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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8 Specs (Rumor)

April 9, 2013

We first got wind of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3 last week, but now some specifications have been revealed for the pair of Android smartphones. If this rumor holds true, it’s pretty clear these devices will be categorized as mid-range handsets for the year. Still, both have massive displays at...
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AT&T ‘It’s Not Complicated Up Top’ Commercial Stars NBA Legends Russell, Bird, Kareem and Magic (Video)

April 1, 2013

AT&T released a new commercial starring NBA legends Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The “It’s Not Complicated Up Top” TV advertisement is all about informing consumers that AT&T has a massive network supporting both 4G HSPA+ and LTE technologies. The ad begins with a host asking the quartet of former...
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Samsung: Exynos 5 Octa Processor in Galaxy S4 Supports 4G LTE and All Twenty Bands

March 28, 2013

As you may already know, there will be two varying models of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone when it’s released in the second quarter. One will feature Samsung’s in-house Exynos 5410 1.6GHz octa-core processor while the other sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 1.9GHz quad-core chipset. Since Samsung announced the Snapdragon 600 model for markets...
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T-Mobile to Release Samsung Galaxy S4 on May 1, iPhone 5 on April 12

March 26, 2013

At T-Mobile’s “un-carrier” event in New York, the fourth largest wireless provider in the U.S. announced release details for two flagship devices. The Samsung Galaxy S4 will officially be available starting May 1st and Apple’s iPhone 5 will make its debut on the carrier on April 12th. Both devices are compatible with T-Mobile’s new...
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T-Mobile Launches LTE Network in Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Jose, Baltimore and Washington DC

March 26, 2013

T-Mobile has officially launched its 4G LTE network in seven major metropolitan areas, including Las Vegas, Nevada; San Jose, California; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; Kansas City, Missouri; Baltimore, Maryland; and Washington D.C. This rollout is only the beginning for the fourth largest wireless carrier in the United States, as the goal is to cover...
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US Pre-Order for Unlocked Sony Xperia ZL Begins, Priced $760 Sans Contract and Ships by April 8

March 25, 2013

The unlocked Sony Xperia ZL Android smartphone is now available to pre-order for consumers in the United States. The handset is offered in two different models at off-contract price-points of $759.99 for the 4G LTE version (C6506) and $719.99 for the HSPA+ variant (C6502). The Xperia ZL, which features a 5-inch 1080p Full HD...
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T-Mobile to Launch 4G LTE Network in 7 Markets on March 26

March 24, 2013

T-Mobile will launch its 4G LTE network in seven markets beginning March 26th, according to a newly leaked internal document. The first cities and regions to see lightning-fast LTE data speeds from the fourth largest carrier in the nation include: Las Vegas, Nevada; San Jose, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Kansas City, Missouri; Houston, Texas; Baltimore,...
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Will Your Samsung Galaxy S4 be Powered by Exynos 5410 Octa-Core or Snapdragon 600 Quad-Core CPU? (Regional List)

March 21, 2013

Whether average consumers know it or not, there will be two significantly different Samsung Galaxy S4 models circulating around the world when it begins shipping to 327 mobile operators across 155 countries in late April 2013. Varying color options and storage configurations are always expected with new phone releases, but what we’re referring to,...
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean JDQ39 Update Changelog

March 20, 2013

Verizon Wireless posted the full changelog for the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OTA update that should already be rolling out in phases to the Galaxy Nexus. As expected, the JDQ39 upgrade introduces significant, new features like Photo Sphere, Notification Panel enhancements, LockScreen Widgets and Gesture Typing to Big Red’s LTE variant of the Galaxy...
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Verizon Updates Samsung Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

March 19, 2013

Verizon Wireless has finally upgraded its Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Android 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (JDQ39). While 4.2.2 is the latest version of Android to date, the Google-backed Nexus device should have received build 4.2 months ago. Instead, users have had to sit through inexcusable and unexplained delays. The GSM Galaxy Nexus was...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Infographic

March 15, 2013

This is an infographic for Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean smartphone reflecting its 5-inch 1080P Full HD Super AMOLED display, Exynos 1.6GHz Octa-Core or Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.9GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 2600mAH battery, 13 megapixel rear shooter, 2MP front-facing camera, 4G LTE connectivity, colors and dimensions.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 AnTuTu Benchmark Confirms 1.8GHz Exynos Octa 5410 CPU, PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU (Specs)

March 4, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy S IV Android smartphone has reportedly been clocked by the popular AnTuTu benchmarking application and the purported results reveal more than its performance numbers. The screenshots above actually list all the juicy details about the device. According to the benchmark utility, the SGS4 rocks a 1.8GHz Exynos 5 Octa 4+4 processor...
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Bear Grylls Stars in Kyocera Torque Android Smartphone vs Wild, Releases on Sprint March 8 for $99 (Video)

February 22, 2013

Sprint has revealed release details for the Kyocera Torque, an ultra-rugged Android smartphone which was announced late last month. The water-proof, dirt-proof, drop-proof handset will hit the Now Network on March 8 for $99.99 after $50 mail-in-rebate via reward card. To help promote the device, Sprint has enlisted the help of extreme adventurer Bear...
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LG Officially Announces Optimus F5 and F7 Smartphones

February 21, 2013

We knew they were coming, so it’s not too surprising that LG announced the Optimus F7 and Optimus F5 Android smartphones today. The pair of Jelly Bean-equipped devices will debut with a strong focus on 4G LTE connectivity at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona, Spain on February 25th. The higher-end F7 sports a...
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JD Power: Verizon Leads in Customer Care for 4th Period

February 8, 2013

Verizon Wireless remains king of customer care, according to J.D. Power and Associates. It’s the fourth consecutive time Verizon has claimed top honors in the bi-annual wireless customer care full-service performance study. The 2013 volume 1 survey results are based on responses from 7,332 wireless subscribers from July through December 2012. Verizon scored 766...
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