Android 2.2 for Samsung Galaxy S - T-Mobile UK

T-Mobile UK has announced that they are working to get an over the air (OTA) update out for Samsung Galaxy S users to update up to Android 2.2. This announcement was made on their official support board:

"Hi folks

Thanks a lot for all your patience regarding the Galaxy S froyo update.

Our handset team have been working closely with Samsung regarding this update and future updates and would like to share their news with you.

Our goal is to make the update process smoother and we are working to become the only mobile operator offering FOTA (Firmware over the Air) updates for the Samsung product range. The aim was and still is to have the FOTA update available at some point today. If for reasons outwith our control we are unable to have a FOTA update process fully functioning by close of play today, then we will make the update available for download via Samsung KIES tomorrow (Dec 1st)

Thanks again for all the feedback you've given us through our forums.


Cheers

Barry
T-Mobile forum team"

Darth Vader Supports the Samsung Galaxy S

Over across the Pacific Ocean, Japan has a tendency to create some oddball commercials.  In this ad for the Samsung Galaxy S being offered on Docomo's network, Darth Vader of all characters walks around with Samsung Galaxy S users.  It's reassuring to know that when you're walking around with a Samsung Galaxy that the Dark Lord of the Sith is right there with you.

Video after the break.

Samsung Continuum Review

The Samsung Continuum is the latest offering from the Samsung Galaxy S series from Verizon and Samsung.  Priced currently at $199.99 on a two year contract after a $100 mail in rebate, the Continuum is a fantastic addition to Verizon's already heavy hitting line up.  The Samsung Continuum is the first smartphone with 2 Super AMOLED screens, one is the 3.4 inch main display, the other a 1.8 inch ticker screen for giving you updates.

Wi-Fi Only Samsung Galaxy Tab Delayed

Reports are coming in that the Wi-Fi only version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab has been delayed.  A version of the Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab appeared on online Best Buy ads but it has since been pulled due to manufacturing delays.  It seems the Wi-Fi Only version of the Galaxy Tab will go for sale for $100 cheaper than the 3G version, landing it at around $500.  Still a bit on the pricey side but well worth it.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Hits 600,000 Sales!

That's right, the Samsung Galaxy Tab has reached 600,000 sales!  This is a fairly staggering number for a tablet that hasn't had as much advertising as the Apple iPad.  The Samsung Galaxy Tab has shown that the Apple iPad does have some competition headed its way thanks to Android and the demand for Android powered tablets.  This has been in the span of one month and there doesn't seem to be any signs of slowing down.  The Samsung Galaxy Tab has an advantage over the Apple iPad, it's being sold worldwide.

Samsung Galaxy Tab at AT&T

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available at AT&T, completing the release to all four major U.S. carriers.  Like the T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the AT&T version will also have 16 GB of built in storage.  However, the price of the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab is $50 more than the T-Mobile version, placing it at $649.  There is no package deal with contracts to subsidize the pricing of the Tab.  That extra $50 goes towards a $50 credit to buy or rent movies or television programs.

Samsung Galaxy S - Android 2.2 in 2011 for North America?

According to a Facebook post for Samsung Canada, it seems the certain variations of the Samsung Galaxy S will not get Android 2.2 until early next year, 2011.  While the Samsung Vibrant and Captivate are set to be updated by late 2010, the Samsung Fascinate and Epic 4G are rumored to be updated in early 2011.  The Vibrant is currently on T-Mobile's network in the U.S., and the Captivate is on AT&T's network, while the Fascinate resides on Verizon and the Epic 4G resides on Sprint.

 
Samsung made a mistake previously with the Behold 2 and not updating as promised, hopefully they don't continue the trend with the Samsung Galaxy S series of phones.  The backlash from the Android community can be extremely powerful, as seen with the Sony Xperia series.