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Oct

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S III Getting A Small OTA Update To Build T999UVLJ4

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Galaxy S III, News, T-Mobile

Well, you already know it's not Jelly Bean, but T-Mo is sending an OTA update to the Galaxy S III right now. It's a minor one, mostly dealing with some Touchwiz stuff you likely don't use, as well as a behind-the-scenes tweak to pinch and zoom. Woo.

Current Version - Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLJ4

Version:
Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLJ4

Approved 10/17/2012

Improvements:
Resolved Media Hub playback issues

Pinch & Zoom backend changes – No visible user changes

Prerequisites
OTA and Samsung Kies update

T999UVLH2, T999UVLG1 or T999UVLEM

Device software is not rooted

50% battery life

Data connection

50 MB available memory (File size of update is 12 MB)

The 12MB update is available via OTA right now, but if you'd rather use Kies for some weird reason, you'll have to wait until tomorrow.

Oct

[Updated] Official TouchWiz Jelly Bean Leaks For The Epic 4G Touch On XDA, Look At Two Screenshots To Your Heart's Content

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Epic 4G Touch, News

Did you think that the Galaxy S III was the only one getting all of Samsung's Jelly Bean attention? Not so! As it turns out, the company is also working on Android 4.1 for older phones, including but not limited to the...*deep breath*...Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch. A build has leaked out over on XDA of 4.1.1 in all its TouchWiz-ified glory that's ready for the ~~flashing~~ looking at, if you're feeling ~~adventurous~~ bored.

Of course, keep in mind that this is an early build of unreleased software, so make your backups and be prepared for some problems here and there.

Oct

Sprint's Galaxy Note II With LTE Will Launch On October 25th For $300, Offers Rebate To Get Your Arm And Leg Back

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Galaxy Note II, News, Sprint

Last Updated: October 25th, 2012

For the first time, Samsung's largest flagship line will be landing on Sprint with the Galaxy Note II. During the initial launch, though, you better know you want it as this device will come with a whopping $300 price tag with a new two year contract. This isn't unheard of for some major devices, but it still ranks as one of the most expensive handsets you can buy.

The Note II will be launching with Android 4.1.1, LTE, and the same Exynos processor as the international version. As we know, devices that use the Exynos 4 processor require a discrete LTE chip outside the SoC itself which can add thickness to a phone.

Oct

[Deal Alert] Daily Steals Offering Up Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus 16GB For Just $319.99

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Deals, Galaxy Nexus

If you're not impressed by the leak-happy LG Nexus, and don't buy into the somewhat fuzzy rumors that we'll see multiple Nexus phones this year but you're still seeking a pure Google experience in a gorgeous, powerful frame, Daily Steals has just what you're looking for.

The popular 24-hour sale site is offering the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 16GB, unlocked for GSM networks, for just $319.99. For reference, that's about $30 cheaper than Google's current price, and with a mere $5 shipping charge, it's a fantastic deal.

In case you've somehow forgotten the Galaxy Nexus' specs, here's a quick look:

4.65" Super AMOLED display at 1280x720 (that's ~316ppi)
16GB Storage
1GB RAM
TI OMAP 4460 dual-core processor at 1.2GHz
5MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera
1750mAh battery

Again, Daily Steals' discounts run on a 24-hour cycle, so if you've been waiting to pull the trigger on a Nexus device but aren't quite as hyped as others about what we're likely to see this year, hit the link below and take advantage of the discount.

Oct

Official Galaxy S III Jelly Bean Update Pops Up Again, This Time In Sweden

Posted by Artem Russakovskii in Galaxy S III, Jelly Bean 4.1, News, Samsung

The European Galaxy S III Jelly Bean update first turned up in Poland about three weeks ago. At the time, we were hoping it was a good indication that the rest of Europe would follow soon after, but that's about the last we've heard of it until today. In the meantime, Samsung did fire up the update in Korea and reiterated it would soon show up in the States.

