Database Users

Official press release from Samsung on Gingerbread update

Samsung Offers Android 2.3 'Gingerbread' Upgrade for GALAXY S and GALAXY Tab
SEOUL--(Korea Newswire) May 16, 2011 -- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in Android™ mobile devices, today announced the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) upgrade to the Samsung GALAXY S, GALAXY Tab, and GALAXY Ace/Gio/Fit/mini, giving users enhanced performance and an improved user interface.
The GALAXY S and GALAXY Tab are Samsung's intelligently designed smart devices with 1 GHz application processors, giving users an intuitive, immersive and integrated mobile experience.
The upgrade from Froyo 2.2 to Gingerbread 2.3 offers an even greater user experience, with features including:
· Faster Performance – Multimedia content now has a lower CPU consumption rate, while support for more powerful 3D Graphics enables an enhanced mobile gaming experience.
· Upgraded Usability – The user interface has been improved, enabling faster access and control and a more intuitive user experience. Users will also benefit from improved copy-and-paste functionality.
The Android 2.3 upgrade will start with GALAXY S in the UK and Nordic countries from mid-May, and gradually rolled out to other European markets, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East Asia, Africa and rest of the world according to the regional plan.
The upgrade will be available via Kies, Samsung's device management software. Kies can be downloaded from Samsung's corporate website (http://www.samsung.com).
Saw it from here on Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/official-samsung-galaxy-s-and-galaxy-tab-getting-gingerbread-up/

Nice find. But same old news from samsung.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA Premium App

itsjusttim said:
Nice find. But same old news from samsung.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's updated news.

manekineko said:
Samsung Offers Android 2.3 'Gingerbread' Upgrade for GALAXY S and GALAXY Tab
SEOUL--(Korea Newswire) May 16, 2011 -- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in Android™ mobile devices, today announced the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) upgrade to the Samsung GALAXY S, GALAXY Tab, and GALAXY Ace/Gio/Fit/mini, giving users enhanced performance and an improved user interface.
The GALAXY S and GALAXY Tab are Samsung's intelligently designed smart devices with 1 GHz application processors, giving users an intuitive, immersive and integrated mobile experience.
The upgrade from Froyo 2.2 to Gingerbread 2.3 offers an even greater user experience, with features including:
· Faster Performance – Multimedia content now has a lower CPU consumption rate, while support for more powerful 3D Graphics enables an enhanced mobile gaming experience.
· Upgraded Usability – The user interface has been improved, enabling faster access and control and a more intuitive user experience. Users will also benefit from improved copy-and-paste functionality.
The Android 2.3 upgrade will start with GALAXY S in the UK and Nordic countries from mid-May, and gradually rolled out to other European markets, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East Asia, Africa and rest of the world according to the regional plan.
The upgrade will be available via Kies, Samsung's device management software. Kies can be downloaded from Samsung's corporate website (http://www.samsung.com).
Saw it from here on Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/official-samsung-galaxy-s-and-galaxy-tab-getting-gingerbread-up/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the news. Still waiting for asian rom roll out.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

Yeah, i already update my Galaxy Tab Korea Version using Odin.... very fast browser like safari iphone... no lags. Running smooth...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

Still waiting in spain... Thanks anyway...

orion324 said:
Still waiting in spain...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does the rain fall mainly on the plains out there?

orion324 said:
Still waiting in spain... Thanks anyway...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am too waiting in Spain!!

And still nothing for the wifi only version, i guess that they do not include it in the Galaxy Tab Family.

I say December we'll see it.

dddnnnggg said:
And still nothing for the wifi only version, i guess that they do not include it in the Galaxy Tab Family.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ridiculous if thats the case!!

Just remember guys. You buy a device for what it does. Not what it CAN do. Be lucky your getting it at all. Samsung has no obligation to upgrade...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

daml said:
Just remember guys. You buy a device for what it does. Not what it CAN do. Be lucky your getting it at all. Samsung has no obligation to upgrade...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you work in Samsung's PR department? Those guys need a clue.
This is what Samsung needs to learn. That upgrades are part of the life cycle of a device. Particularly a smartphone that has an OS based on linux.
Sent from my SHW-M110S using XDA Premium App

Gingerbread will be stale by the time everyone gets it.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA Premium App

Got a message tonight via kies that there is an update when I plugged in my galaxy tab but then reported that I had latest firmware. Maybe they are preparing there update for uk... or maybe a blip...
One hopeful uk guy here will try later again and see...
Will keep you posted...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

Bad bad baaaad,no ics :( i9001 is hope?

