Samsung's RollOut of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

With the recent rollout of the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 for the Samsung Galaxy SIII, people are anticipating more for the release of Jelly Bean updates to the other Samsung flagships mobile phones. Below are the list of the Samsung devices that would be getting the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 updates:

• Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
• Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
• Galaxy Note 10.1
• Galaxy SII
• Galaxy Note
• Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
• Galaxy S Advance
• Galaxy S II LTE
• Galaxy Music
• Galaxy Chat
• Galaxy Ace 2
• Galaxy Beam
• Galaxy Ace Plus
• Galaxy Mini II
• Galaxy S DUOS

The only problem is, when?!?

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[Rumor] More Leaked Picture of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

Picture taken from GSMArena.com.
Looks like an overgrown size Samsung Galaxy SIII. As rumored earlier, we are expecting the launching of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on 29th August 2012.

Source: GSMArena

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Samsung Celebrates Dato' Lee Chong Wei's Silver Olympic Medal with 10% off for Samsung Galaxy SIII

Samsung Malaysia is celebrating the nation's hero Dato' Lee Chong Wei for his achievement in London Olympic 2012 with a 10% discount of the Samsung Galaxy SIII on the 8th August 2012. It is only valid for 1 day. Dato' Lee Chong Wei yesterday won the silver medal.
The offer is only valid for the purchase with Samsung Elite Partner (SEP).

The Samsung Galaxy SIII RRP price is RM2199. 10% off would give the price of RM1979.10.

Source: Samsung Malaysia

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - August 29th

Samsung had confirmed the earlier claim that the next generation Samsung Galaxy Note will be launch on 29th August 2012 in Berlin during the IFA event. This brings the competition right to Apple as normally the iPhone launching event happens somewhere in October. It was already reported earlier that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be release in September but now it seemed like Samsung is pushing hard to release the flagship device even earlier to the world.

Just to recap, rumors are suggesting the Note 2 to feature an even bigger screen of 5.5-inch with a full HD screen resolution of 1280x720. Inside, we are now expecting a Exynos quad-core processor similar to the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Obviously, the Note 2 must be shipped with the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

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Samsung Galaxy SIII Fake

Finally the fake Samsung Galaxy SIII had surfaced in China. From the picture above, the size looks almost identical as the real unit. The fake comes in 2 different models or at least I noticed that there are currently 2 different fake SIII in the market.

The lower end version (picture above on the right) is distributed by HDC manufacturer and the fake device is called HDC Galaxy S3. It comes in 4.7-inch display of 800x480 screen resolution. It has Android 2.3 Gingerbread and was promised to deliver Android 4.0 ICS as well. It spots 5MP rear camera and 0.3MP front-facing camera. The HDC Galaxy S3 is powered by a 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM. It also has a battery capacity of 2100mAh.
For those who are interested, I believe you can purchase it from android-sale.com.



A youtube video showing the hands on of the lower end fake S3.

 

The higher end version looks even more similar to the original S3. The device has a screen resolution of 1280x720 resolution (similar to the original) except that it is not Super AMOLED display. Device is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. It has a rear camera of 8MP and a front-facing camera of 1.3MP. Internal memory of 16GB and its battery capacity is 2500mAh which is similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note. The original Samsung Galaxy SIII has only a battery capacity of 2100mAh. 

 

Not forgetting the fake S3 is running with the latest Android 4.0.4 ICS. You can get all that with 271.50 USD. It comes with both Pebble Blue and Marble White.

For those interested, head on to chinaecarts.com

Hands on of the higher end fake Samsung Galaxy SII.

Source: chinaecarts.com, android-sale.com

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[Senheng, SenQ] Samsung Galaxy SIII for RM91.63/month for 24 months + Free Gifts

In collaboration with Maybank, Senheng/SenQ is giving a promotion for the Samsung Galaxy SIII starting from today till 31st July 2012. During the promotional period, you will get a Jabra Bluetooth Headset worth RM109 and Mocran Car Charger worth RM99 while stock lasts. You are entitled to a 0% interest for 24 months with a month repayment of RM91.63. A quick calculation upon 24 months will give you a total of RM2199.12 which is the RRP from Samsung. The only requirement is that the payment must be made with either a Maybankard Mastercard or Visa credit card. On top of that, you will enjoy a 5x TreatPoints from Maybank.

Source: Senheng, SenQ Samsung Galaxy SIII

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Maxis, Celcom, DiGi, U Mobile Plans Compared (Samsung Galaxy SIII)

I have added in the table above the additional column to reflect the comparison between Maxis, DiGi, Celcom and U Mobile for the packages for the Samsung Galaxy SIII. U Mobile had just released their package today, therefore the above table has now been updated to reflect the comparison.

