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Download Samsung BlackJack II's Windows Mobile 6.1 Update Now

The BlackJack II (SGH-i617) finally gets its turn to ride the Windows Mobile 6.1 bus, which brings to it slight UI changes, better SMS threading, improved GPS navigation and internet connection sharing. There's little reason why you shouldn't get it, so download it now and join the 6.1 club. [Samsung]

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BlackJack III Coming this October?

It's all still rumor for the time being, but word has it that the Samsung BlackJack III (formerly the Samsung i788) will be arriving this October. While slightly thicker than the BlackJack II, it will also run Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro and feature a 320x320 touchscreen, 528MHz processor, 3MP camera, A-GPS, Wi-Fi and HSDPA (AT&T's 3G tech). Sounds good, though we're not so sure about this new trend of ever so slightly thicker smartphones. [WMExperts via BGR and PhoneArena]

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AT&T 2008 Smartphone Roadmap Leaked

Believe it or not, AT&T actually does have other smartphones coming this year besides the iPhone 3G and BlackBerry Bold. Four sequel-y Windows Mobile phones all slated for winter, and 6.1 updates for existing ones. Besides the Pantech Tech Duo 2, there's the BlackJack 3 (with a better cam and a little faster hardware), Tilt 2 (Update: BGR says Tilt 2 is probably the Touch Pro), and another unnamed Sammy, possibly the Omnia. There's also a "non-QWERTY" LG phone of some sort and a Wi-Fi version of the Curve (8320). Since these are all smartphones, we're guessing there's another consumer roadmap. [Gear Diary]

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Touchscreen Poker Table Antes Up to $30K

Everyone knows that the casino with the most flash often gets the most business. So, if you are looking to take a few dollars out of your friends' paychecks on Saturday night, lure them over with the X10 Ten Player Automated Poker Table. It features 10 12.1-inch touchscreens for the players and a 27-inch LCD in the center of the table that handles community cards and chip amounts for the entire table. More »

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Samsung BlackJack Finally Getting Windows Mobile 6 Update!

You've been waiting almost a year for it, but Samsung's finally putting out the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for your BlackJack. Just hit up the link below at 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) and you'll be able to load it on your own phone. Saves you a bit of cash from having to upgrade to the BlackJack 2. [Samsung]

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Samsung Sammy and the BlackJack II Unboxing

Can't get enough Samsung BlackJack II coverage? Check out this unboxing by Sammy, the internal Samsung mascot. We can't disclose who's actually inside the costume, but we can say it's someone familiar to Giz. Watch it. Watch it now!

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Lightning Round: Samsung BlackJack II

The Gadget: The Samsung BlackJack II, a Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone with 3G, GPS and faster hardware. More »

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Samsung: Official Response on BlackJack Issues

In case you haven't heard, a rumor has been floating around today stating that AT&T may recall certain BlackJacks due to an antenna issue that could result in poor reception and dropped calls. Reaction to the story by the Samsung camp was swift. More »

AT&T may be recalling certain Samsung Blackjacks due to poor reception and dropped calls caused by faulty antennas. No official word has been given yet, but users of AT&T's support forums are buzzing with the news. [BGR]

BlackJack Friday Fittingly, Samsung's black BlackJack II will be available this Blackest of Fridays. The red one will go on sale on 12/6. Both smartphones cost $150 after rebate and 2-year contract. [AT&T]

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BlackJack II Hands-On (Verdict: Speedy, Slim and Sexy)

We just got hands-on with the BlackJack II, the Windows Mobile Smartphone follow-up to the popular BJ1. The things we noticed: it's thin like the original, and small enough to feel the same in your pocket as non-smartphones. The OS is Windows Mobile 6, which improves greatly on the original's WM5, and is definitely speedy.

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Blackjack 2 Unveiled as Samsung i617?

We're not sure how official this is, but Mobiledia claims the Samsung i617 is the Blackjack 2. It's likely, since it looks just like the Blackjack 1, but runs Windows Mobile 6, has a 2-megapixel camera, and features 3G HSDPA. We're not sure whether the introduction of the BJ2 means the promised Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for the BJ1 is on hold, but we'll see once AT&T or Samsung makes an official announcement some time in Q4 2007. [mobiledia via Info Mobile via Crunchgear]

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Specs and Pics of the Samsung i780 Released

First spotted at Gitex in Dubai, Samsung's i780 is a GPS phone with full QWERTY keyboard and is expected to hit Europe, Sweden first, at the beginning of next year. There is speculation that could be the new Blackjack, but you can judget for yourself by looking at the specs, which are below. More »

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More Sprint Roadmap Leaks?

We've gotten some independent confirmation/rumors on the leaked Sprint roadmap we posted on Tuesday. Our source is saying that the Moto ic602 and Moto V9M will come in September, the Sanyo S500 S1 and HTC Vogue will come in October, the Moto Q9c and LG 260 will come in November, and the international Blackjack will come in 2008. That lines up fairly well with the previous roadmap, but as with all roadmaps, the actual launch dates are anything but set in stone. [Thanks Tipster!]

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Samsung BlackJack Getting Windows Mobile 6 Update After June?

Nothing's certain yet, but rumor has it the BlackJack won't be getting a Windows Mobile 6 update until some time after June. AT&T users were probably counting on somewhat of an earlier update, seeing as T-Mobile's Dash already got theirs last week, but no such luck (supposedly) for now. Of course, this is from unofficial sources, so you may have better luck once AT&T actually makes an announcement for real. More »

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Dealzmodo: Make $25 Buying a Samsung Blackjack

Amazon has a pretty good deal on the Samsung Blackjack. After all is said and done Amazon will pay you $25 to take this phone. Sign up for next Cingular service, or extend your contract to receive this phone for $50. Tack on a $75 mail-in-rebate to earn some free money. If you stroll into a Cingular store to pick up this phone it will cost $200, even after a ball-binding contract and mail-in-rebate. More »

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Samsung Blackjack to Include Extended Battery

Samsung got the memo and found out where one of their competitors, the Motorola Q, failed and has compensated for it. Someone ordering a couple Samsung Blackjacks was pleasantly surprised when the retail packages included the extended battery. The weak battery life and need of the extended battery is what really hinders the Q. More »

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Motorola Q For Sprint Dated and Reviewed (Verdict: No Better Than Verizon's)

Sprint has officially announced the availability (mid-Januray online and mid-February in stores; $299 with two-year agreement) of the Motorola Q Windows Mobile 5-powered smartphone and Laptop magazine has already taken a good look at it. Let's just say that Sprint didn't exactly pull out all the stops to improve its Q in comparison to Verizon's. There's a new coat of paint, a Sprint-specific data management program and a mobile NFL portal. That's about all that differentiates it. More »