But i9001 s plus???
Samsung has shared one of the most disappointing news of recent weeks – the Galaxy S alongside the Galaxy Tab won’t have an opportunity to taste the delicious Ice Cream Sandwich platform..
The information is certainly a big letdown for the owners of both devices, especially since the Galaxy duo had been Samsung’s flagships before the arrival of Galaxy S II and Galaxy 10.1 tablet.
According to Samsung, the update cannot be rolled out for its two award-winning products because of their hardware, reportedly incapable of running the brand new Android 4.0 platform smoothly. It is fairly doubtful that this is the true reason of the issue, since Samsung Nexus S is getting the anticipated update, and both the Samsung Galaxy S and the Nexus S are very similar devices in terms of specs.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich offers redesigned interface and several new features, including Android Beam, enhanced multitasking, new lock screen, control over network data, and more. http://electronicinfo.us/news/samsung-says-no-to-android-4-0-for-galaxy-s-galaxy-tab/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398010,00.asp

;-[
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410419

Galaxy S3 will have Android 5.0

In 2011, 2012 and this year Samsung brought plenty of Android devices. Today we received, through our insider the first pre-list about upcoming Android updates from the Korean giant. Samsung will update the Galaxy S II and Note to Android 4.2.2 but this will be the last update for these devices. This means the Galaxy S II and Note received an update from 2.3.6 to 4.0.4 to 4.1.2 and will stop at Android version 4.2.2. Google is the only OEM which gives so many updates to its devices but Samsung is doing the same now. Below is the list of devices, which will receive the Android 4.2.2 update from Samsung.
But there is more according to the first pre-list, Samsung will only update 5 devices to Android 5.0, which is not yet announced by Google but is expected to be announced at the upcoming Google IO. The devices which will be getting the Android 5.0 update are the Galaxy S III, Galaxy S4, Note II, Note 8.0 and Note 10.1. Our insider finished with saying that plenty of MID-range Android devices of 2012 / 2013 will also receive a value pack update. Samsung did this before with the first generation of Galaxy devices. The insider confirmed Google’s next version is expected to be a big update and Samsung will take some time to update their devices.
Below is the list of devices which is not confirmed by Samsung yet. But is confirmed by our insider.
* End at Android 4.2.2 update.
GT-I9080 – Galaxy Grand
GT-I9082 – Galaxy Grand DUOS
GT-I8190 – Galaxy S III mini
GT-I8730 – Galaxy Express
GT-I9100 – Galaxy S II
GT-I9105 – Galaxy S II Plus
GT-I9260 – Galaxy Premier
GT-N7000 – Galaxy Note
GT-S6310 – Galaxy Young
GT-S6312 – Galaxy Young DUOS
GT-S6810 – Galaxy Fame
GT-S7710 – Galaxy X Cover 2
To get Android 5.0.
GT-I9300 – Galaxy S III
GT-I9305 – Galaxy S III LTE
GT-I9500 – Galaxy S 4
GT-I9505 – Galaxy S 4 LTE
GT-N5100 – Galaxy Note 8.0
GT-N5105 – Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE
GT-N5110 – Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi
GT-N7100 – Galaxy Note II
GT-N7105 – Galaxy Note II LTE
GT-N8000 – Galaxy Note 10.1
GT-N8005 – Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE
GT-N8010 – Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi
Source: sammobile
Pretty nice i think :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app

Sammobile may be a source but sure as hell not a reliable one.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

What to expect in 5.0? any major changes?

sohebq said:
What to expect in 5.0? any major changes?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I read a while back that they are introducing some kind of theming/skinning engine to enable carriers to update quicker, hopefully this engine will enable themers to have a good old hack and play! How deep into ui this theming goes is anyone's guess

This is great to know S3 will get another year of updates especially knowing also the S3 will get all the features of the S4 that do not require new sensor/hardware

Given the money they are making with the Galaxy S series, it would seem a really smart move to invest a small fraction of those benefits in updating the Android OS version, to buy user's loyalty. I still don't trust the source completely, but the strategy makes sense to me.

