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Review: Samsung Omnia II from Verizon

Review: Samsung Omnia II from Verizon

George Ponder 12 years ago 7

Quietly, amidst the multiple HTC Touch Pro 2 releases, Samsung refreshed its Omnia line with a slew of new Windows Mobile devices. The Samsung Omnia II is a black-slab, touchscreen device hone that sports a 5-megapixel camera and a hefty 8 gigabytes of storage memory. Verizon picked it up late…

Samsung Omnia 7 Announced

Samsung Omnia 7 Announced

George Ponder 11 years ago

Samsung has released the Samsung Omnia 7 which joins the AT&T Focus in Samsung's Windows Phone 7 lineup. The Omnia 7, which is headed to European Carriers, sports a 4" super-AMOLED screen, 1ghz processor, a 5mp camera and either a 8gb or 16gb on board storage. The Omnia 7 is expected to be avai…

Samsung Omnia II and Omnia Pro Priced

Samsung Omnia II and Omnia Pro Priced

George Ponder 12 years ago 4

Samsung has announced the pricing and and hopefully the final U.S. price will be lower. Toss in potential service provider contractual discounts and the prices may fall further. Both the Omnia Pro and Omnia II will initially ship with Windows Mobile 6.1 but upgradeable to Windows Mobile…

Samsung Louvre unveiled as the Omnia Pro

Samsung Louvre unveiled as the Omnia Pro

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 9

Samsung unveiled a slew of phones today, and, sure enough, what we'd come to know as the Louvre is in fact the Omnia Pro. .Samsung via Unwired View…

Samsung and T-Mobile rolling out Mango for Omnia 7?

Samsung and T-Mobile rolling out Mango for Omnia 7?

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 33

We're getting word from one of our readers that T-Mobile UK is at least rolling out Mango for the Omnia 7. Owners of the Omnia 7 may recall the double/triple asteriks in the international 'Where's my Update' page that plainly stated "Except Samsung Omnia 7 models". Now, Martrin R. has let us k…

Windows Phone ad focuses on the Samsung Omnia W

Windows Phone ad focuses on the Samsung Omnia W

George Ponder 10 years ago 23

There&39;s a new Windows Phone advertisement out on Youtube that is highlighting the Samsung Omnia W that hit overseas markets late last month. The Omnia W succeeds the Omnia 7 and is basically the overseas version of the AT&T Samsung Focus Flash. The minute long ad focuses on the Super AM…

Samsung Omnia W headed Down Under

Samsung Omnia W headed Down Under

George Ponder 10 years ago 24

Australia is getting their first second generation Windows Phone, the Samsung Omnia W. The Windows Phone will launch on Telstra and will run $528 AU out of contract. You can snatch the Omnia W for $0 upfront on a $59 Freedom Connect Plan. The Omnia W is essentially the Focus Flash that is bein…

NoDo Update Ceased for Unbranded Samsung Omnia 7

NoDo Update Ceased for Unbranded Samsung Omnia 7

Rich Edmonds 11 years ago 11

There have been a continuous stream of reports and complaints about failed updates was rather generic and could either be all Omnia 7 handsets will not receive NoDo for now, or just unbranded. I would go with just unlocked since Three have successfully rolled out the update to their Omnia 7…

Samsung Omnia W available for pre-order

Samsung Omnia W available for pre-order

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 8

Should you be excited about the Samsung Omnia W then perhaps pre-ordering the handset would be a wise investment? Especially since it's reasonably priced on Expansys at £329.99 or $447 U.S. The Omnia W specification sheet has the device sporting a 3.7" Super AMOLED screen, 1.4Ghz processor…

Deutsche Telekom sends the Omnia 7 Mango Update into scheduling

Deutsche Telekom sends the Omnia 7 Mango Update into scheduling

George Ponder 10 years ago 1

We've seen the Omnia 7 in Australia get updated to allow for tethering and now Deutsche Telekom is getting into the action.  Microsoft has updated their "Where's My Phone Update?" page to show Deutsche Telekom's Samsung Omnia 7 is now being scheduled to receive the Mango update.  Good news f…

Hands-on with the Euro Samsung Omnia Pro

Hands-on with the Euro Samsung Omnia Pro

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 5

Swung by the Samsung booth at CES . Once you're able to navigate the dizzying maze of television screens -- and we're talking hundreds here -- you can finally find some Windows phones. Tucked in the back and a little to the left. And it was there that we found the European version of the O…

Omnia II launching on Verizon on Dec. 2

Omnia II launching on Verizon on Dec. 2

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 1

A burning question of late has been when, oh when, will the Samsung Omnia II finally hit Verizon. We'd heard of a November launch, but Engadget Thanks, John!…

