Android

T-Mobile to Sell Samsung Galaxy S4 Online Starting April 24

April 17, 2013

Last month, T-Mobile said it would launch its version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone on May 1st, a release date which was backed by a recent leak as well. It turns out that date is specifically reserved for its retail stores, as T-Mobile has just announced it will begin selling the Galaxy...
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Sprint to Release 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4 on April 27

April 17, 2013

Sprint finally announced availability details for its 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. Subscribers on the Now Network can purchase the handset in Black Mist or White Frost color options for $249.99 with a new two-year agreement beginning April 27th with pre-orders starting April 18th. For a limited time, new customers switching to Sprint...
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LG Schedules May 1 ‘Share the Genius’ Press Conference

April 16, 2013

LG has scheduled a press conference for May 1st in New York City. The invite for the event, currently being sent out to members of the media, is tagged with “Share the Genius” and “Capture the Spotlight in True Brilliance.” Those taglines do little to reveal LG’s plans for the event early next month...
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-Orders Begin, Ships April 30

April 16, 2013

As promised, AT&T has opened pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone today. The 16GB model, which comes in White Frost and Black Mist color options, is listed at $199.99 with a new or renewing two-year agreement ($639.99 outright). It’s currently scheduled to ship on April 30th, which is a few days later...
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T-Mobile HTC One Goes On Sale on April 24

April 16, 2013

According to a leaked internal document, T-Mobile will begin selling the HTC One Android smartphone online and at select retail stores on April 24th – a few business days after AT&T and Sprint. Interestingly, T-Mobile employees will be required to promote the One by wearing HTC T-Shirts from April 24-28th. The T-Mobile HTC One...
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Galaxy S4 to Hit AT&T on April 26, Verizon on May 30?

April 15, 2013

We may be looking at a scattered U.S. release for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. The fourth generation Galaxy flagship will reportedly land on AT&T on April 26th and Verizon on May 30th, according to a training document for Staples employees leaked over the weekend. Keep in mind these are specifically noted as...
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HTC One Funny or Die Bachelorette Spoof Starring James Van Der Beek (Video)

April 15, 2013

HTC partnered with Funny or Die to create a spoof of The Bachelorette TV show just in time for the U.S. launch of the HTC One Android smartphone. The nearly 4-minute comedy short puts a spin on the dating show theme by replacing the typical male contestants with various types of phones. James Van...
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Facebook Home Android App Released on Google Play (Video)

April 12, 2013

Facebook Home is now available for free on the Google Play store. Unfortunately, only a few Android smartphones support the social media themed home and lock screen replacement at this time. These devices include the Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note II, HTC One X, HTC One X+ and HTC...
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Verizon Changes Upgrade Eligibility from 20 to 24 Months

April 12, 2013

Verizon Wireless has announced significant changes to its upgrade policies. Big Red subscribers will no longer qualify for an upgrade discount at 20 months, as those with contracts expiring in January 2014 or later will now need to wait the full 24 months before upgrading to a new Android, iPhone, Windows Phone or any...
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Verizon to Update Motorola Droid Bionic to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Build on April 15 (Changelog)

April 12, 2013

As promised, Verizon Wireless will soon upgrade the Motorola Droid Bionic to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The OTA software update will be pushed out in phases beginning Monday, April 15. Jelly bean introduces significant new features to Big Red’s original 4G LTE handset, including expanded notifications, a smarter keyboard, more intuitive voice searching...
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Samsung Announces Galaxy Mega Android Smartphones (Image, Specs)

April 11, 2013

Today, Samsung officially announced the previously rumored Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8 Android smartphones. Like their names suggest, the pair of mega phones have enormous 6.3 and 5.8-inch displays, respectively. However, unlike the current Galaxy Note II and upcoming Galaxy Note III, these devices are part of Samsung’s mid-tier lineup. The GM...
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LG Optimus G Pro Value Pack Upgrade Coming April 12 (Video)

April 11, 2013

The LG Optimus G Pro, which released in Korea in March, will soon get a “Value Pack” software upgrade on April 12th. The update will add new and improved UX features, which include Smart Video, Pause & Resume Recording and Dual Camera. Smart Video integrates eye recognition to automatically play or stop video without...
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Google Chrome Beta 27 Update: Full Screen Support on Android Smartphones, Tab History on Tablets (Changelog)

April 10, 2013

Google updated the Chrome Beta Web browser for Android to version 27 with a couple new features, including full screen support for Android smartphones, tab history on tablets, client-side certificate support and simpler searching. Check out the full changelog of enhancements, performance fixes and known issues below, then grab the latest Chrome Beta update...
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ZTE GEEK with Intel Atom Z2580 2GHz Dual-Core Processor and 5-inch 720p Display Announced (Image, Specs)

April 10, 2013

At the 2013 Intel Developer Forum in Beijing, China, ZTE announced the oddly-named GEEK smartphone. Like the Lenovo K900, the GEEK will be one of the first Android devices to market with the Intel Atom Z2580 (Clover Trail+) 2GHz dual-core processor. To go along with Intel’s latest mobile chipset, the GEEK, which runs Android...
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New Samsung Galaxy S4 ‘Life Companion’ TV Commercials for S Translator, Sound Shot and Group Play (Videos)

April 10, 2013

Samsung has finally started advertising the Galaxy S4 smartphone through TV Commercials as its worldwide release nears. In the following three videos, Samsung promotes specific features of the upcoming flagship Android handset, which include S Translator, Sound & Shot and Group Play. We imagine this is only the beginning of a year-long onslaught of...
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