Ofcourse this is not official so we shall wait and see
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app

of course, this is not official, but I believe its highly likely we will get 5.0
samsung wouldnt kill s3 so fast, specially with a so capable hardware

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=500428599993953&set=a.287001971336618.59771.253235488046600&type=1&theater
Its on S3 facebook page

It would be weird for the s2 not to get the update , cause it has the same soc except that s3 has 4 cores instead of 2...

Nick14 said:
It would be weird for the s2 not to get the update , cause it has the same soc except that s3 has 4 cores instead of 2...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seriously...do you still expect s2 to get 5.0? You should be very happy if it gets 4.2.2...it really has similar cpu architecture and that means its still capable of running newest androids, samsung wont upgrade because of age, not capatibillity
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Is this a response to the Apple claim that the S4 is being launched with last year's version of Android, that the Android market is fragmented over so many versions and capabilities?

Delete

Would be nice if the S3 gets android 5, but it's likely most S3's will have crapped out by then because of the faulty nand.

Theshawty said:
Would be nice if the S3 gets android 5, but it's likely most S3's will have crapped out by then because of the faulty nand.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a theory that on each boot the emmc chip plays a little game of russian roulette with our partition structure and format - blowing out the brains of the unfortunate partition that happens to be chosen.
The result of which poor partition got terminated varies from a wipe and reflash upto a hardbrick and warranty repair...

I respect samsung for the S2 updates.
The S2 is a historical phone, it's gone through 3 major updates.
And they are doing the same for the S3.
They took down the whole market with just 3 phones, and now they are looking forward to adjust themselves on the throne with a 4th one.
One thing i can't wait for is the S4 features to play with on the S3.
It's almost confirmed that we will get them, as i see strings of those features in the MB3 leak.
All i can say, good job Samsung.
The only let down of Samsung is their care against the developer community, if they would be more like Sony. I'd never buy anything else than a galaxy device.

masterex567 said:
One thing i can't wait for is the S4 features to play with on the S3.
It's almost confirmed that we will get them, as i see strings of those features in the MB3 leak. .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's already confirmed. Samsung said we will get all the S4 features which aren't directly hardware dependent (features which require certain hardware to be there, like the infrared thingy)

Android isn't even completely optimized for Quad Core yet, The Galaxy S3 has at least another year of support left.

I love when a new Android version comes out. It makes our phone brand new for a while. I hope version 5.0 or whatever can fo that for me so I can keep this bad boy another year.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

We got a 99% chance of getting KLP because there's no way samsung will update the GS4 only + The GS2 got 4.0/4.1/4.2 and the GS3 got 4.1/4.2(leaked) only so the GS3 will probably get 1 more update after 4.2 which is 5.0.

What's the difference between the 2014 and the new tab/note PRO models?

And which is better?
One thing I hate about Samsung is that they have to many daym models!
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Neo3D said:
And which is better?
One thing I hate about Samsung is that they have to many daym models!
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Note Pro is 12.2 inches with S-pen.
Tab Pros are 8,10.1 and 12.2 inch devices with same UI as Note Pro 12.2 but no S-pen.
And Note 2014 is a 10.1 inch device with S-pen. However has old UI but hopefully an update to kitkat soon will change that.
So really the only difference apart from size is Note series has S-pen and Tab Pro series doesnt.
Hope that helps lol.
Which is better well depends on your needs really all are very high spec devices.

Geordie Affy said:
Note Pro is 12.2 inches with S-pen.
Tab Pros are 8,10.1 and 12.2 inch devices with same UI as Note Pro 12.2 but no S-pen.
And Note 2014 is a 10.1 inch device with S-pen. However has old UI but hopefully an update to kitkat soon will change that.
So really the only difference apart from size is Note series has S-pen and Tab Pro series doesnt.
Hope that helps lol.
Which is better well depends on your needs really all are very high spec devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks!
What about RAM, storage, resolution, display type (SAMOLED or LCD?), CPU and GPU?
I love my Note 3 and want something with 3GB of RAM so it can be more future proof. AFAIK, only the 12.2" version of the new models will have 3GB of RAM correct?