Verizon Omnia II: Coming in mid-October with Windows Mobile 6.1

Verizon Omnia II: Coming in mid-October with Windows Mobile 6.1

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 22

Okay folks we have some info that regarding the much anticipated Samsung Omnia II on Verizon, which has been evidently arriving for what seems like months now. We're hearing from our source: Verizon is waiting for Samsung to officially launch it first. Verizon is looking to launch…

Omnia II passes FCC with AT&T bands

Omnia II passes FCC with AT&T bands

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 3

Well, look at that. The Samsung Omnia II has been spotted going through the FCC, and it's sporting AT&T's flavor of 3G. Whether the carrier actually picks up the Omnia is a whole 'nother matter. But an unlocked Omnia II running on AT&T's network is certainly better than no Omnia II in the U…

Video: Samsung Omnia II and Omnia Pro in action

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 4

It's not quite the same as actually being there, but we can get a good feel from this video from hdblog of the latest from Samsung of just why we want AMOLED screens on our phones. And all we have to say is this: The Omnia Pro and Omnia II need to come to the U.S. soonest and, if properly ma…

Sizing up the new Omnia line

Sizing up the new Omnia line

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 7

One of the things missing from the announcement of Samsung's new Omnia line was actual specs. So, we're taking care of that after the break.Samsung UK Omnia II EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS 900/1900/2100HSDPA 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA 5.76Mbps3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen at 480x800Windows…

Samsung GT-i8350 could be "Omnia W"

Samsung GT-i8350 could be "Omnia W"

Seth Brodeur 10 years ago 15

We first heard about the Samsung GT-i8350 in July, when it was speculated to be a follow up to the Omnia 7.  Yesterday, we saw that it got its Bluetooth certification, which means it's close to being released.  Word is now that the GT-i8350 will be re-branded as the Omnia W and that it will…

Samsung Omnia W Windows Phone announced with detailed specs

Samsung Omnia W Windows Phone announced with detailed specs

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 15

Samsung has announced the Omnia W, the Omnia 7 successor, and it's set to sport a 3.7" Super AMOLED screen, 1.4Ghz processor and a 5MP rear camera . We previously caught a brief overlook of the specifications from SamFirmware and they stated that the handset will be available at stores in Oct…

Microsoft refreshes Where's My Phone Update list, Omnia 7 now in testing

Microsoft refreshes Where's My Phone Update list, Omnia 7 now in testing

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 5

Although lots of folks have received the update for the Samsung Omnia 7, officially at least it's still not available--or rather the firmware that's tied into it is not as easy to get . We got word now that Microsoft has updated the "Where's My Phone Update" list and whereas before it said "E…

Samsung Omnia W priced in Italy at €349

Samsung Omnia W priced in Italy at €349

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 2

We've just got word of pricing information for the Samsung Omnia W in Italy. We previously reported a leak that saw the handset to be priced at $569. TIM , which isn't too bad considering the device comes packed with a 3.7" Super AMOLED screen, 1.4Ghz processor and a 5MP rear camera. India h…

Samsung Omnia W in December, Focus S a U.S. only release?

Samsung Omnia W in December, Focus S a U.S. only release?

George Ponder 10 years ago 8

We've learned two things about upcoming Samsung Windows Phones this morning. In a series of tweets from Samsung Belgium it looks like the Samsung Omnia W will be coming to market in December and the Samsung Focus S will be a U.S. release only. The 3.7" Super AMOLED Omnia W is already availabl…

Omnia W hits Swedish/Norwegian carrier Telenor

Omnia W hits Swedish/Norwegian carrier Telenor

Seth Brodeur 10 years ago 2

The Samsung Omnia W is now available at Sweden&39;s Telenor.  For 219 Swedish Krona . The Samsung Omnia W is nice handset, sporting: Windows Phone 7.5 3.7 inch Super AMOLED display 1.4 GHz processor 5 megapixel camera Source: Telenor; Via: WINGadget.se…

Samsung shows off Omnia Pro 4 & 5 featuring Windows Mobile 6.5.3

Samsung shows off Omnia Pro 4 & 5 featuring Windows Mobile 6.5.3

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 5

Following up from yesterday and demonstrating that for many, Windows Mobile is not dead, Samsung is going ahead and releasing not one but two messenger-style devices featuring Windows Mobile ,  a 240x320 Windows Mobile Standard device that will compete in the developing market e.g. Southe…

Verizon Omnia II outed on Samsung site

Verizon Omnia II outed on Samsung site

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 14

Whoopsie. It appears Samsung just spilled a few more beans as to the existence of the Omnia II on Verizon.We'd already seen an inventory sheet from Best Buy showing the phone on the Big V. The Boy Genius Report now says the Aug. 23 date listed there is an in-stock date and not an actual laun…

