It looks like Samsung is looking to pull off another simultaneous offering treat of the Galaxy S series smartphone to 3 of China’s mobile networks, similar to the magical feat they did in the U.S.  China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom will be receiving their own version of the handset, all capable of the 3G standard on their respective carrier.

Check out the picture details on which model is going to which carrier after the jump:

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Galaxy S heads to major 3 carriers in China

A second mobile provider in the United Kingdom has been confirmed to be supplying the Galaxy Tab to eager customers. No date has been provided for the release, but we do have some monthly pricing to provide you all with:

Three voice packages:

- SIM10: £10 a month including 100 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data

- SIM15: £15 a month including 300 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data

Monthly data only packages:

- 1GB data for £7.50

- 5GB data for £15

Data customers are able to make calls and send text with their data SIM at 10p per text, 10p to call Three mobile or landlines and 25p to other networks.

This is very exciting news. I think that Three have provided some very reasonable pricing plans for the Galaxy Tab. The only thing that is not mentioned in these pricing details is how much the device will cost itself. This is the same situation we have seen with Vodafone UK.

Hopefully we will get some more information from Three regarding the Galaxy Tab soon. In the mean time here is the full press release below:

08 Sep 2010 13:15

Coming soon to Three – Samsung GALAXY Tab

Three has confirmed it will be ranging the Samsung GALAXY Tab (GT-P1000). Samsung’s Android flagship Tablet.

A network built for mobile Internet, Three will provide fast and reliable 3G connectivity for the Samsung GALAXY Tab, making the most of product features such as phone functionality, front and rear facing cameras for video calls, downloading e-books, using GPS and searching the Internet with full Flash capability.

Nigel Field, Director of Devices at Three said, “With both the Android and tablet markets going from strength to strength, we’re proud to be ranging the Samsung GALAXY Tab. More than 97% of Three traffic over the network is data, so more than ever consumers need to make sure they’re on a network that can cope with the demand when buying mobile Internet devices like tablets. With both SIM and Wi-Fi connectivity, Samsung GALAXY Tab users on Three can get the most out of the product knowing they’re with the UK’s number one mobile broadband provider.”

Perfectly suited to Three’s high speed 3G network, the Samsung GALAXY Tab’s super fast 1.2GHz processor makes browsing the internet, watching YouTube videos and sharing social media updates a breeze.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab also features Internet tethering, so you to connect up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices any one time, using Three’s fast 3G connection.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab will be available on SIM only one month rolling voice and data contracts.

Three voice packages:

- SIM10: £10 a month including 100 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data

- SIM15: £15 a month including 300 any network minutes, 2000 Three-to-Three minutes, 3000 texts and 1GB data

Monthly data only packages:

- 1GB data for £7.50

- 5GB data for £15

Data customers are able to make calls and send text with their data SIM at 10p per text, 10p to call Three mobile or landlines and 25p to other networks.

Samsung Samsung GALAXY Tab P1000 Key Features

• Android 2.2 (Froyo)
• 1.2 GHz processor
• 7” WSVGA TFT
• Full HD (1080p) playback
• Full Flash support
• PC & TV compatibility via DLNA
• Wi-Fi Hotspot for up to eight devices
• Bluetooth 3.0
• Phone/ SMS enabled
• HSDPA/ HSUPA

Galaxy Tab Coming Soon to 3 (Three) UK

Looks like Samsung is appealing to the ladies with a new pink version of their Galaxy S (M110S) smartphones.  We’ve already seen the “snow white” version, but unfortunately it hasn’t been sold anywhere outside of South Korea.  Most likely, this will be the case as well for the pink version.  Oh well, those trendy Korean girls get all the love when showing off their phones.

South Korea gets pink Samsung Galaxy S

We’ve received reports that the Nexus One, which sold out in the developer store a few weeks ago, is now back in stock.  We have no idea how many they have, but you can bet that if the quantity is small, it will sell out rather quickly.

So, if you have a developer account and want to get your hands on a Nexus One, head on over to the developer store before it’s too late!

Nexus One available once again in the developer store

Want a Samsung Vibrant? Sure you do. What’s that? You want two? Well, looks like you’re in luck, as T-Mobile has a special going on right now.

In a press release, T-Mobile stated that they are now offering the Samsung Galaxy S device in a special package: buy on Samsung Vibrant, and receive a second phone free after a $50 mail-in rebate. This deal only applies to new two year agreements, so if you’re on the market for a new phone, you should really take a look.

T-Mobile now offering buy-one-get-one Samsung Vibrant

We were expecting an udpate to the Rogers HTC Magic mid-year 2010 when they announced it back in January.  Just when we thought all hope was lost, this almost forgotten phone finally gets it feet into Android 2.1 shoes!  The news comes to us from Mary Pretotto via twitter, an employee of Rogers focused on their customer needs.  So if you are on Rogers and want to keep in the know, be sure to follow her updates.

It’s also noted that some users are having issues with their updates – one being that of having enough storage.  Apparently the minimum free space needed for the update is 25 MB, so try to make some room if you have a full library of apps.  As always, be sure to backup your phone before doing any major updates.  Especially since HTC is stating on their site that this update will delete anything in your internal memory that is not part of the OS.

Android 2.1 finally released for Rogers HTC Magic

Well, today is the day for Verizon customers looking to get their hands on a Samsung Fascinate.  The last in the US Galaxy S line is now available online from Verizon, for the now standard price of $199.99, after a $100.00 online discount, and with a new 2-year contract.

The phone features a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED display, Android 2.1, 5MP camera that records in 720p, and 2GB internal memory and a 16GB microSD card already installed.

So, for all you Verizon customers who don’t want to brave your local brick and mortar store tomorrow, head on over to Verizon’s website and order your new Fascinate today!

Samsung Fascinate now available online from Verizon

Got an HTC Wildfire that’s been acting up?  No worries, HTC has squashed those annoying bugs via a firmware OTA update.  The fix is to include issues related to Facebook, Google Talk, and Android Market, as well as changing the way it handles importing contacts.  HTC recommends updating over wifi due to it’s large size.

It may not be the coveted Froyo update I’m sure many of you are waiting on, but better to have a stable phone first before any major changes come. Hit the jump to read the full announcement:

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HTC Wildfire receiving OTA firmware fix

AAA has announced an Android counterpart to its popular iPhone app, which displays businesses which feature discounts for AAA members based on location.  There are more than 110,000 such locations in the US, and the application, along with your phone’s GPS, will let you know which ones are directly in your area.

Continue reading below for the full press release.

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AAA app now available for Android

Google TV certainly made the rounds at IFA this past week, and Google CEO Eric Schmidt was on hand to deliver the final keynote address.  The service, which is built on the Android platform, will allow users full access to the Web right from their TV, including streaming video from YouTube and Netflix, social media access from Twitter and Facebook, and full Google search from the Chrome browser.

Google TV will be released in several forms this fall, including an HDTV from Sony, a hardware box from Logitech called Revue, and built in to Dish Network set-top-boxes, all for an undetermined price.  Other companies are heavily rumored to be in talks with Google over releasing their own Google TV hardware, including Samsung and LG.  Google TV will also be released worldwide starting in 2011.

Google will be going head to head with Apple this fall, who announced their revamped Apple TV at a special event in San Fransisco last week.  The device will cost $99, and will also bring streaming video from the Web, although it will not have access to the App Store as was expected.

Google TV will initially launch with a handful of built in apps, with the full Android Market being released sometime in 2011.

Google to launch TV service in the US this fall, worldwide in 2011