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Samsung says U.S. Galaxy S 4 delays being caused by 'overwhelming global demand'

Android Following announcements from both Sprint and T-Mobile that revealed delays in their Galaxy S 4 launch plans, Samsung has come forward with an explanation about what's causing all of the headaches. In a statement sent to AllThingsD, Samsung...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 2

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S 4 pre-orders begin tomorrow, pricing set at $199.99 for 16GB model [UPDATED]

Android Nearly a week after Verizon first announced that it plans to launch the Samsung Galaxy S 4 in May, the big red carrier has let loose another small morsel of Galaxy S 4 availability information. Today Verizon revealed on its official...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 4

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Will you pay more for the Galaxy S 4's laundry list of software features?

Android Late last night, the tidal wave crashed. If you were awake and watching your Twitter feed, then I'm sure you saw it. All at once, and quite unexpectedly if you missed the signs, reviews for Samsung's next big thing made themselves...

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 61 51 Reactions

Sprint delays in-store Samsung Galaxy S 4 availability due to inventory issues

Android Hot on the heels of T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S 4 inventory problems, it appears that Sprint is having some issues of its own. Sprint had originally planned to launch the Galaxy S 4 online and in stores on April 27, but the carrier just...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 3

Sony: Xperia P, go and E dual Jelly Bean updates start this week, Xperia S and ion next in line

Android Just as promised, Sony today divulged some more details on its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean rollout plans for several of its Xperia smartphones. The company says that the Xperia P, Xperia go and Xperia E dual are all slated to begin receiving...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Software Review

Android While the phone may look similar to the Galaxy S III, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some new software tricks under its sleeve. New features like Air View, S Translator, and S Health make this phone the ultimate companion to a busy lifestyle....

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. HTC One Dogfight Part 2

Android Samsung Galaxy S 4 versus HTC One. If there's ever a dogfight battle you should pay close attention to, it's this one. Samsung versus HTC. Plastic versus metal. Air Gesture versus HTC BlinkFeed. It's the Samsung Galaxy S 4 versus HTC...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 52

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. HTC One Dogfight Part 1

Android This is easily THE PhoneDog dogfight battle of the century. Samsung's Galaxy S 4 is poised to be the Android leader, though the challenger - HTC - has made an incredible comeback with the HTC One. It's the Samsung Galaxy S 4 versus HTC...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 23

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Samsung Galaxy S 4: The ultimate gallery

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 has arrived in the United States, and with it comes a wealth of features. The US variant packs a 1.9 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU, 5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED HD display, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 22 18 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Video Review Part 2

Android Samsung's Galaxy S 4 is one of the most anticipated Android devices to land in the PhoneDog West offices. As the successor to the Galaxy S III line and the the flag-carrier of sorts for Samsung's Galaxy S brand, the exterior of the phone...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Video Review Part 1

Android Samsung Galaxy S 4 is one of the most anticipated Android smartphones to land at the PhoneDog West office. Succeeding the Galaxy S III and carrying the torch for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S brand, the exterior of the Galaxy S 4 closely...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 18

T-Mobile's online Samsung Galaxy S 4 sales hit with delay, now slated to begin on April 29

Android Yesterday there was some good news for AT&T customers that have pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S 4, as the big blue carrier announced that customers would begin receiving their units as soon as April 25. Unfortunately, it appears that...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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Huawei says it's no longer interested in breaking into U.S. wireless market [UPDATED]

Android When it comes to the U.S. wireless market, Huawei is a name that we typically see attached to lower-end hardware, if we see it at all. Huawei has been trying to change that in recent years by making itself a larger player in the U.S....

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 5

LG Spectrum 2 Jelly Bean update officially revealed by Verizon

Android Verizon today revealed which of its Android handsets is next in line to receive a Jelly Bean update. The big winner is the LG Spectrum 2, which will soon receive an update to Android 4.1, software version VS93021B. Just as we'd expect from...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 5

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It's officially HTC against the world

Android The good and the bad of the new flagship from HTC has been divvied out in proportionate batches. The majority of positive publicity surrounds the One's build quality and marketed features. But the negativity is becoming increasingly harder...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 68 26 Reactions

Pantech Perception official, launching at Verizon on April 25 with Motion Sense tech

Android After starring in an image leak and appearing at the FCC earlier this year, the Pantech Perception has now been officially announced for Verizon Wireless. Set to arrive both in stores and online on April 25, the Perception will feature a...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

Sony kicks off Xperia Z AOSP program, releases binaries and demo video

Android Last year, Sony's Xperia S became the target of a experiment to bring the Android Open Source Project to some new, non-Nexus hardware. Sony approved of the program and eventually took the reins of it, posting some necessary binaries and...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

Motorola patent complaint against Apple tossed out by U.S. ITC [UPDATED]

Android It looks like one of the ongoing patent battles between Apple and Motorola may finally be nearing an end. The U.S. International Trade Commission today tossed out a case in which Motorola claimed that Apple had infringed upon U.S. Patent...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 3

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AT&T launching Samsung Galaxy S 4 on April 27, pre-orders to begin arriving on April 25

Android Grab those calendars, AT&T customers, because the big blue operator just announced when it'll begin selling Samsung's Galaxy S 4. AT&T just announced on its official Twitter account that it'll begin offering the 16GB Galaxy S 4 in stores...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 57 56 Reactions

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ZTE Director Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes and takes a first look at the ZTE Director, a budget Android phone from US Cellular. Featuring a 1 GHz single-core Snapdragon S2 CPU, 3.5-inch display, 3-megapixel camera with flash, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It's...

5 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 2