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Did Tony Hawk just out the T-Mobile Galaxy Nexus?

by Kevin Krause on February 9th, 2012

T-Mobile and Tony Hawk go way back. We’re talking way back to the days when Tony Hawk was relevant. You know, the whole Pro Skater video game era, back when the Sidekick was so cool that Mr. Hawk had his name applied to a special edition of the proto-smartphone. Apparently the two parties are still [...]

Samsung Galaxy Camera trademark filing suggests Android-powered digital camera

by Kevin Krause on February 9th, 2012

Samsung could soon be joining the likes of Polaroid with the introduction of an Android-based digital camera. The Korean company has filed for a trademark with the USPTO for a “Samsung Galaxy Camera.” The name is described as being associated with — you guessed it — “cameras and camcorders.” Samsung’s Galaxy line has expanded to [...]

German court sides with Samsung, will not ban Galaxy Tab 10.1N

by Kevin Krause on February 9th, 2012

After a preliminary hearing in which a German judge seemed to lean in Samsung favor, a final verdict has been handed down. The Dusseldorf court sees “clear differences” between the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N and Apple’s iPad will not enforce a ban on the device. The tablet was in court after Apple claimed that Samsung [...]

Samsung pulls out of Mobile World Congress press conference

by Kevin Krause on February 8th, 2012

What began as news that Samsung would not introduce their flagship Galaxy S III at Mobile World Congress has resulted in something many in the tech industry couldn’t have seen coming. Samsung, a company known for their often extravagant product unveilings, will not hold a press conference at this year’s global trade show. The development [...]

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

by Kevin Krause on February 7th, 2012

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 [...]

Samsung’s March 22nd Event in France Won’t Unveil Any New Devices

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 7th, 2012

Yesterday, it was discovered that Samsung would be holding a mobile event in France on March 22nd. Speculation ran wild, of course, with some even suggesting that this could be the launch platform for the Samsung Galaxy S III, an unlikely but not impossible notion. Well, it looks like the “unlikely” part rings true as [...]

Samsung Galaxy Note Super Bowl Ad: Hot or Not?

by Chris Chavez on February 6th, 2012

A few weeks back, we told you guys about how Samsung was attempting to gain an “Apple like” following with their products and yesterday’s Super Bowl ad was the climax of that, giving us a magnificently showy conclusion to the “The Next Big Thing” ad campaign. The video showcased Apple fanboys/girls who — after taking [...]

Samsung Canada Giving Away Five Galaxy Notes

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 6th, 2012

Canadians are getting a chance to get in on some giveaway love. Samsung Canada wants people to express their artistic creativity with the Samsung Galaxy Note and are giving away five units of the 5.3 inch, Exynos-toting device. All you have to do is give up the normal slate of contact information and you’ll be [...]

Samsung schedules March 22 event in France, speculation begins about Galaxy S III

by Kevin Krause on February 6th, 2012

Samsung is planning an event for March 22nd in France, and the speculation has immediately turned to the potential launch of the Galaxy S III. With the smartphone manufacturer opting to forego the announcement of their new flagship model at MWC and recent rumors pegging the phone with a May release date, the timing leaves [...]

France’s SFR says Android 4.0.5 coming in March

by Kevin Krause on February 6th, 2012

The Android 4.0.4 update for the Galaxy Nexus was just sniffed out over the weekend, but French mobile provider SFR is already suggesting a fresher update for March. The carrier’s device update timeline lists an Android 4.0.5 version of Ice Cream Sandwich due for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S that month, a software [...]

Report: Samsung Galaxy S III to be just 7mm thick, launch in May

by Kevin Krause on February 6th, 2012

Korea’s Electronic Times News is adding to the speculation surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S III, citing unnamed sources in a report claiming the phone will measure in at just 7mm thick and launch in May. The new flagship device is said to house an 8MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera, a Super AMOLED Plus display, [...]

White Galaxy Nexus hits UK February 13th

by Kevin Krause on February 6th, 2012

We feel like we’re having déjà vu. Samsung is once again announcing their white Galaxy Nexus variant for the UK, this time confirming the exact date of the handset’s launch. The GSM/HSPA+ smartphone will go on sale across a number of UK carriers starting February 13th. Other than a new white casing, which either is like [...]

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

by Edgar Cervantes on February 5th, 2012

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 Canada now taking Samsung Galaxy Note pre-orders

by Edgar Cervantes on February 5th, 2012

Now that we can pre-order our Samsung Galaxy Notes here, in the US, it is time for this big boy to spread across America. Our friends across the northern border of the US can now pre-order their Samsung Galaxy Note, as well. Best Buy Canada has just started taking pre-orders, with prices as low as $200. Bell [...]

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

by Kevin Krause on February 3rd, 2012

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 [...]

[UPDATE: Google responds] Verizon Galaxy Nexus, other CDMA devices, no longer listed with Google developer support

by Kevin Krause on February 3rd, 2012

UPDATE: The Android Team’s Dan Morrill has posted an explanation for the removal of the Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices from the official developer support page. This has nothing to do with Google Wallet (we never thought it did) and everything to do with the way the Android code is compiled for CDMA devices. In [...]

Samsung and Corning Team Up to Develop Lotus Glass

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 3rd, 2012

Samsung and Corning have announced a joint partnership that will see the two working together to manufacture Lotus Glass. It’s a tempered glass for OLED displays, not unlike Gorilla Glass, that will help save on power consumption and make displays look as good as they ever have. This rings true not only for mobile devices [...]

Shareware Site Tucows Launches Cheap Wireless Service in Conjunction With Sprint

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 3rd, 2012

The folks at Tucows, who were once known for their applications (free, shareware or otherwise) repository for desktop operating systems are looking to introduce a new venture that’s interesting, to say the least. With the help of Sprint they have launched Ting, a pay-as-you-go service that gives users extremely good value compared to other PAYG [...]

Apple Extends Scope of Patent Lawsuits Against Samsung in Australia

by Quentyn Kennemer on February 3rd, 2012

More Apple patent news today? Sure. Apple’s feeling the heat from Samsung after the Korean company has been able to dodge numerous bullets and now they’re bringing out the big guns. Apple’s patent claims against Samsung in Australia once only covered three patents, but they have recently expanded that scope to 22 patents across 10 [...]

New Ice Cream Sandwich Build Leaks For The Galaxy S II [Video]

by Chris Chavez on February 2nd, 2012

  Samsung Mobile may need to better screen their developers seeing how yet another Ice Cream Sandwich build for the Samsung Galaxy S II (international version) has begun making the rounds across various Android forums across the net. Software version I9100XXLPB, dated January 29th, is fresh out of Samsung’s engineering offices and gives us a good [...]