Samsung could buy webOS, recruits former HP Exec

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When HP decided to kill webOS, most people were more concerned about who would snatch the business PC that went tumbling down the gutter trash along with it. Discarded several alternatives, but most bets on Samsung, ostensibly seeking to transfer some laptop orders. Little we know, Samsung may be interested in capturing the webOS, too.

DigiTimes sources report that Samsung may very well consider buying webOS better compete with Apple and other developers of Android phone. With Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola game has changed significantly.

The IP wars have become a bit lately in the mobile industry trend, and no one can be completely safe. However, Android is now much better thanks to Motorola's massive patent hoard. HP made a similar move last year from 1.2 billion acquisition of Palm and its patent portfolio. If Samsung truly end up buying webOS, he can buy yourself some much-needed protection. To be quite a boost since South Korea-the company is under full attack from Apple over the past four months. Moreover, the acquisition of webOS can give a competitive advantage, and Samsung.

Though Google promises to leave the open Android, Motorola would no doubt dominate in terms of Android devices. However, many Android partners are likely feeling a bit frazzled and can find their own path for the convenience of distinction. Android course success story compared with webOS, but also to capture and Motorola will now get first dibs. It's quite uncomfortable to just about anyone but Motorola.

Apple is iOS. HTC has a massive supply. Nokia will have Windows phone 7 mango. And of course, Motorola will have Android. This leaves Samsung, which is a particularly strong competitor receiving those big five devices without something to set it apart.

While the webOS is the shining star among mobile platforms, it's not to say that this is a bad operating system. Quite the opposite actually. webOS beauty and simplicity of iOS partners with multi-tasking Android, but simply don't have enough apps to walk. With a little tweaking and some applications support webOS may be just what you need to Samsung. Especially if South Korea-the company aims to break free from the Android to make trial.

In other news, HP'S former Vice President of marketing for personal systems group reportedly were recruited by Samsung to take on PC sales, adding weight to rumors that Samsung is interested in HP will soon be spun off PC business. Samsung for quite categorically denied any intention of picking up business PC HP. We agree that it will not be the best fit for HP in the lower box PC business doesn't really jive with the Samsung Group in an open field and DRAM businesses.

Here's Samsung's statement on the matter:

To put to rest any speculation on this matter, I would like to definitively state that Samsung Electronics has become Hewlett-Packard PC business. Hewlett-Packard is a world leader in the PC business with sales of 40 million units last year, while Samsung is a new player in the category and sold nearly 10 million units by the year 2010. Based on the significant differences in scale with Samsung's PC business and complete lack of synergies, it would be impracticable and careless to even consider such acquisitions.

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Samsung Galaxy S (II) United States options pose for the camera

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We have heard quite a bit about the Galaxy S, which isn't all that surprising, seeing that he has sold 3 million units in its first 55 on the market. As people from other parts of the world have gained experience that amazing is we GSII here in the States played the game. But this is so close, I almost can try cookies.

29 August Samsung finally opens GSII United States iterations in the Big Apple for T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T. If you haven't heard already, Verizon spends on GSII. Prior to this event, this image has been leaked PocketNow, which shows all three little animals, posing for the camera.

They are a bit different in design, especially the Hercules T-Mobile. If it is true that we had previously heard about Bogatyr, T-Mobile Galaxy S II will sport more 4.5 inch Super AMOLED display plus compared to the original GSII 4.3 inch screen.

Of course the T-Mobile version may not be called Bogatyr. We actually don't know that any of the carrier's name, although we are sure will have heard a lot: reach (AT&T), within (Sprint), function (Verizon) and even the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4 G touch (also Sprint?). What a nasty mouth, right?

In any case, it doesn't matter what the phone is called because this will be a hit no matter what. Just take a look at the specs: 1.2 GHz processor with dual-core, Android, gingerbread, TouchWiz 2.3.4 4.0, 8-meagapixel Chamber back (1080p video capture), 2-megapixel front facing arrows and Super AMOLED 4.3 inch 480 × 800 plus display.

Of course, things like screen size can vary from one carrier to the next (read: "Hercules"), but all in all those who should be the specification, we're looking at. There is also one small change in the United States, compared with the international version, which will be the loss of this snazzy little button home. Instead, the phones sport the same four buttons which we are accustomed to Android.

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Samsung: we do not buy business PCS FROM HP

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Since the announcement, it will be spinning off its business PC HP, were issues who would draw up. The number of different OEM fit the Bill and cash to take the personal systems group, HP, but one in particular seems to be looking for outsourcing partner before HP ever made his announcement.

