Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[ITC rules that Samsung violates four Apple patents covering design, touch]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/24/itc-rules-that-samsung-violates-four-apple-design-touch-patents/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/24/itc-rules-that-samsung-violates-four-apple-design-touch-patents/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/24/itc-rules-that-samsung-violates-four-apple-design-touch-patents/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ITC rules that Samsung violates four Apple design, touch patents

The back and forth continues. US International Trade Commission Administrative Law Judge Thomas Pender has made an initial ruling that some Samsung's devices violate four Apple patents, including one iPhone design patent (the one you see above) and three software patents. Apple didn't manage a clean sweep, as Samsung was cleared of treading on two more patents, but the verdict still carries the all-too-familiar potential for a trade ban if the ITC maintains the findings in its final review. It's bleak news for the Korean company, which faced an initial loss to Apple at the ITC just last month -- even though large swaths of the mostly Android-based Galaxy phones and tablets in the dispute have long since left the market, an upheld verdict gives Samsung one less bargaining chip in a protracted legal war.

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]]> androidappleapple iphoneAppleIphonedroid chargeDroidChargeepic 4gEpic4gfascinategalaxygalaxy nexusgalaxy playergalaxy sgalaxy s 4ggalaxy s iigalaxy s ii skyrocketgalaxy tabgalaxy tab 7.0galaxy tab 8.9GalaxyNexusGalaxyPlayerGalaxySGalaxyS4gGalaxySIiGalaxySIiSkyrocketGalaxyTabGalaxyTab7.0GalaxyTab8.9google androidGoogleAndroidinternational trade commissionInternationalTradeCommissioniphoneitcmobilemobilepostcrossnexus sNexusSomniasamsungsamsung droid chargesamsung epic 4gsamsung fascinatesamsung galaxy nexussamsung galaxy playersamsung galaxy s 4gsamsung nexus ssamsung omnia iisamsung sidekicksamsung stratospheresamsung transformsamsung transform ultraSamsungDroidChargeSamsungEpic4gSamsungFascinateSamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungGalaxyPlayerSamsungGalaxyS4gSamsungNexusSSamsungOmniaIiSamsungSidekickSamsungStratosphereSamsungTransformSamsungTransformUltrasidekicksmartphonesmartphonesstratospheretablettablet pctablet pcsTabletPcTabletPcstabletstransform ultraTransformUltra Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:50:00 -0400 21|20359889 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone makes UK debut on August 1st, exclusively at Phones4U]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/30/samsung-omnia-m-windows-phone-uk-debut/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/30/samsung-omnia-m-windows-phone-uk-debut/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/30/samsung-omnia-m-windows-phone-uk-debut/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone makes its UK debut August 1st, exclusively at Phones4U

We're well aware that a relatively large portion of the UK (and the world) is highly focused on this Olympic event at this very moment, though something tells us a few of you might take some time from the 2012 Games to properly welcome Samsung's Omnia M. The Mango-flavored device will be making its official debut across the pond in a couple of days, coming as an exclusive to the renowned Phones4U -- at least for the time being. As far as pricing goes, Sammy's 4-inch Windows Phone handset is set to be up for grabs for as much as £290 SIM-free or, if you're looking to go the monthly route, it'll be a freebie with a modest £20.50 plan. Best of all, Phones4U's taking orders right now, so anyone interested can pop one in at the source link below.

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]]> MicrosoftMicrosoft Windows PhoneMicrosoftWindowsPhoneminipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiOmniaOmnia MOmniaMPhones4uSamsungSamsung OmniaSamsung Omnia MSamsungOmniaSamsungOmniaMUKUnited KingdomUnitedKingdomWindows PhoneWindows Phone 7.5Windows Phone MangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7.5WindowsPhoneMangoWPWP 7.5WP MangoWp7.5WpMango Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:36:00 -0400 21|20288934 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia M revealed for Europe: 4-inch Super AMOLED and some software extras]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/samsung-omnia-m/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/samsung-omnia-m/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/samsung-omnia-m/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung Omnia M revealed for Europe: 4-inch Super AMOLED and some software extras

More new Windows Phones, this time for the old continent. Instead of the Focus 2, Samsung announced that the Omnia M will take its place in Europe and it's looking an awful lot like its predecessor -- although we're a bit concerned the build quality may not match its older brother. With a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, and 1GHz processor, the Omnia M should be more than up to the task of dealing with Windows Phone, alongside some Samsung-specific software additions, including AllShare and its own cross-platform ChatON messenger app. A front-facing VGA camera will also link up with Samsung's own video-call features, while a 5-megapixel sensor is in charge of primary camera functions. The company says the phone will roll out to other regions following its European launch, although it's keeping quiet on whether a visit to the US is on the cards.

