Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Galaxy Note (original)

Ok, so the Samsung Unpacked event is now underway and the South Korean giant has finally officially announced the Galaxy Note 2 phablet, a device that has stirred the interest of the entire online tech media, as well as that of Android and Samsung fans from all around the globe. You can catch all the bits and pieces of information around the Galaxy Note 2 using the link here, or take a shot at winning a Galaxy Note 2 via our giveaway, but in the context of this VS article, it suffices to say that the Smartphone Santa wasn’t kind enough as to fulfill our Galaxy Note 2 wishlist!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 specs and features

Samsung’s Unpacked event in Berlin, Germany is underway, and, as you already know by now, we’re covering live the press event whose main star is the Galaxy Note 2. The second-generation phablet is upon us, and we already have a variety of details for you regarding the device – and this time around they’re all very much official.

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Samsung announces high-speed 64GB UHS-I SD and microSD cards

Samsung is a leading SD card and flash storage manufacturer, and it’s now once again proving it deserves that position by unveiling its UHS-I class SD and MicroSD cards, that can reach speeds of up to 80MB/s (read speed) for the regular SD card, and 70MB/s for the microSD cards, the type of cards you see in many Android phones.

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HTC may never pay Apple, says Android will flourish

Apple, with its newfound vigor fresh from the Samsung and HTC double whammy, should take note of the latest headlines from HTC. Simply put, the Taiwanese giant is flipping Apple the louie and saying it does not intend to settle.

HTC chairwoman, Cher Wang, had this to say at a recent press conference:

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Archos unveils 7-inch GamePad gaming tablet, to go on sale in October in Europe

Even though its name might not ring many bells for most regular tech users, French-based consumer electronics manufacturer Archos might really be onto something with a couple of new tablets. Archos is certainly not trying to come out with an “iPad killer” of any sort, but is looking to target certain niches that haven’t gotten much attention from OEMs until recently.

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Samsung still has to pay the piper, but when?

It looks as if at least 8 devices have been put on the banned list courtesy of Apple. On Dec 6th, the ongoing saga between Samsung and Apple should come to a close. This gives time for Samsung to catch their breath and draw up a new game plan. In doing that, it also delays the effects of Apple’s stupendous legal victory.

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Android 4.0 ICS update arriving on Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi in the U.S.

Back in July, Samsung said that they will push out the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9  in August. After months of anticipation for Android’s once coolest iteration to arrive, the new firmware is finally available for the Galaxy Tab 8.9 (P7310) WiFi model.

The Android 4.0 OTA update for Galaxy Tab 8.9 is currently being rolled out by Samsung, which means it’s only a matter of time before you see the notification update on your slate. If you’re getting impatient waiting for the OTA to arrive, the file should be waiting for you on Kies – if it’s your lucky day.

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Take that, Apple! The iPhone 5 has an Android-based clone even before its launch

Now this is hilarious! Just as the entire tech world was busy overanalyzing the recent verdict in the Apple vs Samsung patent war, here comes the perfect opportunity to understand what design theft really looks like.

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Galaxy Note 2 coming with Jelly Bean on board, Reuters speculates too

As most Android fans know, Samsung has scheduled a special Unpacked event for later today in Berlin, Germany – which we’re going to be attending and report back all the hot news – whose main star is going to be the company’s next-generation phablet, the Galaxy Note 2.

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Bell Canada: HTC Incredible S won’t be getting Android 4.0

We don’t know exactly what’s going on with HTC lately, but the way they’re communicating with users is absolutely disappointing and unprofessional. We can’t quite single out the OEM for delaying ICS updates on its devices, as there has been trouble all-around, but nobody has done a worse job in keeping its customers “posted” about Android 4.0 upgrade plans than HTC.

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