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Get the Galaxy Note now for $299

by Raveesh Bhalla on February 19th, 2012 No Comments

After making a ton of noise for weeks after weeks, the AT&T Galaxy Note is finally available. You can pick it up from either the carrier itself, or from Amazon Wireless in either Ceramic White (which I really like the look of) or Carbon Blue. The phone comes installed with Gingerbread (v 2.3.6) but there [...]

Samsung Galaxy Note Review

by Chris Chavez on February 18th, 2012 No Comments

The Samsung Galaxy Note has long been the object of controversy in the mobile world. Ever since the device was officially announced last year at IFA, we’ve basically seen two camps form when it came to the Note — those that say it’s too big, and those that say it’s just right. And while we [...]

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note rooted before release

by Edgar Cervantes on February 18th, 2012 No Comments

The AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note will be hitting retail stores tomorrow morning. And while AT&T and Samsung are busy with the hardware, developers have been busy with the software. Some of you might have already received, or will be receiving the Galaxy note soon, if you pre-ordered it. Whatever the case is, there is already [...]

AT&T Motorola ATRIX 4.5.141 Update Now Rolling Out

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 16th, 2012 No Comments

AT&T and Motorola have issued an upgrade to the original Motorola ATRIX, one of the first Tegra 2 devices. It’s not Ice Cream Sandwich, of course, but we do get the normal round of security, stability and enhancement improvements for a number of different things. Take a look at the full slate of changes below: [...]

Samsung Galaxy Note: My First Time and Impressions [Video]

by Chris Chavez on February 16th, 2012 No Comments

Early yesterday morning, I received the Samsung Galaxy Note on my doorstep and like a little kid on Christmas, I ripped into it. While, some sites would have reviewed the device right then and there — I feel like a more accurate review could be better given once I’ve used the phone as my primary [...]

Tampa, FL and Raleigh, NC Get AT&T’s 4G LTE

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 15th, 2012 No Comments

AT&T won’t sit back while their competitors bring 4G LTE to anyone and everyone they can. The company may not be making huge strides but progress is progress, and we have even more of that progress today. They have lit up Tampa, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina with sweet, blazing fast 4G LTE. Surrounding markets [...]

32GB Version of The GSM Galaxy Nexus Cancelled? Online Retailer Says Yes

by Chris Chavez on February 15th, 2012 No Comments

Adding to further speculation that Samsung could be phasing out the 32GB Galaxy Nexus is the news that some online retailers have received cancellation orders from Samsung on the GSM version of the device. Many would-be Galaxy Nexus owners have been waiting since the device was announced for the unlocked 32GB version, only to find [...]

AT&T system being prepared for shared data plans

by Edgar Cervantes on February 12th, 2012 No Comments

AT&T and Verizon are the first carriers to consider shared family data plans. And while we have already seen evidence of Verizon getting things ready for the big changes, we hadn’t seen anything from AT&T, until now. Engadget has just gotten a hold of a leaked document screenshot, which displays AT&T’s systems being prepared for [...]

AT&T to increase device upgrade fee to $36

by Kevin Krause on February 10th, 2012 No Comments

AT&T is about to double the fee associated with upgrading to a new device. The current cost of $18 will double to $36 effective this Sunday, February 12th. AT&T has been sending around email notices to customers and has informed dealers of the change, which is in response to an increase in “the overall costs [...]

The Big 4: What Do You Think Of VZW, AT&T, T-MO & Sprint?

by Rob Jackson on February 10th, 2012 No Comments

For quite some time, the United States mobile market has been dominated by four main players: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. The past few years we’ve seen consolidation, with Verizon acquiring Alltel, and more recently AT&T failing to acquire T-Mobile. Each carrier tries to brand themselves a certain way, but are they successful? I’m [...]

