US Cellular Announces Gingerbread For The (Original) 7" Galaxy Tab

Tweet

US Cellular has become the latest carrier to announce a software update for the original 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet. And yes, there is a bit of good news as the tablets will be going from Android 2.2 Froyo up to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

More specifically, it will be going up to Android 2.3.5. And sure, some will probably complain that the update is not bringing Ice Cream Sandwich, however if nothing else — at least this means that the US Cellular version of the tablet will be on the same level as the Verizon version. If you remember back, Verizon rolled-out Gingerbread for the Galaxy Tab back in early-November.

That being said, the US Cellular update for the tablet is available as of today and can be found by way of the support pages. Those in need of a link can click here. In terms of the update, that comes as Software Number EJ06 and measures in a 220MB in size. As for getting the update, this one is not coming over-the-air and must be done using the Samsung Simple Upgrade Tool. Again, directions as to how you can get your tablet updated can be found using that previous link. Anyway, without any further adieu, here is what you can expect in terms changes;

• Improved Power Management – Actively manage your device’s performance and achieve the best possible battery life with improved power management feature.
• User Interface Refinements – Enjoy a refined user interface that includes updated menus and settings that allow you to navigate your device with more speed and simplicity.
• More Control Over Applications – Check and manage application activity quickly with new shortcuts and easy to-read displays of running apps and the memory they are consuming.
• Improved Text Interface – Input and edit your text faster and more intuitively than ever with the redesigned and optimized text interface.
• Enhanced Bluetooth Capabilities – Now supports the wireless Bluetooth keyboard profile.
• One-Touch Word Selection and Copy/Paste – The improved text interface allows you to copy numbers, addresses, URLs and much more, then paste them anywhere quickly and easily.
  1. When entering text or viewing a web page, simply touch and hold to quickly select a word
  2. Touching on a word or text enters a free-selection mode in which you can adjust the highlighted selection area as needed by dragging arrows to new positions.
  3. Touch anywhere in the selection area to copy the text to the clipboard.
  4. For text entry, touch and slide to enter cursor mode, then reposition the cursor easily and accurately by dragging the cursor arrow.