DigiTimes reported that during the negotiations with quanta, COMPAL and Pegatron may transmit his orders laptop sources, including the HP list of fans, and Samsung. "The Sources added that Samsung's actions, it seems like this is already in preparation are Hewlett-Packard (HP) PC business," wrote Digitimes. However, begs Samsung differed.

Whether this is true or not remains to be seen, but Samsung swears he malarkey. The official blog of Samsung, the company made the following statement: "recent rumors that Samsung Electronics will capture business PCs Hewlett-Packard Co., not true. We hope that this clarifies any confusion that might have occurred. "

Well, there you have it folks: Samsung HP-love is not in the cards at this time. Although this is likely not going to be very fit anyway. Samsung's focus seems to be aimed higher margin products, such as your laptop Series 9 $1699. HP laptop shipping 10 million just doesn't quite fit into this equation.

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Samsung pokes fun at IFA, glowing and beautiful people

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Samsung has something more in store for the IFA 2011 — but not always. The company just unveiled two video for its latest marketing campaign, which, in the regulation of viral 101 shows nothing of interest. However, IFA is the Europe of the CES and the company must have something to news as the successor to the Galaxy II or Galaxy tab 7-inch variety.

The second video after the jump has most of the action and shows the peeps, walking around with a glowing mobile phones, which probably predicts new smartphone. All that it will be, we will be in place next week, drunk on gadgets and German beer.

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Just give 'em. Buy a Samsung HDTV from Best Buy, get a plate of Samsung Android

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Best buy and Samsung are going to move some more Galaxy tabs on next week. Starting on Sunday, if you buy a top level Samsung 3D HDTV for $ 1500 and $ 2000, you'll also be able to return home with 10.1 Samsung Galaxy tab. So in other words, if you buy the over-hyped HDTV, Best Buy will unload the GalTab on you. Sounds perfect for the buyer, but one week promotion eloquently about the current state of the market, Android tablet.

This step is clever though. Consumers have not been explained on Android tablets, partly because they don't know about them. Beyond our silly little words tablet, the iPad is the single most consumers ever heard of this kit will at least get the Tablet into the hands of slightly different demographic.

Customers can choose either 46-inch and 55-inch Samsung 3D HDTV. Both feature LED backlight, 240 Hz motion and, of course, 3D technology. They are quite pricey options and a lot more than competing TV LG and Panasonic — but you get a free $ 500 tablet with Sammies.

This shows that the best buy and possible producers are beginning to understand that no iPad tablets not easy sale. This happens after best buy changed its computer Division to better feature display and Android tablets. Now they have the same location as the laptops, but it may not be enough to cycle through inventory, fast enough. Retailer reported a massive back-unsold HP touchscreen Tablet only selling 25.000 their 270 000.

Promotion begins this Sunday, August 21 and runs through August 27.

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Samsung feigned surprise for Apple in the EU ban

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Samsung's pants are officially set ablaze as reports surfaced of Samsung learned about Apple's injunction complaints and even filed "Schutzschrift". In English it is protective of the pleadings, and it was made almost a week before Apple filed its ban on 4 August.

However, I seem to recall the Samsung talk "was filed the request for injunction without notice for Samsung, and the order was issued without hearing or evidence from Samsung. Hmmm. So either Samsung lawyers prescient or Samsung PR team fibbed it up. My money is on the latter.

It is true that Samsung has not been officially notified and that there is no hearing in which Samsung could protect themselves, however, suggests that he was totally blind-sided, injunction, when in fact it works to stop the proactive decision almost a week in advance.

FOSS patents blogger and IP German expert Florian Mueller, who also reported on the story, sums up the cheating perfectly: "such a communication strategy on Samsung's part is the old-school spin doctoring and only serves to strengthen my impression is that Samsung's legally vulnerable against Apple. If Samsung wants to inspire confidence, it must understand that half the truth sometimes is all lies. "

As part of its "Schutzschrift", filed on 29 July, the Samsung claimed that there was no sense of urgency, which requires a preliminary injunction. The problem with this argument is between the urgency of not more than once possibly patent infringing product is going to run. The second argument, the Samsung fault was that the company is in the process of "preparing" petition have Apple community design invalid.

The Court in Düsseldorf made its decision to ban GalTab from Samsung in protective pleading in mind, which means that Samsung will have to invent some new arguments for his appeal on 25 August. It is clear that the issues raised in its proactive fault in any way affect the Court's decision.

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Logitech & Zagg Unveils case Logitech keyboard for Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tabs

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Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 owners? Your case keyboard has finally arrived. Logitech keyboard for Samsung Galaxy 10.1 patient name long tab of the product for what is called the Zagg. Let us not get caught up in manufacturing design items, but this case is the Logitech keyboard and passes on the product page, is a product of Zagg. Branding is just as Logitech keyboard for the iPad 2. In fact, this product is almost an exact copy of the iPad version. She has just designed to work with GalTab 10.1 instead.