Verzion Omnia II at Best Buy Aug. 23

Verzion Omnia II at Best Buy Aug. 23

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 14

The headline and picture just about say it all here. It appears the Samsung Omnia II, apparently slated for Verizon, should be at Best Buy on or about Aug. 23. No word on pricing, or when the Omnia II would be available through other outlets. We're gonna be rabble rousers here for a sec…

Samsung Omnia 7 updates back on

Samsung Omnia 7 updates back on

Rich Edmonds 11 years ago 6

Seems as though everything is back on after we mentioned the patch Samsung released yesturday for their Omnia 7, which addressed the issue with devices not being able to update. Microsoft have confirmed in a blog post that the Samsung Omnia 7 handsets will begin receiving either NoDo or 7392…

Tethering delayed for Samsung Italy's Omnia W

Tethering delayed for Samsung Italy's Omnia W

George Ponder 9 years ago 19

Earlier this year, Samsung Italy announced that the Samsung Omnia W would receive Wi-Fi tethering capability with the Windows Phone 7.8 update. Well... that didn&39;t happen. Samsung Italy sites that the Windows Phone 7.8 update was issued directly from Microsoft and for whatever reason, the t…

Verizon Omnia II software upgrade available

Verizon Omnia II software upgrade available

George Ponder 11 years ago

Verizon has released a software upgrade for the Samsung Omnia II . The upgrade contains a handful of enhancements including Windows Mobile AKU Update to 5.0.93, Qualcomm updates, Widgetplus updates, and Facebook app updates. You can find the Upgrade Too here with step by step instructions.…

Samsung Omnia Pro still smiling from afar

Samsung Omnia Pro still smiling from afar

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 9

Want a Samsung Omnia Pro? Sorry, you can't have one yet. Well, at least not without importing it at a pretty penny and giving up U.S. 3G in the process. For us, that's a dealbreaker. For others, a small price to pay for that 800MHz processor and 3.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen running Windows Mob…

10 minutes with the Bell Samsung Omnia II

10 minutes with the Bell Samsung Omnia II

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 5

Who's up for some quality time with the Bell version of the Samsung Omnia II? Howard Chui , but we do like having different UIs to choose from. Peep the video after the break.…

Samsung Omnia II still like a supermodel: Sexy and unattainable

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 4

That's right, you can look, but you still can't touch. What you see here reportedly is "a final build" of the Samsung Omnia II's software, along with its TouchWiz interface. And for the most part it looks like what Dieter got his hands on earlier this month. And still no word on when the Omnia I…

Canada's Bell getting Samsung Omnia II

Canada's Bell getting Samsung Omnia II

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 1

Let it never be said  will be available on the Bell network for $349.95 on the standard 3-year deal or $549.95 outright. This coincides with Bell launching its HSDPA network, so you'll have fast data speeds to go along with the Omnia II's fast processor. Huzzah.…

Samsung Omnia II with a Spanish flavor

Samsung Omnia II with a Spanish flavor

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago

Looking at the Samsung Omnia II, it's easy to forget that in fact it's a Windows phone But the folks at Engadget Spain can do more than just imagine how great it is, having gotten a hands-on with the phone.Siga leyendo para más!…

A new look at the Samsung Omnia Pro B7610

George Ponder 12 years ago 1

We're not quite sure just how based in reality this is, but what you see in the promo video above is the Samsung Omnia Pro B7610, though different than what we've previously seen.Strange things can happen in promo videos. Occasionally they let loose a juicy morsel that ends up being an unreleased…

Samsung Omnia Pro B7330 appears

Samsung Omnia Pro B7330 appears

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 1

We've heard very little about the Samsung Omnia Pro B7320 since its announcement earlier this year. Enter the Omnia Pro B7330, in the flesh, no less, with pics and specs from areamobile.de.The specs:Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard .2.63-inch screen at 320x320.1500mAh battery320MB ROMAnd all the…

Omnia II not AT&T-bound after all

Omnia II not AT&T-bound after all

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 4

Yeahhhhhh. So that Samsung Omnia II we saw make its way through the FCC probably isn't destined for AT&T after all. See, while the one tested by the feds indeed has AT&T's flavor of GSM, the general consensus now is that it's headed to Latin America. Perhaps the I8000L model number and, well…

Samsung Omnia II to launch (in Austria) with WinMo 6.5 in September, Microsoft says

Samsung Omnia II to launch (in Austria) with WinMo 6.5 in September, Microsoft says

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 5

The upcoming Samsung Omnia II is tossing another nugget onto the Windows Mobile 6.5 rumor pile. Microsoft Austria makes it known that the Omnia II will be available on the Austrian A1 carrier at the end of September.So does that mean Windows Mobile 6.5 will be released globally at the end…