Note 10.1 2014 has 3gb of ram
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

A comparison of the N10.1-14 against the new tablets using Samsung's press release as a base...
[We have it] The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO present the world’s first 12.2-inch (or 8.4-inch/10.1-inch) WQXGA Widescreen (16:10) display, offering crystal clear resolution (2560x1600)
[We’re getting it; at least in some form] A personalized Magazine UX, specifically optimized for a large screen, allows users to further tailor their Galaxy tablet experience for their own needs. The UX enables them to organize their favorite content in an easy-to-use dashboard with automatic feed or news updates and then quickly access the most frequently used apps for a more comfortable reading experience.
[We have it; “four windows” is probably for the 12” models only] Multi Window enables users to split the screen up into four different windows and an innovative, Virtual Keyboard provides them with enough space to type comfortably, leveraging haptic feedback to produce a more realistic typing experience.
[We have it] The Samsung S Pen included with the Galaxy NotePRO delivers a more responsive, productive and overall efficient tablet experience with access to features such as Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write and S Finder. In addition, Pen Window enables users to simply draw a window of any size on the screen, and instantly access unique in-application features such as YouTube or a calculator.
[Unknown if we’ll get it] Users can easily access and control their home or office PC directly through their Galaxy NotePRO or TabPRO with Remote PC in order to seamlessly edit and save files remotely.
[Unknown if we’ll get it] The Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO also come pre-loaded with Cisco WebEx Meetings platform, the industry’s leading web conferencing solution that provides users with an easy way to meet with anyone, anywhere. And now for the first time on Android tablets, users can share anything on their screen as well as starting a WebEx meeting from contact list. Samsung e-Meeting provides collaboration capabilities by giving users the ability to share content during a meeting without having to access a central server or network.
[We have the one’s in green; the other's are unknown] For additional value and productivity right out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO (12.2) will feature up to approximately $700 worth of the premium pre-paid, long-term subscription offers from best-selling news, social media and cloud storage providers, including: Bitcasa, Bloomberg Businessweek＋, Blurb, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Dropbox, Easilydo Pro for Tablet, Evernote, Hancom Office for Android, LinkedIn, LIVESPORT.TV, NY Times, Oxford Advanced Learner’s A-Z, and Sketchbook Pro (content packages may vary by region).
[The accessories that aren't size dependent should be compatible, the LAN adapter is unknown. The 12” tablets have an additional port on their right side] Designed to extend productivity even further, the following optional accessories are also available for purchase with the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO: Various Book Covers, USB LAN HUB, Universal BT Keyboard and S Action Mouse (accessories may vary by product model).
[We don’t have MIMO but the new 8.4” and 10.1” tablets don’t either] Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0.
And I know, the devs (all two of them ) might be able to port some of the features and functionality we aren't getting over. But some of us can't root because of KNOX so consider the above list for those for whatever reason are stuck with what Samsung provides.

There are no differences between Note 10.1 2014 and Note Pro 12,2 except the screen size, i believe and there is no reason for Samsung not to update the Note 10.1 2014 with the new UI.

halowen_pcd said:
There are no differences between Note 10.1 2014 and Note Pro 12,2 except the screen size, i believe
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are differences.
There is no reason for Samsung not to update the Note 10.1 2014 with the new UI.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are reasons.
It's been discussed to death in the thread linked below. Bottom line is until we see what the Pro/Notes come with and what the N10.1-14 gets (some form of M-UX is the only thing that's certain because it appeared on the microsite) after they're released no one here can say with certainty the N10.1-14 will be brought up to "Pro" level; even though that's what we all hope/want/wish.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601477

wow are you serious
halowen_pcd said:
There are no differences between Note 10.1 2014 and Note Pro 12,2 except the screen size, i believe and there is no reason for Samsung not to update the Note 10.1 2014 with the new UI.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They have every reason not to upgrade. They want to sell people on the new featured which means they want peop, e to buy the new device so the get money from device sales.
I have been a long time consumer of samsung products and ifmyou look at it we wait on averagr,8 to 9 months for OS upgrades wnile mamh other devices and manufacturesnalready have them. Samsung is the best for Android but not good with updates.

alynch75 said:
They have every reason not to upgrade. They want to sell people on the new featured which means they want peop, e to buy the new device so the get money from device sales.
I have been a long time consumer of samsung products and ifmyou look at it we wait on averagr,8 to 9 months for OS upgrades wnile mamh other devices and manufacturesnalready have them. Samsung is the best for Android but not good with updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They got much more to lose, not to update N2014 with new M.UX and bad publicity is always something companys want to avoid. But we already know that N2014 will get 4.4 with new M.UX. If there is hardware limitations, then its understandable, since there isnt and there are no reason N.2014 wont get new M.UX.
Also, u are wrong about Samsung with updates, they are indeed the best of all OEMs with updates and dont know where u get from they are bad with updates?
Which OEM are better with updates then Samsung?
http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SamMobile-Update-List-Volume-1-Issue-3.pdf

