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Samsung GALAXY S 4 scratch test has Brando getting out the Drill

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Apr, 2013

Each time a new flagship device hits the streets we get all types of different coverage. Aside from all the reviews, benchmarks, and camera samples there's those screen scratch tests, drop tests, and even the notorious "will it blend" tests. Today the hardened screen protector company Brando is showing off their GALAXY S 4 tempered glass handling the toughest of tests.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 “Active” expected in July

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Apr, 2013

This isn't the first time we have heard about the possibility of a rugged-designed GALAXY S 4 from Samsung. As of today though, it looks like some details have been revealed in terms of what the handset will be called and when it is expected to come available. In addition to the talk of a rugged GALAXY S 4, it also looks like Samsung will be releasing an 8-inch Galaxy tablet this summer.

Samsung Q1 2013 financials show net profit increase

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Apr, 2013

With the GALAXY S 4 launch still in the process for Samsung, their latest quarterly report is showing an increase in net profit, which likley comes as a result of an increase in smartphone sales. Of course, thanks to the latest IDC report we were already given a bit of a teaser in terms of where Samsung stands in the smartphone market.

IDC: Q1 2013 marks first time smartphones out ship feature phones

By Robert Nelson
on 26 Apr, 2013

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has published their latest report, this time taking a look at smartphone and feature shipments for the first quarter of 2013. While we are looking at the same vendor names as we have seen in past reports, we have seen some other interesting tidbits in terms where the smartphone market is heading as a whole. To begin with, despite what the IDC is calling a "seasonably slow first quarter" there was still a 4 percent growth in the overall mobile phone market.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 firmware leaks begin

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Apr, 2013

With the GALAXY S 4 release sitting rather close, the official firmware leaks seem to have begun. The first of these leaks includes the firmware for the GT-I9500. This particular leak is for version I9500ZCUAMDG and it includes the firmware along with the kernel and necessary Odin files. Basically, everything you would need.

Verizon Wireless begins accepting GALAXY S 4 pre-orders

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Apr, 2013

As we were expecting to happen, Verizon Wireless has officially opened pre-orders for the GALAXY S 4 today. The pre-orders are available for the 16GB model in black or white, which according to details coming from the carrier, will ship by the end of May. Specifically, Verizon is saying the GALAXY S 4 pre-orders will ship by May 30.

Samsung Experience Shops now opening in Best Buy locations

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Apr, 2013

We had already known Samsung would be launching mini-stores within existing Best Buy retail stores, however it looks like those stores are now beginning to open. Samsung, along with Best Buy have announced the opening of the Samsung Experience Shop within New York's Union Square store.

Samsung delays Knox launch

By Shane McGlaun
on 25 Apr, 2013

Samsung offered up a bunch the details on its Knox version of the Android operating system designed for business purposes back in March. The first time Samsung talked about Knox was in February and at the time it expected the business-oriented operating system to launch along with the GALAXY S4 this month. Sources are indicating that the launch of Knox is being delayed.

HTC One vs GALAXY S 4: launch time in the USA

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Apr, 2013

The Samsung GALAXY S 4 and the new HTC One are both what can only be described as flagship Android smartphones at the top of their game, but they are both quite different. Now that the HTC One is readily available, and Samsung's S4 is hitting the streets all over the place we decided another quick vs comparison post and video was in order. Which smartphone is right for you? It's all about size!

US Cellular GALAXY S 4 availability begins this week

By Robert Nelson
on 24 Apr, 2013

Despite news of an unexpected delay coming from T-Mobile, it appears as if US Cellular will have the GALAXY S 4 shipping later this week. The carrier has announced that the GALAXY S 4 would be available for online purchase beginning on April 26. Perhaps key though, pre-orders will also begin shipping that same day.