Samsung Omnia 7 gets a teardown; no onboard SD card

Samsung Omnia 7 gets a teardown; no onboard SD card

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 2

Someone had some extra time at XDA and went the extra mile, tearing down their Omnia 7 to its barest parts. Pretty amazing to see it all stripped down. Unfortunately, it looks like Samsung opted for soldered NAND memory instead of an replaceable microSD card, meaning the Omnia 7 is stuck at just…

Samsung Omnia 7 having problems with the Zune update

Samsung Omnia 7 having problems with the Zune update

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 42

Looks like all is not going well with that Windows Phone update that are rolling out today as reports are coming in that the Samsung Omnia 7 is having some stability issues when updating. Specifically, we're told that the "backup gets stuck at 100% , users can't proceed with the update which al…

Microsoft details NoDo-update issues on Samung Focus, Omnia 7

Microsoft details NoDo-update issues on Samung Focus, Omnia 7

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 4

The Windows Phone Blog has been updated again to give details on a few lingering issues users may be facing, the HTC Surround NoDo update and Deutsche Telekom . For Omnia 7 issues regarding the NoDo update, Microsoft has this to say: As some of you know, we recently halted delivery of update…

Three, T-Mobile and Deutsche Omnia 7s getting NoDo

Three, T-Mobile and Deutsche Omnia 7s getting NoDo

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 7

We've received word from readers that they are receiving the NoDo update for their Samsung Omnia 7 devices on T-Mobile UK and Deutsche Telekom. I can also confirm that Three have been rolling out updates to their Omnia 7 handsets, so we can only hope that this is the last of the problems Samsu…

Deal Alert: Unlocked Samsung Omnia 7 for 199.95 € ($280)

Deal Alert: Unlocked Samsung Omnia 7 for 199.95 € ($280)

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 6

Looks like Windows Phones are getting quite the price break lately. First we saw the HTC 7 Pro for £229 and now the Omnia 7, another killer device, is going for 199.95 €. Offered through T-Mobile Germany, the Omnia 7 is unlocked/no contract features a Super AMOLED screen and 16GB of memor…

Samsung launches Omnia W in India

Samsung launches Omnia W in India

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 5

Not so long after the announcement, Samsung are to launch the first Windows Phone Mango device in India, the Omnia W. Featuring a 3.7" Super AMOLED screen, 1.4Ghz processor and a 5MP rear camera  the handset is no slouch in terms of power and functionality.  BGR reports that the mid-level…

Samsung Focus S, Focus Flash and Omnia W get priced

Samsung Focus S, Focus Flash and Omnia W get priced

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 30

Coming out of WPXAP forums, a fairly reliable source for leaked information, are the base prices for Samsung's Generation 2 devices. Samsung Focus S = $649 Samsung Focus Flash = $549 Samsung Omnia W = $569 There's not too much else to say about this story outside of the base price of Samsung…

€329 for Samsung Omnia W i8350 in the Netherlands

€329 for Samsung Omnia W i8350 in the Netherlands

Seth Brodeur 10 years ago 1

The Samsung Omnia W has gotten it's price for consumers in the Netherlands, €329, slightly less expensive than its Italian counterpart.  The Omnia W, which just recently launched in India as well, is a nice mid-range phone at a mid-range price.  It sports a 1.4GHz CPU, along with a 5MP c…

T-Mobile UK rolling out Mango for Omnia 7 starting today

T-Mobile UK rolling out Mango for Omnia 7 starting today

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 16

If you're on T-Mobile UK and have an Omnia 7, you'll be excited to know that starting today, the official-official Mango update for that device will begin rolling out. The Omnia 7 were the only devices that had hiccups with the Mango update, requiring a little extra attention from Samsung in…

Samsung Omnia W approved in Brazil by Anatel, headed for TIM?

Samsung Omnia W approved in Brazil by Anatel, headed for TIM?

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 2

Brazil already launched the HTC Ultimate aka Titan, so why stop there? Looks like TIM is slated to get the Samsung Omnia W to compliment the Ultimate in that country. The news comes via WinPhoneBlog Brazil, who confirm that the device has passed Anatel for your perusal.  In case your forg…

Secret Omnia W advertisement

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 2

Probably not much of a secret to some, but we've come across a Samsung Omnia W advertisement on the SAMSUNGmobile YouTube channel, which is only available to those who have the link Should you be feeling down, you wont be after this advert, it's truly upbeat and shows off the Omnia W run…

Samsung Omnia W gets Brazilian

Samsung Omnia W gets Brazilian

Seth Brodeur 10 years ago 2

The Samsung Omnia W, which was approved by Anatel , has popped up for sale on Brazil&39;s FNAC.  This is an unlocked version that is selling for R$ 1299.00, or about $799.00 US.  The price tag seems a little bit steep, even for an unlocked handset.  But it&39;s not so ba…

