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Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean Update Rollout Reaches Europe, Starting With Poland
At IFA in August, Samsung promised that the much-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone will come "very soon." A company representative later told CNET UK that the update would arrive as soon as October. The representative did not offer any other details, such as which markets will get the upgrade first.
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Samsung Unveils Pink Galaxy S3 In Korea, Other Countries To Follow Suit
Apple's iPhone 5 may be on track to steal the Galaxy S3's thunder, but the Korean smartphone maker Samsung is pulling out all stops to stay in the public mind. Samsung recently unveiled a pink Galaxy S3, adding to its slew of recently-launched color variants for the smartphone.
Verizon iPhone 5 Is Unlocked, Indicates Report
Verizon's iPhone 5, which is sold on contract, is unlocked for use on GSM networks, which allows users with a nano-SIM from a GSM carrier to use the smartphone on other networks.
Tethered HTC One X Getting Jelly Bean As Late As December
HTC has not revealed when its flagship HTC One X device will be updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but reports indicate that the update may not arrive until December. Samsung announced that it is updating its Samsung Galaxy S3 to Jelly Bean despite its slow update process, bringing flagship Android devices in line with Google's Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Verizon Roadmap Leaked: Includes Droid Incredible X, Droid Razr Maxx & Razr Maxx HD
Verizon Wireless' year-end roadmap has reportedly surfaced online yet again, unveiling the carrier's smartphone plans for the near future, according to Phone Arena. As expected, the roadmap lists a handful of Android gadgets to come, including devices from as many as six hardware makers. If the leaked details prove to be accurate, Verizon will soon bring something for everyone.
Asus Padfone 2 Full Specs Leaked: 4.7-Inch Display, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Processor & More
News about a second-generation Asus Padfone first surfaced back in May, with initial rumors saying the hybrid device would be released by mid-2013. Now, however, it seems that the Padfone 2 launch is just around the corner. Asus has already sent out invitations for an Oct. 16 event, and leaks and speculation are piling up ahead of the launch.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Developer Edition Is Out – And Out Of Stock
Soon after it became obvious that the regular Galaxy S3 launched with an encrypted bootloader that would never be unlocked, Samsung announced that a Galaxy S3 Developer Edition would soon become available for Verizon's 4G LTE network. Roughly two months later, Samsung has made good on its promise and started selling the Developer Edition of the Verizon version.
iPhone 5 Unlikely To Impact Samsung Shipments, Indicates Report
Apple recently released its hotly-anticipated iPhone 5, and tech gurus opined that the smartphone will give competitors, especially arch-rival Samsung, a run for their money. However, a new report indicates that the iPhone 5 is unlikely to impact Samsung's sales.
iPhone 5 32GB Fetches $3000 On eBay
If you wanted an iPhone 5 and realized you wouldn't be able to be one of the first in line to get your hands on the device, what would you do? Would you purchase it on eBay for $3,000 if you had that much cash to throw away? It would seem someone has just done that, they went ahead and spent $3,000 on an iPhone 5 on eBay that only cost around $1,000 to $1,500 unlocked.
Verizon Winter Smartphone Line-up Leaked: LG Spectrum 2, HTC Droid Incredible X, WP8, and BlackBerry 10 L-Series
Smartphone users on Verizon may be looking forward to the carrier's upcoming line-up of devices, like the Motorola RAZR HD, RAZR MAXX HD, RAZR M, Apple iPhone 5, and Samsung Galaxy Note II. However, a leaked roadmap suggests that many more flagship handsets are making their way to the carrier.
iPhone 5 Record Debut May Lead To Supply Shortages – Grab It While You Can
Apple is expected to have a record iPhone 5 debut, but the high demand has raised questions about the company's supply capacity and whether it will be able to keep up with demand. Customers lined up for days in Sydney, Tokyo, Paris, and New York, anxiously waiting to pick up the latest model of Apple's top-selling iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Developer Edition Now Available: Expensive Option For Openness
Photos surfaced online last month of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Samsung's Galaxy S3, though it was seemingly a non-consumer version of the phone. For consumers looking to get early previews of updates, the Developer Edition may be the answer. However, it comes at a price.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus To Get Jelly Bean Update
Verizon has finally announced that the Galaxy Nexus will be getting the much-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. The Jelly Bean update will be rolled out to the carrier's customers over-the-air (OTA) in phases.
