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As Samsung And HTC Post Vastly Different Financial Results, Can HTC Survive?

There’s little question that Samsung is the globally dominant smartphone manufacturer outside of Apple these days. In fact, to call it anything other than a two-horse race would be putting it mildly. At this point, it looks like LG, Nokia, HTC and the rest of the smaller manufacturers world-wide are just fighting for Samsung and Apple table scraps. Preliminary results for Samsung quarterly numbers show a profit of $8.1 billion, thanks in some part to sales of … [read full article]

Rumor: Are We Looking At The First Galaxy S IV Press Shot?

The folks at SamMobile claim to have their hands on the worlds first press shot featuring the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S IV. The site does admit they can’t confirm the validity of the shot as 100%, but that the image “looks really sharp and doesn’t look fake at all.” By all appearances and working under the assumption this image is authentic, the device looks to feature on-screen buttons as there doesn’t seem to be any hardware … [read full article]

T-Mobile.com Selling Galaxy S III For $99 After $100 Rebate

Looking to score a deal on the Galaxy S III future new customers on T-Mobile? Perhaps you want to add a line for a family number because they made it on the nice list this year. Good news as T-Mobile.com is offering the 16GB Pebble Blue and Marble White Galaxy S III for $99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Don’t skip out on this offer as it may be one of your last chances to get … [read full article]

Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II Owners Can Score A Free Flip Cover By Registering On Samsung’s Facebook Page

Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II owners take note as a special offer will help you score a free flip cover and NFC Tectiles just by registering on Samsung’s Facebook page. Samsung’s Flip Covers retail for around $39.99 and with your choice orange, green, blue and pink along with 7 different Tectile options, there’s little reason not to take advantage of this offer. That’s not all from Samsung as they are also throwing in … [read full article]

T-Mobile To Offer Samsung Galaxy S III In Brand New Color Next Month?

As we wind down the end of 2012, a bit of news to start the new year as word drops that T-Mobile is preparing to sell the Galaxy S III In Titanium Gray. In fact, T-Mobile will drop the Pebble Blue 16GB Galaxy S III, or at least not order replenishing inventory as they transition shelf space over to the Titanium Gray model. The 32GB Pebble Blue edition will continue to be available for purchase. According … [read full article]

Samsung Will Fix Exynos Software Bug “As Quickly As Possible”

Samsung’s stepping up to the plate again this week and getting word out through a brief statement sent to Android Central their plans to fix the Exynos vulnerability “as quickly as possible.” Samsung continues to emphasize their awareness of the problem and is working to push out updates to patch the software hole on affected devices. Samsung’s also confirmed the nature of the exploit, stating that “the issue may arise only when a malicious application is … [read full article]

Vulnerability Said To Leave Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II Open To Malware, Samsung “Conducting Internal Review”

Thanks to XDA-Developer forum user alephzain, word is reaching the masses that a potential “severe vulnerability” exists in the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note II along with several other Samsung devices. This vulnerability could provide a malicious way for remotely downloaded apps to read user data, brick phones and perform other malicious activities. In other words, this hole could allow a malicious app free reign over your smartphone’s memory, … [read full article]

New Rumor Says Samsung Galaxy Note III Will Feature 6.3? Display

If a new Korea Times report is to be believed, Samsung is planning to produce a 6.3? display for their next generation Galaxy Note for a 2013 arrival. That’s a pretty big bump in display size considering the jump between the current Galaxy Note II and its predecessor was only 0.2?. According to the Korea Times rumor mill, Samsung will work to maximize display real-estate with a new OLED model. Exact specs for the Galaxy Note III are unknown, but if the size of the display … [read full article]

Samsung Releases Part 2 Of Their “Premium Suite” Upgrade Teaser For The Galaxy S III

Samsung’s unveiling Part 2 of their “Premium Suite Upgrade” for the Galaxy S III, with a host of new features and a brand new 3:32 video clip showing it all off. The release of Part 2 comes a few days after Samsung teased part 1 with a 4 minute video clip showing off a completely separate list of features. Clearly, Samsung wants to put the “Premium” in “Premium Suite” with a nice list of additions including: … [read full article]