Samsung Omnia W available at Orange FR for €51

Samsung Omnia W available at Orange FR for €51

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago

There is a great offer at Orange FR for the Samsung Omnia W. You can get your hands on the Mango handset for just €1 after a €50 reimbursement. The offer is valid from November 24th to February 8th, 2012, and will require a contract to be taken out. €39/mo for 24 months, or &euro…

Samsung Omnia W popular on Telenor

Samsung Omnia W popular on Telenor

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 7

The Samsung Omnia W, a second generation Windows Phone, is proving to be pretty popular in Sweden on Telenor. The carrier has the device listed on their "most popular" page joining the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note, Nokia N9 and HTC Sensation. We&39;ve only just covered the Omnia…

Omnia W available for pre-order in India

Omnia W available for pre-order in India

George Ponder 10 years ago

The Samsung Omnia W is one step closer to becoming the first second generation Windows Phone in India. The 3.7" Super AMOLED Windows Phone is available for pre-order through Flipkart.com. The Omnia W is priced at Rs 20,900 and sports a 5mp rear camera, front facing VGA camera, 1.4ghz pr…

The Aukey Omnia 2-port USB-C fast charger drops all the way to $25 today

The Aukey Omnia 2-port USB-C fast charger drops all the way to $25 today

John Levite 1 year ago

Use code and clip on-page coupon. The charger has one USB-C port and one USB-A port. It supports Power Delivery 3.0 with a 65W power output, which makes it great even for laptops, tablets, and such. Has built-in safeguards to protect your stuff.

Unmissable Black Friday charger deal drops 100W Aukey Omnia USB-C charger to new low
33% off

Unmissable Black Friday charger deal drops 100W Aukey Omnia USB-C charger to new low

Adam Oram 1 year ago

With Power Delivery charging, this dual USB-C GaN adapter can fast-charge devices at up to 100W via a single USB-C port, or 45W per port when both are in use. Clip the 15% on-page coupon and use this code to save.

Last.fm takes on the Samsung Omnia W

Last.fm takes on the Samsung Omnia W

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 7

We saw the other day YouTube featuring Windows Phone on its front page and tonight it&39;s Last.fm&39;s turn. Hopping over to the site and heading to the Radio area, you&39;ll have your browser overtaken by the Samsung Omnia W and Windows Phone, including that $25 app card good for the Marketpl…

Vodafone Germany pushing out Samsung Omnia 7 Windows Phone Tango update

Vodafone Germany pushing out Samsung Omnia 7 Windows Phone Tango update

Rich Edmonds 9 years ago 20

With all the Windows Phone "Tango" update madness that&39;s currently underway, whether you&39;re forcing the upgrade or receiving it from the carrier, there&39;s a number of networks pushing out the latest version of Microsoft&39;s operating system. Vodafone Germany has joined this l…

Verizon Omnia II gets minor radio patch

Verizon Omnia II gets minor radio patch

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 5

Well, it's not a mighty re-flash of the whole ROM, nor does it bring any new features to the table and in fact, it actually looks kind of dangerous to apply .Yeah, not exactly thrilling, though we suppose if you have been experiencing poor call performance, you may want to look into this lil'…

Omnia II gets exploratory surgery

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 1

Ever care to see how an expensive smartphone is made less valuable?  Well, look no further as this video from TechBlog shows how it's done on the popular and feature-packed Samsung Omnia II. To what end?  We're not sure, but dang, them there phone guts are sure getting teeny, aren't they? Oh…

HTC's sense on the Samsung Omnia II

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 6

The Samsung Omnia II is a more-than solid piece of hardware. It's the UI that drives us batty. But that's no matter to the folks at MoDaCo, who are hard at work loading HTC's Sense UI onto that gorgeous AMOLED screen. It's still a work in progress, but work that we're glad is being done.…

Reminder: Omnia II now available on Verizon

Reminder: Omnia II now available on Verizon

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 5

A reminder, folks, that as of today the Samsung Omnia II is available online and stores. Plunking down $199.99 and another two years of your wireless life get you that 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen , a 5MP camera, a zippy 800MHz processor, and Sammy's custom TouchWiz interface.…

Samsung Omnia II caught early in store

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 7

Well, look at that. You're going to have to wait a few more hours before you can pick up the Samsung Omnia II on Verizon, but one has made its way to the front of a Verizon store and into the hands of YouTuber bcwatson57. The video's a little blurry, so we can't get a great feel for the AMOLED s…

Verizon officially announces the Omnia II

Verizon officially announces the Omnia II

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 2

Now that the cat's out of the bag, Verizon Wireless has officially announced that the Samsung Omnia II , will be available Dec. 2 for $199.99 after rebate and contract. But you already knew that. And in case you forgot, that $200 gets you a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen, an 800MHz processor,…

