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New vulnerability found in Samsung devices, TouchWiz to blame

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:22 PM PDT

Today a rather catastrophic exploit was found in Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. The new hack allows websites to run a USSD code commanding the device to wipe itself back to factory state, and possibly even damage the SIM card. This means that just by simply visiting a infected website could remove all your pictures, contacts, apps and most importantly: your high score on Temple Run.

Luckily this piece of malicious code will only interface with the TouchWiz interface, so if you’re running CyanogenMod or any other custom ROMs, you’re most likely safe. The current list of affected device include the aforementioned Galaxy S III, the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Beam, Galaxy Ace and Galaxy S Advance.

Source: SmartDroid

Google won’t bail out Apple with a proper Maps app for iOS

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 11:32 AM PDT

By now you must have heard about Apple’s severely flawed maps app. It was introduced last week with the release of iOS 6. What’s bugging many Apple fans is the fact that Google Maps is nowhere to be found as an alternative. Contrary to popular belief, Google never developed the Maps app for previous versions of iOS. Apple actually did with the API’s. With iOS 6, they decided to go a different route and make their own Maps app utilizing data from TomTom.

A lot of Apple fanboys are hoping that Google will release a full fledged Maps app to bail them out, but it doesn’t look like it will happen. While speaking to reporters in Japan during the Nexus 7 launch event, Eric Schmidt said “We have not done anything yet” He also went on to say, “”We think it would have been better if they had kept ours. But what do I know? What were we going to do, force them not to change their mind? It’s their call.”

Of course there’s still the question on if Apple and Google will remain partners on search, and Eric had this so say, “I’m not doing any predictions. We want them to be our partner. We welcome that. I’m not going to speculate at all what they’re going to do. They can answer that question as they see fit.”

source: reuters

iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S III in Durability Test

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 09:04 AM PDT

First there was that poster-like, anti-iPhone 5 ad that Samsung published in print ads making it look like a “tale of the tape” fittingly before a fight. Well, now we’re about to find out who wins. Only in the arbitrary world of durability tests. Granted, we all like to know how durable that expensive piece of hardware that we’re laying down hard-earned cash for really is. However, with all due respect, this “test” is more for entertainment purposes. Dropping phones from human hands with numerous variables involved is far from scientific and can only be taken as entertainment. Without further ado, check the video for your entertainment and you be the judge.  Hit the break for the video.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Samsung Galaxy Note II confirmed for October 1 in the UK

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:35 AM PDT

We already had an idea of when the Galaxy Note II would release, but Samsung just made it official for the UK. It will officially release on Monday, October 1 in the Samsung Brand Store in Westfield, Stratford City and across all major networks.

Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division, Samsung UK and Ireland said: "We were delighted by the hugely positive response we received when we first announced the Galaxy Note II at IFA back in August. The Galaxy Note II is a whole new level of innovation and we are confident users are going to enjoy the updated features and design of our latest Galaxy device when it hits the shelves on the 1st of October."

Full presser after the break:

 

25 September 2012, London, UK – Samsung Mobile UK has today announced that the Galaxy Note II will be available from Monday 1st October from the Samsung Brand Store at Westfield, Stratford City and across all major networks in the UK.

The Galaxy Note II launches with Android™ 4.1 JellyBean and an upgraded Google Now service, which includes new features such as contextual search. With a 1.6GHz Quad-Core processor and HSPA Plus, owners of this new device can enjoy super-fast screen transitions and performance when browsing the Web, as well as quick app start-ups.

Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division, Samsung UK and Ireland said: "The introduction of the original Galaxy Note was a great success – we succeeded in creating an entirely new category and went on to sell more than ten million devices globally. With the Galaxy Note II, we're not only expanding the category, we're also evolving the technology to the point where it genuinely feels as though you're using a traditional pen and paper. What's more, it's a device that everyone can use – whether that's a fashion designer drawing a new design, or young professionals using the multiscreen and pop-up features to edit a document, send an email and browse the web – all at the same time."

"We were delighted by the hugely positive response we received when we first announced the Galaxy Note II at IFA back in August. The Galaxy Note II is a whole new level of innovation and we are confident users are going to enjoy the updated features and design of our latest Galaxy device when it hits the shelves on the 1st of October."

The Galaxy Note II comes with an advanced S-Pen, which together with features such as Air View, S Note and S Planner, make everyday tasks such as annotating documents and sending emails, much easier and more intuitive. Featuring a 5.55" (141mm) HD Super AMOLED display, content can be seen much more clearly and vividly – plus it's much thinner and lighter so it's much easier to read and view content on the Galaxy Note II whilst on the way to work or out at a business meeting.

The Galaxy Note II's 8 megapixel rear-facing and 1.9 megapixel front-facing cameras with HD video recording, include features called Buddy Photo Share, Burst Shot, Best Photo and Best Faces – so the most preferred face or pose of each person from group portrait photos can be selected. Plus AllShare® Play means content, such as videos, photos, presentations and documents, can be shared with a large group in real-time by connecting the Galaxy Note II to Samsung HD TVs, phones, mobile tablets, laptops, and other consumer electronic devices on the same network.

