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Verizon now selling the Galaxy S4 mini for $99.99
If the year-old Galaxy S III mini isn't what you want to buy from Verizon, then you can opt for the newer and higher-spec'd Galaxy S4 mini instead, which is also available from North America's largest carrier starting today. The pricing starts at $99.99 on a two-year contract, and $399.99 off-contract – if you're willing […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
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Verizon Galaxy S III mini surfaces on Samsung website [Update: Official]
UPDATE: It's official. Order here for $49.99 on 2-year contract. The leak late last month gave us an idea that Verizon will launch the Galaxy S III mini and the listing on Samsung US' website confirms the same. The phone, just like on AT&T, will cater to the entry-level crowd with its affordable price tag […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Sprint offering Galaxy S4 mini for $0 on-contract on Black Friday weekend
It's been less than two weeks since Sprint launched Samsung's Galaxy S4 mini, and the carrier is already giving would-be customers the chance to buy the device for $0 in upfront payment (after a $50 mail-in rebate) on the two-year contract, instead of the usual $99.99. The offer will start on Black Friday and go […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
US carriers oppose Samsung’s ‘kill switch’ security measure for smartphones
We first heard about Samsung implementing a kill switch in its smartphones in Korea back in August, with the kill switch a security measure that would allow carriers and other authorities to render the smartphone completely useless, instead of just wiping its data clean. Samsung had built this switch into its phones in the US […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 rolling out to the AT&T Galaxy S III (I747UCUEMJB)
The international Galaxy S III's Android 4.3 update might be on hold, but after T-Mobile, AT&T has found it good enough and has begun rolling out to its variant of the device, and become the second carrier in the U.S. to do so for Samsung's 2012 flagship (though hopefully it won't be pulled later because […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Original Galaxy Note batteries also swelling up
Uh oh, here's one more example that Samsung's quality assurance team isn't doing a very good job. Reports recently surged worldwide that the batteries on the Galaxy S4 were swelling after a few months of use, prompting Samsung to start offering free replacements. Now, one of the biggest TV stations in South Korea has revealed […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
‘Blush Pink’ Galaxy Note 3 headed to Germany in December
Find both black and white color options on smartphone boring and stale? If you're from that category of consumers and reside in Germany, you will be able to buy the pink Galaxy Note 3 starting December, just in time for Christmas. The pink variant – the color is officially called Blush Pink – has been […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Sprint starts Android 4.3 update for Galaxy Note II
American carriers generally roll out software updates after majority of the users with international variant have received it. But Sprint has started rolling out the Android 4.3 for the Galaxy Note II just a day after Samsung started rolling out for the international variants. The PAMK4 update that users will receive through OTA will bring […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Tizen phone with model number SC-03F for NTT DoCoMo spotted
It seems Korean mobile carriers aren't the only ones testing a Tizen smartphone – Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo is doing the same, and a Tizen phone with model number SC-03F has appeared in a user agent string on Samsung's website. NTT DoCoMo has been reported to be pressuring Samsung into a quick launch of the first […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
Korean carriers testing Tizen-based Samsung smartphone
After numerous delays and continuous postponement, the first Tizen smartphone is now expected to launch sometime in the first quarter of 2014. This time, it seems Samsung might meet the intended target, as according to ZDNet, Korean mobile operators are currently testing a Tizen-based smartphone. This falls in line with a previous rumor that said Japanese […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
SM-G7106 with 5.25-inch LCD seen in China
China's certification agency has played a role in leaking many devices before hand and today is no different. They've certified a new Samsung device – SM-G7106 and have followed up with some images and features of the device. Going by the certification, it seems the SM-G7106 will be a mid-range phone with a 5.25-inch LCD […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung’s patent application supports rumors of Galaxy S5 sporting eye-scanning technology
Back in October, when the rumor mill was only just kicking off its endeavor to offer us speculation on the Galaxy S5, a rumor cropped up suggesting that Samsung's next flagship might feature eye-scanning technology instead of a fingerprint sensor. At the time, we didn't give much thought to this rumor, but a patent application […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Review: Samsung Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)
Early this year, Samsung announced that they would come out with a phone with a flexible OLED screen, and showed off several prototypes at CES 2013. Then, in early November, the company announced the Galaxy Round, the world’s first smartphone with a curved screen, which is now in stores in limited quantity. We took the […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung Galaxy NX now available in the US for $1,699.99
Looking for a dedicated camera that also gives you the convenience, flexibility, and huge ecosystem of Android? Well, if you've got $1,699.99 lying around, then you can opt for the Galaxy NX, Samsung's mirrorless Android-based camera, which is now available from Amazon and Best Buy in the U.S. for the aforementioned price. Both retailers will […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
Samsung giving free $50 Play Store credit to current and future Galaxy Note 3 owners in the US
If you've recently bought the Galaxy Note 3, one of the best smartphones (and the best phablet) out there, or are planning on buying a new one till January 6th, Samsung is giving you free $50 of Play Store credit to spend on the apps, movies, and other content you wanted but didn't want to spend any […]
- By Martin R.
- 11 years ago
US Cellular confirms Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4 is on hold
Well, news of cancellation of the Android 4.3 update's rollout continues to come in. After AT&T confirmed that the 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4 had been put on hold, US Cellular has done the same. US Cellular's Galaxy S4 started receiving the update on November 8th, which means a lot of folks are now […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update now available for T-Mobile Galaxy S III (SGH-T999)
Two weeks ago, Samsung started rolling out Android 4.3 update for the international Galaxy S III (GT-I9300) but due to some major bugs in the new firmware the upgrade service had to be suspended. However, if you own a T-Mobile Galaxy S III (SGH-T999) then you are in luck! T-Mobile has just released the new Android […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 11 years ago
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[Deal] Galaxy Gear available for 229 Euros on eBay, shipping worldwide
Samsung said earlier today that the Galaxy Gear has become the most successful smartwatch in the world, with around 800,000 units sold worldwide in two months. However, for most folks, apart from the limited device compatibility, the $299/EUR 299 price tag will continue to be a deterrent, and that's why deals on the Galaxy Gear […]
- By Michael R.
- 11 years ago
Galaxy S5 or Note 4 will feature 64-bit processor, confirms ARM; 128-bit chips might follow soon after
Ever since Apple unveiled the iPhone 5s with its 64-bit processor, and ever since Samsung followed up the iPhone 5s' announcement with a confirmation that they're working on 64-bit processors as well, everyone has pretty much taken it for granted that these 64-bit CPUs will make it to Samsung devices in 2014. Samsung recently confirmed […]
- By Johan Nenzén
- 11 years ago
Samsung infographic on image sensors explains what it takes to make a good smartphone camera
Taking photos with a smartphone camera has become rather commonplace today, with smartphones offering image quality that rival those of some cheaper dedicated cameras. However, for most folks, a good camera is usually the one with the higher amount of megapixel count, which isn't actually the case, as a higher megapixel count usually just decides […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 11 years ago