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]]> microsoftmobilepostcrossOmniaOmnia MOmniaMsamsungwindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:11:00 -0400 21|20236154 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia W slides through FCC with North American 3G support]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/samsung-omnia-w-slides-through-fcc-with-north-american-3g-suppor/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/samsung-omnia-w-slides-through-fcc-with-north-american-3g-suppor/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/samsung-omnia-w-slides-through-fcc-with-north-american-3g-suppor/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The Omnia W isn't exactly a stranger among Julius Genachowski's minions, who first laid eyes upon the device back in October, but apparently, that first round of scrutiny just wasn't enough. That's right. The Omnia W is back, with one fundamental change: unlike the first handset (GT-I8350), which maxes out at EDGE connectivity on our domestic 1900 / 850MHz bands, the latest model (GT-I8350T) has piled on support for WCDMA and HSPA over the 850MHz spectrum. Given the similarity of AT&T's Focus Flash to the Omnia W, it seems terribly unlikely that this one is bound for the States -- which also suggests that this mid-sized Mango may have Canada squarely within its sights. With the utter absence of Windows Phone at Bell and Rogers, and merely the Optimus 7 at Telus, the arrival of some tropical fruit up north seems long overdue, indeed.

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]]> fccgt-i8350gt-i8350tmangomicrosoftmobilepostminiomniaomnia wOmniaWsamsungsamsung omnia wSamsungOmniaWsmartphonewindows phonewindows phone 7.5windows phone mangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7.5WindowsPhoneMango Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:14:00 -0500 21|20108229 <![CDATA[Samsung's Omnia W: Mango, 3.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1.4GHZ processor]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/samsungs-omnia-w-mango-3-7-inch-super-amoled-1-4ghz-processo/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/samsungs-omnia-w-mango-3-7-inch-super-amoled-1-4ghz-processo/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/samsungs-omnia-w-mango-3-7-inch-super-amoled-1-4ghz-processo/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung just took the wraps off its Omnia W, which looks like a non-US variant of the Focus Flash we've already heard about via AT&T. The handset will debut in Italy and start spreading across the Old World and Latin America from next month. It'll sport Windows Phone 7.5 out of the box, a 3.7-inch 800x480 Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz processor, VGA webcam on the front and rear 5MP shooter with 720p video recording. We expect it'll go head-to-head with HTC's 3.8-inch Radar when the War of the Mangoes finally kicks off.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Gallery: Samsung Omnia W

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]]> 1.4Ghz3.7-inchMangomobilepostcrossOmniaOmnia WOmniaWSamsungsamsung omnia wSamsungOmniaWSuper AMOLEDSuperAmoledwindows phoneWindowsPhoneWPWP 7WP 7.5WP7Wp7.5 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:15:00 -0400 21|20066177 <![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Windows Phone 7 debuts in China]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-windows-phone-7-debuts-in-china/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-windows-phone-7-debuts-in-china/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-windows-phone-7-debuts-in-china/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If smartphone platforms are legitimized by a KIRF manufacturer's tenacity to rip them off, then Windows Phone has truly arrived. Today we're looking at a larger than life "HTC"-branded knock-off of the Omnia 7, replete with an 800 x 480 4.8-inch (!) capacitive touchscreen and 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Given the massive size of this phone, there's plenty of room for features, which include Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS connectivity, along with a five megapixel camera, dual-SIMs and two microSD slots (for up to 32GB storage). Whew. Impressive specs aside, the device comes saddled with Windows Mobile 6.5 -- which has been heavily modified to resemble WP7's tile interface. There's no word yet on pricing -- just ask someone selling phones on a blanket the next time you're in Shenzhen, okay?