The Galaxy Note II will be available in the UK across all major networks including CPW and Phones4u in Marble White and Titanium Grey.

The Nexus 7 and Google Play Books arrives in Japan

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:46 AM PDT

Google’s popular Nexus 7 tablet is already available in the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK, but now Japan can finally get a taste. It’s now available in the Play Store for 19,800 Yen ($250) for the 16GB version, and it will hit stores on October 2.

Google Books, also now available, will begin to offer Japanese-language book titles soon.

source: reuters

Samsung Officially Launches The Martian Pink Galaxy S III Smartphone

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:32 AM PDT

 

We knew there was a sexy new color on the way for the Galaxy S III smartphone, but now Samsung has made it officially official. Samsung has officially launched the limited-edition “Martian Pink” color variation of the Galaxy S III– it only plans on making just 100,000 units available for the general public. Here’s Samsung expressing its delight and excitement of its newest edition:

 

“The Martian pink Galaxy S III is refined and sensuous. With its distinctive style, we expect a great response from the younger generation and women.”

 

As of now, the limited-edition color can only be found in Korea across Korean wireless carriers. This means those of us out here Stateside won’t be able to own the unique color of the Galaxy S III… much like we weren’t able to enjoy the pink Galaxy S II or the pink Galaxy Note. Ah well, one can dream, right?

source: Samsung
via: Android Central

ChatONV App Highlighted On Samsung Galaxy Camera, Indicates Voice & Video Calling To App Is On The Way

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:06 AM PDT

 

Samsung’s ChatON messenger service is already growing at a steady pace among Samsung users, but it looks like Samsung is ready for the service to take the next step in its evolution. A leaked screenshot on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Camera highlights a refreshed ChatON app with wait for it— a separate app called ChatONV, which indicates voice calling support. What this means is not only does Samsung plan on integrating voice calling at some point very soon, but perhaps video calling as well.

No additional details for now, but we’ll share additional info for you as we get it.

source: Sammy Hub

New Findings Show Broken Promises From The Jury Selection Process Of The Apple vs. Samsung Trial

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 06:40 AM PDT

 

It’s no surprise that the recent Apple vs. Samsung verdict drew massive ire and certainly no secret that Samsung not only disagrees with it, but plans to fight Apple to the very death. It now appears that Samsung has the additional ammunition needed to contest the court’s ruling and be granted a retrial. During the jury selection process (also known as voir dire),  a foreman who happened to be part of the jury selection pool as a prospective juror was originally asked if he will set aside all that he knew of patent law from his personal experience, while following the court’s instructions and make an objective judgment based off evidence alone. The prospective juror who was eventually selected to be part of the jury answered yes to the questions, as he promised to follow the law and not use what he knew from previous cases.

As a precaution, lawyers on both sides extensively check and analyze the responses based off the participants of the voir dire. But naturally, the foreman did the complete opposite and broke his promise to follow the law and not have any sort of bias— based off his responses and interviews to the media after the verdict was handed down. Now that this is out in the open, this observation paints a bigger picture. Seeing the different legal experts present these facts and information again gives Samsung a reason to aggressively contest and appeal the recent verdict. However as Groklaw points out, there is “The tendency is for jury verdicts to stand, even if there is a problem“. Samsung will have a long battle ahead if it wants to win.

source: Groklaw

 

Android Open Kang Project reaches Build 3, now available for select devices

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:45 PM PDT

The AOKP team has just released the third build for its highly popular aftermarket firmware. Based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the software features some incredibly powerful additions not found in AOSP. Currently builds are available for  some of the most popular devices, including the Crespo4G, i9100, i9100g, i9300, and Toroplus. Due to lack of maintainers, Wingray and Stingray devices have been given the axe, and will no longer be supported. However, if you don’t fall into that category and are anxious to get your device onto the latest build, hit the download link below.

Download AOKP Build 3

Source: Google+

Google Play Books updated, receives translation and highlighting tools

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:22 PM PDT

Google is rolling out a minor update to its official Play Books application. Available today, the new version adds some key enhancements that are sure to make your reading experience more enjoyable. Firstly, Google has brought over the ingenious capabilities of its translation service, which is now built directly into the Play Books application. This means users can now translate words or phrases with a simple tap, thanks to an all-new button in the top action bar.

Additionally, Google has now made it possible to take notes and highlight passages using several different colors. The best part, though, is that everything is stored in the cloud, meaning your highlights and notes will sync across your devices. Also new is an optional Sepia theme, as well as 2D page turn animation. If that isn’t enough to excite your inner-geek, Japanese books can now be read in a vertical or right-to-left format, something that many users have been asking for since the initial launch of the app. So, if you like what you see, hit the Play Store link after the break.

Source: Official Android Blog

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