MetroPCS, one of America’s smaller mobile operators with only 6.6 million subscribers out of a potential 144 million given their coverage map, has said that they’re going to launch an LTE network during the second half of this year. At launch customers will be able to pick up the Samsung SCH-r900, the world’s first dual-mode…
A quick look at the Samsung Galaxy S, S Life UI, and Super AMOLED
Samsung just unveiled their latest Android smartphone, and it’s a doozy. The Samsung Galaxy S is being promoted as the company’s highest-end Android phone, and with whiz-bang features like its 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1Ghz processor, Android 2.1 OS, S Life UI, and the ability to stream videos to your DLNA-enabled TV, the Galaxy…
Samsung Galaxy S Announced – Android 2.1, 4″ WVGA Screen, 1 Ghz Processor
The Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) has been announced at CTIA, rocking an impressive 4″ WVGA touch display, Android 2.1, 5 megapixel camera and a 1 Ghz processor. The crux of the Galaxy S revolves around a home screen called Smart Life, which will provide a user-defined daily briefing with pertinent data (news, weather, meetings, maps,…
Samsung Corby Pro Hits Rogers
Meant to blog this one up late last night, but you know, things happen 🙂 As expected, Rogers has launched the Samsung Corby Pro, available now for $69.99 on a 3-year contract. The Rogers Samsung Corby Pro is a QWERTY slider that packs a 2.8″ QVGA touchscreen (240×320), WiFi, GPS, 3.2MP camera with 3x zoom…
It’s BOGO Time at Virgin Mobile Canada
A quick deal to tell you about for those in Virgin Mobile Canada’s coverage area. Looks like they’re running a Buy-One Get-One promotion on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 (in black and purple), the LG Bliss and Samsung Vice. Buy any one of these devices, and get another for free. Sure, you’ll need to sign up…
Ultrabrief: Video: Samsung uses Swype to break the world record for texting
“The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human.” That’s the phrase you have to type via a mobile phone to set a Guiness World Record. Samsung, together with Swype, have set the new fastest speed: 35.54 seconds. They…
Get ready for CTIA
The CTIA Wireless tradeshow kicks off this week in Sin City and we’re going to be busting our humps to bring you the best coverage. We already have boots on the ground and are prepped for a big show full of news. Read after the break for a thorough preview of what to expect from…
Ultrabrief: Samsung: Over half of the mobile phones we make this year will be made in China
If you buy a mobile phone made by Samsung this year (why the hell would you?) then there’s a greater than 50% chance that it will have been made in China. Now for many people, where a device is made isn’t really important. For other people, it is. A friend of mine is going back…
Samsung Extreme (SPH-W9705) is a rugged clamshell for South Korea
Samsung is out with yet another South Korea-only device called Anycall Extreme (SPH-W9705). As you can guess from its name, it’s a sporty-lookin’ rugged device made from reinforced plastic that helps saving it from accidental damages. Moreover, we’re talking about an IP54 dust and water certified phone that can work in extremely low and/or high…
Public Mobile Announced – Yet Another Carrier in Canada
Public Mobile is opening up ten stores in Toronto and 15 in Montreal today, marking the entry of yet another wireless service provider in Canada. Public Mobile’s main selling point is a $40 plan (prepaid, no contract) that offers unlimited talk and texting within the city and “free unlimited Canadian long distance for life” if you…