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The Galaxy S 4 has effectively mopped the floor with the HTC One

Android So the Galaxy S 4 made its big debut, and even showed up with a few extras that I was unaware about; essentially this means I can’t say I wasn’t surprised or knew as much about the entirety of the Galaxy S 4 as I thought I did. Just like...

Mar 15th by Anna Scantlin 170 65 Reactions

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Hello, Samsung Galaxy S IIIS

Android It’s obvious that Samsung has developed the Galaxy S 4 as an evolutionary step from the outgoing model. From its software specifications down to its appearance, the Galaxy S 4 is very similar in fashion to the annual device refreshes we’ve...

Mar 15th by Chase Bonar 185 118 Reactions

Samsung confirms plans to port some Galaxy S 4 features to Galaxy S III

Android Tonight Samsung officially took the wraps off of the Galaxy S 4, and along with a spec sheet that includes a 5-inch 1080p display and 13-megapixel camera, the device also includes a handful of new features like Air View and Smart Pause....

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 5

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Brains vs. Beauty: Samsung Galaxy S IV or HTC One?

Android Well, it’s finally official. The Samsung Galaxy S IV has arrived fashionably late to the 2013 mobile phone lineup (with a very entertaining and noteworthy presentation) and it’s not taking no for an answer. Inevitably my head was already...

Mar 14th by Anna Scantlin 255 89 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. HTC One

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 and HTC One are the two hot Android phones of the first half of the year, so it makes sense to throw them together into a quick comparison video! Which one do you like more? Hit the comments and let me know!

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 131

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Software Hands-On

Android In this hands-on video, Aaron goes in-depth with the version of TouchWiz found on the new Samsung Galaxy S 4. The hardware may look similar to the Samsung Galaxy S III, but the Galaxy S 4 features some great new software features like Air...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 22

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Gallery

Android Samsung's Galaxy S 4 is an impressive piece of kit. Featuring a 1.9 GHz quad-core or 1.6 GHz octa-core processor (depending on the market), the Galaxy S 4 sports a 5-inch 1080p HD Super AMOLED display, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 5

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Hands-On

Android After multiple leaks and rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 is finally official, and Aaron's going hands-on in New York. It'll be available in Q2 on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Cricket. Are you excited about the Galaxy...

Mar 14th by Aaron Baker 59

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 official, features a 5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Android Here it is, folks. The Samsung Galaxy S 4 was officially introduced tonight, starring in a major event put on in New York City. The Galaxy S 4 is the latest device in Samsung's flagship Galaxy S lineup, and because it's such a major...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 197 136 Reactions

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I’m afraid we’ve lost any hope for the element of surprise

Android So here we are, silently and anxiously waiting to see if any of the rumors we’ve seen floating around this past month surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S IV are even true. Are you excited? Maybe a little nervous? Or do you think you already...

Mar 14th by Anna Scantlin 42 23 Reactions

Ting says Samsung Galaxy S IV, Galaxy S III mini and HTC One coming soon to its lineup

Android It's time for another Ting device update, and this time the Sprint MVNO has promised that it's got some major handsets headed its way soon. Ting recently announced on its official blog that it plans to offer the Samsung Galaxy S IV, and...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 0

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LG posts its own Optimus G '4' billboards above Samsung's Galaxy S IV ads in Times Square

Android I'm not sure if you've heard, but Samsung's hosting a little get-together tonight in New York City to unveil its new Galaxy S IV smartphone. The company's been posting up teasers for the event over the past several days, and it's even got...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 100 84 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S IV liveblog!

Android Today's going to be a big day. Samsung is set to take the stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York to unveil the next Galaxy S device, presumably named the Samsung Galaxy S IV. What looks to be an evolutionary update from the Galaxy S...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 42

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Wake up, Google: The Galaxy S IV is a threat

Android Samsung has easily commanded the market share that Google’s Android flourishes in, but it’s just a matter of time until it’s an afterthought of the Korean company. The launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S IV is exciting for all parties involved....

Mar 14th by Chase Bonar 75 38 Reactions

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Latest leak of alleged Samsung Galaxy S IV shows floating touch, Smart Pause features on video

Android Not getting enough of the alleged Samsung Galaxy S IV that's been leaking lately? I've got some good news for you, friend, because the same device that's already been shown off in two sets of photos and one hands-on video demo is back once...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 36 30 Reactions

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Purported Samsung Galaxy S IV leaks out again, high-quality photos and spec list in tow

Android The Samsung Galaxy S IV countdown is now under the 24-hour mark, but that doesn't mean that we can't squeeze in one last leak before Sammy's big unveiling in New York City. The same purported Galaxy S IV that popped up in a set of images...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 119 91 Reactions

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Marketing is only half the battle

Android Tomorrow is the big day; the big day that all the tech bloggers and websites have been waiting months for. Thursday night Samsung will presumably unveil the magical, wonderful, great and awe-inspiring Galaxy S IV. But in all honestly, I...

