, so there is not too that one would see there.

On the inside, it would sport similar specs with the official device, including the powerful 1.2GHz dual-core application processor, complemented by 768MB of RAM.

The front of this mobile phone would be dominated by a large 4-inch touchscreen display, a little smaller than on Galaxy S II.

However, the back would be a little different, as the current 8-megapixel photo snapper on the Galaxy S II handset would be replaced by a 12MP camera on the new one, something that would make the device even more appealing than before.

The Galaxy S II already comes to the market with the ability to shoot videos in full HD, and the new Samsung Galaxy X concept phone would pack the same feature as well.

At only 8.9mm in thickness, the mobile phone would certainly be able to impress users around the world.

It would easily prove a great addition to Samsung's series of Galaxy devices, which already includes both high-end and mid to lower end smartphones.

The same as the rest of the family, the new Galaxy member would be based on Google's Android operating system, and the latest flavor of the OS would be loaded on it, that's for sure.

Have a look at the image available with the Samsung Galaxy X, courtesy of conceptphones, to make a better idea of what could arrive on shelves in the not too far future.

Galaxy S II Tastes Its First Custom ROM

 The first custom ROM released for the Samsung Galaxy S II, version XWKE2, comes with the stock kernel, and might not seem to impressive for some.

“This ROM is XWKE2, it's rooted, and it has the stock kernel. Unless you are developing or need something else, this kernel will do you fine, as the underlying ROM is rooted,” pulser_g2, the XDA Developers forum member who released the ROM notes.

The ROM has all of the Samsung and stock applications resigned with a new key-set, which makes it easier to bring future modifications to the software.

“Villain Tweaks was a project of mine to 'test the water' for modifying the apps in the SGS 2 ROMs. I hit issues I couldn't get around, since the pre-installed apps were signed by Samsung,” the user continues.

“This means that I can now edit the apps on the phone to apply all sorts of tweaks and “hacks,” like the ones I've done so far, but with greater scope as to which files can be modified.

“For example, I've got a messaging app here (Mms.apk), which should let you send 10 SMS messages together without converting it to an MMS, and allow 200 recipients of an SMS, rather than ten.”

All of the necessary info on how to install the new VillainROM 1.0 on your brand new Samsung Galaxy S II can be found here.