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Samsung brags about next-generation 5G network testing

By Shane McGlaun
on 13 May, 2013

Samsung is currently working on new network technology that you can bet we'll see in future Android smartphones. Samsung has announced that it has been successful with an impressive test of its next-generation 5G network. 5G networks are promised to be hundreds of times faster than current 4G mobile networks.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 getting update to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

By Cory Gunther
on 10 May, 2013

Samsung has been paying more attention to their smartphone updates than Tabs, but we have good news. Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 is their first and only tablet to use their Super AMOLED technology, and is still one of our favorite Samsung slates. Sadly it launched with Gingerbread, then back in the summer of last year was updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Today according to SamMobile the Tab 7.7 will be able to enjoy the latest and greatest.

Facebook Home arrives for the GALAXY S 4 and HTC One

By Cory Gunther
on 10 May, 2013

If you're the proud owner of the HTC One or Samsung's new GALAXY S 4, and have been looking to cover that beautiful 1080p display with some Facebook, we have good news. Facebook received an update last night enabling their "home on Android" launcher to support and work wonderfully with both devices.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 Active with rugged design appears headed towards AT&T

By Robert Nelson
on 10 May, 2013

Details of a rugged version of the GALAXY S 4 have leaked in the past and while we have yet to see an official announcement from Samsung, it is now looking like the device will be coming to AT&T. This latest round of leaked details hasn't included a possible release time frame with AT&T, but it was said the GALAXY S 4 Active will be carrying the model number of SGH-I537. The previous leaks suggested the Active would be arriving in July.

AT&T adds the black HTC One, 32GB GALAXY S 4 and LG Optimus G Pro

By Robert Nelson
on 10 May, 2013

AT&T has a few new smartphone additions as of today. Or maybe more specific, AT&T has some updated models from earlier releases available as of today. The news includes the GALAXY S 4 which is now available in a 32GB model as well as the Stealth Black version of the HTC One and the LG Optimus G Pro. Anyway, as these are simply additions to previous releases, the specs and pricing may sound familiar to some.

BBC show Watchdog to investigate Samsung Galaxy S 4 app bloat

By Shane McGlaun
on 10 May, 2013

A lot of people who purchased the Samsung Galaxy S 4 have turned the device on only to realize that only half the storage promised is available to use. The reason so much in the 16 GB of internal storage is full as soon as the device is turned on has to do with a huge amount of software bloat. The BBC network in the UK has a TV show called Watchdog.

Samsung SideSync seamlessly blends your PC and Galaxy together

By Cory Gunther
on 9 May, 2013

Earlier this month we heard a few comments regarding Samsung SideSync with their Windows ATIV branding announcement, but today we're now getting additional details. Samsung has introduced what they're calling SideSync, which will allow your PC and Galaxy smartphone to work together as one. It doubles as a backup solution, and can you even use your keyboard and mouse on your phone.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 FCC filing appears ahead of May launch

By Robert Nelson
on 9 May, 2013

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 3 a short while back and as of today, it looks like the FCC filing has been discovered. Given we have already seen the announcement, there isn't much new in terms of surprises here. Basically, this filing is showing the Galaxy Tab 3 as being a 7-inch tablet with WiFi for connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy Centura bound for Straight Talk

By Shane McGlaun
on 9 May, 2013

If you're in the market for a lower price smartphone wearing the Samsung name in running the Android operating system, a new offering is turned up called the Galaxy Centura. The phone has turned up online with all the details and is destined to land on the Straight Talk prepaid wireless network. The phone was tipped the of the official Samsung website.

US Cellular GALAXY S 4 getting a quick software update

By Cory Gunther
on 8 May, 2013

Samsung has been busy with the launch of their new GALAXY S 4 smartphone, and as a result we've been getting a slew of quick bug fixing updates. Yesterday both T-Mobile and AT&T announced the GALAXY S 4 was getting an update soon, and today US Cellular confirmed the same will happen for theirs on May 10th. Below you'll find the changelog and details.