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Apple and Samsung U.S. device sales figures revealed in court documents

Android We've already seen several interesting documents surface in the trial currently going on between Apple and Samsung, including one that compared the Galaxy S to the iPhone and suggested ways that Samsung could improve its handset. Today...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

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Samsung Epic 4G FC09 maintenance update now rolling out

Android Heads up, Samsung Epic 4G owners. Sprint has announced that a new maintenance update is now rolling out in stages to the Epic 4G. The new update, which is version FC09, actually began pushing yesterday and is expected to hit all Epic 4G...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 24 12 Reactions

HTC EVO 4G, EVO Design 4G, and Samsung Epic 4G receiving updates from Sprint

Android The Sprint device updates just keep on flowing. Hot on the heels of the introduction of an HTC EVO 3D maintenance update, Sprint today announced that updates for the HTC EVO 4G, EVO Design 4G and Samsung Epic 4G are also on the way. The...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 12

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What will you do with your Galaxy S since it will not see Ice Cream Sandwich officially?

Android Since Google announced the Ice Cream Sandwich update in October (as if we didn't know it was coming beforehand), Android users with older devices have been wondering if and when their phones would see the feature-packed 4.0 update. We...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 46

Samsung Epic 4G Gingerbread update coming today, Sprint confirms

Android Start your update engines, Samsung Epic 4G owners. Sprint has officially announced the Gingerbread update for the Epic 4G on its forums, confirming that the new software will be released to users today. The update is indeed build number...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 15

Samsung Epic 4G set to receive Gingerbread tomorrow, claims leaked Sprint doc

Android The Samsung Epic 4G's road to Gingerbread has been one fraught with leaks and rumors, but it looks like that road may finally be coming to an end. According to a source speaking with Android Central, the Epic 4G's Android 2.3 update should...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 16

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Should HTC take notes from Samsung's naming structure?

Android It has been expressed a million times. Phones are coming out of the woodwork and carrier shelves are running out of space. Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC and a handful of other manufacturers are pushing out phones like the world may end...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 22

Samsung Epic 4G now "Ships with Android 2.3," says Sprint site

Android Last week we reported on a rumor claiming that the Samsung Epic 4G may be getting an update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread sometime later this month. Today that rumor got a little support thanks to an unlikely source: Sprint. As you can see up...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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Samsung Epic 4G to see Gingerbread this month?

Android We've already seen Android 2.3 for the Samsung Epic 4G leak out a couple of times at this point, but it looks like those of us that would prefer something a little more official/final may not be waiting much longer for our own taste of...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 57 54 Reactions

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Is Samsung on the fast track to winning customers over?

Android Last year, Samsung's rep took a turn for the worse. They made countless, hollow promises of the Froyo update to their US Galaxy S users. To make a long story short, this rollout didn't actually happen until the beginning of 2011 and it...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 15

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Nexus S 4G makes its way to the top of PhoneDog's "Top Smartphones" list for Sprint

4g Ever since the launch of the EVO 4G, Sprint has taken a serious liking to the little green robot. They have expanded their smartphone lineup in every direction, adding devices of all flavors, prices and styles. With such a broad selection...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 8

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Is Samsung trying to make amends to customers with a speedy Gingerbread update?

Android You may recall a few months back when every tech blog out there, every US Galaxy S owner, and I were relentlessly giving Samsung a brutal lashing. They made several hollow promises of the Froyo update before the end of 2010 and even into...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 32 30 Reactions

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Samsung confirms Gingerbread update for Galaxy S devices, Galaxy Tab

Android It may have taken quite a while for Samsung to begin rolling out Android 2.2 for its Galaxy S devices here in the U.S., but thankfully it doesn't sound like the devices' Gingerbread updates will take nearly as long. Samsung announced this...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 43 42 Reactions

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Winner of a new Samsung Epic 4G

4g Congratulations to A. Morello of Canada on winning a brand new Samsung Epic 4G. "I am truly grateful and lucky for winning this prize because I know that it ain't easy to win. It seems that today is my day to win and I am ecstatic about...

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 0

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Samsung Epic 4G's Gingerbread update in testing, due to arrive in June? [UPDATED]

Android The Samsung Epic 4G only recently got a stable update to Android 2.2, but according to a new rumor that's emerged today, and update to Gingerbread could be coming in the next month and a half or so. The folks at BriefMobile were handed the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 79 70 Reactions

Apple sues Samsung over its Galaxy phones and tablets [UPDATED]

Android Apple and Samsung may be business partners, with the former using some of the latter's processors in its products, but that hasn't stopped the Cupertino-based firm from suing the South Korean electronics company. Apple recently filed a...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 19

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Will Samsung face another angry mob over Gingerbread updates?