Judging from the previous post, U Mobile is the cheapest in terms of total commitment amount the other telcos for the period of 24 months. The closest to the U Mobile U28 plan is the DG Smart Plan 48 by DiGi which has a total commitment amount of RM2681, a difference of RM410. Both the telcos offer 1GB data plan only. Calls are pay-per-use. But on the U Mobile package, there is 100 free SMS to U Mobile users and 200 free SMS to other network operators.

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[U Mobile] Samsung Galaxy SIII - As Low As RM588

U Mobile had just released their package for the Samsung Galaxy SIII. The registration of interest (ROI) started more than 2 weeks ago. The package U Premium goes as low as RM588 for the device. You will have to pay RM168/month for the next 24 months. With that, you get 5GB worth of data plan, 800 SMS and 800 mins worth of calls. Out of the 800 SMS and 800 mins, half of it is for U Mobile to U Mobile and the other half is to other network operators. An upfront payment of RM1344 is required. Total payment after 24 months would be RM588 + (RM168 x 24) = RM4620.

As for the lowest commitment plan U28, the device price is RM1599 and upfront payment of RM224 is applicable. You get 1 GB of data, 100 SMS to U Mobile, 200 SMS to other network operators. Calls are based on per-usage.
In total after 24 months, you will pay RM1599 + (RM28 x 24) = RM2271.

This is to date the cheapest package for the Samsung Galaxy SIII.

Source: U Mobile Samsung Galaxy SIII

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[U Mobile] Samsung Galaxy SIII Registration-Of-Interest

Better late than never. U Mobile is gearing up for the Samsung Galaxy SIII release. You can place your registration of interest (ROI) starting today 14th June till 25th June and ready for collection only on the 29th June. As the stocks are still limited across Malaysia, I believe U Mobile will also be having stock constraints as well.

Source: U Mobile Samsung Galaxy SIII

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[DiGi] Samsung Galaxy SIII Lowest Package Device Price Revised to RM1299

DiGi's RM999 plans has also ended. The new plan had been revised to RM1299 for the device price when you subscribe to DG Smart Plan 88. Total commitment after 24 months is RM1299 + (RM83 x 24) = RM3291 after RM5/month auto-billing deduction. Previously, you pay RM999 + (RM83 x 24) = RM2991. There is a significant of RM300 increment from the promo rate.

Source: DiGi

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[Maxis] Samsung Galaxy SIII Lowest Package Device Price Revised to RM1399

As mentioned previously, the RM999 promo for the Maxis Samsung Galaxy SIII has ended on the 3rd of June and now the new package price with the lowest device price is RM1399.

The new package would require a advance payment of RM500 instead of RM900 previously for new and Maxis subscribers who are less than 1 year with Maxis. You would be required to subscribe to either Value First, Value Plus 50, 80, 150, 250 or 500 plus 1GB or 3GB data plan. Taking into usual lowest commitment plans, you would end up paying RM1399 + (RM30 x 24) + (RM48 x 24) = RM3271 after 24 months.

In the previous promo, you will pay RM999 + (RM30 x 24) + (RM68 x 24) = RM3351. That gives a difference of RM80 but you only have 1GB data plan in the current new plan. In the previous RM999 promo, you will have to subscribe to 3GB data plan.

Source: Maxis

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Maxis, Celcom, DiGi Plans Compared (Samsung Galaxy SIII)

The above are the comparison between the 3 major telcos on the plans for the Samsung Galaxy SIII which went on sale today. The comparison are based on the minimum commitment duration.

The only direct possible comparison is the 12 months contract plans for the 3 telcos. Judging by the total calculation of the entire tenure of the contract, DiGi has the most affordable at RM2315. Do take note that in the DG Smart Plan 48, there are no calls/SMS bundled in the contract. Only 1GB data plan. The RM2315 has also taken into account the RM5/month rebate when you sign up for auto-billing.
Sign up for auto-billing can be a hassle as you will need to go to the DiGi Center and not the DiGi Store for the registration.

The next closest to DiGi's price is the Maxis Value First (RM30/month) + 1GB (RM48/month) plan. It sums up to be RM2735 after 12 months. The difference between Maxis and DiGi upon 12 months contract is RM420. Taking 420 and divide by 12 months would give you RM35/month additional charges when you subscribe to Maxis. As mentioned earlier, DiGi does not have calls/SMS bundled. Therefore if you were to make calls/SMS worth RM35/month in DiGi, it would give you the same total amount upon completion of the 12 months contract. So the RM35/month of calls/SMS should be your key point in choosing between Maxis and DiGi.

As for Celcom, it has the advantage of RM50 worth of calls/SMS. If you're on the high usage of calls/SMS, Celcom should be the choice between the 3 as the difference between Maxis and Celcom is only RM99 which translate to RM8.25/month additional to Maxis.

The above are only my personal views. Please do take into account the services and coverage when deciding on which telco to subscribe to.

