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Samsung exec says Galaxy S 4 shipments have surpassed 6 million units

Android We all know by now that Samsung isn't afraid to disclose shipment numbers for its flagship hardware, having done so in the past for the first three Galaxy S models as well as the two Galaxy Notes. It should come as no surprise, then, that...

3 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

Google announces Samsung Galaxy S 4 with stock Android 4.2, launching June 26 for $649

Android Love the Samsung Galaxy S 4, but not so into TouchWiz? Google's got what you need. The company just announced that it plans to release a new version of the Galaxy S 4 that runs a stock version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The device will...

3 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

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The new stock GS4: The price is right, the expectations are wrong

Android Today is just the beginning of Google I/O, which lasts through Friday as we continue to learn more about Google’s plans for the near future. We’ve already learned of a couple of interesting new features coming from the Mountain View...

3 days ago by Anna Scantlin 0

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Aaron Asks: Optimus G Pro or Galaxy Note II?

Android For the first time, the Samsung Galaxy Note II has a serious competitor. The tablet phone space is now home to two high-end devices: the Note II and the LG Optimus G Pro. The Optimus G Pro has some great specs, but it's limited by the...

3 days ago by Aaron Baker 0

Samsung says it may free up storage on Galaxy S 4 through 'software optimization'

Android Samsung caught a bit of flak earlier this month after it was discovered that the 16GB version of its Galaxy S 4 only comes with 8GB or so of user-accessible storage, which Samsung said was a result of the device's high-res display and...

2 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Google I/O 2013 is a lesson in appreciation, not disappointment

Android The opening act of Google I/O 2013 has come and gone without any major software overhaul or hardware announcements, but I'm thankful anyways. Many were expecting something of the Mountain View company to sweep them off their feet like past...

2 days ago by Chase Bonar 0

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Nexus 5 and Key Lime Pie would be best served in the fall

Android Now that the keynote from Google I/O is a day behind us, the next couple of days of Google I/O are primarily directed at developers. Obviously we haven’t seen any of the things we had hoped for, and for many that serves as one heaping...

2 days ago by Anna Scantlin 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 21: Recap

Android I'm three weeks in with the Samsung Galaxy S 4, and as usual, I continue to find things that I like and don't like. In day 21, we're talking about a wealth of things from microSD cards, to battery, to display, and more.

2 days ago by Aaron Baker 0

Virgin Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Reverb getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update

Android Ready for a nice Thursday surprise, Samsung Galaxy Reverb owners? It's been revealed that your trusty Android phone will begin receiving an update to Jelly Bean starting today, May 16, that'll bring the Galaxy Reverb up to Android 4.1.2....

2 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

Samsung CEO says Galaxy S 4 sales to pass 10 million next week as Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 allegedly leaks

Android The Galaxy S III has been a big device for Samsung, with the company announcing earlier this year that it had moved over 50 million units of its then-flagship smartphone. The title of "Samsung flagship" was recently transferred to the...

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Samsung TecTiles 2 arrive with Galaxy S 4 support, priced at $14.99 for a pack of 5

Android After teasing its new Galaxy S 4-compatible TecTiles 2 last month, Samsung today made the NFC tags available for purchase through its online shop. The new TecTiles 2 tags feature an updated NFC protocol that makes them compatible with new...

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Boost Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Rush receiving its Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update

Android Hot on the heels of Virgin Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Reverb receiving an update to Android 4.1.2, it appears that one of Boost Mobile's Galaxy-branded handsets is receiving a Jelly Bean update of its own. PhoneDog reader John pinged us to...

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Popularity of the Galaxy S 4 shouldn't come as a surprise

Android In somewhat bigger news from the mobile industry today, we’ve learned that Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 is selling like bacon pancakes compared to its ever-so-popular predecessor, the Galaxy S 3. When the Galaxy S 4 was introduced back in early...

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Does the color of a smartphone really matter?

Lifestyle If you’ve been keeping up with the news around these parts, you’ve probably seen that there has been a significant amount of coverage aimed at the Nexus 4 and how we will most likely be seeing a white variant released sometime in the near...

12 hrs ago by Anna Scantlin 0

T-Mobile's 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy S III on its way to stores

Android T-Mobile first teased its new 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S III variant back in January at CES, but since then the magenta operator hasn't uttered a word about the device. It appears that the LTE Galaxy S III is finally about to land on...

12 hrs ago by Alex Wagner 0