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AT&T Galaxy S II Jelly Bean update detailed by Samsung

Android AT&T and Samsung have got a nice Monday afternoon surprise for their Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) owners, as it appears that that model's update to Jelly Bean is finally ready for mass consumption. Samsung has put up an official support page for...

1 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

More U.S. Galaxy S II variants getting updated to Jelly Bean, AT&T model receiving maintenance update

Android Sprint recently surprised quite a few folks when it revealed a Jelly Bean update for its Epic 4G Touch, but it turns out that that's not the only Samsung Galaxy S II variant that's getting bumped up to Android 4.1. As noted by PhoneDog...

Mar 30th by Alex Wagner 9

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Should Samsung retire the Galaxy S II name?

Android This morning, Samsung officially announced a new phone. No, it isn’t the next Galaxy Note. No, it isn’t the next Galaxy S. What it is, though, is an old Galaxy S. If Samsung was looking to surprise folks with a phone announcement, I’m not...

Jan 10th by Evan Selleck 50 32 Reactions

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II receiving Android 4.0.4 maintenance update

Android It's certainly been a while since AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II (not Skyrocket) has been in the news, but this morning both it and its owners are getting a little time in the spotlight. The Galaxy S II is now on the receiving...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

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Apple reveals the Samsung devices that it wants to ban

Android Last Friday evening, the jury in the trial between Apple and Samsung delivered its verdict, which saw Apple come away with a fairly strong win. Now the Cupertino firm has revealed which devices it plans to try and have banned as a result....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 43

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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich Walkthrough

Android The Ice Cream Sandwich rollout continues! In this walkthrough video, Aaron takes a look at Android 4.0 on AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II. This version of Ice Cream Sandwich retains TouchWiz 4.0 but brings the usual updates, including Face...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 17

AT&T officially announces its Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 update

Android Last week, some AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II owners were able to install an update to Android 4.0 using Samsung's Kies software, but then the upgrade quickly disappeared. If you're one of the many folks that weren't able to download the update...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 17

AT&T issues statement on Galaxy S II Android 4.0 update, says it'll be live soon

Android Remember earlier this week when some folks were able to download the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II's Android 4.0 update, but most users couldn't get to it? Well now we've got a bit of an explanation as to what was going on. AT&T explained to...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 21

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 update available for download in Kies [UPDATED]

Android Looks like Samsung is giving AT&T Galaxy S II owners a nice little midweek surprise. The Android 4.0 update for AT&T's Galaxy S II is now available for download, though it's worth noting that owners will have to plug the device into their...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 20

Samsung shares Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade list for U.S. customers

Android Got a Samsung-made Android device and wondering if it'll be getting a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich? You'll want to check out the list below, which Samsung has posted to its U.S. support site and names several products that'll receive...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 6

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Winner of a new Samung Galaxy S II

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to our latest One-Paw Bandit game winner, K. Harry of MA! He won a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T on Tuesday April 24, 2012.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 0

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy S II Skyrocket Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades leak out

Android AT&T has said that its Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy S II Skyrocket will receive upgrades to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but save for a vague "in the coming months" timeframe, the carrier has yet to say when those updates will be...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

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AT&T names 10 devices that'll get Ice Cream Sandwich "in the coming months"

Android Today AT&T officially began rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the HTC Vivid, making it the first handset on AT&T to feature ICS. What about those AT&T customers without a Vivid? There's good news for them (at least some of...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 67 39 Reactions

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The Galaxy S III will likely be a victim of wild rumors

Android In the mobile industry, we are always looking ahead, trying to predict what might happen next or what a new device will entail before it ever even becomes official. In most cases, rumors don't fully pan out. The new iPad, for instance, is...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 14

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Winner of a Samsung Galaxy S II

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to T. Churiy of PA on winning a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T. "I have been playing the game for a long time, and I never expected to win. I am very happy to win and excited to use my new phone!"

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 0

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Google and Samsung need to learn how to launch a phone

Android It has been nearly a month since Google and Samsung teamed up and took the stage in Hong Kong to announce the latest and greatest in their portfolios. Samsung showed off some of the sweetest mobile hardware to date – a 720p 4.65-inch Super...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 114 54 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S II to AT&T

New Phones The Samsung Galaxy S II arrived to AT&T on Sunday October 2, 2011.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 0

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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Video Review Part 2

Android The Galaxy S II is the must-have Android device, but it's coming out right before the announcement of the next iPhone. Can it get enough of a following (and fast) to gain some traction in the US mobile market?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 19

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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Video Review Part 1

Android Much like the international version, AT&T's Galaxy S II is a top-notch Android smartphone that does a ton of things well. Unfortunately, it's coming right before the assumed announcement of the iPhone 5. Can it hold its own?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 70 66 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T) First Impressions

Android It's great to see the Galaxy S II in the States at a subsidized and affordable price (read: NOT $750), but the wireless market moves quickly, and many on AT&T are waiting for LTE-capable devices. Is this the device worth getting?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 19

AT&T Galaxy S II arriving on October 2nd for $199.99

Android The Samsung Galaxy S II's U.S. invasion kicked off last weekend with the arrival of Sprint's Epic 4G Touch, and now we know when the second of the trio of Americanized GSIIs will be making its way to market. AT&T just announced that its...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 17

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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Hands-On

Android Aaron takes a look at AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II at Samsung's special event in New York City. Specs include a 1.2 GHz Exynos processor, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording,...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 30

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Samsung Galaxy S II announced for AT&T and T-Mobile, Epic 4G Touch for Sprint

Android After months of waiting, the Samsung Galaxy S II U.S. variants have finally been unveiled. Both AT&T and T-Mobile are sticking with the Galaxy S II branding, while Sprint has opted to name their model the "Epic 4G Touch."

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 76 56 Reactions

Coming device

Samsung Galaxy S II

Coming Soon Phones Also confirmed at tonight's Samsung event in NYC is AT&T's and T-Mobile's Galaxy S II devices. They both will receive a model of this popular smartphone later this fall.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 19

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Samsung Galaxy S II NYC event (liveblog)

Android Tonight's special event in New York City is widely expected to be the unveiling of not one, but three distinct Galaxy S II devices - one for AT&T, one for Sprint, and one for T-Mobile. It's going to be an exciting night, so sit back,...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 77 28 Reactions

Samsung Galaxy S II variants for AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile revealed

Android Samsung may be planning to unveil its U.S. Galaxy S II variants at an event next week — which we'll be live at — but that doesn't mean we have to wait until then to get a peek at the three devices. The folks at Pocketnow have managed to...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 26

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Mar 12

Jonathon Sherrouse

"The Galaxy S II is a pretty good phone and should suffice for most people who want an easy, fluid experience."

Overall

4.4

The Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy S II is just short of exquisite, with the only slight complaint being the blacks; I feel as if they could be a tad darker to really provide more contrast, but that's just me being picky. Also, the 4.3 inch screen really just adds more beauty and functionality to the display. All in all, the display is gorgeous and provides vivid, saturated colors and a lot of contrast. The display is really something special that many users will find to be more than... more...

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3 Battery Life
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Video Review Part 2

We've waited, waited, and waited some more, and roughly seven months after the international announcement, Samsung's Galaxy S II series has arrived in the States. Coming on October 2nd, AT&T's version is the Galaxy S II , and it offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core Exynos processor, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display (480x800 pixels), 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording capabilities, a front-facing camera for video calling (and the occasional self portrait), and Android 2.3.4... more...