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]]> chinachinesefakehtckeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffOmniaomnia 7Omnia7samsungsamsung omnia 7SamsungOmnia7Shenzhenwindows mobile 6.5Windows Phonewindows phone 7WindowsMobile6.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:00 -0400 21|19924645 <![CDATA[Microsoft pulls Windows Phone 7 update from Samsung phones until it can resolve issues]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/microsoft-pulls-windows-phone-7-update-from-samsung-phones-until/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/microsoft-pulls-windows-phone-7-update-from-samsung-phones-until/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/microsoft-pulls-windows-phone-7-update-from-samsung-phones-until/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Such a big load of trouble for such a small update. Microsoft's first WP7 firmware refresh has been causing some unfortunate brick-like behavior in Samsung Omnia 7s and the company has wisely decided to pull the new software back until it can correct whatever's going wrong. An official communiqué to WinRumors says Microsoft has identified the issue at hand and is working to correct it and redistribute the update as soon as possible. For any Samsung WP7 phone owners who haven't been able to resuscitate their device yet, the advised course of action is to go back to the store and swap it for a livelier one.

Update: Timo wrote in to let us know that some people are still seeing the update. If that's you, you'd be advised to hold off.

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]]> faultfirmwareflawissuesomniaomnia 7Omnia7osproblemssamsungsamsung omnia 7SamsungOmnia7softwareupdatewindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:23:00 -0500 21|19855472 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia 7 review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/samsung-omnia-7-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/samsung-omnia-7-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/samsung-omnia-7-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We knew Samsung's been in the Windows Phone 7 game pretty much since day one, but the Korean giant's managed to keep its Europe-bound Omnia 7 under tight wraps until mid-summer this year. Two months onwards, we find ourselves cradling this macho-looking device, and giggly flicking through the various tiles in its newborn OS. Just to freshen up your memory, we're looking at a 4-inch Super AMOLED-donning slate, garnished with a dash of Tyrian purple aluminum on the back, and capped with some dark gray polycarbonate at the top and bottom. Well, you know the drill -- join us after the break to find out how the rest of this phone fares.

This review is primarily of the Samsung Omnia 7 hardware. Check out our full review of Windows Phone 7 for our thoughts on the OS.

Gallery: Samsung Omnia 7 with Windows Phone 7 review

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]]> cellphoneGT-i8700i8700nowomniaomnia 7Omnia7phonephoto sharingPhotoSharingreviewsamsungsamsung omnia 7SamsungOmnia7smartphonesnapdragonsuper amoledSuperAmoledvideowindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:00:00 -0400 21|19680351 <![CDATA[HTC 7 Mozart and Samsung Omnia 7 on sale tomorrow at 7am on Orange UK]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/htc-7-mozart-and-samsung-omnia-7-on-sale-tomorrow-on-orange-uk/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/htc-7-mozart-and-samsung-omnia-7-on-sale-tomorrow-on-orange-uk/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/htc-7-mozart-and-samsung-omnia-7-on-sale-tomorrow-on-orange-uk/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We knew Windows Phone 7 was scheduled to land first internationally, but it's always a treat to hear the particulars. Orange UK has just (re)revealed that it'll be the exclusive carrier of HTC's 7 Mozart across the pond, and it'll be joined by Samsung's Omnia 7 as both go on sale tomorrow morning in Orange's Oxford Street shop -- fittingly, at 7am local time. Naturally, the carrier is going to blow out the launch, with each customer buying a WP7 handset to receive a complimentary Bluetooth headset... while supplies last, anyway. You'll also get a stockpile of Orange applications and services (like it or not), and we're told that each phone will be offered for zilch with a fresh contract starting at £35 per month (7 Mozart) / £40 per month (Omnia 7). Jealous, North America?

