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Samsung 3,000 mAh Galaxy S3 extended battery now available for pre-order

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Dec, 2012

Samsung has launched a larger extended battery option for those carrying a Galaxy S3. The battery is 3,000 mAh, which will add an additional 900 mAh over the stock battery. The one catch, while the batteries are official replacements from Samsung, they are still only available in pre-order status.

Verizon Galaxy S III Jelly Bean update confirmed for December 14

By Eric Abent
on 13 Dec, 2012

Yesterday we told you that Verizon's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Samsung Galaxy S III had been approved, and that it would begin rolling out this weekend. When Verizon announced this news, it didn't mention any specific date, but now all of that has changed, with the company dating the initial roll out of the upgrade. Galaxy S III owners get ready, because Android 4.1 is scheduled to start rolling out to your devices on December 14 (which just so happens to be tomorrow).

Apple legend Guy Kawasaki talks up Android and why he made the switch

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Dec, 2012

Today we have an interesting and shocking story coming from none other than the once Apple legend and evangelist known as Guy Kawasaki. He was the biggest Apple fan around back in the 80's, but a story making the rounds today from ReadWrite explains why he's now a diehard Android fan, and why he made the switch.

Samsung Galaxy S III on T-Mobile now $98 at Walmart

By Dave LeClair
on 11 Dec, 2012

Are you looking for upgrade to a Samsung Galaxy S III on T-Mobile? Well Walmart has dropped the price of the device to the shockingly low amount of just $98. The most shocking part about this deal is that it does not appear to be just some special holiday promotion. The price looks like it will last well beyond the holiday season, so you can grab a device at this price for a good while.

Samsung announces the rest of its Galaxy S III “Premium Suite” update

By Dave LeClair
on 10 Dec, 2012

At the end of last week, Samsung released a video for the Galaxy S III Premium Suite upgrade that broke down some of the new features we should expect to see on the device such as multi-window. Now, Samsung has pushed part two of the video which lets us see the rest of the features that we will be enjoying on the S III. There is definitely some good stuff, and it gives users even more reason to constantly check that update screen on their devices.

Jelly Bean leaks again for Verizon Galaxy S III

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Dec, 2012

If you're the proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S III from Verizon Wireless we have some good news this afternoon. It appears that yet another version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has leaked for the smartphone, and now it's only a matter of time before an official update arrives from Sammy and Big Red. This isn't the first leak, but it's a brand new crisp version of Jelly Bean for you to try out.

Samsung Galaxy S III gets Jelly Bean 4.1.2 “Premium Suite” update

By Dave LeClair
on 7 Dec, 2012

Samsung has begun rolling out the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 update for Galaxy S III owners. Samsung calls the new features in the update "Premium Suite." It adds features that users are already enjoying on the Galaxy Note II to the incredibly popular Samsung phone. So far, users in Poland have received the update while users in India, the UK, France, Sweden, Italy, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Algeria should see it soon.

Galaxy S III in Canada getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update today

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Dec, 2012

Today all you lucky Samsung Galaxy S III users up in Canada should begin receiving the awesome and much anticipated update to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. Last week Samsung confirmed the updates would start today, and we can now confirm Jelly Bean is rolling out to the Galaxy S III on multiple carriers across Canada as we speak.

Samsung launching Protective Flip Cover bundle for Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III owners looking for a colorful way to protect their device are in luck. Samsung is offering a bundle of Protective Flip Covers for the two devices. With the bundle, users get a bunch of colors at a discounted price.

Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean update heads to Canada December 3

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2012

Samsung's been busy lately updating many of their popular smartphones, especially the Galaxy S III. They've launched the Note II with Jelly Bean already installed, so we all figured the wait wouldn't be too long. However the update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (not 4.2) has only arrived for a few Galaxy S III models, particularly T-Mobile here in the US. Yesterday Samsung confirmed the folks in Canada will be enjoying it soon though.