Oh, hi, Verizon Omnia II

Oh, hi, Verizon Omnia II

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 5

Been wondering what the Verizon Samsung Omnia II would look like in your hand? We can't quite make that happen yet, but we can do the next best thing: Show it to you in someone else's. And, so, here are 3.7 inches of AMOLED goodness, teasing you until launch on Dec. 2.…

Samsung Omnia II is the official phone of the Winter Olympics

Samsung Omnia II is the official phone of the Winter Olympics

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 3

Yeah, you read that right. Not the iPhone. Not the Pre. Not a BlackBerry. Not that newfangled Droid. A Windows Mobile phone is the official phone of the 2010 Winter Olympics. And not just any phone, the Samsung Omnia II with its AMOLED screen and 800MHz processor, Windows Mobile 6.5 and all…

Verizon Omnia II rumored for Nov. 1

Verizon Omnia II rumored for Nov. 1

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 6

Here's a rumor that comes from a Phone Area tipster who has a reliable source, so, um, that makes it, like, fourth-hand twice removed or something. Anyway, the reported rumor is that the Samsung Omnia II will be released on Verizon on Nov. 1.Will that be the case? Will the mid-October launch…

Verizon Omnia II gets Pictured; still no solid release date

Verizon Omnia II gets Pictured; still no solid release date

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago

Turns out the Verizon version of the much anticipated Omnia II was also at CTIA recently and users will be able to easily grab these through Samsung's own distribution system.Now can they just release it already? Seems done to us.More pics after the jump from LisaG in the MobileTechReview…

Hands-On with the Samsung Omnia 2 (GSM)

Hands-On with the Samsung Omnia 2 (GSM)

Dieter Bohn 12 years ago 6

Oh, hello Samsung Omnia 2, how are you? We're really digging the AMOLED screen , which is plenty responsive. The 800x480 is quite nice too, but the rich and deep colors are the real show here. You can take a look at Sammy's cube interface in the quick vid above, but it's more flash than subs…

Verizon Omnia II on Samsung support site

Verizon Omnia II on Samsung support site

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 1

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Pre-order the Samsung Omnia II for $999

Pre-order the Samsung Omnia II for $999

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 23

How badly do you want an unlocked, GSM Samsung Omnia II? Enough to drop $1,000 on it on Amazon? Granted, this is right up there with the tip-top of Windows Mobile hardware, but dayum.Thanks, again, Jeremy!…

Touch Pro 2, Omnia II in Verizon's system

Touch Pro 2, Omnia II in Verizon's system

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 4

Not that we really need another reason to believe the HTC Touch Pro 2 are coming to Verizon, but here you go. Both phones have appeared in Verizon's inventory system. That's all we get, however. No word on actual availability or pricing.Via Phone Arena…

A look at the Samsung Omnia II user interface

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 20

Here's a YouTube video of the Samsung Omnia II being put through its paces, nearly Charlie Chaplin-style. Our 30-second impression: Despite the overkill on pastels and the insipid sounds that come with every tap on the screen — and we're sure those are two things you can change — the UI loo…

Omnia Pro vs. Touch Pro 2

Omnia Pro vs. Touch Pro 2

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago

One of the better Windows Mobile battles we expect to see in the coming months may be between the HTC Touch Pro 2 and the Samsung Omnia Pro. Both are horizontal sliders with large touchscreens . Both have custom user interfaces. And as you can see in the above picture from a side-by-side gal…

Video: The Samsung Omnia II in action

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 7

You've seen the specs of the recently announced Samsung Omnia II, now watch the phone in action, courtesy of MobileBurn.Even if you're not a fan of the TouchWiz interface, you've gotta appreciate just how smooth it is on that phone. And we're willing to bet that's not even a production ROM yet.…

Samsung Omnia Pro rumored – very rumored

Samsung Omnia Pro rumored – very rumored

Phil Nickinson 13 years ago 1

It's the Sunday rumor mill here in Windows Mobile land, and on today's plate is the Samsung Omnia Pro – the rumor surrounds an 800x480 AMOLED touchscreen, 5MP camera with stabilizer and flash, and a 624MHz processor. No word on RAM and ROM sizes.Supposedly the Ominia Pro will become more…

WP7 before breakfast: Omnia 7 breaks cover, new Zune desktop software

WP7 before breakfast: Omnia 7 breaks cover, new Zune desktop software

Phil Nickinson 11 years ago 3

We're just a couple of hours away from the official launch of Windows Phone 7 -- and you will be joining us for the liveblog -- but that doesn't mean there's not already a bit of news about. First up is the Samsung Omnia 7, which broke its cover on a Russian Sammy site before pulling its head ba…

Speed Test: Samsung Omnia 7 loads games faster than HTC 7 Trophy

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 12

As these new WP7 devices become more and more available, slight differences are starting to become evident. One of those differences appears to be load times for video games, with the Samsung clearly beating the HTC 7 Trophy out in a head-to-head. Much speculation has been circulating that the r…

