Samsung GALAXY S III Official Accessories Unveiled: S- Pebble, Wireless Charger and More - MobilEgypt

Some may consider the third- generation Galaxy smartphone a disappointment, while others continue to praise Samsung’s new Android flagship smartphone. Nevertheless, the latest benchmark results show a pretty solid device, which seems to be the most powerful on the market. Obviously, we should wait for the final product to hit shelves in late May before running these tests, but the fact that even testing units are more powerful than all other devices currently available on the market pretty much says everything. Moreover, the phone comes bundled with a series of apps and services, which are meant to improve the overall user’s experience, such as S Beam, S Voice and Direct Call, just to name a few. Anyway, those who already pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S III will be happy to know that the South Korean company already announced at least a dozen of accessories compatible with the super-phone. The most interesting seem to be the Wireless Charging Kit, as well as the S- Pebble MP3 player, which can be paired with the phone. The S-Pebble is a 4GB MP3 player, which is useful when you don’t want to carry your phone with you, but still wish to be able to listen to your favorite music. What’s really interesting about this accessory is that it can be directly hooked to the Galaxy S III via cable, so users can transfer files directly. With the Wireless Charging Kit users will be able to charge their Samsung Galaxy S III by placing the smartphone on a charging pad. Furthermore, there’s also an AllCast wireless dongle, which has the potential to beat the Media Link HD for its efficiency. The latter is manufactured by Taiwanese company HTC. Last but not least, customers will also be able to purchase a spare battery, a flip cover, a metallic dock stand, an HDMI adapter, as well as a car dock.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Outstanding Benchmark Results Unveiled - MobilEgypt

Samsung officially introduced the Galaxy S III a few hours ago and the smartphone is already controversial among Android enthusiasts. Most people are currently complaining about the phone's design or hardware performance, though the handset has just been announced. Others are calling the Galaxy S III “ecstatic” when it comes to design, but they say it has the same performance as other Android phones already available on the market. Well, it looks like the folks over at GSMArena have been quick enough to run some tests and the results are impressive, to say the least. Samsung Galaxy S III was put against HTC One X, HTC One S, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Sony Xperia S, Samsung Galaxy Note, HTC Sensation XE, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and Apple iPhone 4S. Before seeing the actual numbers, let's recap the Galaxy S III hardware configuration. Samsung's super- phone is powered by Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and packs an Exynos 4212 Quad chipset that features four processors clocked at 1.4 GHz. In addition, the smartphone sports a Mali-400MP graphics processing unit and the usual 1GB of RAM. It is also worth mentioning Galaxy S III boasts a stunning 4.8-inch Pentile display that supports HD (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution (306 ppi). Three apps have been used to benchmark Samsung Galaxy S III performance: Quadrant, SunSpider and BrowserMark. Unsurprisingly, Samsung's super-phone managed to beat all other devices on all three benchmarks. For example, the Galaxy S III scored 5642 points on Quadrant, while HTC One S came second at 5047 points. HTC One X (4842 points), Samsung Galaxy Note (3531 points), Sony Xperia S (3173 points), Samsung Galaxy S II (3053 points) and Samsung Galaxy Nexus (2316 points) complete the list of tested devices. The other two benchmarks prove that Samsung Galaxy S III might just be the most powerful Android smartphone available on the market. However, it's a bit too early to give Galaxy S III the crown, so we're waiting for more tests to be run in the following days.

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Samsung GALAXY S III: In-Depth Look on Software Features - MobilEgypt