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]]> 7 mozart7Mozarthtcinternationalmicrosoftmobile OSMobileOsmozartnow availableNowAvailableomniaomnia 7Omnia7on saleOnSaleorangeorange ukOrangeUksamsungukwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:05:00 -0400 21|19682455 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia 7 first hands-on (update: video!)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-first-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-first-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-first-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung's Omnia 7, ladies and gents. Equipped with the only Super AMOLED display in Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 stable, the Omnia 7 provides suitably vibrant and richly saturated visuals. To be perfectly fair, we didn't note a major advantage in using its display relative to the other WP7 devices, but that's more a mark of distinction for the other phones on show today. The hardware really is looking polished to perfection on all these devices, and the Omnia 7 isn't really breaking with that trend, showing off a remarkably lightweight body that combines straight lines with a nicely curved back that sits well in the hand. The power/lock button is curiously positioned on the side of the device, but all points of input seemed to perform very nicely once you know where they are. The depressed Windows key is basically identical to the iPhone's, dare we say it, iconic home button. As to performance, we've nothing to say that we haven't said about the other WP7 launch devices, it's blindingly, ridiculously, delightfully quick.

Update: Hey, who wants to see Engadget being pinch-to-zoomed on a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen? How about a quickie size comparison between the Omnia 7 and the iPhone 4? Both are in the video now available after the break.

Gallery: Samsung Omnia 7 hands-on

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]]> hands-onlaunchlaunch eventLaunchEventmicrosoftomniaomnia 7Omnia7samsungsamsung omnia 7SamsungOmnia7videowindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7wp7 launchWp7Launch Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:47:00 -0400 21|19669196 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia 7 brings 4-inch Super AMOLED screen to Windows Phone 7... a little early]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-brings-4-inch-super-amoled-screen-to-windows-pho/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-brings-4-inch-super-amoled-screen-to-windows-pho/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-brings-4-inch-super-amoled-screen-to-windows-pho/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Boy, there's hardly been enough time to catch our breath and analyze the first unintentionally official Windows Phone 7 handset in the form of LG's Optimus 7, yet Samsung is already joining the fray with its own Omnia 7. Currently populating its very own landing page on Samsung's Russian site, the Omnia 7 is a 4-inch Super AMOLED beastie with a rather aged 1GHz Qualcomm QSD8250 at its core, 8GB of storage, and a 5 megapixel cam that can do 720p video. Hit up the source link before somebody over in Moscow wakes up and realizes that Windows Phone 7 isn't meant to be launching for another few hours.

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]]> 4-inchbreaking newsBreakingNewsearlyleakmicrosoftofficialomniaomnia 7Omnia7prematureqsd8250russiasamsungsamsung omnia 7samsung russiaSamsungOmnia7SamsungRussiasnapdragonsuper amoledSuperAmoledwindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7wp7 launchWp7Launch Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:13:00 -0400 21|19668632 <![CDATA[Windows Phone 7 slides into TV spot, Rachel Zoe's life]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/windows-phone-7-slides-into-tv-spot-rachel-zoes-life/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/windows-phone-7-slides-into-tv-spot-rachel-zoes-life/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/windows-phone-7-slides-into-tv-spot-rachel-zoes-life/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you knew anything about The Rachel Zoe Project, you'd know that dear Rachel never, ever leaves home without her BlackBerry. Apparently, her comforting hubby -- known affectionately as Rodger Berman -- isn't going far without his unbranded Windows Phone 7 device (and a little help from Bing, naturally). Curiously enough, the date on the screen shows July, so there's a halfway decent chance the software they're playing with is of the pre-production variety... particularly since he's wielding a Samsung Omnia i9810-based prototype. Oh, and as you can see above, we're guessing he's relying on WiFi or some off-camera magic to actually pull anything up. Hard to get 3G in Los Angeles, especially when your phone is missing its SIM card. At any rate, the spot in full is embedded just past the break, and just between us, we get the feeling this is just the first of many more to come.

[Thanks, Michael]

Gallery: Windows Phone 7 slides into TV spot, Rachel Zoe's life

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]]> adadsbravocommercialcommercialsi9810marketingmicrosoftomniaprototypesamsungsmartphonetvvideoWindows Phone 7WindowsPhone7WP7 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:40:00 -0400 21|19634884 <![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: phoney Armani handset borrows some of that Samsung glamor]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/keepin-it-real-fake-phoney-armani-handset-borrows-some-of-that/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/keepin-it-real-fake-phoney-armani-handset-borrows-some-of-that/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/keepin-it-real-fake-phoney-armani-handset-borrows-some-of-that/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
When we reviewed the Samsung Omnia II, we forgot to mention one major drawback: the lack of Giorgio Armani branding. Luckily the KIRFmeisters of Shenzhen have picked up where the original manufacturer dropped the ball. And they threw in a QWERTY keyboard to boot! No word on price or availability of the KIRF Samsung Omnia Pro Giorgio, but that's probably for the best. And yes, it has dual SIM cards.