Hands on with Samsung Omnia 7 - Mobile World Congress

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 2

Unlike LG, who seem to have hidden their Windows Phone from the world in turn for Android, Samsung did have their Omnia 7 on display. Samsung is in the same position as LG too: New high-end Android phone . Still, Samsung at least managed to get six of their Euro-Windows Phones on display…

Samsung release Omnia 7 patch

Samsung release Omnia 7 patch

Rich Edmonds 11 years ago 21

Samsung has just come out with a new patch for their Omnia 7 product to make updating to 7392 unsure whether the Focus will receive a similar patch from the manufacturer, but at least this is a sign of progress behind the closed doors. Also, Microsoft has not yet given word on when Samsung d…

Leaked Omnia 7 firmware now available

Leaked Omnia 7 firmware now available

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 4

SamFirmware have just posted leaked firmware for the Samsung Omnia 7 handset - I8700XXKC1, which is reported to contain the NoDo update. No information on any improvements or fixes it contains. We recommend caution if attempting to flash your device, be sure to back up all your data prior to b…

New unsigned Samsung Omnia 7 firmware leaked: I8700XXKD1

New unsigned Samsung Omnia 7 firmware leaked: I8700XXKD1

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 1

Over at Samfirmware, new Omnia 7 firmware has been leaked - I8700XXKD1. Dated back to April this year, we're currently not aware of differences from the previous 18700XXKC1 and the update rolled out the past week. Flashing our device proves to be nothing better than a problem. According to com…

T-Mobile Samsung Omnia 7 I8700XXKH2 ROM

T-Mobile Samsung Omnia 7 I8700XXKH2 ROM

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 10

SamFirmware has released two unofficial ROMs for the Samsung Omnia 7, one for NoDo and the other for Mango. Check out the listed known features in this post for more info and remember that you flash your Windows Phone at your own risk. Firmware: I8700XXKD1. Filesize: 196+/- MB XX = Europe…

Samsung's Omnia 7 refresh (SGH-i708) sails through FCC with FF camera

Samsung's Omnia 7 refresh (SGH-i708) sails through FCC with FF camera

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 34

Why mess with a good thing? The Samsung Omnia 7 is a pretty popular phone, only rivaled by Sammy's other offering, the Focus. So it makes sense that Samsung would give a modest update to the design by adding a front-facing camera to the device and we're gonna bet some new silicon on the inside…

HTC Radar and Samsung Omnia W get pictured

HTC Radar and Samsung Omnia W get pictured

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 11

Some exciting photos to feast your eyes on of the upcoming HTC Radar for more posing handsets and the Tania on display by ZTE. Source: Windows Phone blog…

Video tour of the Samsung Omnia W

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 4

While not exactly the creme of the crop for Generation 2 Windows Phones, the Samsung Omnia W . While featuring a 5MP camera, 1.4GHz CPU and a 3.7" Super AMOLED screen makes this a nice middle of the road device for new customers, we're sure many of you might pass on this for HTC's offerin…

India launches Windows Phone 7.5 with the HTC Radar, Samsung Omnia W and Acer Allegro

India launches Windows Phone 7.5 with the HTC Radar, Samsung Omnia W and Acer Allegro

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 3

We reported a few days ago that Microsoft India was set to officially launch Windows Phone there and sure enough, that day has come. Over at the site I Love Windows Phone, Abhishek Baxi live blogged the event where all the details were revealed. The first device to launch there will be the HTC…

Omnia 7 on SFR in France now getting Mango update

Omnia 7 on SFR in France now getting Mango update

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 7

Omnia 7 users in France and who are on SFR will be happy to note that you should be getting your Mango update today. As noted on the official Windows Phone Blog, Eric Hautala details a bit about the update and tries to reassure others who own phones that are still "in testing" to sit tight, yo…

Samsung Focus Flash/Omnia W lands at the FCC

Samsung Focus Flash/Omnia W lands at the FCC

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago

The GT-i8350 aka Omnia W, which suspiciously looks a lot like the Focus Flash for AT&T, has taken its spot at the FCC and looks to have cleared any remaining hurdles for release here in the States. The Flash is expected to hit shelves sometime in November but no release date or pricing has bee…

Optus Omnia 7 gets tethering addition in update

Optus Omnia 7 gets tethering addition in update

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 15

We're getting word that users in Australia on the Optus Network who are using Samsung Omnia 7's are getting a software update that brings WiFi tethering to their devices. Reader Sri lets us know that his firmware, radio and even bootloader were all just updated, meaning there could also be a f…

Optus believes Samsung Omnia 7 runs Symbian?

Optus believes Samsung Omnia 7 runs Symbian?

