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Samsung Galaxy S 4 crosses 10 million units shipped mark, new colors rolling out soon [UPDATED]

Android Just as Samsung CEO J.K. Shin predicted, the Galaxy S 4 has now crossed the 10 million units shipped milestone. Samsung announced the news this evening, touting the fact that it's new flagship has shipped 10 million units since its South...

2 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Even if you don’t use Android, do you still rely on Google?

Android I’m just going to make one thing very clear right now: I love and hate Google. I can’t really explain it in its entirety, but Google in its current state is like, the overlord of the tech world. Google has eyes and ears everywhere – along...

2 days ago by Anna Scantlin 18

ZTE says U.S. launch of Grand S delayed until 2014, but Grand Memo coming this year

Android Shortly after ZTE took the wraps off of its 6.9mm-thick Grand S at CES earlier this year, the company confirmed that it would be bringing its new smartphone to the U.S. later in 2013. Now it looks like anyone interested in a Grand S device...

2 days ago by Alex Wagner 1

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Take a breather, HTC

Android Not every manufacturer can be in the limelight all at the same time. Each one has the potential to be at the top if they want, but even when a company is considered top dog it only has so long before its empire starts to fall. We’ve seen...

3 days ago by Anna Scantlin 8

Chrome for Android updated with fullscreen mode, iOS version gaining voice search soon

Android There's some good news for fans of Google Chrome today, as Google has announced that it's updating both the Android and iOS versions of its browser with some nifty new features. First up, Chrome for Android is gaining a new fullscreen...

3 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

Apple claims that Samsung Galaxy S 4 and Google Now infringe its patents in new court filing

Android A week after Apple revealed that it would like to add the Galaxy S 4 to one of its patent infringement lawsuits against Samsung, the Cupertino firm has officially filed a motion for its request. In its filing, Apple says that it obtained...

3 days ago by Alex Wagner 15

Cricket's Samsung Galaxy S 4 launching on June 7 for $599.99

Android Samsung announced last month that its new Galaxy S 4 would be available on seven different carriers in the U.S., and today another member of that group has stepped forward to announce its launch plans for the flagship smartphone. Cricket...

3 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

HTC Chief Product Officer and other execs leave company as its difficulties continue

Android Things haven't exactly been going swimmingly for HTC as of late, with the company reporting some less-than-stellar financial numbers and running into delays with the launch of its One due to component shortages. Now the Taiwanese firm's...

3 days ago by Alex Wagner 8

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Kyocera Hydro Edge Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Kyocera Hydro Edge, a new smartphone that's coming soon to Boost Mobile. Featuring a 1 GHz dual-core CPU, 4-inch IPS display, 5-megapixel camera, 1 GB of RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with some...

4 days ago by Aaron Baker 2

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Boost Mobile Wallet service available today in select markets, national rollout starts this summer

Android Looks like the mobile wallet game just got itself a new player. Boost Mobile today announced the launch of Boost Mobile Wallet, a service that allows customers of the operator to do things like send money to over 135 countries, pay bills...

4 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Kyocera Hydro Edge announced for Sprint and Boost Mobile, Hydro XTRM official for U.S. Cellular

Android Following 2012's launch of the its waterproof Hydro smartphone, Kyocera today announced that it's expanding its line of Hydro-branded devices for Sprint, Boost Mobile and U.S. Cellular. Both Sprint and Boost will launch the Kyocera Hydro...

4 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Samsung Galaxy S III headed to Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile in June

Android Sprint announced this morning that its Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile prepaid brands will soon begin offering the Samsung Galaxy S III. The handset will be hitting both Boost and Virgin in June with 4G LTE connectivity in tow, giving...

4 days ago by Alex Wagner 4

LG Optimus F3 for Sprint shown off in image leak

Android Sprint is already playing host to a few different LG Optimus-branded smartphones, but it looks like there will be one more joining the roster in the near future. According to a report from @evleaks on PhoneArena, the LG Optimus F3 will be...

4 days ago by Alex Wagner 2

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active shows its rugged self off to the camera again, this time on video

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active may be resistant to dust and water, but one thing that its ruggedized body won't protect it from is a camera. Just a day after starring in a batch of leaked photos, the Galaxy S 4 Active is back again this...

4 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 25: Lag

Android It's day 25 with the Samsung Galaxy S 4, and it's crunch time. In this update, I'll recap some of the things I've learned, some of the things I love, and some of the things I find frustrating. 25 days into the challenge, and I'm...

4 days ago by Aaron Baker 64 41 Reactions

AT&T to enable pre-loaded video chat app use over cellular for all customers by end of 2013

Android Google's new Hangouts app was finally introduced at I/O last week, and shortly after its announcement, Google made it available for download. Some Android-using AT&T customers ran into a bit of an issue with the new app, though, as they...

5 days ago by Alex Wagner 1

Google+ for Android v4.0 update coming today with more photo editing tools, new 'Locations' section

Android Looks like this week is off to a good start for Google+ users on Android. Google today announced that it's rolling out a major new update for its Google+ app for Android, bringing it up to version 4.0. There's a big focus on photos in this...

5 days ago by Alex Wagner 2

T-Mobile 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S III tipped to be launching on June 5

Android Remember how those 4G LTE-enabled Galaxy S III units are on their way to T-Mobile stores? Thanks to a newly-leaked image posted by our friends at TmoNews, now we know when those devices can continue their retail journey by moving from...

5 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active reportedly photographed as 'S4 Mega, S4 mini and S4 Active' named by app

Android Following some rumblings about a "Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active" earlier this month, some images that purportedly show the unannounced device in the wild have made their way online. Tipped to feature the model number GT-I9295, the Galaxy S 4...

5 days ago by Alex Wagner 4

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Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.2.2 update leaks, packs in several Galaxy S 4 features

Android Shortly after the Galaxy S 4 was introduced, Samsung confirmed that it would be bringing some of the software features of its new flagship to its predecessor, the Galaxy S III. Now the folks at SamMobile have gotten hold of a leaked...

5 days ago by Alex Wagner 36 33 Reactions

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"Do nicer phone models appearing on prepaid carriers entice you to switch to prepaid?"

Vicki Figueroa Not until they get the best phones right from the get go like the big carriers

Skylor Mitchell The only way would be if the prices weren't $400-$700 for a device.

Gordon Christie Nope buying Sim free is cheaper at times

Susie Dugan I started using my iPhone with Straight Talk years ago.... way before they allowed you to bring your own phone. I pay 45 bucks a month for unlimited talk and text and while they advertise unlimited data that's bullshit, they'll call and give you a warning if you go over 2GBs. I never have though... and after getting royally screwed by AT&T I am thrilled to now be getting pretty much the same service for SO much less. My SIM works in any AT&T or unlocked phone and the only drawback is no LTE.