The latest “Next Galaxy” smartphone continues to make headlines several hours after its official launch. One of the most controversial Galaxy handsets released by Samsung, the phone comes with a range of interesting applications and services. Before we take an in-depth look on the software features of the third- generation Galaxy S, we recommend those interested in the phone’s hardware performance to check out this article for the latest benchmark results scored by Galaxy S III. The first thing I want to point out is that Samsung has built the Galaxy S III with convergence in mind. The phone is packed with all sorts of software meant to improve the user’s experience and make it easier to take advantage of the phone’s features. The Galaxy S III can recognize the user’s voice and understand his/her intention. The software that comes pre-loaded enhances the interaction between the device and its user. The handset can also detect the user’s face, though this is no news. In addition, Galaxy S III is capable of detecting the user’s gestures and it can even adapt to the user’s needs in order to provide a smoother experience. For example, with the “Smart stay” feature, Samsung Galaxy S III actively learns how the owner uses the phone and provides everything that is required for a much better experience without having to set any additional options. The smartphone uses the front camera to identify the user’s eyes and can detect when he/she reads an e- book or browse the web, so it is able to maintain a bright display for a better experience. “S Voice” is an advanced natural language user interface that many think it’s superior to Apple’s Siri similar software. With “S Voice,” Galaxy S III listens and responds to the user’s words. Aside from being able to provide search results, the new feature offers powerful device control and commands. It can quickly act based on user’s voice command, so when the phone alarm goes off and you want to snooze it, just say the word and the phone will automatically recognize your voice and snooze the alarm. The “S Voice” feature can also be used to play songs, turn the volume up or down, send text messages and emails, organize an agenda, or automatically launch the camera and capture a photo. There’s more to it, as Samsung Galaxy S III can recognize the user’s face and voice, so when he/she is messaging someone but decides to call them instead, they only need to lift the phone to their ear and “Direct call” will dial their number. In addition, “Smart alert” catches any missed messages or calls as the phone will vibrate to notify missed statuses when picked up after being idle. Last but not least, Galaxy S III comes with “S Beam,” which is an improved version of Android Beam feature. “S Beam” allows a 1GB movie file to be shared within no more than three minutes and a 10MB music file within two seconds by simply touching another Galaxy S III phone. The same can be done with the “Buddy photo share” function, which allows photos to be shared with friends pictured in an image directly from a camera or photo gallery.

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Apple, Samsung put hammerlock on smartphone profits - MobilEgypt

Apple and Samsung essentially own the entire mobile phone market now, leaving nothing but scraps left over for the rest of the pack. Tracking the industry's various players , Dediu found that Apple now holds 73 percent of all operating profits and Samsung 26 percent, leaving HTC with just 1 percent. Some mobile phone makers, such as Motorola and Sony Ericsson, haven't seen a profit in years, according to Dediu, while LG has just about been breaking even since 2009. RIM and Nokia have been struggling to regain their former footholds, but both companies are being hit hard by the heavy competition. Yet the industry itself remains strong. First- quarter profits soared to $14.4 billion from $5.4 billion just two years ago. Of course, most of that is being grabbed by Apple. But it's not so much that the iPhone maker has captured profits away from the other players but that Apple has created a new "pool of profits," according to Dediu. And just what is that pool? Carrier subsidies for the iPhone 4S, says the analyst. The carriers willingly cough up a premium to Apple to sell the iPhone for two reasons: 1) It provides a competitive advantage; and 2) it keeps their customers from jumping ship. That's why 250 carriers around the world now offer the iPhone, says Dediu (though 250 others still don't) "Following this value proposition to its logical conclusion would suggest that the industry is rewarding those who can supply computers- as-phones which preserve the cash flows of what is essentially a trillion dollar data services business," according to Dediu. "Vendors which cannot offer this solution saw their businesses implode. At least on the high end."

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Samsung adds song matching, online storage for Galaxy S III - MobilEgypt

In the middle of its Samsung Galaxy S IIIpress conference today, Samsung gave more details about its developing media services. Though we've known about the company's Video Hub and Music Hubs since the reveal of the Galaxy Tab 2 last February, the Galaxy S III adds a new Scan and Match feature designed to compete with iTunes Match.

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X vs. iPhone 4S - MobilEgypt

At last concrete specifics of the much anticipated and rumored Samsung Galaxy S III have been revealed. At today's Mobile Unpacked press event in London, Samsung officially pulled the tarp off of the smartphone and it looks like speculation about the device was right on the money. Find out how this Android superphone stands up against stiff competition from arch rivals the Apple iPhone 4S and new HTC One X (AT&T) . Running Samsung's own 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, 1GB of RAM, plus internal storage ranging from 16GB up to 64GB, the Galaxy S III is certainly a mobile force to be reckoned with. In fact, the phone's components including a powerful 8MP main camera offers many of the same stand-out imaging features found in the HTC One X such as burst mode and nimble shot-to-shot times. Its four computing cores also threaten to leave the iPhone 4S and dual- core HTC One X in the dust. Samsung's latest creation also boasts a host of slick voice and face recognition abilities that may beat the iPhone 4S at its own personal assistant game. See how the chips fall in this side-by-side comparison of all three devices. Also be sure to read Aloysius Low's detailed hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S III. Samsung Galaxy S III HTC One X (AT&T) Apple iPhone 4S Operating system Android Ice Cream Sandwich Android Ice Cream Sandwich iOS 5 Dimensions 5.4 inches tall by 2.8 inches wide by 0.34 inch thick; 4.7 ounces 5.2 inches tall by 2.6 inches wide by 0.3 inch thick; 4.6 ounces 4.5 inches tall by 2.3 inches wide by 0.4 inch thick; 4.9 ounces Size varies by carrier Display 4.8-inch, 1280x720-pixel HD Super AMOLED touch screen 4.7-inch, 1280x720- pixel Super LCD touch screen 3.5-inch, 960x640- pixel Retina Display touch screen Camera 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording, backside- illuminated sensor; front- facing 1.9- megapixel camera 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording; front-facing 1.3 camera 8- megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording; front- facing VGA camera Processor Samsung Exnyos quad- core 1.4GHz processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual- core 1.5GHz processor Dual-core 1GHz A5 processor with dual- core graphics Storage 16GB, 32GB, 64GB 16GB, 32GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB Expansion slot Yes No No NFC support Yes Yes No Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0; Wi-Fi (802.11a/ b/g/n);GSM/ HSPA+ 21 Bluetooth 4.0; Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/ g/n); WCDMA (UMTS)/ GSM; LTE Bluetooth 4.0; Wi-Fi (802.11b/ g/n); GSM/ HSPA+ 14.4; CDMA/EV- DO Rev. A World phone Yes Yes Yes (select models) Battery size 2,100 mAh,removable 1,800 mAh, not removable NA, not removable Carriers Unlocked AT&T AT&T, T- Mobile, Sprint Pricing (on contract) TBA $199.99 $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Quad-core faceoff - MobilEgypt

