Samsung to unvel Media Hub on Sept 16th

[rudeguy]

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-unveil-media-hub-sept


Hopefully they do this right. Maybe Netflix? Hulu?

We'll see.....

 

[rudeguy]

Today's the day. Looks like some users are getting OTA updates already.

I can't wait til those goes live

 

[Uppsala9496]

Still nothing for me (captivate).

 

[Oyeve]

Nada for my Vibrant.

 

[AstroManLuca]

An OTA update was released sometime last night that should enable the media hub. If you've messed with your phone at all (even so far as removing one of the built-in apps), it won't update. But just reinstall any of those apps and you should be able to get it.

If you want to download the patch instead, instructions and links are here:

http://forum.sdx-developers.com/epic-development/di07-official-ota-leaked/

It's pretty underwhelming, though. Movies are either $9.99 or $12.99 to buy, $2.99 to rent, and most movies aren't even available as rentals. TV shows are a ridiculous $2.99 per episode (to buy, don't know if there are any TV rentals). Even for 30-minute shows like South Park (which is legitimately free anyway!).

I'm not sure if there is any way to watch purchases or rentals on something other than the phone. I guess that's why it has DLNA, but how many people are there who own DLNA-compatible TVs and don't already have a better and cheaper system already in place for watching movies? And if it is only watchable on the phone, what's the point, and why so expensive?

I wasn't expecting anything other than this but it's still pathetic.

 

[Oyeve]

Anyone get the OTA update? I didn't.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

I didn't get one for my Captivate either.

 

[AstroManLuca]

You know, I realized I didn't check to see if any of the other Galaxy S phones got the update. All I know is that the Epic (Sprint) did. I suppose the others didn't.

Oh, looks like you can get it here: http://androidfeens.com/?p=2812

I have an Epic so I haven't tested it, not responsible if your phone kills your dog, etc.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Anyone get the OTA update? I didn't.

Only people with the epic 4g got it. I got mine. Even when I opened the hub it says only viewable with 4g connection or wifi. Btw the quality is amazing but it is pricey. I'd rather wait for the net flix app

 

[Oyeve]

You know, I realized I didn't check to see if any of the other Galaxy S phones got the update. All I know is that the Epic (Sprint) did. I suppose the others didn't.

Oh, looks like you can get it here: http://androidfeens.com/?p=2812

I have an Epic so I haven't tested it, not responsible if your phone kills your dog, etc.

Worked great on my Vibrant. Thanks Astro. Looks like it has potential. Video is nice and clear. Just a bit pricey and selection is sparse, I assume it will get better with time.