Mar 13th by Anna Scantlin 10

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It's time for Apple to fix what isn't broken

Ios We’re a couple weeks into March, and already we’ve seen the flagship devices from HTC and BlackBerry announced. The HTC One could see some speed bumps after its rollout due to the camera, but overall the One is the pinnacle of HTC’s...

Mar 13th by Evan Selleck 30

Samsung Galaxy S IV to feature quad-core processor in U.S. along with 5-inch display, report claims

Android Thanks to a few official teasers and some less-than-official leaks, Samsung's Galaxy S IV has basically dominated the news over the past week or so. That continues tonight, as a new Bloomberg report has surfaced claiming to have some...

Mar 12th by Alex Wagner 27

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy S IV leaks out again, this time on video

Android We've said several times before that when it comes to leaks of unannounced smartphones, video is always better than still images, and apparently the owner of that alleged Samsung Galaxy S IV from yesterday morning agrees. The same Galaxy S...

Mar 12th by Alex Wagner 109 57 Reactions

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The HTC One's camera can make or break sales

Android Even before the One was announced, we all knew that HTC needed to unveil something that would grab our attention. It needed to be a device that not only did so through hardware, but through software and features as well.

Mar 12th by Evan Selleck 61 38 Reactions

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Newest Samsung Galaxy S IV teaser shows device with rounded corners

Android Samsung's already teased the Galaxy S IV in a couple of videos ahead of its big March 14 event, and now the device maker has decided to start doing its teasing in still image form as well. The official Samsung Mobile U.S. Twitter account...

Mar 11th by Alex Wagner 123 101 Reactions

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Second Galaxy S IV teaser video posted by Samsung

Android One week after Samsung launched its first teaser for the Galaxy S IV, the company has posted a second clip to continue building hype for its next flagship smartphone. This latest video shows us Mr. Jeremy Maxwell bringing home his Unpacked...

Mar 11th by Alex Wagner 66 60 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S IV purportedly leaks out in photos days before official event

Android Samsung's Galaxy S IV announcement is now just a few days away, and unsurprisingly, the rumor mill is starting to heat up. The latest leak comes from Chinese form 52Samsung, where one user has put up images of what he claims to be a...

Mar 11th by Alex Wagner 157 75 Reactions

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I'm worried for HTC

Android If speculation were a sport, HTC would be winning. The past two months have amassed a tidal wave of doubt for the Taiwanese company. To think they were once riding high on huge profits and revenues is a distant oasis. But now they're...

Mar 8th by Chase Bonar 113 71 Reactions

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The innovative gimmick: Is the Samsung Galaxy S IV too “smart”?

Android The Galaxy S IV is the talk of the town lately with its reported upcoming release (or announcement) happening on March 14. While I’m excited for the overall release of the device, I’m becoming a little skeptical of the “key” features that...

Mar 6th by Anna Scantlin 86 46 Reactions

Purported U.S. Samsung Galaxy S IV screenshots surface, back up 'Smart scroll' and 'Smart pause' leaks

Android Remember those screenshots from earlier this morning that showed new "Smart pause" and "Smart scroll" features in a version of Android 4.2.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S III? Turns out that that's not the only possible Galaxy S leak that we're...

Mar 6th by Alex Wagner 7

Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.2.1 screenshot leak teases 'Smart scroll' and 'Smart pause' features

Android Just days after a report claimed that Samsung's Galaxy S IV will include a new feature that will automatically scroll content by tracking a user's movement, a batch of screenshots have leaked out that appear to support the rumors....

Mar 6th by Alex Wagner 6

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I think we've left small screen sizes in the dust

Lifestyle We watch as trends come and go in the mobile market. We watch as manufacturers put a focus on one feature or piece of hardware, and watch as they fade away or stick around. They come and go.

Mar 5th by Evan Selleck 50 35 Reactions

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Smartphone resale values explained: Samsung

Android Samsung smartphones sell like Ice Cream Sundaes at a Summer camp. Simply put, Samsung's sales are nothing short of stellar. No manufacturer in the mobile arena can get within spitting distance of them. However, the King's reign is coming...

Mar 5th by Chase Bonar 42 34 Reactions