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Samsung has started and will continue to launch the Galaxy S4 Android smartphone in various regions across the globe over the next few weeks, but today there’s actually word that there’s a rugged variant of the flagship device in the works. According to a source close to the matter, the “Galaxy S4 Active” will...
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Verizon Wireless has finally released a significant upgrade for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The JZO54K.I605VRAMC3 update brings the Galaxy Note 2′s software version to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and comes with a long list of new features and enhancements. This includes better app support for Multi Window View, a notification...
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Sprint Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE users rejoice, your Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade has arrived! The 9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5 update delivers popular Jelly bean features and additional enhancements/fixes to the nearly 10-month old smartphone on the Now Network. The upgrade should be pushed out in phases over the next few weeks. Users can also try...
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LG gave little indication of which U.S. carriers will get the Optimus G Pro when it started sending out invites to its May 1st “Share the Genius” event in New York City. Luckily, serial leakster @evleaks has already confirmed on Twitter that AT&T will get the Optimus G Pro E980 and even supplied images...
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After Sony initiated the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update process for the Xperia P, Xperia go and Xperia E dual today, users of other Xperia smartphones from 2012 must be wondering when their respective devices will see similar upgrades. Back in December, Sony mentioned the Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia ion and Xperia acro...
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It appears U.S. Cellular won’t suffer from the same Galaxy S4 inventory shortages as Sprint and T-Mobile. Today, the 7th largest carrier in the nation announced plans to make the highly anticipated Android smartphone available online on April 26th and in-store on April 30th. The USCC-bound Samsung Galaxy S4 (16GB in either black mist...
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Like T-Mobile, Sprint is also facing inventory challenges with its launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. The Now Network originally planned to release the device through all channels this Saturday, April 27th. While it appears online and phone sales will continue as scheduled, Sprint will scale back orders by delaying retail store...
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Sony started rolling out upgrades to the Xperia P, Xperia go and Xperia E dual smartphones today, bringing each of those devices up to date with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The update will be pushed in phases over the next month or so. Sony originally planned to update the aforementioned handsets in late March,...
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In a Tweet sent out today, Verizon Wireless announced it will open pre-orders for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone beginning tomorrow, April 25th. Big Red has not officially confirmed a release date outside of the general time-frame of next month, though an earlier leak pointed to May 30th as a high...
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T-Mobile was scheduled to be the first of the four major carriers in the U.S. to release the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. Unfortunately, Magenta released a statement today to acknowledge a delay due to issues with inventory deliveries. The highly anticipated flagship handset was originally announced with an online sale date of April...
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Verizon Wireless announced that it would add a new global-ready Android smartphone, the Pantech Perception, to its arsenal on April 25th. The Perception has a large 4.8-inch 720p HD display, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera and it supports Big Red’s 4G LTE network. The device will be...
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Speculation that LG would introduce an Optimus G Pro for the US market at its May 1st “Share the Genius” event in NYC turned out to be correct. Today, LG started sending out invitations for the presser and revealed some details in the process, which include numerous mentions and a photo of the Optimus...
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In the video above, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone gets put through a series of scratch tests with various knives, coins, a set of keys and a pen. The Galaxy S4′s Full Hd Super AMOLED display strengthened with Gorilla Glass 3 appears to have passed with flying colors. via
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Developers and consumers around the globe are eager to see what Android-powered devices will be unveiled on May 15th at Google I/O 2013 in San Francisco. Products expected to take the stage include Google Glass and the 2nd-generation Nexus 7 tablet. Many are also hoping to witness the introduction of a Nexus 5 smartphone....
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The HTC One Android smartphone is now available for purchase through all channels at Sprint, AT&T and online at T-Mobile. Sprint and AT&T are each selling the 32GB model for $199.99 with a new or renewing two-year contract. For a limited time, Sprint is offering an additional $100 discount for any customers willing to...
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