Update (01.07.12): Comparison table updated to reflect U Mobile. Please click here.

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[Maxis] Samsung Galaxy SIII for RM999 (Package - Limited Time Only)

Finally Maxis releases its package for the Samsung Galaxy SIII. As to compete with DiGi, Maxis launches its own RM999 device plan for period of 4 days only, starting from 31st May till 3rd June.
The advance payment is only applicable for new or current Maxis subscriber which are less than 1 year with Maxis.

Below are the total payment charges on all possible Maxis Packages.

Pick your choice wisely.

Source: Maxis

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[Celcom] Samsung Galaxy SIII for RM1398 (Package)

Celcom releases the Samsung Galaxy SIII packages today. It comes in 3 different plans and the lowest payment for the device is RM1398 with 18 months contract on the Celcom Exec 250.

Celcom Exec 50 + Mobile Internet Basic

• RM1778 (12 months) and RM1718 (18 months) for the device 
• Upfront payment: RM300
• 1GB data
• RM50 worth of calls/SMS
• Total payment (12 months): RM1778 + (RM88 x 12) = RM2834
• Total payment (18 months): RM1718 + (RM88 x 18) = RM3302

Celcom Exec 50 + Mobile Internet Advance

• RM1748 (12 months) and RM1678 (18 months) for the device 
• Upfront payment: RM300
• 3GB data
• RM50 worth of calls/SMS
• Total payment (12 months): RM1748 + (RM108 x 12) = RM3044
• Total payment (18 months): RM1678 + (RM108 x 18) = RM3622

Celcom Exec 250

• RM1568 (12 months) and RM1398 (18 months) for the device 
• Upfront payment: RM600
• 5GB data
• 2000mins/SMS
• Free Celcom Broadband Advance with 6GB data
• Total payment (12 months): RM1568 + (RM250 x 12) = RM4568
• Total payment (18 months): RM1398 + (RM250 x 18) = RM5898

Pre-order is available now but you will only get the device on the 31st May.

Source: Celcom

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[DiGi] Samsung Galaxy SIII for RM999 (Package)

Finally, the DiGi releases the package for the Samsung Galaxy SIII. The RRP is marked as RM2199 as earlier speculated.
It comes in 2 types of packages, DG Smart Plan 68 and DG Smart Plan 88. Both packages comes with 24 months contract only.

DG Smart Plan 68:

• RM1149 for the device
• Upfront payment: RM68
• Upfront device payment: RM500
• 3GB data
• Total payment: RM1149 + (RM63* x 24) = RM2661
• *RM5 rebate for auto-billing

DG Smart Plan 88:

• RM999 for the device
• Upfront payment: RM88
• Upfront device payment: RM600
• 5GB data
• Total payment: RM999 + (RM83* x 24) = RM2991
• *RM5 rebate for auto-billing

For the moment, DiGi is only offering the 16GB Marble White version.

The above are the locations for the DiGi Samsung Galaxy SIII launching and yes the date is on 31st May.

Source: DiGi Store

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[Celcom] Registration of Interest for Samsung Galaxy SIII

Celcom too had released in their website the registration of interest for the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Based on the info during the media event yesterday, 16GB white version will be the only one available in Malaysia currently. Therefore in the ROI registration, you can only select White color.

Above are the location for the pickup of your units. The earlier post has already given the hint that launching will be happening next week. Collection of the device will start on the 31st May.

Source: Celcom

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[DiGi] Samsung Galaxy SIII Register-Of-Interest Finally

Now this time it's official from DiGi. Kindly refer to the link below to register your interest on the Samsung Galaxy SIII with DiGi. At the moment, DiGi is the only telcos that provides ROI.

Source: DiGi

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Samsung Galaxy SIII Goes On Sale in Dubai

Dubai was reported apparently to be the first ever country to put the Samsung Galaxy SIII for sale at the Malls of the Emirates. The price of the 16GB version was reported to be 2450AED (Arab Emirates Dirham). That would translate to be approximately RM2081.05. The price is close to what we would expect in Malaysia of RM2199.

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Samsung Galaxy SIII Malaysia Launching @ LowYat Plaza (28th May)

Samsung Galaxy SIII Launching event at LowYat Plaza starting from 28th May. In the previous post, Celcom was expected to launch the next generation Galaxy on the 30th.
Things are really heating up nicely now. Personally I expect the official release to be on the 30th as the UK launching was widely announced by Samsung to be on the 29th May.

Source: LowYat Plaza

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Samsung Galaxy SIII Malaysia Launching @ Mid Valley Megamall (30th May)

This is by far the most concrete news that the Samsung Galaxy SIII will be launching in Malaysia at Mid Valley Megamall starting from May 30th till June 3rd 2012. Picture above was taken from the Mid Valley Megamall official website. Refer to the source link below.
Get your $$$ ready..

Source: MidValley

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