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Samsung Galaxy Note III to Feature 13 Megapixel Camera, Possibly with 3x Optical Zoom and OIS

May 28, 2013
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Samsung will reportedly launch the Galaxy Note III with a versatile, 13 megapixel anti-shake camera in H2 of 2013, according to a Korean news site. This bit of news surprises no one, as the flagship Galaxy S4 has already been released with a 13MP shooter. However, the specifics reveal Samsung’s fluid plans for possible...
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Google Nexus 5 Will Not Be Manufactured by LG

May 28, 2013
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Contrary to a previous rumor, LG will not manufacture Google’s next pure Android smartphone, the Nexus 5, according to a statement made by LG Mobile’s VP in Europe, Won Kim, to a Dutch mobile tech site. “The Nexus 4 was a great success, despite the production problems for us and Google. However, we do...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Catches Fire, Nearly Burns Owner While Asleep

May 27, 2013
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Remember the guy who claimed his Galaxy S III exploded only to be exposed as a fraud who microwaved his own smartphone? Well, another person has stepped forward nearly a year later to claim an exploding Galaxy S3 story of his own. This one may actually be true. A guy going by the username...
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Samsung Premiere 2013 Galaxy and Ativ Event to Be Live Streamed from London on June 20th

May 27, 2013
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Samsung has scheduled a special event next month at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London in honor of its Galaxy and Ativ brands. In short, the Galaxy line revolves around Android-powered devices while the Ativ line embraces Windows Phone 8 smartphones and Windows 8 tablets/PCs. Hopefully, we’ll get a couple new product announcements for...
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Staring Contest with Samsung Galaxy S4′s Smart Pause (Video)

May 25, 2013
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All eyes on the Galaxy S4. Swisscom, a major telecommunications provider in Switzerland, recently carried out an interesting promotion for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone at the country’s largest railway station in Zurich. The Swiss carrier invited consumers to participate in a staring contest with a Galaxy S4 embedded into a kiosk. Using...
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Aurora Red Samsung Galaxy S4 Graces AT&T on June 14

May 23, 2013
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If the unannounced Galaxy S4 Active piqued your interest due to its fiery color recently, then this latest announcement from the second largest carrier in the U.S. may deserve your undivided attention. AT&T will release the Samsung Galaxy S4 in an Aurora Red color option online and in-stores on June 14th. Consumers can pre-order...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Stars in Music Video by Grammy Award-Winning Director Joseph Kahn

May 22, 2013
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Samsung partnered with Grammy award-winning director Joseph Kahn to produce a music video featuring the Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. Kahn has worked closely with Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, 50 Cent, Eminem, Katy Perry and other superstars of the music industry. The song in the video, called “Hi, Hey, Hello” by The Chicharones, is accompanied...
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Samsung Acquires 10 Percent Stake in Competing Smartphone Manufacturer Pantech

May 22, 2013
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Samsung has purchased 10 percent stake in competing South Korean smartphone manufacturer Pantech. Today, Samsung confirmed the deal worth $47.6 million, claiming that it’s a strategic plan to improve the bilateral relationship between the companies. Pantech is ranked third behind Samsung and LG in South Korea’s mobile sector. While analysts question Samsung’s motives for...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Caught on Video

May 21, 2013
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Another day, another Samsung Galaxy S4 Active leak. This time, we have both photos and video of the rugged version of the GS4 Android smartphone. Like the earlier images revealed, the new shots and video of the GT-19295 Active show a device sporting an industrial design with exposed screws, a metallic finish and rubber...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 Spotted in the Wild (Images)

May 20, 2013
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The previously rumored Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (model: GT-I9295) has been spotted in the wild. The rugged variant of the flagship Galaxy S4 Android smartphone, which is said to be both waterproof and dustproof, appeared in several leaked photos. Oddly enough, the device looks completely different from the original Galaxy S4. The Active sports...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 to Hit 10 Million in Sales Soon

May 17, 2013
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Samsung is on pace to sell its 10 millionth Galaxy S4 Android smartphone in just a matter of days. “We are confident that we will pass more than 10 million sales of the Galaxy S4 next week. It is selling much faster than the previous model Galaxy S3,” said Samsung Electronics CEO J.k.Shin at...
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NTT Docomo Unveils 2013 Summer Android Smartphone Collection for Japanese Market (Specs, Images)

May 16, 2013
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NTT Docomo has announced its 2013 Summer Collection of Android Jelly Bean devices, which includes 10 smartphones and a tablet. The new lineup is equally as impressive as its preceding Spring collection, as it consists of the Samsung Galaxy S4 SC-04E, Sony Xperia A SO-04E, LG Optimus it L-05E, Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta SH-06E,...
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Google I/O 2013 Keynote Full Replay Video

May 16, 2013
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If you missed the live stream of the Google I/O 2013 opening day keynote, you can now watch the full replay of the webcast via the embedded video above. When it was all said and done, the 6th annual Google I/O received some noteworthy Android-related headlines, including the introduction of Google Play Music All...
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Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Release Date Changed to May 23

May 13, 2013
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Verizon Wireless initially planned a release date of May 30th for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4, but today the largest carrier in the U.S. announced that it has rescheduled the online and retail store launch to May 23rd. The flagship Android smartphone is already available on AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, so eager consumers waiting...
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Samsung SideSync Intertwines Galaxy Android Smartphone and PC as One (Video)

May 9, 2013
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Samsung SideSync was announced last month with limited information, but this newly released promotional video provides more details and gives us a better idea of what to expect from the software. SideSync enables users to connect their Samsung Galaxy Android smartphone and PC as one. With the SideSync software installed, you can take control...
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