Android The update process for Android as a whole has been less than stellar from the start. It has been tarnished with all sorts of negative feedback from users, manufacturers, and tech blogs alike over the ongoing fragmentation problem. With...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9

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Does installing Android on mid-range handsets tarnish the OS?

Android Android hit the market in September 2008 with two major competitors, the businessman's BlackBerry, and the consumer's dream phone, the iPhone. With Apple's product, there is no choice. It's available in one basic, high-end model with...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9

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Winner of a Samsung Epic 4G

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to J. Michalak of RI on winning a brand new Samsung Epic 4G while playing the PhoneDog instant win games. "The first thing I did when I realized I had won was change my status on Facebook and gloat to half of the people...

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 4

More information on Samsung Epic 4G's EC05 update leaks out

4g After hitting a bit of a snag initially, the Samsung Epic 4G's Android 2.2 update is slated to begin rolling out again tomorrow. There were a few details about the update included with the leak, like the fact that Sprint ID will be...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

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Should high-end smartphones like the Epic 4G come with Sprint ID?

Android After six months of little to no word from Samsung, Epic 4G owners are finally going to get their piece of the Froyo pie. The update was first attempted last month but was pulled due to some connectivity and microSD card issues. Round two...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 19

Samsung Epic 4G, Transform, Galaxy Tab tipped to see Froyo updates next week

4g Samsung's Epic 4G finally received its long-awaited update to Android 2.2 about a month ago, but thanks to data connectivity and microSD issues, the software was yanked shortly thereafter. According to a source speaking with BGR, Sprint...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 11

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Nine months later, is the EVO 4G still the best Android device?

Android It's amazing to look back at how fast Android has taken over. Entering a market full of powerhouse veterans and dethroning nearly all of them in two and a half years is impressive to say the least. Not only has Android grown in the form of...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 160 101 Reactions

Samsung Epic 4G Froyo update halted amid data connectivity, microSD issues

4g The Samsung Epic 4G finally got its Android 2.2 update earlier this week, but now it seems that anyone that didn't already get upgraded are going to have to wait even longer for their taste of Epic Froyo. Sprint has announced on their...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 15

Sprint: Samsung Epic 4G Android 2.2 update begins February 21st

4g Yesterday we heard more rumors about the Samsung Epic 4G's Froyo update and its supposed February 21st arrival, and today Sprint has stepped in and made everything nice and official. As you can see above, Sprint announced on its community...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 2

Samsung Epic 4G, Sanyo Zio rumored to see Android 2.2 on February 21st [UPDATED]

4g Hot on the heels of a Samsung exec promising that the U.S. Galaxy S phones Android 2.2 updates were "right around the corner," a rumor about the Epic's upgrade has emerged. The folks over at Android Central have allegedly gotten details on...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

Samsung exec promises Android 2.2 for Galaxy S is "right around the corner"

Android The Samsung Galaxy S/Android 2.2 update saga has been long and fraught with rumors of upgrades being held hostage, but it appears that things might finally be coming to an end soon. Speaking with PCMag today, a Samsung exec said that the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

Samsung Epic 4G getting Froyo on Feb. 21st, Fascinate following on Feb. 22nd?

Android I'm not sure if you all noticed or not, but the Samsung Epic 4G didn't get updated to Android 2.2 on December 26th like one rumor claimed it would. Sprint promised that the upgrade would come "ASAP," and now another rumor has appeared that...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 8

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Motorola CLIQ 2 vs. Samsung Epic 4G Dogfight Pt. 2

Android Aaron does a dogfight review between the Motorola CLIQ 2 and Samsung Epic 4G, two Android phones with great physical keyboards. Announced at CES, the CLIQ 2 is an improvement over the original device and sports a 1 GHz processor, 3.7-inch...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 5

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Motorola CLIQ 2 vs. Samsung Epic 4G Dogfight Pt. 1

Android Aaron does a dogfight review between the Motorola CLIQ 2 and Samsung Epic 4G, two Android phones with QWERTY keyboards. Announced at CES, the CLIQ 2 is a huge improvement over the original and offers a 1 GHz processor, 3.7-inch display,...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 37 36 Reactions

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Samsung Epic 4G

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Mar 12

Collin E. Mikottis

"Love That Screen!"

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4.0

Good phone....battery life could be better. Little thick....

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5 Reception & Call Quality
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Samsung Epic 4G

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Samsung Epic 4G Review by Aaron

Overview What's Good : Speedy processor; 4G connectivity; excellent physical QWERTY keyboard; front-facing camera for video chatting. What's Bad : Doesn't ship with Android 2.2 out of the box; $249.99 price is $50 higher than other high-end smartphones. The Verdict : The Samsung Epic 4G is the most feature-packed device out of the Galaxy S series, and is one of the best Android handsets to date. Introduction The Samsung Epic 4G is the third Galaxy S device to... more...