In the case of Keyboard connects to GalTab 10.1 via Bluetooth and features of the keyboard shortcuts above chiclet keyboard. The case itself snaps on the Tablet, allowing a high degree of protection while neatly store yourself.

Pricing is inline with the iPad version 2 with $ 99 MSRP. Of course, you need the Galaxy 10.1 to go along with it, which becomes difficult in Australia and Europe. Product page just went live, but as of writing this post, a big button "Preorder now directs you Logitech's main page. This is likely to be established shortly and will concern the buyers to slap down their credit card to add to the queue.

Update: pre-order link is now working properly. Huzzah!

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The struggle continues: Samsung appeal Apple's European ban

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As expected, Samsung decided to compete with Apple in a preliminary injunction to prohibit the sale of 10.1 tab galaxies through the European Union (with the exception of the Netherlands). 25 August crash continues, as Samsung will appeal to the Court in Düsseldorf, Germany to appeal the Court decision, reports the Wall Street Journal.

So far, it has been long and bloody fight both sides lose a little ground. Samsung in the case of a European ban on today is the greatest failure. But GalTab also was delayed in Australia, with decisions to here in the United States Is a pretty big hunk of the global market for losing, and if these preliminary import bans are permanent ones, it could change the tablet game considerably.

GalTab is widely regarded as the strongest competitor to the iPad, and Apple tablet market wide management course at Slate, the new Samsung. But what is worse is that Apple's reputation is also at stake. While there are countless difficulties for consideration to go into these patent fights, most of the general public really do not have access to the nitty gritty details of the trial (details of trade dress violations in and out of this extremely complex legal process through several court systems, etc.).

I sincerely believe that Apple has the full right to protect its trade dress, and I also believe that some of the new Samsung product (GalTab 10.1 and Galaxy S II Smartphone, included) very closely resemble that Apple spent so much time creating. The appearance of Apple products is just as important as what they do, and Apple knows this.

At the same time, Apple tends to be concentrated. As soon as the complaints start moving into software, everything becomes very blurry. Android, iOS, and Windows 7 phone shared quite a few different functions, but patents related to the software so general and broad, that hardly seems fair. Every time Apple pushes hard against Android, whether it be with Smartphone Samsung or HTC, Apple eventually right and desperate to premptively Squash competition.

In any case, we are the ones with the most to lose. Apple and Samsung both will survive this fight, although with a few bumps and bruises. But end users are getting screwed out of fun new toys, and that's what hurts the most.

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Samsung Galaxy S II finally debut in the United States 29 August

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It's coming! It is finally, finally comes!

After almost four months traveling around almost everywhere but United States Galaxy S II is finally making its debut in the United States. Samsung will hold a press event on August 29 to spill all the details.

Just last month, President of Samsung Mobile Shin Jong-Kyun predicted that US S II will begin sometime in August. Because they've got things prepped to hit shelves slightly soon after the press conference, it looks like it won't be too far away.

If the rumour mill whispers from waaaaay back in may, still hold true, will likely start S II Galaxy S 2 (AT&T), S-2 function (on Verizon) and S for 2 (Sprint).

You need to refresh your knowledge of what's inside? It can change a little from the carrier, the carrier, but Galaxy S II specifications:

1.2 Dual Core CPU1 GB Ghz RAM16 GB of internal memory (microSD slot) 4.27.5? WVGA Super AMOLED plus Display8 megapixel rear camera (capable of 1080p video at 30 FPS) 2 megapixel front cameraNFC Support 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS and can support some USB devices (such as external hard drives, mouse) over USB-On-the-Go

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Apple blocks sales of Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tab in the EU, Motorola Xoom?

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Back in April, when he was just a bunch of harsh words and vicious threats beef between Samsung and Apple was very entertaining. But only funny until someone gets hurt and this time it is Europe that will feel the pain. In its infinite tiff with Samsung, the South Korean-based Apple won an interim order block sales of 10.1 Galaxy tab within the whole European Union, after deduction of the Netherlands.

Strange is the fact that Samsung seems to have no idea all this was going down until it is too late. In particular, the order was given "without any hearings or evidence from Samsung," said spokesman Kim Titus Samsung, who confirmed to Bloomberg. Apparently, it's pretty normal in Germany, the plaintiffs must only prove that the violation occurred to obtain orders rolling, provisional or permanent basis without the need to inform the other party. However, the Court grants preliminary injunction only often (like this) when it considered that subsequent permanent ban will be provided as well. If this is not and Apple loses, the Cupertino-based company will certainly have to Samsung.

