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I like every platform. Is there something wrong with that?

Android More often than not you’ll find people in this industry that label themselves as "fans" that are rooting for a particular platform that they have grown to love. But for me? Well, I happen to like and dislike different parts of every...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 55 40 Reactions

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The evolution of smartphones

Android Every time I read about a new flagship phone, there’s usually one or two things about it that make me think, “Wow, I can’t believe a phone can do that!” We call them “phones”, but in all actuality these little miracles of technology are...

from 2012 by Anna Scantlin 154 113 Reactions

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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

More T-Mobile smartphones see price adjustments

4g The other day, T-Mobile announced a bit of a pricing change for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, bumping the cost from $149.99 to $199.99 with a two-year contract. It turns out that the Galaxy S 4G isn't the only T-Mo handset getting slapped with...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

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 Vibrant Froyo update available through Kies Mini software

Android Yesterday we learned that the Samsung Vibrant would be the first Galaxy S device in the U.S. to get Android 2.2, with the software becoming available to users today. The upgrade isn't going to be a simple over the air installation, though,...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 11

T-Mobile: Vibrant update coming "very soon," but iPhone isn't [UPDATED]

Android Some owners of T-Mobile's Vibrant may have been a bit disappointed by today's confirmation of a Galaxy S 4G device for Magenta, but they shouldn't fret because they haven't been forgotten in all of the new device excitement. At a press...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 8

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Are US carriers to blame for the Galaxy S Froyo delays?

Android It has only been a few days since we last heard of the Samsung Galaxy S debacle, and it seems we were overdue for some more rumors. This time around, the source is coming from an anonymous Samsung employee who wants to bring a new...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 24

Rumor: Galaxy S Froyo updates being held up due to financial conflict [UPDATED]

Android Samsung's Galaxy S line of Android phones is still stuck on Eclair here in the U.S., but no one is really sure why. Originally we heard that the delay may be linked to Sammy's desire to sell Vibrant 4Gs, but now it sounds like the root of...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 12

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What exactly is Samsung up to?

Android It seems like Samsung is getting all of the attention nowadays. I'm sure you're all aware of the increasingly popular Froyo-less Galaxy S debacle. They assure you all that your updates are coming, and that they're still testing to make...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 21

Rumor: Samsung holding back Vibrant Froyo to boost Vibrant 4G sales

Android Hey everyone, I don't know if you noticed or not, but Samsung's Galaxy S phones still don't have Android 2.2. Sammy said recently that they're still running tests to ensure a simple upgrade, but the folks at AndroidSPIN claim that the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

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Will Samsung lose future customers over the delayed Froyo update?

Android Though Samsung has tried to subdue the millions of Froyo-less Galaxy S users with words of consolation, the whole fiasco keeps on rolling and snowballing as it goes. Samsung may be the current Android-powered device leader in terms of...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 39

Rumor: Two new Samsung devices coming to T-Mobile, including a revised Vibrant

Android T-Mobile is already said to be launching the Motorola CLIQ 2 and Dell Streak 7 within the next couple of weeks, and now a couple of Samsung devices have been added to the Magenta rumor mill, too. There's not much known right now, but...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

Samsung moves 10 million Galaxy S phones around the globe

Android It wasn't long ago that Samsung announced that they'd sold a little over 9 million of their popular Galaxy S handsets, and now another milestone has been broken. Today the No. 1 Android provider confirmed that it has sold over 10 million...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

Samsung says that Galaxy S Froyo is still coming, but doesn't have an ETA

Android Samsung was unable to push Android 2.2 to its popular Galaxy S line of devices before the end of 2010, and it's obvious that many of you are pretty upset at the company for still being stuck on Android 2.1 going into 2011. While there's...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 14

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Are you frustrated that Samsung didn't get Android 2.2 to the Galaxy S devices by the end of 2010?

Android After months of rumors, delays, and launches in other countries, it's pretty safe to say that Samsung will not be updating the Galaxy S line of devices to Android 2.2 by the end of 2010. Based on the comments on Facebook, YouTube, and of...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 26

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Android: A look into TouchWiz

Android One of the most notable things about Android is its unique ability to be customized. Manufacturers love to put their own spin on things and show users what their personal Android vision is. We've seen both MOTOBLUR and HTC's Sense UI and...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 9

Samsung's Galaxy S product pages listing Android 2.2 as a feature [UPDATED]

Android Many of you think that Samsung should skip the Froyo update for its Galaxy S line of updates and go straight to Gingerbread, but Samsung's site shows that Android 2.2 may still be coming. After perusing the product pages for Sammy's line...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 8

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Should Samsung skip Froyo and update the Galaxy S line to Gingerbread?

Android Halfway through this month Google gave us an early Christmas present, a new Android update. Gingerbread brought quite a few UI changes and some back-end updates to improve overall performance and battery life. Unfortunately, we all know...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 23

Samsung sells 9.3 million Galaxy S devices worldwide

Android It wasn't long ago that Samsung was named the top Android provider in the U.S. after shipping 3 million Galaxy S devices stateside, and now Samsung has let everyone know that they're doing pretty well in the rest of the world, too. In a...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 5

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Which devices will get a taste of Gingerbread?

Android So Gingerbread is here, it's set to be in consumer hands in the coming weeks to months, but who exactly is getting it? Well, HTC didn't really help us with their beating-around-the-bush answer. They said:

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 6

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Winner of a new Samsung Vibrant

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to A. Hrabovszki of SC for winning a new Samsung Vibrant on December 1, 2010 at 2:06AM. "Wow, I'm very surprised to win. I will put this phone under the Christmas tree. This is the perfect gift for my husband, who is...

from 2010 by The PhoneDog 0

Samsung attempts to relieve Galaxy S GPS woes with "GPS Restore" app

Android It's no secret that Samsung's Captivate and Vibrant have suffered from GPS problems ever since launch, and many users have resorted to ROMs and other hacks to remedy the situation. Today Samsung released an app to try get things running...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 3

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Winner of a Samsung Vibrant

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to L. DellaValle of TX for winning a Samsung Vibrant on Tuesday November 23, 2010 at 3:44PM. Stay tuned for a quote and picture of our latest One-Paw Bandit game winner.

from 2010 by The PhoneDog 1

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Noah's Samsung Vibrant review (T-Mobile)

NOTE: Due to the similarities between the devices, portions of this review also appear in my review of the Samsung Captivate (AT&T). Overview What's Good: Big, beautiful display; Light, pocketable form factor; Speedy download speeds; Fast, smooth performance; Good camera; Good social networking integration What's Bad: Samsung's custom skin doesn't add much to Android and can't be disabled; Plastic materials feel cheap; No flash on camera The Verdict: The Samsung Vibrant is... more...