The Nexus line has always been synonymous with a “Pure Google” experience, meaning that the handset is void of carrier or manufacturer (with the exception of design) influence and that there will be no unnecessary applications pre-installed on the device when it ships. Well, it looks like Verizon isn’t too fond of that idea and…
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket first impressions
The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket is one of AT&T’s first 4G LTE phones and with the few days I’ve had with it, I think it’s safe to say that it’s the best Android phone on AT&T. I’ll have a full review up soon but I wanted to share some pictures and some initial thoughts.…
Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available in the UK
Starting today, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is officially available in the UK. The first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset that we’ve been waiting for is finally available for those lucky bastards folks who live in the United Kingdom. The handset is also available online through multiple retailers. With no official US launch solidified, people…
Samsung Galaxy S II will get Android Ice Cream Sandwich … eventually
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S II, you’re probably pretty happy with your Android superphone but I’m sure you’re wondering when it will get the next version of Android. Well, there’s some good and bad news, as Samsung said Ice Cream Sandwich will be coming to the Galaxy S II but it didn’t lay…
Samsung Omnia W with North American 3G clears the FCC; Launching in Canada?
Samsung Omnia W (model GT-I8350T) with support for WCDMA and HSPA over the 850MHz spectrum has been caught while getting FCC’s seal of approval. If there were no for the Samsung Focus Flash, we would tell you this baby is heading to AT&T. However, we can’t do that given the similarities between the two devices…
Samsung Omnia W now available in the UK
Samsung Omnia W, which we know as the Korean company’s first Windows Phone Mango smartphone, is now available in the UK. Unlocked, with no strings attached, you can get it from Play.com for 339.99 GBP, which translates into about 398 EUR or $540; and which is more than what Italians will be paying for the…
Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Verizon LTE gets FCC approval
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is making an appearance, but sadly, it’s only via an FCC filing. According to the FCC filing, the long awaited Nexus phone will carry Verizon’s LTE service. The phone includes Verizon’s 700MHz spectrum and EVDO / CDMA, as well as the really cool NFC. This is great news because all regulatory issues…
Best Buy Mobile offers free Blu-ray player with Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G Touch purchase
Need a new Blu-ray player and a new smartphone? Best Buy got you covered – it is running a neat promotion for Sprint’s version of Samsung Galaxy S II – Epic 4G Touch. Customers who purchase the Epic 4G Touch for $199.99 (with a 2-year contract) will get the Samsung BD-D5100 Blu-ray player ($89.99) at…
UK: Phones4U to ship first Galaxy Nexus units on November 17th
Our British users will be glad to know that Phones4U has started accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy Nexus, offering it for 59 GBP with a two-year 31 GBP per month contract. The first batch of orders will ship on November 17th, and since we can’t look into Phones4U’s inventory, we advise you to act quickly…
AT&T announces LTE Galaxy Tab 8.9 and six new LTE markets for November 20th
AT&T has just announced the LTE- equipped Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 along with six new LTE market that are set to go live on November 20th. To make the deal even sweeter, AT&T will be giving away a Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket with the purchase of the Tab 8.9. A free Galaxy S II…