[Thanks, Hiroshi]

Update: Egads! We totally forgot about the actual Samsung Omnia Pro Giorgio! But let's be honest here -- it is highly forgettable.

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]]> armanicottagegiorgio armaniGiorgioArmanikirfomniaomnia 2omnia iiOmnia2OmniaIisamsungSamsung Omnia Pro GiorgioSamsungOmniaProGiorgioshanzhaishenzhenugly Thu, 13 May 2010 11:51:00 -0400 21|19476158 <![CDATA[Samsung's Omnia II gets the video tear down you've all been longing for]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/22/samsungs-omnia-ii-gets-the-video-tear-down-youve-all-been-long/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/22/samsungs-omnia-ii-gets-the-video-tear-down-youve-all-been-long/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/22/samsungs-omnia-ii-gets-the-video-tear-down-youve-all-been-long/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung's WinMo 6.5-packin' Omnia II has been available to Verizon Wireless customers (or at least those unaffected by the Droid) for a few weeks now, but strangely, we've yet to see a proper dissection of this here smartphone until today. That said, we're sure the patience you've put into this will pay off after heading past the break, where all of the itty-bitty internals are shown in stunning detail for your entertainment / education. As a good gal we once knew would say: "Ain't that the berries!"

[Thanks, Costas]

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]]> dissecteddissectionomniaomnia iiOmniaIisamsungsamsung omnia iiSamsungOmniaIismartphonesplayedtear downTearDowntorn aparttorn downTornApartTornDownvideowindows mobileWindows Mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:19:00 -0500 21|19290442 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia II unboxing and hands-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/samsung-omnia-ii-unboxing-and-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/samsung-omnia-ii-unboxing-and-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/samsung-omnia-ii-unboxing-and-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It's here at last, and we're frankly thrilled to be holding Samsung's very first TouchWiz 2.0 device, the Verizon Wireless-bound Samsung Omnia II. The 2.0 software brings with it a Widget Store, and as a general UI manages to skin over a majority of Windows Mobile 6.5, which is puttering along underneath. The handset is a tad on the bulky side, but makes up for it with a wonderful 3.7-inch AMOLED WVGA screen and a very nice 5 megapixel camera. We'll have a review for you before long, but for now you can check out a quick video rundown (including some playtime with the Samsung-exclusive "Swype" keyboard) after the break. And if that video is enough to convince you, the phone is available now on Verizon Wireless for $200 after rebate.

Gallery: Samsung Omnia II unboxing and hands-on

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]]> featureshands-onomniaomnia iiOmniaIisamsungunboxingwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:03:00 -0500 21|19260708 <![CDATA[Samsung's Application Store scrambles to life for some Omnia i900 owners]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/samsungs-application-store-scrambles-to-life-for-some-omnia-i90/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/samsungs-application-store-scrambles-to-life-for-some-omnia-i90/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/samsungs-application-store-scrambles-to-life-for-some-omnia-i90/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you have an Omnia i900 and you live in the UK, Italy, or France then listen up, Samsung's Application Store just went live. A quick .CAB file download installs the new Application Store client onto your WinMo handset. From there you have access to about 300 paid (payable by credit card, phone billing "coming soon") and free apps via WiFi or Cellular data connections. Samsung plans to have over "over 2,000" apps in the store by the end of 2009 with support added for the Omnia II I8000 and OmniaLITE B7300 from more than 30 countries planned on an indeterminate timeline. A quick glance through the top paid apps reveals the £3.50 Guitar Hero World Tour and free apps like Evernote and the Skyfire browser -- otherwise, the so-called "Hot" game-heavy, apps look pretty lackluster for the moment. It's also interesting (read: odd) that Skyfire is tagged with an "OS Cetified" (Samsung's misspelling) badge for Windows Mobile while the heavily promoted Guitar Hero remains badge-less. Ah well, it is launch day and we expect these things will get ironed-out soon enough. Pics and highly conceptualized App Store experience demonstration after the break.

