Samsung Galaxy Nexus officially announced : Android 4.0 , 4.65″ Super AMOLED HD display

Ahead of the Android 4.0 ie Ice Cream Sandwich launch event , details of the next Nexus phone ie the Samsung Galaxy Nexus have been given out by Samsung. What we have here is an absolute monster in terms of specs. The phone is powered by a 1.2Ghz dual core processor , 1GB of RAM. The display as expected is a 4.65″ SAMOLED HD panel which pump out an absolutely staggering 1280x720 resolution. Click through to get the lowdown on the entire spec sheet !

Network HSPA+ 21 850/900/1900/1700/2100; EDGE/GPRS (LTE will be available depending on region)
Processor 1.2GHz dual-core processor
Display: 4.65-inch 1280 x 720 HD Super AMOLED
OS:Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Cameras:Rear cam: 5-megapixel, Front cam: 1.3-megapixel for video call
Video: Playback and recording at 1080p (30fps, MPEG-4/h.263/h.264)
Connectivity:Bluetooth 3.0, USB, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC
Sensors: Accelerometer, compass, gyro, light, proximity, barometer
Memory: 1GB ram + 16/32GB storage
Battery: 1750 mAh standard battery
Size: 135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94; 135g

The GALAXY Nexus will be available in the U.S., Europe, and Asia beginning in November and gradually rolled out to other global markets.

Samsung Galaxy S II US Variants Announced

Samsung Galaxy S II is already available in most of the European and Asian countries from the last 3 months, but the customers in the US were left behind. This handset was announced and showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011 in Barcelona. After waiting for almost 3 months, Samsung finally went ahead and launched the much-awaited Galaxy S II in the US. This handset is available in 3 variants exclusively for the AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint customers.

The AT&T and T-Mobile’s version of the Galaxy S II is simply called as the AT&T Galaxy S II and T-Mobile Galaxy S II respectively. But, the Sprint version of the handset is named as the Samsung Epic 4G Touch. There are minor changes in the design of the device, but all the 3 variants share common features such as the 1.2 Ghz dual core processor, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System, 8 megapixel camera with full HD (1080p) video recording and much more.

“The unveiling of the Galaxy S II is a landmark achievement for Samsung, our carrier customers and consumers,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “Five million Galaxy S II smartphones have been sold around the world and that number increases every day. We believe the cutting-edge design, features and user experience of this innovative device will share the same level of success in the U.S.”

AT&T Galaxy S II Specs:

• 4.3 Super AMOLED Plus display
• 1.2 Ghz dual core processor
• Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) OS
• 8 megapixel auto-focus camera
• LED flash
• Full HD (1080p) video recording
• 2 megapixel front-facing camera
• HDMI Out
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 3.0
• 4G Connectivity
• Motion UX
• 6-axis gyroscope
• Proximity sensor
• 1650 mAh battery

Sprint Epic 4G Touch Specs:

• 4.52 inch Super AMOLED Plus display
• 800 x 480 pixels resolution
• 1.2 GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos processor
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 8 megapixel auto-focus camera
• Full HD (1080p) video recording
• 2 megapixel front-facing camera
• MicroSD card slot
• 32 GB expandable memory
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a
• Bluetooth 3.0
• 4G Connectivity
• Sprint ID
• 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable
• 1800 mAh Lithium-ion battery

This handset allows you capture the screenshot of the device, just by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously. AT&T Galaxy S II will be available from September 16, while the Sprint Epic 4G Touch will be available from September 18 for $199.99 on contract. The complete specs, price and release date of the T-Mobile Galaxy S II is currently not available. But, we will update the post as soon as we get the required info. Stay tuned!

Samsung Galaxy Xcover rugged Android phone announced

Samsung has announced its first rugged phone, Samsung Galaxy Xcover, which is the new addition to the Galaxy series . It runs Android 2.3 and comes with scratch resistant display, and it is dirt and water-resistant up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. This phone would compete with Motorola’s rugged phone,Motorola Defy that was launched last year.

Features of Samsung Galaxy Xcover

• 3.6 TFT scratch resistant Touch screen
• Android 2.3 with Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash
• 11.95 mm thick and weighs 116 g
• 3G HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps
• Wi-Fi n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, USB 2.0
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 150 MB internal memory and the expandable external memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
• Waterproof up to 1 meter depth
• 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery

Some of the specifications like processor is still unknown.The price is still not available, but it is expected to be around € 250 (US$ 355). It would be available in Germany starting this October.

Source | Via