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Samsung Mesmerize finally receives its dose of Gingerbread

Samsung Mesmerize finally receives its dose of Gingerbread

Posted on Aug 31, 2011 by MG1

Indeed a long time in the works, US Cellular’s Samsung Mesmerize is finally seeing the light of day with its Android 2.3 Gingerbread update being made available for download starting today.
In the past, we’ve seen the handset receiving its fair share of software updates consisting of bug fixes and enhancements, but this latest one is sure to knock the socks off some people since it brings forth all the wonderful things with Gingerbread. Some of the new features include the following:
Improved power management
User interface refinements
More control over applications
Improved text interface
One-touch word selection and copy/paste

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Verizon retiring the Samsung Fascinate

Verizon retiring the Samsung Fascinate

Posted on Aug 04, 2011 by MG1

The Samsung Fascinate has apparently reached End of Life with Verizon, as it has a telling stamp "Retired" on the listing, and has disappeared from the online store.

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S version that was the Fascinate was one of the best Android handsets you can get on Big Red at the time it hit shelves last year. It had a good run, if we don't count some bugs and the belated Froyo update, plus it is expected to receive Gingerbread as well, but now it has to move over and hail a new king.
Hopefully this Samsung Fascinate retirement only means that the Samsung Galaxy S II version for Verizon is nearing its announcement and launch. We've heard rumors about the handset being called bot...

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Verizon updates Fascinate to improve calls and... well, updates of course

Verizon updates Fascinate to improve calls and... well, updates of course

Posted on Jun 16, 2011 by MG1

It seems the Samsung Fascinate is receiving another update from Verizon -- though minor in comparison to this delicious serving of Froyo -- and this time it's targeting the update process itself. Once...

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Samsung Fascinate to get minor update

Samsung Fascinate to get minor update

Posted on Jun 14, 2011 by MG1

The Samsung Fascinate is Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S. Launched last September, the device is still young enough to be receiving a minor update to fix a couple of small problems. The soft...

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Android 2.2 Froyo now available for Verizon's Samsung Fascinate

Android 2.2 Froyo now available for Verizon's Samsung Fascinate

Posted on Apr 26, 2011 by MG3

Verizon Wireless has announced that its Samsung Fascinate smartphone users will begin receiving the Android 2.2 Froyo update today.

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Samsung Fascinate users will finally receive their Froyo tomorrow

Samsung Fascinate users will finally receive their Froyo tomorrow

Posted on Apr 21, 2011 by MG1

After what must seem like forever, owners of the Samsung Fascinate will finally get an OTA update tomorrow for Android 2.2. Starting Thursday, Fascinate owners can head over to Settings>About Phone >S...

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Samsung releases Android 2.2 Froyo source code for Fascinate

Samsung releases Android 2.2 Froyo source code for Fascinate

Posted on Apr 18, 2011 by MG1

Today in Samsung's Open Source Resource Center, we found the Android 2.2 Froyo source code for the Samsung Fascinate - a device that so far has not received a Froyo update. This won't mean much to you...

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U.S. Cellular's Samsung Mesmerize, BlackBerry Curve 9330 and Bold 9650 updated!

U.S. Cellular's Samsung Mesmerize, BlackBerry Curve 9330 and Bold 9650 updated!

Posted on Mar 28, 2011 by MG3

First comes the Samsung Mesmerize, which is the carrier’s version of the Galaxy S smartphone. Users are getting the Android 2.2 Froyo update, which will make their web browsing faster, while also addi...

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Nasty bug with the Samsung Fascinate requires you to unlock it in order to dial 911

Nasty bug with the Samsung Fascinate requires you to unlock it in order to dial 911

Posted on Jan 26, 2011 by MG1

If you've recently installed the DL09 over-the-air update for the Samsung Fascinate and had to get in touch with emergency services, you're probably taken back by the handset's inability to dial 911 a...

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Samsung Fascinate update rolling out now, Froyo not included

Samsung Fascinate update rolling out now, Froyo not included

Posted on Jan 14, 2011 by MG1

Samsung today announced that it's rolling out an update for its Verizon Wireless Fascinate, a Galaxy S phone. Sadly, the update only includes a number of fixes and will not be applying Android 2.2 Fro...

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U.S. Cellular offers BOGO for Galaxy Tab, Mesmerize

U.S. Cellular offers BOGO for Galaxy Tab, Mesmerize

Posted on Jan 14, 2011 by MG1

U.S. Cellular is running a promotion related to Valentine’s Day and this includes some solid deals like getting a buy-one-get-one-free deal for any of its Android-powered devices and this even include...

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Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate for Verizon update rolling out now

Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate for Verizon update rolling out now

Posted on Jan 12, 2011 by MG3

Users of Verizon's Galaxy S Fascinate are expected to receive a new over-the-air (OTA) update to add a few enhancements to the device. The update is expected to include improved GPS performance

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Samsung Vibrant and Fascinate get Froyo in Canada, hopefully with fewer bugs this time

Samsung Vibrant and Fascinate get Froyo in Canada, hopefully with fewer bugs this time

Posted on Dec 27, 2010 by MG1

A quick gander at Samsung's Canadian support site for the Galaxy S line reveals that two Android 2.2 updates are currently available: one for the Vibrant -- offered by Bell, Virgin Mobile, and SaskTe...

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Android 2.2 update will enable the Fascinate to download the official Google Search app

Android 2.2 update will enable the Fascinate to download the official Google Search app

Posted on Sep 10, 2010 by MG1

Sure it's not too much of a problem to simply point the web browser on the Samsung Fascinate to Google's web site to search specific items with the popular search engine, but some would still prefer t...

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Verizon Samsung Fascinate available online tomorrow for $199

Verizon Samsung Fascinate available online tomorrow for $199

Posted on Sep 08, 2010 by MG1

It is official, the Samsung Fascinate from Verizon will make its debut tomorrow online and in stores on the 9th. As expected, the Galaxy S handset will be available for $199 after a $100 online discou...

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