As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has gone up for pre-order today with a full-fledged release slated for May 13th. $399 will net a 16GB version of the device, a price that may be attractive to those looking for an inexpensive Android tablet with a large screen. CNET dug up the pre-order which [...]
T-Mobile launched the HTC One S, its latest HTC-made flagship smartphone and its first with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, last month on April 25th. Those who have been toting one around might be thinking about picking up a case, and quite possibly one that adds a kickstand to the mix. If that’s the case, [...]
Yesterday, Samsung announced the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III, a phone that it hopes will compete against the likes of the HTC One X for AT&T, the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint, the iPhone 4S and the upcoming iPhone 5. Instead of being excited about the launch though, I was disappointed. And unfortunately, [...]
HBO customers who are using an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device will be happy to know that the cable service’s HBO Go and Cinemax MAX Go applications for Android have been updated to support Google’s latest operating system, something that users have been waiting for for quite some time now. Interestingly, the update notes [...]
It appears that at least some lucky customers who pre-ordered the HTC One X from AT&T have seen their device arrive a whole two days ahead of schedule. AT&T isn’t set to release the device onto shelves until Sunday, May 6th. The confirmation comes from a post on the Android Central forums where one lucky [...]
Next time somebody walks into a Verizon store and asks for a new smartphone, they will likely be guided to a 4G LTE Android device over the iPhone. According to CNNMoney, Verizon representatives are more likely to push users towards 4G LTE Android phones instead of the iPhone. The reason for the push seems solely because [...]
While U.S. carriers continue to remain mum about a Samsung Galaxy S III release, UK carriers have announced availability and some retailers have even begun taking pre-orders for the upcoming Android smartphone. All in all, five of the United Kingdom’s largest service providers are expected to carry the Samsung Galaxy S III when it arrives [...]
Surfing the web on Android is relatively safe, but a new threat tricks users into installing a trojan that calls itself a security update. Symantec discovered the Android.Notcompatible threat this week, calling attention to the new threat of user-initiated drive by downloads. Malware is a problem on Android smartphones, but it is typically reserved for infected fake [...]
While Samsung was headlining the day yesterday announcing the Galaxy S III flagship smartphone for its range, its competitors also came out with announcements as well. South Korean rival LG debuted the LG Optimus LTE2 with what it calls a ‘true HD’ display as it doesn’t employ the PenTile-based display of the Galaxy S III’s [...]
As exciting as it has been to talk, postulate, and speculate about the Galaxy S III’s hardware and specs before the third-generation Galaxy flagship smartphone was announced on May 3rd in London, once the device was announced one thing became apparent: Samsung is now a software company. That doesn’t mean that Samsung is shying away [...]
Not wanting to be left out of today’s announcement party, LG has rather quietly announced a new smartphone called the LG Optimus LTE2, a device that the company likely hopes will compete with the other big device that was announced today, the Samsung Galaxy S III. The announcement, dug up by Engadget, reveals the LG [...]
You may have heard. Samsung has announced its latest Samsung Galaxy smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S III. I can say, without any doubt, that many people will end up buying this smartphone. However, I can also say, without any doubt, on day one, that I will not be one of them. There are several reasons [...]
Today Samsung announced its new flagship, the Galaxy S III. It’s an impressive Android smartphone, but it comes into the market with some tough competition. When the phone launches in the U.S. in June, it will be up against the latest from HTC, the One X which goes on sale on AT&T in just a [...]
Earlier, we were told that a 4G LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy S III would be hitting the United States at some point this summer. However, Samsung has confirmed that the first carrier or carriers that will offer the new device will be doing so once June rolls around. While Samsung confirmed that the [...]
To coincide with the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung has released the first official advertisement for the device, a device that the company says is “Designed for Humans.” That theme is evident in the Galaxy S III’s commercial where Samsung shows how the device can fit into the daily, human existence. [...]
Flipboard is finally making the jump to Android, but will only be available on the Samsung Galaxy S III at launch. According to SlashGear, Samsung has a timed exclusive for the popular news reading app. When Flipboard comes to the Galaxy S III other Android users will have to wait for an unspecified period of [...]
While the Samsung Galaxy S III release date in the United States remains at large, Samsung has gone ahead and confirmed the Samsung Galaxy S III release date in Europe as May 29th. Samsung UK’s official Twitter account has disclosed the official release date meaning those in Europe will be able to, as expected, get [...]
While Samsung has confirmed that a 4G LTE version of the freshly announced Samsung Galaxy S III will be headed to the U.S. this summer, the company has yet to confirm the device for any American carriers. However, already, there is speculation that Sprint, at the very least, will be getting the device. The Verge [...]
