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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note II receiving update that includes Android 4.1.2, several improvements

Android Looks like iPhone 5 owners aren't the ones getting a shiny new update today, as Verizon has begun pushing out an update to its version of the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The big difference between the two updates is that the Galaxy Note II's...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

AT&T reveals Samsung Galaxy Note Jelly Bean update details

Android Still rocking an original Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T? Your day in the sun is nearly here, friend, as AT&T has announced that it plans to begin rolling out the Galaxy Note's update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on May 3. AT&T revealed the...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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iOS 7 still holds my interest

Ios I’m going to be straightforward with you guys about something. I mean, I know I said it right there in the title so I can’t really get any more straightforward about this than I already have, but despite all of the negative remarks that I...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 0

AT&T makes Galaxy Note Jelly Bean update official, available today through Samsung Kies

Android Just as expected, AT&T this morning announced that its version of the original Samsung Galaxy Note can be updated to Jelly Bean starting today. The update will bump the Galaxy Note up to Android 4.1.2, build number I717UCMD3, and will...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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How do you increase the battery life of your smartphone?

Android When it comes to smartphones in 2013, battery size is all the rage. No matter your mobile OS, the amount of time you can spend away from a wall outlet is easily one of the most important reasons to choose one handset over another. But...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 0

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LG figured it out: Become Google's pet, get the goods

Android Last year we saw the unveiling of the latest Google Nexus device, the Nexus 4. According to rumors and reports from TechCrunch and the Korea Times, LG is already in the works for a Nexus 5 – not to be confused with the presumed release of...

2 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 8: Gallery

Android In this update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, I'm talking about little things I've found out about the smartphone. Nothing too specific this time around. I find myself liking the gallery configuration, as it closely resembles the...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 0

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Companies should market the amount of usable storage

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 - what a phone, huh? And just like every Samsung Android device you see, you get more than the ability to proudly say that you own a Samsung Galaxy device. You get TouchWiz! But of course, in exchange for the ability...

2 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 0

Apple and Samsung continue to control majority of U.S. smartphone market share

Android Just as with Google's Android platform distribution stats, we can always count on seeing new reports on the U.S. smartphone market from research firm comScore at the start of every month, and May is no different. Today comScore released...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Why are smartphone bezels going the way of batteries?

Lifestyle Every new smartphone concept has gradually shed body mass to outline design. There's a certain sense of sexiness that manufacturers strive to achieve with each new form factor. Often times, the display grows into its own by taking up more...

2 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 0

Samsung comments on 16GB Galaxy S 4's user-accessible storage, points out inclusion of microSD slot

Android Following a rather elaborate unveiling in mid-March, Samsung's Galaxy S 4 was recently made available for purchase to consumers all around the globe. However, some consumers that've bought the base 16GB model have had their new phone...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

AT&T to launch 32GB Samsung Galaxy S 4 on May 10 for $249.99

Android There's some good news today for AT&T customers that are interested in the Samsung Galaxy S 4 but are concerned that the 16GB model may be a little cramped. AT&T just announced that it'll begin offering the 32GB version of the Galaxy S 4...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S 4 to begin receiving software update on May 7

Android T-Mobile's flavor of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 has only been available for purchase for a week now, but it looks like any Magenta Army members that've already snagged one will soon be treated to a software update for their shiny new phone....

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Here's what the Motorola X Phone needs to do to be a hit

Android At first mention of Motorola's X Phone, it's difficult not to ask a follow-up question. "What's special about it?" "Will it be available on my carrier?" "It's not a Galaxy...why would I want it?" Thus, it has become crystal clear that...

2 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 0

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S 4 receiving maintenance update

Android The T-Mobile version of Galaxy S 4 isn't the only flavor of Samsung's new flagship that's getting updated today, as it appears that the AT&T variant is also being treated to some new software. PhoneDog reader Mitchell just let us know that...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0