We heard recently that Samsung may deliver a ‘Value Pack’ update for the original Samsung Galaxy S smartphone and the original Galaxy Tab tablet, which would bring some of the features of Android 4.0 ICS to both devices.

Now according to a report by The Next Web, Samsung has confirmed that they will not deliver a ‘Value Pack’ update for both devices, and both devices will not get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

A Samsung spokesperson told the Next Web that becuase of the hardware specifications on both devices they are limited to Android Gingerbread on both devices.

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It looks like LG has updated its original LG Optimus smartphone, the new device is called the LG Optimus 2, it has just appeared on LG’s website, and it looks like it is designed to be a budget friendly Android smartphone.

The LG Optimus 2 features a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, processing is provided by an 800MHz processor and it will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Other specifications on the LG Optimus 2 include a 1500 mAh battery, a microSD card slot which can take up to 32GB cards, and it comes with a 2GB card installed.

There are no details on pricing or availability as yet, you can find out more information over at LG.

Source BGR

The Samsung Galaxy M Style features a 4 inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display and comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, it is powered by a single core 1GHz processor.

Other specifcations on the Samsung Galaxy M Style include a 3 megapixel camera, 4GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot and a 1650 mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy M Style is expected to retail for around $500 SIM free and it will be available in a range of different colors which include Platinum Silver, Lavender Pink and Blue Black.

Source Engadget

Any EVE subscribers looking forward to the launch of the new Dust 514 game , will be pleased to know that its beta doors are now open to all EVE subscribers. But don’t get to excited just yet as theres still no guarantee that you will be accepted and receive a golden ticket to play, but there is always a chance.

Very little has been revealed about the new Dust 514 game. But you can view the E3 trailer shown last year to whet your appetite a little, after the break.

CCP explains:

"Registration for Mordu’s Private Trials does not guarantee entry, but as an active EVE subscriber, you are the first to have access to sign up for the closed beta,” – "We’re hugely excited to be able to extend this exclusive opportunity to our player community.”

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Earlier today we heard that Microsoft and Nokia will be spending around $100 million on a marketing push for their new Nokia Lumia 900 or Nokia Ace smartphone, and now some more specifications on the device have been revealed.

We know that the Nokia Ace or Nokia Lumia 900 is headed to AT&T, but now it would appear that the device will also bed available outside of the US and it will become Nokia’s flagship Windows Phone device.

According to Pocket Now, the Nokia Ace will feature a 4.3 inch WVGA touchscreen display, a 1.4GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and an 8 megapixel camera, which we presume will be capable of full HD video in 1080p.

It is reported to come with Windows Phone Mango, we had previously heard that it may ship with Windows Phone Tango, and it looks like the device will be officially announced at CES 2012 next week.

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