Samsung, AT&T halt Gingerbread update for Infuse 4G

by Kevin Krause on February 7th, 2012 No Comments

There was a Gingerbread update available via Samsung Kies for the Infuse 4G, but it is no more after a few issues surfaced in the build of Android 2.3.6. It’s quite possible that Samsung knew the update wasn’t fully baked all along, as AT&T announced the software before the manufacturer of the Infuse 4G had [...]

Motorola Atrix 4G Receiving Over-The-Air Update Starting Today

by Chris Chavez on February 7th, 2012 No Comments

Our friends at BriefMobile reported a few days ago that the Atrix 4G would soon be receiving it’s Android 2.3.x update, bringing the software up to version 4.5.141. Well, that special day for Atrix users is February 7th which just so happens to be tomorrow (today). TalkAndroid received further confirmation of this with a message [...]

Huawei Honor passes through FCC again, this time with AT&T bands

by Edgar Cervantes on February 5th, 2012 No Comments

We know Huawei has its bad reputation, but they have been improving their game lately. The Huawei Honor is one of their latest devices, and it has just passed through the FCC with AT&T bands. This device is currently available for Cricket (CDMA), but we have not seen another version of it hit the US. [...]

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note available for pre-order today

by Edgar Cervantes on February 5th, 2012 No Comments

It has taken its time, but the Samsung Galaxy Note is almost in our hands. Today, AT&T will start pre-selling this phone/tablet at a price of $299 on a 2-year contract, with a February 17 delivery-date. The phone is available in both ceramic white and carbon blue. Just in case you have forgotten, specs include [...]

Best Buy offering flip cover case with Galaxy Note pre-orders

by Kevin Krause on February 3rd, 2012 No Comments

Best Buy has announced that customers pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy Note for AT&T beginning February 5th will receive a little something extra for their interest. Pre-ordering the Note at a Best Buy/Best Buy Mobile store or online earns future owners a flip cover case to protect that sizable 5.3-inch display. The case normally retails for [...]

Motorola Atrix 2 Update Rolling Out Now – Improves Performance, Removes Carrier IQ

by Chris Chavez on February 2nd, 2012 No Comments

Motorola ATRIX 2 users have something to look forward to with a new software update rolling out to their devices starting today. The update will bring the Atrix 2 up to software version v55.13.25 and Motorola cleverly mentions greater device security — otherwise known as the removal of Carrier IQ’s spyware. Users can also look [...]

Google Wallet Now Available On Nexus S And Galaxy Nexus for AT&T – Verizon Galaxy Nexus Also Makes The Cut

by Chris Chavez on February 2nd, 2012 No Comments

Sprint Nexus S 4G users no longer have a reason to gloat after Google Wallet — once exclusive to that device and carrier — has finally been made available for those on AT&T. The app can be installed on either the Nexus S 4G or GSM Galaxy Nexus without Ralph de la Vega or his [...]

AT&T’s Galaxy Note Gets Source Code Released

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 1st, 2012 No Comments

The Samsung Galaxy Note for AT&T won’t be here until February 19th (presales begin on the fifth of this month) but its source code is already available for developers to download. This will allow folks to get started on creating ROMs well before its launch but don’t expect to see a lot of that happening [...]

Samsung Infuse 4G finally receives its update to Gingerbread

by Kevin Krause on February 1st, 2012 No Comments

Remember when AT&T promised a Gingerbread update would reach the Samsung Infuse 4G by the end of August? It seems like a cruel joke looking back, but it appears the long-awaited software upgrade is finally ready to roll. We were tipped off to the possibility yesterday and, sure enough, AT&T has made it official as [...]

Amazon’s AT&T Winter Sale Provides Good Deals on Good Phones

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 31st, 2012 No Comments

Amazon Wireless is hosting an AT&T winter sale, offering some of the carrier’s best phones for some pretty nice prices. Highlights include the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket for $140 and the Samsung Galaxy S II for $95. HTC’s full slate of Android devices can’t be had in this sale but these are a few [...]



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