dt33 said:
Also, u are wrong about Samsung with updates, they are indeed the best of all OEMs with updates and dont know where u get from they are bad with updates?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They can be. They can also be atrocious. Ask the people in this 50 page thread from the N10.1-12 forum discussing the fact they've been on 4.1.2 for a year.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481738

one device of many
dt33 said:
They got much more to lose, not to update N2014 with new M.UX and bad publicity is always something companys want to avoid. But we already know that N2014 will get 4.4 with new M.UX. If there is hardware limitations, then its understandable, since there isnt and there are no reason N.2014 wont get new M.UX.
Also, u are wrong about Samsung with updates, they are indeed the best of all OEMs with updates and dont know where u get from they are bad with updates?
Which OEM are better with updates then Samsung?
http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SamMobile-Update-List-Volume-1-Issue-3.pdf
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Galaxy tab 7.7 enough said. More than capable of getting g a.few more updates. Still stuck in honey comb and ice cream sandwich......the nook HD has.similar specs but got updated ... Hmm I. Alive.they have android 4.3 now. Not gonna argue with you guys. I llove.my Samsung products.
---------- Post added at 12:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 AM ----------
alynch75 said:
Galaxy tab 7.7 enough said. More than capable of getting g a.few more updates. Still stuck in honey comb and ice cream sandwich......the nook HD has.similar specs but got updated ... Hmm I. Alive.they have android 4.3 now. Not gonna argue with you guys. I llove.my Samsung products.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If the note 10.1 2014 was.getting the update where is it. The new.stuff is.same.hardware. it was.at ces.running new.software.hmmm interesting.no update.. I hope I am wrong o. This.but j think if .we do get the update it will be.November or December 2014!!!!!!!!!!

alynch75 said:
If the note 10.1 2014 was.getting the update where is it. The new.stuff is.same.hardware. it was.at ces.running new.software.hmmm interesting.no update.. I hope I am wrong o. This.but j think if .we do get the update it will be.November or December 2014!!!!!!!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
M-UX is now listed as a feature on the N10.1-14 site. So people buying it have the expectation and an "implied" commitment from Samsung that they'll be getting it. In fact, those that don't follow technology news like we do will probably call Samsung support to ask where it is if they buy a N10.1-14 before the M-UX update's released. If I were to bet I'd say we'll get it either when the Tab|Pro 10.1 goes up for sale/pre-sale or possibly even before. I say before because what incentive does Samsung have to push people toward a cheaper tablet (Tab|Pro 10.1) by letting the N10.1-14's update languish? We may get it after the Tab/Note|Pro 12's go on sale to give them some time on the market with M-UX exclusively both before we get the update and the Tab|Pro 10.1's released. Samsung wants to sell tablets in top-down order of price. So bigger screens and S Pen go to the top of the list because those devices make Samsung more and have higher margins.

BarryH_GEG said:
M-UX is now listed as a feature on the N10.1-14 site. So people buying it have the expectation and an "implied" commitment from Samsung that they'll be getting it. In fact, those that don't follow technology news like we do will probably call Samsung support to ask where it is if they buy a N10.1-14 before the M-UX update's released. If I were to bet I'd say we'll get it either when the Tab|Pro 10.1 goes up for sale/pre-sale or possibly even before. I say before because what incentive does Samsung have to push people toward a cheaper tablet (Tab|Pro 10.1) by letting the N10.1-14's update languish? We may get it after the Tab/Note|Pro 12's go on sale to give them some time on the market with M-UX exclusively both before we get the update and the Tab|Pro 10.1's released. Samsung wants to sell tablets in top-down order of price. So bigger screens and S Pen go to the top of the list because those devices make Samsung more and have higher margins.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where in the site you saw this, I just went to the site and didn't saw it.