Now that Samsung has announced its Galaxy S III muscle phone, one big question is how its core technology stacks up against that of its main Android rival, the HTC One X . So let's take a look under the hood and see. The S III packs a 1.4GHz quad-core chip, as the company indicated last week . Samsung obviously believes that kind of horsepower is necessary to drive a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display with 1,280 x 720 resolution, among other things. The One X, with a 4.7-inch screen and an identical 1,280 x 720 resolution, also sports a quad-core chip in its European variant -- but opts for dual-core in the U.S. More on that in a moment. Samsung has gone into some detail to explain why it has gone quad-core for the first time in the Galaxy S series. Samsung Galaxy S III (European variant) with Exynos 4 Quad highlights: Full-speed video: Uses HD 30 frame per second video hardware codec engine for 1080p video recording and play-back. Also includes an embedded image signal processor interface for a high-quality camera and an HDMI 1.4 interface. Speed jump: Owing to its 32-nanometer tech, the Exynos 4 Quad has "two times the processing capability over the 45- [nanometer] process based Exynos dual- core while consuming 20-percent less power," Samsung said. Ready to plug into new phones: Exynos 4 Quad is "pin-to-pin compatible" with the Exynos 4 Dual, allowing smartphone and tablet suppliers to adopt the new solution without additional engineering or design efforts. Based on ARM Cortex A9 design: Based on the current Cortex A9 tech from ARM . The latest and greatest ARM tech is called Cortex A15 but those chips won't emerge as commercial products for a while yet. Because the Galaxy S III is so new, more in- depth reviews about performance are on the way. But the HTC One X is a known quantity. Let's look at performance and the processor internals of the European/International variant. HTC One X (European variant) with quad- core Nvidia Tegra 3: Needless to say, fast: "Blazingly fast -- you won't feel any Android "lag" when using this phone," said CNET Reviews. "HTC also claims a fast camera startup of 0.7 second and 0.2 second autofocus," CNET said. "Five" cores: Nvidia calls it "Super 4- PLUS-1" Quad Core. The fifth processor core is much more power efficient than the others and is used -- when performance is not required -- to boost battery life. "The single battery-saver core... handles low- power tasks like active standby, music," says Nvidia. DirectTouch tech: Nvidia DirectTouch is a patent-pending technology that improves touch responsiveness and reduces power consumption by offloading a portion of the touch processing onto the Tegra 3 chip. Based on ARM Cortex A9 design: Like the Samsung quad-core, the Nvidia also uses a Cortex A9 design. But Nvidia is undoubtedly working on a next-gen Cortex A15 chip; Nvidia is very quick at getting next-gen chips out the door. The Tegra 3 is manufactured with a 40 nanometer fabrication process, a slightly older technology than the 32 nanometer process used to make the Exynos 4. Battery life: "Top-shelf components and a massive 4.7-inch screen take a toll on this pricey superphone's battery life," said CNET Reviews. In the U.S. market, HTE chose to go with a dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor paired with LTE in One X. It's not clear yet what Samsung will opt to do in the U.S., although the specs of the HTC One X may be instructive. LTE and dual-core seem to be a good fit because the Qualcomm S4 squeezes LTE and the processor onto one piece of silicon. (That's just not possible with quad-core and LTE at the moment.) That's quite a feat and something that Qualcomm has done first. That level of integration not only allows for more compact designs but it doesn't compromise on performance, as many reviews attest to.

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