Samsung 2011 SmartPhone Articles

Samsung Galaxy Note Available to AT&T Subscribers 12/29/2011

Any AT&T customer who really wants the Samsung Galaxy Note can order one today. This Android smartphone with a 5.3-inch touchscreen is avail

Samsung Galaxy S Models Might Get Android OS 4.0 After All 12/27/2011

Samsung recently admitted that last year's Galaxy S series won't be getting an upgrade to Android OS 4.0. The company may be reconsidering t

Samsung Galaxy S III Might Sport a Quad-Core Processor 12/27/2011

Some of the specs of the next model in Samsung's top-selling Galaxy S series may have leaked out. This will reportedly include a quad-core p

No Room for Android OS 4.0 on Last Year's Samsung Smartphones 12/23/2011

There's bad news for those who bought a Samsung smartphone introduced last year: there will not be an official Android OS 4.0 upgrade for yo

Google Delays Android OS 4.0 Upgrade for Samsung Nexus S 12/22/2011

Google began sending out an Android OS 4.0 upgrade to the Samsung Nexus S a few days ago, but the distribution of this has either been slowe

Samsung Galaxy S II Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrade 12/20/2011

An upgrade to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is going to be released for a number of smartphones and tablets Samsung released this year

Samsung Galaxy Nexus First Look Review: Android OS 4.0 and a Whole Lot More 12/18/2011

The first smartphone with Android OS 4.0 (ICS) is now available from Verizon. We take a preliminary look at the hot new Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Starts Going Out to Samsung Nexus S 12/17/2011

Google's Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) debuted recently on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but users of the previous Nexus model don't have

Samsung Galaxy S II in White Now Available for $100 12/16/2011

T-Mobile is offering a new version of the Samsung Galaxy S II at a special price. It's now available in a white casing, and this version of

Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android OS 4.0 Finally Launches from Verizon 12/15/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was unveiled back in October, but Verizon has just become the first U.S. carrier to launch this smartphone, the fir

Verizon Customers Still Waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Droid 4 12/9/2011

Unconfirmed reports had indicated that Verizon was going to release two Android smartphones with 4G LTE this week, but this did not . This h

Samsung Galaxy Note Tabletphone Could Be Headed for AT&T 12/7/2011

When the Samsung Galaxy Note was announced in September, there were questions about whether this Android tabletphone would ever be available

Verizon Might Launch Samsung Galaxy Nexus Friday, Available Now for AT&T, T-Mobile 12/6/2011

Way back in October, Verizon committed to being the first U.S. carrier to introduce the hotly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus -- over a mon

Samsung Galaxy Nexus for AT&T, T-Mobile Can Now Be Pre-Ordered 11/26/2011

Verizon has yet to release its version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but some lucky AT&T and T-Mobile customers already have this smartphone,

Motorola Photon 4G vs. Samsung Nexus S 4G: Which Is Better? 11/25/2011

Sprint offers a number of Android-based smartphones, but these two might leave subscribers wondering which one is best for them. For those w

Samsung Galaxy S II in a White Version Headed for T-Mobile in Time for the Holidays 11/23/2011

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy S II from T-Mobile will be getting festive this holiday season, as the carrier just announced the super sma

Samsung Illusion Appearing at Verizon Tomorrow 11/22/2011

Verizon has just announced the availability for its latest entry-level Android smartphone, the Samsung Illusion. This model will be availabl

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Might Not Debut Until Next Month 11/21/2011

The official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus was in October, but there's still no official word on when this smartphone is going to la

Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 Review: Have Fun Without the Formalities 11/15/2011

This isn't a smartphone -- it's a different option for those who want to watch movies, play games, access the Web, or read their emails on a

Samsung VP of Enterprise Services Moves to Head Microsoft Windows Phone Team 11/8/2011

Samsung's VP of consumer and enterprise services, Gavin Kim, is leaving the Korean company to become the general manager of the Windows Phon

Samsung Galaxy S II vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch: Sprint and T-Mobile Go Head-to-Head 11/5/2011

Trying to decide between T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II and Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G Touch? These two are very similar, but not identical, a

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Might Hit Store Shelves in Two Weeks 11/4/2011

The hotly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus is scheduled to drop before the end of the month, but Verizn has not yet named an official launch

