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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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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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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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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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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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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Goes on Sale in US on April 11

April 9, 2013

Unveiled at MWC back in February, the white Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Android tablet will finally hit online retailers and store shelves in the United States starting this Thursday, April 11th. The Galaxy Note 8.0 features an 8-inch WXGA 1280×800 display, Exynos 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage expandable with...
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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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Android Smartphones to Support Facebook Home at Launch (List)

April 4, 2013

Facebook Home was announced today as a new home and lock screen replacement for Android that’s geared around the popular social media network. As we mentioned earlier, the UX will be available for free on Google Play on April 12th, but which devices will support the new software? According to Facebook, Home will only...
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Facebook ‘Home’ Announced for Android, Releases Free on Google Play on April 12 (Screenshots, Video)

April 4, 2013

Today, Facebook announced “Home” for the Android platform. As the name implies, Home is a home screen, launcher and lockscreen replacement at its core. Its key features, which include Cover Feed, Chat Heads, Notifications and a custom app launcher, are centered around Facebook’s rich social media elements for those who want to put their...
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Samsung’s Ambitious Goal to Ship Half Billion Phones in 2013

April 3, 2013

After shipping nearly 400 million mobile phones in 2012, Samsung Electronics hopes to increase shipments to half a billion in 2013, according to an undisclosed industry supply chain. Samsung shipped 40 million units of its flagship Galaxy S III Android smartphone last year and analysts expect that number to rise for the upcoming Galaxy...
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AT&T Updates Samsung Galaxy S 4 Pricing: 16GB for $200, 32GB for $250

April 3, 2013

Last week, AT&T announced its Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone would be available for pre-order starting April 16 for $250. What the second largest wireless carrier in the U.S. failed to mention was that price-point is specific to the 32GB model. AT&T elucidated today by posting the following update: “the 32GB model will be...
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3-inch Android Phones Rumored

April 2, 2013

Samsung is planning to introduce a new Galaxy Mega line consisting of two Android smartphones with massive displays that purportedly trump the current 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II. The Galaxy Mega 5.8 (GT-I9152) and Galaxy Mega 6.3 (GT-I9200) are rumored to sport 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch screens, respectively. This could explain why multiple sources have pegged...
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US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-Orders Start April 16

March 29, 2013

U.S. Cellular will join AT&T in opening up pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S4 on April 16. It’s possible we’ll be looking at simultaneous launches across all the major US carriers. T-Mobile’s already confirmed release date of May 1st could be a hint as to when we should expect the flagship Android smartphone on...
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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean GB27 Update

March 29, 2013

Sprint has made a firmware upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly bean available for the 18-month old Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch smartphone. Unlike most updates, which are pushed over the air in phases, the GB27 software update is only accessible to the user as an over-the-wire download on Samsung’s support site. Epic...
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