While I just finished posting the Galaxy S III review, I thought it might be worth a dedicated post showing off some camera samples. With each new smartphone release, anticipation over camera quality reaches fever pitch for me as the “best camera is the camera you have is the camera you have with you” notion sinks more and more into my smartphone lifestyle. As a *bonus* I’m re-posting the … [read full article]
With full disclosure in mind, I’ve had the Galaxy S III in my possession since June 20th, a day before it “launched” on T-Mobile’s network. After some traveling and busy work thanks to keeping tabs on all the Google I/O news, I’m finally reading to put thoughts to paper and bring a comprehensive review of Samsung’s flagship handset. There was plenty of excitement leading up to the Galaxy S III launch, thanks in no part to Samsung’s … [read full article]
Google has released the last numbers for their platform version overview on their Android Developers blog and good news — Ice Cream Sandwich adoption has hit double digits. First things first, you’ll notice Jelly Bean isn’t listed and that’s because it’s not on any consumer devices as of yet. Moving on, our takeaway is that most Android versions are leveling off their growth, likely because … [read full article]
Update: T-Mobile has confirmed the outage via Twitter. Update 2: T-Mobile now says full data services are restored. We’re receiving early word on Twitter that T-Mobile may be suffering a data outage in some areas across the country. As it stands, we can’t pinpoint an exact location as reports are popping up in random spots across the US with T-Mobile users suffering data connection issues. Others, like myself are having no … [read full article]
With all the talk of Android and Apple lawsuits lately, we’re forgetting that Microsoft has played a part in this mess as well, forcing at least some Android partners into licensing agreements due to patent infringements. Still, we wanted to know more about the patents currently causing all of this friction and thanks to Intellectual Property expert and Foss Patent guru Florian Mueller, who put together a list of the 11 patents, both from Apple and Microsoft … [read full article]
At this point we’re well-informed with Apple’s want to aggressively use patent laws to hit Android handsets where it counts, their shelf space. While Samsung and HTC have taken the brunt of the Apple offensive, Google is ready to step in according to the Korea Times. The paper reports that Google and Samsung have a “game-plan” against Apple that will likely lead to … [read full article]
We know that wireless carriers have policies and rules that make us upset, even when we are 110% sure we aren’t at fault, wireless carriers remain stubborn and refuse to help out. Still, none of that is grounds for destroying a retail store and yet that’s exactly what this UK person does for an unknown reason. I’m betting he got a look at his first bill and lost it. However, if this was an AT&T store, I … [read full article]
In an obvious and expected move, Samsung has filed an appeal against the preliminary ban granted on the Galaxy Nexus. The injunction, which was granted to Apple last week temporarily prohibits Google from selling the Galaxy Nexus inside the US. Samsung’s appeal argues that the ban is “inconsistent with the Federal Circuit’s directive that … [read full article]
Let’s just get this right out-of-the-way and say that a device never officially announced can’t actually be “delayed.” However, we were feeling pretty confident on the possibility of a July 11th release date, especially post-leaked press images which were graced with the July 11th date. Unfortunately, we’re just being shown these new documents from a brand new Frontline Planner … [read full article]
This just isn’t Samsung’s week, as a new preliminary injunction against the Galaxy Nexus follows on the heels of Apple winning a similar injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Samsung will undoubtedly work fast to file an appeal against the granted injunction, which focuses on Android 4.0’s slide-to-unlock feature. Unlike the Galaxy Tab 10.1 however, the Galaxy Nexus is still a wildly popular device in the US … [read full article]
Following on HTC’s own comments yesterday surrounding future Jelly Bean updates, Samsung has released their own short statement to the folks at PocketNow: Samsung will soon announce which additional devices are eligible for the Jelly Bean update. As the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, Samsung leads the Android community with best-in-class devices like the Galaxy S III, and is creating new device categories with products like the Galaxy Note. Samsung has delivered the most Nexus-branded lead OS … [read full article]
Having taken in all that Google had to offer through two days worth of keynotes, I’m left with one standout thought, stock Nexus devices are the only way to go these days. That’s not to say that Sense or TouchWiz aren’t good, on the contrary, but if there are any concerns over future updates, stock Android and Nexus is the only way to play. … [read full article]