Samsung Replaces Apple As World's Biggest Smartphone Maker 11/3/2011

It appears Apple's reign at the top of the smartphone market was short lived, as Samsung surpassed the iPhone maker as the new leader in the

LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Landing at AT&T on Sunday 10/31/2011

AT&T has just announced its first 4G LTE smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. While Sprint and T-Mobile launched their

Samsung Galaxy S II Review: T-Mobile's Best Android Smartphone 10/28/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II pulls out all the stops, offering virtually every feature a smartphone shopper is looking for. T-Mobile's version of

Samsung Exhibit II 4G Launches Tomorrow at Walmart 10/26/2011

T-Mobile has just announced the Samsung Exhibit II 4G, an Android-based smartphone which will be available starting tomorrow, Oct. 27. Runni

Samsung Transform Ultra Slated for Sprint 10/24/2011

Samsung has just announced its latest Android smartphone, the Transform Ultra, which will be heading to Sprint. Powered with an Android OS 2

Verizon Commits to Samsung Galaxy Nexus 10/22/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was unveiled earlier this week, and Verizon Wireless has made itself the first U.S. carrier to officially promise t

Images Reveal AT&T's Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash 10/20/2011

Last month AT&T pre-announced two upcoming Samsung smartphones, the Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash. While the carrier was carefree to share

Google Reveals the Details of Android OS 4.0, Samsung Galaxy Nexus 10/18/2011

Google has revealed the details of Android OS 4.0. This includes a new user interface designed to run on a wide range of screen sizes, from

Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android OS 4.0 ''Ice Cream Sandwich'' To Be Unveiled Tonight 10/18/2011

Google has posted on Twitter a promise to reveal "what's new from Android" tonight. This is almost certainly going to be the debut of Androi

Samsung Galaxy Player Now Available in Stores 10/16/2011

Today is the U.S. launch of the Samsung Galaxy Player. This isn't a smartphone - instead it's a handheld computer for those who want to watc

Samsung Stratosphere Preview 10/14/2011

The Samsung Stratosphere launched at the CTIA tradeshow this week, and Brighthand's Site Editor was on-hand to try this new smartphone out.

Samsung SAFE Program To Make Its Smartphones Secure Enough for the Enterprise 10/13/2011

Samsung Mobile announced its "Samsung Approved for Enterprise," or SAFE, program for enterprises at CTIA this week in San Diego. This is des

Samsung Stratosphere Hits Verizon's 4G LTE Network Today 10/13/2011

The Samsung Stratosphere, the first handset with a physical QWERTY keyboard on Verizon's 4G LTE network, launched today at the Big Red.Avail

T-Mobile Launches Its Samsung Galaxy S II 10/12/2011

T-Mobile's Galaxy S II is available today. The super smartphone made by Samsung costs $230 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year contra

Samsung Adding Two Android Smartphones to AT&T's Lineup 10/11/2011

Samsung has announced its two latest additions to its Android lineup for AT&T with the Captivate Glide and the Double Time. The Captivate Gl

Samsung Galaxy S II from T-Mobile First-Look Review 10/10/2011

T-Mobile is about to introduce its version of the Samsung Galaxy S II, and Brighthand already has a unit in hand for testing. Read on to lea

Verizon and Samsung Officially Unveil 4G LTE Stratosphere 10/10/2011

Verizon Wireless and Samsung officially announced today that the 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Stratosphere smartphone will launch this Thursday, O

Samsung Stratosphere with Verizon 4G LTE Launching Later this Week 10/9/2011

One of the models apparently on the docket for the CTIA tradeshow this week is the Samsung Stratosphere. This Android smartphone will have a

Samsung Nexus Prime and Android OS 4.0 Delayed 10/7/2011

Samsung and Google have decided to cancel their event scheduled for next week. This was expected to be the unveiling of the Samsung Nexus Pr

Samsung ''Nexus Prime'' Details Revealed: New Name, Huge Screen, More 10/6/2011

Looks like we've been good this year. Instead of having to wait until Tuesday for Samsung to reveal the specs of the next generation Nexus s

Samsung Epic 4G Touch vs. HTC EVO 3D: Which Sprint Smartphone is Top Dog? 10/5/2011

Brighthand has tested all of the top smartphones, and can provide you with the insight you need to make the right decision. Today we're comp

