Posts Tagged ‘wave 3’

Bada 2.0 vs. Android 4.0.3 (ICS)

Ever wondered how the latest bada OS will go up against the latest Android?

Well then this is gonna be a treat for you. Most famous bada and Wave series YouTuber, HMundane, has done a very in-depth comparison of both the operating systems.

Shoot-out Bada 2.0 vs Android 4.0.3
Samsung Wave 3 vs Samsung Galaxy SII.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlZkx8-hZRc

Don’t forget to check out more bada videos on HMundane’s Channel

TomTom Signs Strategic Deal with Samsung

TomTom has signed a strategic deal with Samsung whereby TomTom maps and location content will power the Wave3 smartphone. TomTom will provide information to support daily location needs of Wave3 users, from navigation to search and find.

‘Signing the deal with Samsung highlights TomTom’s ability to deliver the map and enhanced content needed to enable the location based services for wireless users’ said Charles Cautley, Managing Director TomTom Automotive and Licensing. ‘TomTom is excited to collaborate with the global leader in the smartphone market.’

‘As we strive to deliver innovations for the global smartphone market, location-enabled content and applications are increasingly important to our customers,’ said David Noh, Vice President & Head of Technology Alliance Group. ‘We needed a partner that could deliver to our strict requirements for quality and TomTom rose to the occasion.’

The agreement gives Samsung access to TomTom global maps and premium location content including:

– Map coverage for over 200 countries globally, providing over 35 million kilometers of road network

– Points of Interest providing information that enables users to find the people, places and services they need, wherever they are

– 3D City Maps and 3D Landmarks adding a dimension of clarity and reality to the map, enhancing recognition and providing a visual orientation aid

– Enterprise Traffic delivering live road conditions, including the location and length of a traffic incident, helping drivers find the quickest route to their destination

– Speed Cameras providing a location alert for safety related cameras to promote safe driving habits and optimize the navigation experience.

About TomTom

TomTom is a global supplier of location and navigation products and services. We provide consumers and enterprise, government and automotive industry customers with digital maps, traffic intelligence, navigation software, PNDs, automotive systems, fleet management services, smartphone apps, fitness devices, POIs and speedcam intelligence.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has over 3,500 employees and operates from 50 locations in 35 countries.

source: Business Wire

Samsung S8600 Wave 3 Released

Today Samsung announced that its new bada flagship, the S8600 Wave 3 is hitting the shelves around the world. The smartphone, which was announced at the end of August is making its market debut just in time for the holiday shopping spree.

Samsung didn’t quote the price of the Wave 3, but a quick search around online shops did the trick. The Samsung S8600 Wave 3 is currently going for about €280 after taxes in Europe, which seems like quite a decent bargain considering the package you are getting.

The Samsung S8600 Wave 3 is built around a 4″ Super AMOLED of WVGA resolution and runs bada OS 2.0 on a 1.4GHz Scorpion processor. A 5-megapixels auto-focus camera with LED flash and 720p video recording @30fps should cater for your photography needs, while a VGA front-facing snapper enables video-chatting.

Throw away your depression medication! Now all the old Wave owners can expect a bada 2.0 firmware upgrade soon!

source:- GSMarena

Wave 3 Official Live Demo

This video provides a detailed demonstration of the key features of the Samsung Wave 3, which includes a premium metal design, enhanced bada 2.0 UX, integrated apps and services, expressional messenger ChatON and powerful performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=534K7AxMN8E

For more information, visit http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/wave/wave3.html