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A new Android 4.1.1 build I9300XXDLIH just surfaced, this time destined for Sweden.

Oct

Galaxy S III "Amber Brown" Shows Up At Verizon for $199, Best Buy Will Have The 32GB Model For The Same Price

Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Galaxy S III, News, Samsung, Verizon Wireless

The rich, laminated oak on an antique writing desk. The captivating sheen on a mug of Bolivian coffee. The slight give as your hand caresses the supple exterior of an exquisitely-tanned saddle. If all these things put you in mind of a new smartphone, then you're a very strange person, and the prime consumer target for the latest flavor of Samsung's Galaxy S III. The "Amber Brown" version of the Galaxy S III is now available directly from Verizon, apparently ready to ship. It's the same price as the white, blue and black models, at $199/$599 for the contract and non-contract versions respectively, in 16GB capacity only.

Oct

Phones4U Begins Samsung Galaxy S III Mini Pre-Orders In The UK, Starting From £25 A Month And Shipping On November 2nd

Posted by John Thompson in Galaxy S III Mini, News, O2, Orange, Vodafone

Now that Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S III Mini, Phones4U has started to take pre-orders in the UK, with prices for the mid-range phone starting at £25 a month.

All of the tariffs on offer from Vodafone, Orange, and O2 offer the phone for free, although none of the plans include a data allowance over 1GB per month.

The cheapest option is available from Vodafone, giving you 300 minutes, unlimited texts, and a paltry 250MB of data per month for £25. For an extra few quid, you can bump up to Orange's Panther 36 plan, which offers 600 minutes, 3000 text messages and a 1GB data allowance for £28.50.

Oct

Samsung Announces The Galaxy S III Mini, Same Nature-Inspired Design In A 4" Display

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Galaxy S III Mini, News

We were expecting this, but today Samsung took the wraps off of the Galaxy S III Mini, though, as Cameron pointed out yesterday, this isn't the same beast of a phone in a tinier display. Packing an unnamed dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, an 800x480 Super AMOLED display, and a 5MP rear shooter, this device is designed to fit in a mid-range slot on carriers' lineups.

Here's a full spec list:

4" WVGA Super AMOLED Display
1GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
5MP rear shooter
8 or 16GB built-in storage, microSD card slot
NFC
1,500mAh battery
Android 4.1
HSPA 14.4/5.76 900/1900/2100 and EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

Samsung hasn't shared any details on pricing or availability yet.

Oct

Apple's Patent-Based Injunction On The Galaxy Nexus Overturned By US Appeals Court

Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Galaxy Nexus, News, Samsung

Justice may be sweet, but when it comes to patents, it's not usually swift. In the case of Apple's multiple, far-reaching patent disputes with Samsung, it took them a few weeks to get an injunction on the Galaxy Nexus based on the controversial results of the billion-dollar patent infringement suit. After Samsung took its case to the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals, the higher judiciary power has sided with the Korean manufacturer. The judge in the case accepted their claims that the relatively low sales numbers of the Galaxy Nexus didn't pose a threat to Apple's business, and that sales of the device couldn't be directly connected to the offending patent feature (universal search).

Oct

Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch And ZTE Fury Get Minor OTA Updates

Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Epic 4G Touch, News, Samsung, Sprint, ZTE

Good morning, owners of the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III Epic 4G Touch. When you get your breath back, check your device's update function in the settings menu. Sprint's got a maintenance update, assuming that you're running the latest stock and non-rooted version of Ice Cream Sandwich. Software version S:D710.10S.FI27 adds only a few bug fixes to the email, MMS, and VPN apps, so don't get your hopes up for Jelly Bean any time soon.

ZTE Fury owners, you get to join the somewhat reserved party as well. The software update (N850V1.0.0B14) for the budget device boosts the volume for the speakerphone, adds a few network options, and purportedly boosts battery life.