T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S III LTE and Galaxy Exhibit get purported release dates
Although it’s been rumored for many months now, T-Mobile’s upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III with LTE support still isn’t on sale. This despite the fact that at one point it was said to be out in March or April. Neither of those time frames have panned out, and here we are in May still waiting [...]
Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 pictured, Sony Xperia Z will have a true competitor
The rumored Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is a real device, and several live photos of it have appeared on the Web to prove that. Similar in size to the original Galaxy S4, the S4 Active (mode number GT-I9295) looks quite different, thanks to its red back and sides, and the three hardware buttons on the [...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 priced at $200. New Galaxy S4 Mega to join the S4 Active and S4 Mini?
When Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, it said the new tablet would be affordable. However, it didn’t provide an exact price. Now, if New York-based retailer Adorama is correct, it looks like the 8GB version of the tablet costs just $199.99. Of course, the Tab 3 7.0 can’t be bought anywhere in the [...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 press image shows up
Samsung’s unannounced Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 has been pictured today – and it looks a lot like the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (although it should be slightly bigger, of course, measuring 209.3 x 122.2 x 6.95 mm). Sam Mobile says the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 could be launched at the end of June – most [...]
Samsung’s Galaxy Mega phablets delayed?
Samsung’s Galaxy Mega 6.3 i9200 and Galaxy Mega 5.8 i9150 were announced in April, with the promise that they’d be released starting May in Europe. Last we heard, the Mega 6.3 was supposed to become available in week 19 (May 6 – May 12), and the Mega 5.8 this week (May 13 – May 19). [...]
Samsung decides to stick to plasticky SGS4 design for Galaxy Note III
Samsung Galaxy Note III, the next generation of the original phablet – is probably the next most anticipated mobile device after iPhone, still to be launched this year. The phablet is a few months away from launch, and early in the day we’ve heard a lot of cool rumors about it. They said that Galaxy [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition – stock Android phone very few will care about
Well, the last minute rumor about Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition with stock Android was true. Google just announced that this new phone will be available on June 26th. It will have the latest version of clean Android, will receive the OS updates together with other Nexus phones, will have all the Galaxy S4 specs [...]
Dual SIM HTC One seen as desirable as Samsung Galaxy S4 in China
Released in China at the end of April, the HTC One that’s available there is different from the international version: it has dual SIM support, MicroSD card slot, and a removable back cover. All these, alongside the rest of its features, have made the One really successful in China. While there are no sales numbers [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini shows up again in a batch of live pics
For two years in a row, Samsung has been extremely good at keeping their newest flagship more or less secret almost until the launch day. Yes, bits of info dribbled here and there weeks before the launch, but we’ve usually been kept in the dark about the newest device as a whole. It seems that [...]
Samsung shipped 4 million Galaxy S4 in 4 April days, 6 million by May 10th. On track to sell 10 million by May’s end
Everyone knew that Galaxy S4 will be a big seller for Samsung. Now we are starting to get some inklings of just how big it’ll be. And it seems, that with Galaxy S4, Samsung is getting into Apple’s kind of opening weekend sales territory. According to Korea’s ChosunIlbo, who quotes an unnamed Samsung exec, they [...]
Galaxy S4 Google Edition gets Samsung out of Nexus phone program, for early Android access run-around
There will be no new Google Nexus phone announced at Google I/O later today. But the will something better. A Google Edition of what is arguably the best or second best smartphone on the market – Samsung Galaxy S4, running the stock version of latest Android. There’s no word which stock Android version will that [...]
Samsung Galaxy Note III confirmed for the second half of 2013? Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 LTE listed at Bluetooth SIG
We’ve reported more than once that the Galaxy Note III would be unveiled in September. And it looks like that will happen. According to an internal document uncovered by Oled-display.net, Samsung has confirmed a new 6 inch flagship model that’s “scheduled for released in H2 2013”. This, of course, has to be the Note III. [...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 LTE, S4 Active and Ace 3 all appear at the Bluetooth SIG
Samsung announced only one new-generation Galaxy Tab, namely the Tab 3 7.0, which is positioned as an affordable tablet. But what about the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, and the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1? Well, at least one of them should be officially unveiled pretty soon – and it’s probably going to be the 8 inch [...]
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 will be out on May 23, earlier than expected
Verizon’s variation of the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been up for pre-order for quite a long time. And for some of that time, an actual release date of the device was unknown. It then got out that May 30 would be the big date starting when the phone would be available in stores and online [...]
Android 4.1.2 update for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III available now
T-Mobile USA has announced that its Samsung Galaxy S III is receiving an official update to Android 4.1.2 starting today, May 13. The update is a 168MB file, and brings various novelties, including: Multi Windows support, improved camera options, auto pairing via NFC, Paper Artist, Samsung Gallery, Sound Balance, Easy Mode, and Blocking Mode. You [...]
Blue Samsung Galaxy S4 spotted in Japan. S4 Mini appears in live photos
While the Samsung Galaxy S III is available in no less than six color versions (Pebble blue, Marble white, Sapphire black, Amber brown, Titanium grey and Garnet red), the new Galaxy S4 can be purchased just in black, or white. These are the only colors announced by Samsung for its latest flagship smartphone – but [...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 updated to Android Jelly Bean
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 was launched at the end of 2011, running Android 3.2 Honeycomb. It was updated to Android Ice Cream Sandwich in the summer of 2012, and now – surprise! – it’s being updated to Android Jelly Bean, too. According to SamMobile, the update (Android 4.1.2) is being rolled-out in the following [...]
LG Optimus G Pro and Samsung Galaxy S4 32GB available at AT&T now
Starting today, May 10, AT&T allows customers to buy two new Android smartphones, both manufactured by South Korean companies: LG Optimus G Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S4 32GB. The Optimus G Pro is now making its official debut in the US, months after it was released in South Korea and Japan. AT&T is exclusively selling [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom SM-C1010 confirmed by Bluetooth SIG. Galaxy Tab 3 hits the FCC
The rumored Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (model number SM-C1010, or SM-C101) is a real device after all – as the Bluetooth SIG is now confirming. According to its product page (see here), the SM-C101 features Bluetooth 4.0, and is a “Samsung Mobile Phone.” As reported not long ago, the Galaxy S4 Zoom should resemble the [...]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Zoom get rumored release dates for Europe
Samsung’s apparently got no less than three new Galaxy S4 variations in the works. The Mini, the Active, and the Zoom. You should however keep in mind that for now these are similar just in terms of branding to the already available Galaxy S4. And quite clearly they’ll all look similar, but their innards might [...]