Samsung Galaxy S IV for Verizon to be SCH-V727, Sprint’s version should be SPH-D806
Samsung will officially announce its next-generation Galaxy S flagship device in March. Some sources say it will happen on March 15 – this is certainly a possibility. Regardless of its announcement date, the new smartphone, expected to be called Galaxy S IV, will be widely available around the world later this year.
As it had done with the Galaxy S III, Samsung will launch the S IV in the US via all relevant mobile operators. Our own Samsung insider has managed to confirm… Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note II US pricing unveiled
Announced for the US market last month, the Samsung Galaxy Note II is available there as of today, although only one carrier (T-Mobile) is selling it for now. If you want to buy the Note II from T-Mobile, you’ll have to pay $369.99 (after a $50 mail-in rebate). That’s a crazy price, we know. Anyhow, T-Mobile lets you choose the handset in either white, or blue, here.
Sprint will offer the Galaxy Note II tomorrow, October 25, for $299.99 on… Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note II will be launched by AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular
Samsung’s first Android 4.1 Jelly Bean device, the Galaxy Note II, will be released in the US soon — at about the same time with LG’s new Optimus G. Samsung has confirmed that the Note II would be offered by five US mobile carriers, the same that started selling the Galaxy S III several months ago: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and US Cellular.
US Cellular is the only carrier to take pre-orders for the Note II. It asks $299.99… Read more
Win a Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE daily until September 2
If you happen to like winning Android smartphones, Verizon Wireless has a new Sweepstakes that could make you happy. As of August 20, and until September 2, an HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE is given away each day — so there are still 9 handsets to win. Or 10, depending on how quick you act. Anyway, you don’t have to do much to participate. Just fill in your details here at Verizon Insider. Sharing sweepstakes on Facebook and / or Twitter… Read more
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 gains LTE on its way to Verizon
Starting August 17, Verizon Wireless will sell a new Android tablet — its most affordable yet. It is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 seen above. Unlike the Tab 2 7.0 that’s been released in the US this spring via retailers like Best Buy, Verizon’s version features LTE connectivity. That aside, you’ll get the same 7-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) display, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, 1 GHz dual-core CPU, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal… Read more
Verizon’s Motorola Droid 4 updated to Android 4.0 ICS
Verizon and Motorola have launched an official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Motorola Droid 4. Available starting today, August 13, the update brings all the Android 4.0.4 goodies to the LTE smartphone, including a new launch bar, enhanced notifications, and multitasking. Moreover, like in the case of the Droid Razr and Razr Maxx, the Ice Cream Sandwich package for the Droid 4 also provides global roaming capabilities. If you need help with the update, Verizon’s support page… Read more
Android 4.0 ICS for Verizon’s HTC Rezound out now
Launched by Verizon in November last year, the HTC Rezound is getting its first major software update now. And of course we’re talking about Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich here. The update — 299MB, build number 3.14.605.12 710RD — also brings Sense UI 3.6 to the Rezound. This, however, doesn’t look too different from the previous version (Sense 3.5). But enough talking. Go and download ICS on your Rezound right now, or check Verizon’s website here in case you need… Read more
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III available now ($189 at Amazon). Verizon will launch it on July 10
Yesterday, July 6, AT&T has finally started selling the Samsung Galaxy S III, both online, and in brick-and-mortar stores. AT&T is the only major US operator to offer just the 16GB version of the S III. It’s asking $199.99 for it on contract, or $549.99 without commitment. The handset comes in white and blue now, but a red edition (exclusive to AT&T) will arrive sometime later. Until then, If you want to save 10 bucks, you can go over at Amazon… Read more