According to German news service DPA this prohibition relates entirely to design and intellectual property rights, and not patents related to software or hardware. Apple made clear long before anything went down in Europe that he was not happy with the appearance of GalTab 10.1 and even went as far as to say that the Samsung copied Apple style packaging, too. The word "humbly" comes to mind. But there's still a little Sliver of hope for our European friends, who was just dying to play around with Samsung in 10-inch slate. Galaxy tabs in stock will continue to sell until the current inventory is gone. So if you want, just leave now. Not even to keep reading.

I mean it. .. Go!

In any case, Samsung has responded to the ban, promising "to act quickly to protect our intellectual property rights through ongoing trials in Germany and will continue to defend these rights throughout the world. We will take all necessary measures to ensure the Samsung innovative mobile communication devices are available for customers in Europe and in the world. "

In the meantime Apple seems to have moved to yet another competitor, SlashGear. Motorola and Apple closely for the past few months, but only after digging into the Galaxy tab News she discovered that Apple has already filed a complaint with the European design cell powered Xoom. Since Samsung does not know this prohibition has survived, it is very likely that Motorola just becomes aware of this now, as it is distributed across the Internet. Speculation suggests that Apple is going straight for a permanent ban from Motorola, Xoom has been around long enough for him.

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The upcoming Samsung Hercules found mingling at the Canadian party?

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What happens if the Samsung Galaxy S II and Samsung introduce 4 G, met, had a few drinks and got a little Frisky? If you ignore the fact that the phones are not capable of mating, the one night stand is probably very similar phone, featured in the leaked images is something that appears to be Samsung Hercules.

Thanks to the folks at MobileSyrup and sneaky tipster, part in Samsung mobile last night in Canada, the first shot blurry cam of this mythical phone has finally arrived. Clearly pictured device is not sports branding any T-Mobile, but that's because this one is Telus (Canada Handbook).

Along with this awful Infuse-esque 4.5-inch touchscreen, there are also four capacitive buttons along the bottom as Infuse, not the optical trackpad, seen on S2. Bogatyr certainly helps his dad child that Infuse style appearance, but under the hood things look very similar to the S2.

Leaked specs include 1.2 GHz dual-core processor under Android 2.3 gingerbread (S2), NFC enabled, 16 GB of internal memory, 8-megapixel rear camera that shoots 1080i and Front facing the arrows for video chat. MobileSyrup speculates that forward facing camera might clocks on 2-megapixels, while in no way be sure to Samsung gives the official word. Tipster also argues that this will be the first Smartphone 42Mbps in Canada suggests he could get the same name here in the States with T-mo.

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Sprint unveils its first $ 100 4 G Android phone: Samsung win 4 G

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Looks like it's time to go on Samsung Conquer 4 g. After Sprint announced this morning, we have some more specifications offer you together with the launch date is August 21. Just as we expected, the phone will go for $ 100, if you sign on the dotted line of a two-year agreement.

As it turns out, we spent most of the specification is already bound. What we didn't know what low resolution shooter front-facing will clock in at 1.3 megapixels and phone for some runs Android 2.3 cookies out of the box.

Along with the already known features include single-core processor 1 GHz, 3.2 rear shooter (with flash and zoom in tow), Sprint ID and 3.5 inch touch screen with 320 × 480 pixels resolution. Obviously Conquer 4 (G) not what you call a beast, but at the price it will certainly get the job done.

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Samsung delays Australia MEDIA Galaxy 10.1 tab events

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The drama continues: Samsung officially postponed the event Australian media for Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tab. The media event was originally scheduled for next week on 11 August 2011. It's not going to happen and also means that GalTab 10.1 probably will not run on this day, either.

This does not necessarily mean that the tablet itself would be abolished, though. Samsung statement yesterday and spoke to Gizmodo Australia, in which they stressed GalTab 10.1 start in Australia in the near future ". But its exact launch date is not known at present.

Via Gizmodo Australia

Samsung GALAXY transfer MEDIA tab 10.1 activities
11 August 2011
In the light of the current proceedings from Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Australia, Samsung regret to announce that it will postpone its media event scheduled for August 11, 2011, 10.1 Samsung GALAXY tab.

Samsung announces new date for the event GALACTIKA 10.1 Media tab as soon as possible.

Samsung reached an agreement with Apple, where he would not release do not advertise 10.1 Galaxy Samsung in Australia. But Samsung has found a workaround and is planning to release their version is called instead of the tablet. But that may not happen at all now, as this is clearly against the faith of the agreement. 10.1 Samsung Galaxy Tab is 10.1 Samsung Galaxy tab.

Release about the launch of the media did not say that the event nor the tablet had been completely shelved. It simply States that new data for the event run media will be announced as soon as your set. May be on the ground conflict. Apple may have ordered his iPad event.

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