Samsung’s Galaxy S III accounts for more web traffic in North America than all three Galaxy Notes combined.…
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Galaxy Gear support coming to three new phones
Galaxy Gear support is coming to the Galaxy S 4, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III via Samsung’s “Premium Suite” software update.…
Read MoreSamsung: We don’t region-lock our phones (apart from when you first activate them)
Roamers can relax -- Samsung says buyers of its top-selling handsets can freely use SIM cards from foreign regions, as long as they activate the device using a SIM from their home region or with the assistance of a service partner.…
Read MoreThe year-old iPhone 4S was world’s 2nd most popular smartphone in Q4
Both the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S outsold Samsung's Galaxy S III juggernaut, which after five months of availability, sold 15.4 million units during the fourth quarter.…
Read MoreVerizon preps Android 4.1, Isis support for Galaxy S III
Verizon's flagship Android phone, the Galaxy S III, will be getting a software upgrade starting later this week. It's Android 4.1, not 4.2, but will add a number of key features to the handset including Google Now, ISIS mobile payment support and improved notifications.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: Snapseed arrives; Galaxy S III update coming; PC-less MP3 is here
Snapseed, the hottest photo editing iOS app, arrived on Android this week; the free download is a must-try. Galaxy S III owners are about to get the ability to run two apps on one screen while the Samsung Muse MP3 player has a unique feature.…
Read MoreA good phone gets better: multi-window apps for Galaxy S III
Samsung's best selling Galaxy S III is about to get even better based on what the Premium Suite software suite will bring. The multi-window feature I like on my Galaxy Note 2 is in there as are several other useful functions as shown in this video.…
Read MoreApple, Samsung continue escalating patent fight
In the last few days, both companies have added more products to their dispute, which they each claim violate mobile patents they own. Apple has included the flagship Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II, while Samsung has named the iPad mini as an infringer.…
Read MoreGrace Digital’s gdock speaker rocks a Galaxy Note 2 and more
With many shaped and sized Android phones, it's often difficult to find third-party accessories that work with multiple devices. Grace Digital's gdock speaker won't work with every Android, but it does support audio playback and charging for Samsung's Galaxy S2, S3, Note and Note 2.…
Read MoreWhy only Samsung builds phones that can outsell an iPhone
Samsung's Galaxy S III was the best-selling smartphone model last quarter, says research firm Strategy Analytics. That may or may not be true due to the "shipped vs sold" argument. Truth be told, it doesn't matter because only Samsung could possibly rival Apple's iPhone. Here's why.…
Read MoreMobileTechRoundup podcast 279: Pricing for iPad Mini, Windows RT
This week on the audio podcast, Matt and Kevin share hands impressions of with Apple's new iPod touch, Jelly Bean on the Galaxy S III and thoughts on prices for the iPad Mini and Windows RT tablets. Plus a recap of other mobile gadget news!…
Read MoreAndroid this week: Nexus 4 leaks; Galaxy S III Mini’d; Opera Mobile
Keeping the next Nexus phone under wraps is proving to be difficult: This week a Russian site shared details, photos and even an early review of the Nexus 4. Meanwhile, new markets will see Samsung's Galaxy S III Mini and everyone can download Opera Mobile.…
Read MoreWeb traffic: iPhone 5 wins but Galaxy S III holds its own
The iPhone 5 is a few weeks old but according to one mobile advertiser, it's already getting more mobile web traffic from the iPhone 5 versus Samsung's Galaxy S III, which launched in June. There's still an Android win here if you look deep enough.…
Read MoreHoping for big sales, Samsung goes small with Galaxy S III Mini
Those hoping Samsung's Galaxy S III Mini was simply a smaller version of the company's flagship phone may be disappointed: This is for the budget market. But that's not a bad thing for Samsung, which can leverage branding and design cues from its GSIII.…
Read MoreSamsung bets on triple sales numbers for Galaxy Note II
Samsung's Galaxy Note II launched in Korea with sales over the next three months expected to be triple that of the original Galaxy Note. The 5.5-inch phone / tablet is following Apple's iPhone 5 launch as Samsung tries to stay in the smartphone spotlight.…
Read MoreSamsung quickly fixing HTML exploit on Galaxy S III, others
Samsung is working fast to close a hole in its Touch Wiz software for Android phones. The exploit uses HTML and phone diagnostic codes to automatically dial a number that can either wipe the data from or hard reset a Samsung phone.…
Read MoreOne line of HTML can wipe or reset Samsung smartphones
At a security conference a scary demonstration showed that a single line of HTML code can remotely wipe out a Samsung Galaxy S III handset. Worse: It appears to work on many Samsung smartphones that run TouchWiz, which is most of Samsung's line of handsets.…
Read MoreAndroid 4.1 comes to Galaxy S III; 15 more models to follow
Samsung is wasting little time in getting Android 4.1 to its successful Galaxy S III smartphone. Although slated for an October release, the company has the software available in one country now and it listed the 15 other Galaxy devices that will get Jelly Bean.…
Read MoreSamsung says Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S III in October
Samsung isn't known for speedy Android software updates, but it's apparently making an exception for its fastest selling phone, the Galaxy S III, which recently surpassed 20 million in sales. The company said it would start the Android 4.1, or Jelly Bean, software update in October.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: 3 new Droid Razrs; Tablet sales up; Galaxy S III on a roll
What's normally a quiet time turned into a busy week: Before the new Kindle Fire HD tablets launched, Motorola introduced three new Razr phones while Samsung touted its Galaxy S III sales figures: 20 million to date. Android tablets sales are on the rise too.…
Read MoreGalaxy S III is a global hit: 20 million sold (and counting)
Samsung's Galaxy S III continues to sell at a torrid pace.... for an Android device. Surely the new iPhone will outsell this one handset, but the success of the Galaxy S III shows that the gap between Android and iOS is lessening over time.…
Read MoreSamsung strikes back: Galaxy S III outsells iPhone in U.S.
Samsung hit a billion dollar setback in the courts against Apple in August, but that same month it sold the top smartphone on 3 of the 4 big U.S. carrier networks. The Galaxy S III beat out the iPhone 4S, making for a good sales battle.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: HTC One X+ leaked; LTE Photon Q coming; Galaxy S III sales humming
Last week it was Android tablets, this week was about Android smartphones. Sprint announced a QWERTY keyboard version of the Photon Q with LTE, while Samsung's Galaxy S III continues to set sales records. Can the leaked HTC One X+ slow Samsung's momentum?…
Read MoreSamsung’s Galaxy S III: A hotel medalist at the 2012 Olympics
Samsung's Galaxy S III is the official phone of the 2012 Olympic Games and if you're staying at the Holiday Inn near Olympic Park, you'll see how a smartphone can improve the guest experience. The handset can control in-room features and is also a room key.…
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