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]]> applicationapplication storeApplicationStoreb7300i8000mobileomniaomnia 2omnia iiOmnia2OmniaIiomnialitesamsungstorewindows mobilewindowsmobile Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:41:00 -0400 21|19160134 <![CDATA[Samsung's Application Store scrambles to life for some Omnia i900 owners]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/samsungs-application-store-scrambles-to-life-for-some-omnia-i90/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/samsungs-application-store-scrambles-to-life-for-some-omnia-i90/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/samsungs-application-store-scrambles-to-life-for-some-omnia-i90/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you have an Omnia i900 and you live in the UK, Italy, or France then listen up, Samsung's Application Store just went live. A quick .CAB file download installs the new Application Store client onto your WinMo handset. From there you have access to about 300 paid (payable by credit card, phone billing "coming soon") and free apps via WiFi or Cellular data connections. Samsung plans to have over "over 2,000" apps in the store by the end of 2009 with support added for the Omnia II I8000 and OmniaLITE B7300 from more than 30 countries planned on an indeterminate timeline. A quick glance through the top paid apps reveals the £3.50 Guitar Hero World Tour and free apps like Evernote and the Skyfire browser -- otherwise, the so-called "Hot" game-heavy, apps look pretty lackluster for the moment. It's also interesting (read: odd) that Skyfire is tagged with an "OS Cetified" (Samsung's misspelling) badge for Windows Mobile while the heavily promoted Guitar Hero remains badge-less. Ah well, it is launch day and we expect these things will get ironed-out soon enough. Pics and highly conceptualized App Store experience demonstration after the break.

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]]> applicationapplication storeApplicationStoreb7300i8000omniaomnia 2omnia iiOmnia2OmniaIiomnialitesamsungstore Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:41:00 -0400 21|19160130 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia 2 pre-order page now live, tempting you with debt]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/samsung-omnia-2-pre-order-page-now-live-tempting-you-with-debt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/samsung-omnia-2-pre-order-page-now-live-tempting-you-with-debt/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/samsung-omnia-2-pre-order-page-now-live-tempting-you-with-debt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Here's the good news: the unlocked version of Samsung's I8000 Omnia 2 is now available for pre-order on Amazon, sporting quad-band GSM and HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100. Soaked that in? Great, let's move on to the bad news: it's currently listed for $999.99. Ouch. At least it'll be subsidized when bought through a carrier (hear us, Verizon?). If this is on your must-have list regardless of costs, go ahead and reserve your copy -- no release date listed, so be prepared to endure.

[Via Slashgear]

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]]> amazongsmhsdpamobileomniaomnia 2omnia iiOmnia2OmniaIipre orderpre-orderPreOrdersamsungsamsung omniasamsung omnia 2samsung omnia iiSamsungOmniaSamsungOmnia2SamsungOmniaIi Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:47:00 -0400 21|19148046 <![CDATA[Samsung Omnia 2 pre-order page now live, tempting you with debt]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/samsung-omnia-2-pre-order-page-now-live-tempting-you-with-debt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/samsung-omnia-2-pre-order-page-now-live-tempting-you-with-debt/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/samsung-omnia-2-pre-order-page-now-live-tempting-you-with-debt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Here's the good news: the unlocked version of Samsung's I8000 Omnia 2 is now available for pre-order on Amazon, sporting quad-band GSM and HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100. Soaked that in? Great, let's move on to the bad news: it's currently listed for $999.99. Ouch. At least it'll be subsidized when bought through a carrier (hear us, Verizon?). If this is on your must-have list regardless of costs, go ahead and reserve your copy -- no release date listed, so be prepared to endure.