Rich Edmonds 10 years ago 7

This is certainly an odd observation, but yes it appears Optus, an Australian carrier, has got their Samsung Omnia 7 packing Symbian according to promotional material . Obviously this is a simple error when creating the sheet, but it&39;s amusing to see the Metro UI being displayed with Micros…

Windows Phone 7740 update being pushed out for Lumia 800, Omnia 7

Windows Phone 7740 update being pushed out for Lumia 800, Omnia 7

Daniel Rubino 10 years ago 48

Looks like some more folks are getting the carrier-endorsed OS 7740 update. According to reader theWeeBear, he just got the mini update to his Samsung Omnia 7 on "3" there in the UK. Likewise, our Nokia Lumia 800 was also updated to 7740 as you can see above. The odd thing? We don&39;…

Review:  Samsung Omnia II's Camera

Review: Samsung Omnia II's Camera

Phil Nickinson 12 years ago 26

We've taken a look at the Samsung Omnia II from Verizon and felt it was less than stellar. In the full review we only briefly touched on the 5-megapixel camera. We've had the chance to tinker with the camera, and it may very well be the Omnia II's strongest feature. Follow the break for more on…

The Aukey Omnia 2-port USB-C fast charger drops all the way to $25 today
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The Aukey Omnia 2-port USB-C fast charger drops all the way to $25 today

WindowsCentral.com 1 year ago

The drops to a measly $25 on Amazon when you clip the 20% off on-page coupon then use the code during checkout. The two discounts stack, bringing the total all the way down from its regular $38 price. This price matches a low the wall charger dropped to once before, but that deal was months ag…

Black Friday charger deal drops 100W Aukey Omnia USB-C charger to new low
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Black Friday charger deal drops 100W Aukey Omnia USB-C charger to new low

WindowsCentral.com 1 year ago

With all the tech we own these days, it can be difficult to keep everything charged up. That's why is an excellent opportunity to stock up on charging accessories so you can always power up in a pinch. Aukey's super-fast is a great choice for most people and it has fallen to just $35.49 at Amaz…

Samsung Omnia Software Hands On Review

13 years ago 5

Here's our hands-on with most of the software customizations found on the Samsung Omnia i900. You'll also want to check out our hardware hands-on with the Omnia. Our final verdict on the device: good stuff, but it could use just a few more ROM tweaks before it's ready for prime-time. Stu…

USB Tethering support discovered for Samsung Focus & Omnia 7

USB Tethering support discovered for Samsung Focus & Omnia 7

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 4

Looks like a good morning for Samsung users! Taking that diagnostic menu one step further has allowed folks to figure out how to tether their Samsung WP7 devices, in addition to MAC ID address. The hack is pretty straightforward, though it will hose your Zune-over-3G sync option . Registering…

Samsung reserves 'Omnia' name for Windows Mobile

Samsung reserves 'Omnia' name for Windows Mobile

Phil Nickinson 13 years ago 4

So we're still holding a bit of a grudge after it came to light that the Samsung Omnia HD would be running Symbian's S60 operating system and not Windows Mobile, as the original Omnia does. But lo and behold, Samsung has stripped the new phone of its Omnia name, reverting back to the old nu…

A little hands-on time with the Samsung Omnia W

George Ponder 10 years ago 15

The Samsung Omnia W is a second generation Windows Phone that we should see on over seas markets soon. The new Windows Sports a 3.7" Super AMOLED screen, 8gb of storage, a 5mp rear facing camera and a front facing VGA camera. Phone Arena was able to spend a little hands on time with the n…

Phones 4u to launch the exclusive Samsung Omnia M in the UK

Phones 4u to launch the exclusive Samsung Omnia M in the UK

Rich Edmonds 9 years ago 4

UK mobile phone retailer Phones 4u has announced today that it will be launching the Samsung Omnia M exclusively. The Windows Phone is said to be arriving into the UK on August 1st when Phones 4u will exclusively stock the device for two months until it opens up for other retailers. The Omnia…

Apple citing Samsung Omnia 2 during 'Antennagate' response; Omnia HD too?

Apple citing Samsung Omnia 2 during 'Antennagate' response; Omnia HD too?

Daniel Rubino 11 years ago 11

As some of you may have heard, Apple held a press conference today in an attempt to get ahead of the ongoing 'antennagate' controversy surrounding the iPhone 4 , but having multiple devices for consumers to choose from, instead of just one-flagship phone, gives consumers options. If you're…

The best tech finds under $100 to get before the holidays
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The best tech finds under $100 to get before the holidays

StackSocial 1 year ago

Shopping at this time of year is always tricky: you want to impress, but you can't spend a fortune. Enter our affordable gift guide. Here are nine great gadgets that will delight friends and family, priced at $100 or less for a limited time. TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 Noise-Cancelling Headphones T…

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