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AT&T Galaxy Note II launching 11/9 for $299.99, preorders begin 10/25

AT&T has just announced that it will launch the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note II on November 9th for $299.99. The Note II features a 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos processor, a 5.5″ Super AMOLED display, an 8 megapixel rear camera and support for Samsung’s S-Pen. The device runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, runs on AT&T’s super-fast LTE network and comes with 32GB of onboard storage. We’ll have a review of the Galaxy Note II up very soon, but suffice it to say that if you’re in the market for a … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Note II hitting UK next week 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Shocker: iPad Mini to be priced “at the top of its class”

Stop. The. Presses. Those of you thinking that the upcoming iPad Mini will be priced to knock the wind out of Apple’s competitors may be in for a rude awakening tomorrow. According to All Things D, industry analysts expect Apple’s 7.85″ slate to be priced at the top of the market for 7-8″ tablets, with expected retail pricing starting at $299 to $349 for the base model. Google’s Nexus 7 and Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD tablets, the industry leading tablets in the smaller form factor market, retail for $199 and … Read more

apple-money 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Rumor: iPad 2 to be phased out after iPad Mini launch

If you’re on the fence about purchasing a $399 iPad 2, now may be the time to make up your mind. According to an AppleInsider report, Apple could phase out the iPad 2 once the iPad Mini goes on sale. The report is based on a note Evercore Partners analyst Rob Cihra sent to investors this week, in which Cihra claims Apple will stop selling the iPad 2 to support the company’s overall vision. Apple’s vision calls for “clearer product tiers” for its product lines. With the iPad Mini set to significantly … Read more

ipad2 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

MetroPCS adding the Galaxy S III for $499.99 off-contract starting Monday

MetroPCS has announced this morning that they’ll begin offering the Galaxy S III off-contract starting October 22nd. The Galaxy S III will set you back $499.99, though you won’t have to sign the hefty 2-year contract, which could easily be worth the extra $300 you’ll spend up front for the device. Plans range from about $30 to $70 per month for MetroPCS’ LTE plans, so you’ll save quite a bit on service as well. If you’re in the market for a prepaid Android device, the Galaxy S III simply can’t … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S III in Amber Brown now available in the UK 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Verizon and Google rolling out carrier billing over the next few weeks

Though late to the party, Verizon will soon become the fourth large US carrier to offer carrier billing to customers. Google announced the news on its twitter feed this morning, offering little detail other than the news it’ll be rolling out the service to Verizon customers “over the next few weeks.”The service allows users to purchase apps, games, movies, music, and other content offered on the Google Play Android store and have the charges show up on their monthly phone bill instead of charging a credit/debit card. It’s good to have choice … Read more

verizon 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Acer’s budget-friendly A110 tablet coming to the US on October 30 for $230

Though Google can afford to offer the ASUS-built Nexus 7 tablet at or below cost in hopes of recouping the lost revenues on ecosystem sales, other would-be tablet manufacturers continue to need to turn a profit in order to support the business. Acer announced the comparable 7″ Iconia A110 back at Computex in June, complete with Tegra 3 processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 8GB of on board storage, and microSD and micro-HDMI support. Today, Acer announced they will bring the A110 to the US market for $230 starting October 30th. … Read more

iconia a110 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Nokia: 28% drop in Lumia sales in Q3, $754 million operating loss, and a rough Q4 ahead

Nokia have fallen on some hard times of late. The Finnish handset maker just announced a Q3 net operating loss of $754 million on $9.4 billion in revenue, propelled by declining Symbian sales and a 28% drop in the number of Windows Phone-based Lumia devices sold compared to Q2. Nokia sold just 2.9 million Lumia devices in the quarter, including just 300,000 Lumia devices in the U.S., down from 4 million total and 600,000 in the US last quarter. A down quarter was expected for Nokia, however, as consumers interested … Read more

lumia920820 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Galaxy S III to get Jelly Bean…eventually

Samsung has announced this morning that Jelly Bean, the latest version of Android complete with Project Butter and Google Now, will be coming to the flagship Galaxy S III “in the coming months.” The update will come via Kies and an OTA update once it’s made available, and availability will vary by region likely due to the carrier testing the updates are subject to. The “in coming months” statement leaves much to be desired, as many had hoped that the best Android device on the market today would receive Jelly … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S III in Amber Brown now available in the UK 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Preorders for 32GB Surface RT without Black Touch Cover sell out

We may have thought Microsoft a little crazy when they decided to price the Surface RT tablet at the same levels as Apple’s iPad, but Ballmer and Co. have sold out of the base model 32GB tablet. The Microsoft online store shows that the shipping times for the 32GB Surface RT without Black Touch Cover have slipped to “within 3 weeks,” suggesting that those who haven’t yet preordered and want a more colorful cover for their Surface tablet will have to wait a few weeks after the 10/26 launch date … Read more

surface 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Apple sending invites to October 23rd iPad Mini event

Apple has begun sending invitations to an event on October 23rd, where the company will unveil the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini is expected to come with a 7 to 8″ display, and anywhere from 8GB to 64GB of storage, according to leaked retail inventory sheets. Most are expecting the iPad Mini to retail in the $200 to $300 range for the entry level model, with the most recent rumors pointing to a starting point of $250. Apple is also rumored to unveil a 13″ Macbook Pro with Retina display, … Read more

499606-apple-store 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico

Surface with Windows RT now available for preorder

As promised, the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT is now available for preorder on Microsoft’s Surface website. Those looking to get their hands on the Windows RT Surface can expect to shell out $499 for the 32 GB model, $599 for the 32GB model with Black Touch cover, or $699 for the 64GB model with Black Touch cover. If you’d like a cover in a color other than black, you can order the $499 32GB model and add a colored Touch cover for $120 or a full type cover in … Read more

Microsoft Surface coming to Europe in October? 7 months ago

Anthony Domanico