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Galaxy Tab 10.1 turns into giant phablet, thanks to voice dialing mod

by on September 13, 2012 5:14 am
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Where do we draw the lines when it comes to the size of the so-called phablets? For some of us, the idea of using a phone that is 5-inches or larger seems less than appealing. Others gladly flock to monster smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Everyone is different, but is there a size that is too big?

How about 10.1-inches? If you've always dreamed of a 10.1-inch monster phablet, your wish is granted – sort of. A new mod from the XDA Developers forum allows Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 users to easily transform their tablets into voice calling devices.

Why would you want to do this? Holding a Note 2 to your ear already looks pretty massive, but a full-sized tablet? Pairing a good bluetooth headset with the Tab 10.1 could make for a portable calling solution that wouldn't replace your smartphone, but would make a great backup line.

Having this backup line could prove handy if your smartphone dies and you absolutely need to make a call right away. The Tab 10.1 could also make a great conference call device. The possibilities are only limited to your own imagination.

Does this voice calling mod have a catch? Somewhat, there are a few limitations.

The mod currently exists in the form of three ICS and one Jelly Bean build. You will also need to have the 3G version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.

The only known bug that is worth mentioning  is that you might need to drop to 2G in order to get calls to work correctly.

Are you interested in turning your Tab 10.1 into the world's biggest phablet?

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Comments
  • porter86

    Seems very strange to me but I guess they know what they’re doing..

  • Ruzveh

    Its all about restricting to make a better phones at cheaper price… Business tactics u see

  • Shephine Shaji

    Get cerberus from the playstore for way cheaper, one-time payment (for life), simultaneously protects five devices and has tons of more anti-theft features…

    • TheSawd

      Cerberus is an app. It can be wiped off in matter of minutes.

  • monkeypox69

    Avast! does the same thing for free.

  • DroidBricker

    $29.99/year, someone’s getting jacked that’s for sure! I’ll stick with Cerberus kthxbai!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004653999892 Ameer Messi

    very great phone i will buy it next week بأذن الله

  • IncCo

    Thats an S3 in their ad… not an S4. Good job PR guy.

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