The Tap Pro series only have 2 GB of ram, only the Note 10.1 2014 and Note Pro 12.2 have 3 GB of RAM.
Enviado desde mi SM-N9005 mediante Tapatalk

IMHO I think it would be better if they upgraded the Note 10.2014 to KK 4.4 and whatever else before they release the Note/Tab Pro range as those who have the 2014 Note will either sing the praise or decry the device and it's operation and usage. If it works well then Samsung get free advertising from customers which will knock spots off any reviews out there but if we decry it due to this and that then they will be able to tweak anything that customers find wrong before they go on sale.
To me that's the way to do business but of course Samsung will think differently I bet lol.
Any news on the tom tom drums about a release date yet?????

halowen_pcd said:
There are no differences between Note 10.1 2014 and Note Pro 12,2 except the screen size, i believe and there is no reason for Samsung not to update the Note 10.1 2014 with the new UI.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't all the new Note tablets come with USB 3.0?

Neo3D said:
Don't all the new Note tablets come with USB 3.0?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk

Lodix said:
The Tap Pro series only have 2 GB of ram, only the Note 10.1 2014 and Note Pro 12.2 have 3 GB of RAM.
Enviado desde mi SM-N9005 mediante Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I thought too.
So, unless people want a 12" tablet, I guess the Note 10.1 v2014 is the way to go.
Can someone else confirm?

Neo3D said:
Can someone else confirm?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Official specs from Samsung on the N10.1-14, Note|Pro 12 (Tab|Pro is the same sans S Pen), and Tab|Pro 10.1. I've highlighted in red what's different on the latter from the N10.1-14. The Tab|Pro 10.1 specs says it has Wi-Fi channel bonding while the N10.1-14's doesn't. It might and just never got included in the initially published specs.

BarryH_GEG said:
Official specs from Samsung on the N10.1-14, Note|Pro 12 (Tab|Pro is the same sans S Pen), and Tab|Pro 10.1. I've highlighted in red what's different on the latter from the N10.1-14. The Tab|Pro 10.1 specs says it has Wi-Fi channel bonding while the N10.1-14's doesn't. It might and just never got included in the initially published specs.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is crazy! Samsung really did take out a full 1 gb of RAM in the new Note 10.1! I think that means if Samsung stops making the 10.1 v2014, then that model should hold its value fairly well, maybe?

Official 4.4.2 coming for s3 mini

http://phandroid.com/2014/02/18/samsung-galaxy-kitkat-official/
We’d already gotten word from an inside source that Samsung had big plans for KitKat, and those rumors have just become reality. Samsung has just officially announced that 14 different Galaxy devices will be receiving the upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat. That’s a lot of devices, so let’s not waste any time and jump right into it:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Samsung Galaxy Mega
Samsung Galaxy Light
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
Samsung made it a point to mention that “select” carrier editions of all these devices would get it, which pretty much means it’s up to your carrier to decide whether or not they’ll ultimately bring it to their version of any of these. We have a feeling quite a few of the devices on this list are going to be updated on nearly every carrier imaginable, though, so we wouldn’t worry too much about missing out.
This upgrade doesn’t add a ton of new features on Samsung’s side of the court, as the manufacturer brought most significant changes in the Android 4.3 upgrade that preceded it. Here’s what’s new in case you’re interested:
Location Menu: An integrated location menu enables users to easily activate GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, while simultaneously checking the battery usage of apps running location service capabilities.
Enhanced Messaging: Enables users to choose between Messages or Hangouts as their preferred default messaging application, and select from a larger assortment of updated Emoji icons.
Upgraded Google Mobile Service™ (GMS) apps: Users can automatically back up photos and video and can open, view, rename and share Google Docs and files.
Of course, everything else new to KitKat as a whole can be found in our big FYI post right here, so be sure to take a gander in case you’re interested in more of the under-the-hood changes making this thing tick.
In case you haven’t heard, the Samsung Galaxy S4 upgrade has already started rolling out on Sprint here in the United States, while the Galaxy Note 3′s upgrade has started rolling out overseas.
Samsung says updates will “start” rolling out today, which you should take to mean that only certain devices, in certain regions and on certain carriers will be seeing an immediate rollout. It’ll likely take a few weeks — maybe months — for the upgrade to reach everyone on all these different devices, so you’ll have to be a little patient if you don’t get it sooner than you can say “break me off a piece of that KitKat bar.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
GREAT NEWS

Not really
So far it's just the US version, the one with the Qualcomm SoC. Ours have a Novathor but if Samsung doesn't support it I will never buy another phone from them.

Me too , my next device will be an nexus Phone in the future

Its only for us version

Such a same of Samsung . I realy hope CM 11 gets bug free very soon my Phone is getting very very slow ...

Mod Edit
Duplicate thread.
Please use THIS ONE
Thread closed
malybru
Forum Moderator