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Apple seeking to ban 8 different Samsung devices

By Eric Abent
on 27 Aug, 2012

Late last week, the jury deciding the patent suit between Apple and Samsung delivered their verdict, and as many of you already know, things didn't work out so well for ol' Sammy. Now that the trial is over, Samsung and Apple have the opportunity to file post-trial motions. Obviously, Apple wants a number of Samsung devices banned from sale following the jury's verdict, and today it delivered a list of 8 devices its looking to secure a ban on.

Apple and Samsung both infringe on each other’s patents, Korean court rules

By Eric Abent
on 24 Aug, 2012

Apple and Samsung may currently be engaged in a high-profile patent suit here in the States, but the companies are actually going to war all around the world. A similar case in South Korea has just wrapped up, with a Seoul court ruling that Apple and Samsung have infringed on each other's patents. What's worse is that Apple and Samsung are now banned from selling a variety of devices in South Korea, including the Galaxy S II for Samsung and the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 for Apple.

Samsung patent shows TV recording for Android devices headed to the US

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Aug, 2012

Ever been watching TV on your Samsung Galaxy S II and wish you could record it? TV Tuners inside Android smartphones are nothing new for the folks in Japan and some European countries, but is a new idea for us here in the States. A new patent has revealed that not only is Samsung looking to provide gestures and recording features for Android, but maybe even bring live TV to their US smartphones.

Samsung Jelly Bean update plans for Galaxy line leaked

By Eric Abent
on 6 Aug, 2012

With Android 4.1 Jelly Bean now officially on the scene, many smartphone owners are wondering when (or if) they'll be getting an update. We may have a better idea of when Samsung is planning to update some of its Galaxy-branded smartphones to Jelly Bean thanks to an apparent leak from SamMobile. The good news is that if this is all true, some Samsung owners won't have much longer to wait before Jelly Bean arrives on their device. The bad news is that we don't know if this true, so all of this seemingly juicy info could just end in heartbreak. In other words, take this information as truth at your own risk.

Samsung expected to be ‘smartphone hero’ in Q2, poll claims

By Eric Abent
on 16 Jul, 2012

It's no secret that Samsung has become one of the most popular phone manufacturers out there thanks to its Galaxy line of smartphones, but a new Reuters poll for Q2 pegs the company as going above and beyond what it has accomplished in the past. Reuters' poll - which picked the brains of 41 industry analysts - says that Samsung is expected to have sold 50 million smartphones in quarter 2. When compared to Apple's expected 30.5 million sales, it's pretty easy to see who the winner of this contest is.

Galaxy S II getting update to Android 4.0.4 ICS

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Jul, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy S II is still running quite strong even though the bigger brother has been the star of the show these past few months. Samsung's continued to push updates to all their versions of the Galaxy S II to the latest version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but those were all 4.0.3 ICS.

Galaxy S II on AT&T getting upgrade to Android 4.0 ICS

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Jun, 2012

More Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update news is appearing this afternoon. While all the hype as of late has been about the Galaxy S III, it's older smaller brother the Galaxy S II is finally getting Android 4.0 ICS over on AT&T. They have two models, and this is the standard 4.3-inch original SGSII, not the Skyrocket. More details below.

T-Mobile “Fast is Free” Father’s Day sale detailed – rebates required

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Jun, 2012

We have some additional details today regarding T-Mobile and their Father's Day Sale. T-Mobile is one to have pretty great sales for these types of holidays and starting today they will be offering most of their top phones absolutely free. The information and video below will explain things a bit more.

Galaxy S II on AT&T just $9.99 for Father’s Day

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2012

With Samsung's brand new flagship Galaxy S III smartphone hitting later this month many carriers are trying to rid their old inventory. AT&T has now confirmed they'll be holding a pretty amazing sale for their original Galaxy S II smartphone for Father's Day only. The deal ends on the 17th and we have all the details below.

T-Mobile Galaxy S II update to ICS available tonight – only on a PC

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jun, 2012

In T-Mobile's usual fashion they have updated their official support page today for their Samsung Galaxy S II, detailing the upgrade to Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. At the first of the month they tweeted the update was coming on the 11th, but today its been confirmed. We do have some bad news however. The update won't be offered over the air with a painless and easy update like most -- More details below.