Samsung finally took the stage in London and announced its latest Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S III. The company also revealed when consumers in the United States should expect the device saying that a 4G LTE version of the phone would be hitting North America in the summer. This means that the Galaxy S [...]
Samsung finally took the covers off of its ‘Next Galaxy’ at an event in London today, showcasing the company’s latest in smartphone hardware, a device that is appropriately called the Samsung Galaxy S III. The Samsung Galaxy S III is an Android-powered device that the company is hoping will take on the likes of Apple’s [...]
In just a few short hours, Samsung will be taking the stage in London to announce a phone that is, as of now, called the ‘Next Galaxy.’ When it does finally arrive, it’ll likely be called either the Samsung Galaxy S III or Galaxy S3, a successor to the Galaxy S II. There have been [...]
We had heard that May 10th might be the Droid Incredible 4G LTE release date but a new report tosses another date into the hat as a possible launch date for Verizon’s upcoming 4G LTE smartphone. In a quick note, Droid-Life mentions that it has heard that May 17th, a Thursday, might in fact be [...]
We’re between seasons at Wayside Theatre where I serve as the Artistic Director. That sounds like it might offer some down time, but it doesn’t really. We only have a few weeks between saying goodbye to one company and welcoming new additions to our staff and Intern company. As we near the end of each [...]
According to the latest phone inventory leak, it appears that Samsung’s Galaxy S III Android flagship will be available in bright and bold colors. The leaked screenshot from Carphone Warehouse suggests that the flagship smartphone will be available in two colors at launch–blue and white, according to GSM Arena. This would match closely with the [...]
Apple’s next iPhone, presumed to be called the iPhone 5 and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III figure to be the two biggest smartphone launches of the year. Their predecessors, the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S II were two of the most successful devices of 2011 and the companies clearly want to build [...]
The Google Play Store has allowed carrier billing for apps before, but today Google expanded the feature to include all content in the store. Today, Google announced on Google+ that Android users can now add any content purchased in the Google Play Store to a phone bill instead of charging a credit card directly. The feature [...]
We have been keeping an eye on the HTC Sensation Android 4.0 update page over on T-Mobile and today, the carrier updated it saying that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the device has gone through testing and that it will be available to owners ‘very soon’. Of course, soon in carrier speak [...]
HTC has posted some camera samples shot with its upcoming HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint showing off the capabilities of the camera found on its next big smartphone release. The photos, found on HTC’s Facebook page, show off the ImageSense technology that is found on Sprint’s upcoming 4G LTE smartphone. These camera samples may [...]
On the heels of news that retail giant Target will begin phasing Amazon’s Kindle products out of its stores comes word that Amazon is once again offering refurbished models of its popular Android tablet, the Amazon Kindle Fire, for a mere $139. This is a pretty incredible deal for those looking to get their hands [...]
A new piece of evidence has surfaced indicating that Samsung plans to release its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in two different colors. The evidence comes courtesy of GSMArena and it depicts an internal inventory screen from Carphone Warehouse, a retailer based in the United Kingdom. The screenshot reveals not only the possible ‘Galaxy [...]
Smartphones have always been a dilemma for me. As someone who spends all day, almost everyday immersed in the tech world it’s easy to get caught up in what the next phone will have. The next great phone is always on the horizon, promising to blow away the just announced “best android smartphone ever” in a [...]
It looks like Asus’ transforming Padfone smartphone-tablet-netbook device has missed its April debut date in Taiwan and the manufacturer of the device cites Qualcomm’s shortage of the Snapdragon S4 processor as the reason. Initially, the Padfone would have debuted in Taiwan in April and the company would launch the device in more markets shortly after, [...]
Though still unofficially announced by T-Mobile USA, leaked documents suggest that the nation’s fourth largest carrier will be launching a low-cost entry-level Android smartphone come May 6th in the form of the Huawei Prism. In the leaked marketing documents, the Prism is branded with a 3G moniker, suggesting that it will use a less expensive [...]
Following a report on a Korean publication that LG Electronics would put its Windows Phone plans on hold and instead focus on its Optimus Android smartphone line and that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is headed to South Korea to salvage the relationship between the two companies, LG is saying that the reports are purely speculative [...]
Prior to Samsung’s May 3rd event to unveil the Galaxy S III flagship Android smartphone, accessories-maker Colorant has released a screen protector dubbed the Ultimate Screen Guard for the device. The leaked screen protector reveals some tidbits about the dimensions of the phone, including the fact that the Galaxy S III may support a display [...]
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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Review: A Worthy Successor to the Original (Video)
When Sprint had debuted the original WiMax-capable HTC EVO 4G nearly two years ago, it was an instant hit on the Now network. Not only was the HTC EVO 4G the first 4G smartphone in the world taking advantage of Sprint’s then speedy WiMax network, but it brought some new features and pizzazz to the [...]
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