[Via Slashgear]

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]]> amazonomniaomnia 2omnia iiOmnia2OmniaIipre orderpre-orderPreOrdersamsungsamsung omniasamsung omnia 2samsung omnia iiSamsungOmniaSamsungOmnia2SamsungOmniaIi Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:47:00 -0400 21|19148034 <![CDATA[Samsung Application Store announced, the mobile mall gets a little more crowded]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/samsung-application-store-announced-the-mobile-mall-gets-a-litt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/samsung-application-store-announced-the-mobile-mall-gets-a-litt/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/samsung-application-store-announced-the-mobile-mall-gets-a-litt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung Application Store announced, the mobile mall gets a little more crowded
Oh, look, it's another place to buy bite-sized mobile apps, this one courtesy of Samsung. The company isn't exactly new to the whole application store thing, launching a little outlet for Nokia users earlier this year, but piggy-backing on someone else's platform and boldly blazing a trail of iFart knockoffs on your own hardware are two very different things. The imaginatively named Samsung Application Store launches on September 14 for British, French, and Italian Omnia and I8910 HD handsets, later coming to the Omnia II and OmniaLITE as well as users in various other nations. Samsung is pledging "over 300" apps to start, while partners like Electronic Arts, Capcom, Gameloft, and TAITO have signed on for the fun. Omnia BUST-A-MOVE, anyone?

[Via NewsWire]

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]]> appi8910 hdI8910Hdmobileomniasamsungsamsung application storesamsung i8910 hdsamsung omniaSamsungApplicationStoreSamsungI8910HdSamsungOmnia Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:00 -0400 21|19145665 <![CDATA[Samsung Application Store announced, the mobile mall gets a little more crowded]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/samsung-application-store-announced-the-mobile-mall-gets-a-litt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/samsung-application-store-announced-the-mobile-mall-gets-a-litt/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/samsung-application-store-announced-the-mobile-mall-gets-a-litt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung Application Store announced, the mobile mall gets a little more crowded
Oh, look, it's another place to buy bite-sized mobile apps, this one courtesy of Samsung. The company isn't exactly new to the whole application store thing, launching a little outlet for Nokia users earlier this year, but piggy-backing on someone else's platform and boldly blazing a trail of iFart knockoffs on your own hardware are two very different things. The imaginatively named Samsung Application Store launches on September 14 for British, French, and Italian Omnia and I8910 HD handsets, later coming to the Omnia II and OmniaLITE as well as users in various other nations. Samsung is pledging "over 300" apps to start, while partners like Electronic Arts, Capcom, Gameloft, and TAITO have signed on for the fun. Omnia BUST-A-MOVE, anyone?

[Via NewsWire]

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]]> appi8910 hdI8910Hdomniasamsungsamsung application storesamsung i8910 hdsamsung omniaSamsungApplicationStoreSamsungI8910HdSamsungOmnia Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:23:00 -0400 21|19145660 <![CDATA[LG Chocolate Touch and Samsung Omnia 2 slated for August 23rd, according to supposed Best Buy leak]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/08/lg-chocolate-touch-and-samsung-omnia-2-slated-for-august-23rd-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/08/lg-chocolate-touch-and-samsung-omnia-2-slated-for-august-23rd-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/08/lg-chocolate-touch-and-samsung-omnia-2-slated-for-august-23rd-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
If this screen capture to be believed, August 23rd is gearing up to be one helluva day for phone lovers. According to this snapshot from Best Buy's computers, that's when LG's desirable BL40 Chocolate Touch will be making its way into the consumer world, alongside a red Xenon and a bevy of Samsung phones including Omnia 2, Rogue, and Solstice. No clue on what the Tour is doing up there dated for the 23rd, since it's already out on both Verizon and Sprint, but perhaps a major shipment is in the works. As for that M330 for September 8th? Yeah, we're not sure. Surrounding that tantalizing list from the top and bottom, respectively, are Samsung's eco-conscious Reclaim -- presumably listed for August 16th, although the date is obscured -- and a red and black "G2" from august 5th, which would undoubtedly be referring to T-Mobile's sophomore Android device, the myTouch 3G. Two weeks seem awfully close, but if this pans out, we certainly won't be arguing.

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]]> best buyBestBuybl40chocolatechocolate touchChocolateTouchg2intensityleakleakslglg chocolatelg chocolate touchlg xenonLgChocolateLgChocolateTouchLgXenonm330mobilemytouch 3gMytouch3gomniaomnia 2omnia iiOmnia2OmniaIireclaimredred xenonRedXenonroguerumorrumorssamsungsamsung omniasamsung omnia 2samsung reclaimsamsung roguesamsung solsticeSamsungOmniaSamsungOmnia2SamsungReclaimSamsungRogueSamsungSolsticesolsticetouru450u450 intensityU450Intensityxenon Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:41:00 -0400 21|19123371 <![CDATA[LG Chocolate Touch and Samsung Omnia 2 slated for August 23rd, according to supposed Best Buy leak]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/08/lg-chocolate-touch-and-samsung-omnia-2-slated-for-august-23rd-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/08/lg-chocolate-touch-and-samsung-omnia-2-slated-for-august-23rd-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/08/lg-chocolate-touch-and-samsung-omnia-2-slated-for-august-23rd-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If this screen capture to be believed, August 23rd is gearing up to be one helluva day for phone lovers. According to this snapshot from Best Buy's computers, that's when LG's desirable BL40 Chocolate Touch will be making its way into the consumer world, alongside a red Xenon and a bevy of Samsung phones including Omnia 2, Rogue, and Solstice. No clue on what the Tour is doing up there dated for the 23rd, since it's already out on both Verizon and Sprint, but perhaps a major shipment is in the works. As for that M330 for September 8th? Yeah, we're not sure. Surrounding that tantalizing list from the top and bottom, respectively, are Samsung's eco-conscious Reclaim -- presumably listed for August 16th, although the date is obscured -- and a red and black "G2" from august 5th, which would undoubtedly be referring to T-Mobile's sophomore Android device, the myTouch 3G. Two weeks seem awfully close, but if this pans out, we certainly won't be arguing.

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]]> best buyBestBuybl40chocolatechocolate touchChocolateTouchg2intensityleakleakslglg chocolatelg chocolate touchlg xenonLgChocolateLgChocolateTouchLgXenonm330mytouch 3gMytouch3gomniaomnia 2omnia iiOmnia2OmniaIireclaimredred xenonRedXenonroguerumorrumorssamsungsamsung omniasamsung omnia 2samsung reclaimsamsung roguesamsung solsticeSamsungOmniaSamsungOmnia2SamsungReclaimSamsungRogueSamsungSolsticesolsticetouru450u450 intensityU450Intensityxenon Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:41:00 -0400 21|19123352 <![CDATA[Samsung's retail Omnia II smartphone gets hands-on treatment]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/samsungs-retail-omnia-ii-smartphone-gets-hands-on-treatment/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/samsungs-retail-omnia-ii-smartphone-gets-hands-on-treatment/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/samsungs-retail-omnia-ii-smartphone-gets-hands-on-treatment/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Oh sure, we've seen Samsung's WinMo-powered Omnia II a time or two before, but this looks to be the first instance of it waltzing in front of a camera after leaving its retail packaging. Not much seems to have changed from those pre-release versions we peeked, and we have to say, that 3.7-inch AMOLED display looks awfully inviting. Of course, you'll have a hard time procuring one of these critters here in North America without a solid importer over in Singapore, but if you can somehow steal some patience from underneath that couch cushion, you'll be just fine. Give the read link some love for a few more high-res shots.

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]]> edgegsmhsdpamobileomniaomnia iiOmniaIisamsungsmartphonetouchwiztouchwiz 2.0Touchwiz2.0verizon wirelessverizonwirelesswindowindows mobileWindowsMobile Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:28:00 -0400 21|19116992 <![CDATA[Samsung's retail Omnia II smartphone gets hands-on treatment]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/samsungs-retail-omnia-ii-smartphone-gets-hands-on-treatment/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/samsungs-retail-omnia-ii-smartphone-gets-hands-on-treatment/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/samsungs-retail-omnia-ii-smartphone-gets-hands-on-treatment/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Oh sure, we've seen Samsung's WinMo-powered Omnia II a time or two before, but this looks to be the first instance of it waltzing in front of a camera after leaving its retail packaging. Not much seems to have changed from those pre-release versions we peeked, and we have to say, that 3.7-inch AMOLED display looks awfully inviting. Of course, you'll have a hard time procuring one of these critters here in North America without a solid importer over in Singapore, but if you can somehow steal some patience from underneath that couch cushion, you'll be just fine. Give the read link some love for a few more high-res shots.

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