Teaser Video Stars the Samsung Nexus Prime 10/5/2011

You have our attention Samsung! The company just raised our anticipation even higher after posting a teaser video for the Samsung Nexus Prim

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Review: Has It All 10/3/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch is one of the most advanced smartphones available from Sprint. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this device, whic

AT&T Launches Redesigned Samsung Galaxy S II 10/2/2011

A version of one of the most popular smartphone of this year, the Samsung Galaxy S II, has just debuted from AT&T. This carrier decided to r

Samsung Galaxy Player Previewed, But Galaxy Note Smartphone in Limbo 9/28/2011

Two new Galaxy Player versions are headed for the U.S. Yet while Jacqueline Emigh caught a first-hand look at the Wi-Fi-only media players,

Samsung Galaxy Player Mini-Tablet Headed for the U.S. in Two Sizes 9/26/2011

Samsung has just announced that it's going to release two versions of the Galaxy Player in the U.S. next month. This device won't be a smart

Samsung Galaxy S II Will Debut from T-Mobile in Mid-October 9/26/2011

T-Mobile has just announced the release date and price for its version of the popular Samsung Galaxy S II. This model will have a 4.5-inch A

Samsung Omnia W to Debut with Windows Phone 7.5 9/26/2011

Samsung has just officially announced the Omnia W, which will be the company's first handset to debut with Windows Phone 7.5. The device wil

Samsung Galaxy S II Sales Pass 10 Million 9/26/2011

Samsung is clearly happy to brag that it has now sold over 10 million units of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S II. The model debuted i

Samsung Galaxy S II Landing at AT&T Oct. 2 9/21/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II from AT&T will be available starting Oct. 2. This carrier's version of the high-end model will be slimmer than the o

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Launches from Sprint 9/16/2011

Sprint has just become the first U.S. carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S II. This version, re-named the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, has a 4.5-

Samsung Epic 4G Touch First Look Review 9/13/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch will be Sprint's latest cutting-edge device. It is going to pack a 4.5-inch display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor,

AT&T Takes the Wraps Off Two Windows Phone 7.5 Smartphones from Samsung 9/12/2011

AT&T has pre-announced two upcoming smartphones from Samsung, dubbed the Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash, which will feature Microsoft's Win

Samsung Conquer 4G Review: A Smartphone for the Rest of Us 9/7/2011

The Samsung Conquer 4G is a mid-range model from Sprint. Brighthand's reviewer found a lot to like in this Android smartphone, as it offers

Samsung Confirms Nexus Prime as Next Google Phone 9/7/2011

Samsung may have just confirmed the next Google Phone will be named the Nexus Prime. This goes against a recent rumor that this cutting-edge

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Available for Pre-Order, But Not Through Sprint 9/6/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch is set to debut from Sprint soon, and Wirefly, an online electronic retailer, is already taking pre-orders for thi

Samsung Has No Plans to Buy the webOS 9/2/2011

Samsung's CEO has flat-out denied a recent rumor that his company is planning to buy the webOS from HP, who recently stopped producing smart

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note; A Super Smartphone? 9/1/2011

Samsung has added a new size for portable mobile devices to its Galaxy lineup with its latest gadget, the Galaxy Note. This model will sport

Hands-on with Samsung Galaxy S II for Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile 8/31/2011

Samsung brought the second-generation Galaxy S to the U.S., and TechnologyGuide's Jacqueline Emigh was there at the NY event to see how Spri

Google Nexus Prime Will Actually Be the Samsung Droid Prime 8/29/2011

Verizon will reportedly be the exclusive provider of the Samsung Droid Prime, which previous reports had called the Nexus Prime. This cuttin

Samsung Might Buy the webOS from HP 8/29/2011

Although HP has stopped making webOS smartphones and tablets, the company hasn't completely given up on this operating system. Samsung may b

Samsung Confirms Nexus Prime Existence 8/26/2011

Although its intent was to keep details of the Nexus Prime under wraps, Samsung's legal department has confirmed both the existence of the N

Verizon Not Getting the Samsung Galaxy S II 8/25/2011

A spokesperson for Verizon Wireless said today that her company isn't going to offer a version of the Samsung Galaxy S II, a high-end Androi

Samsung Pre-announces Four Galaxy Smartphones 8/24/2011

Samsung has decided to give the world a sneak peek at four upcoming models in its Galaxy line. These smartphones will have a range of featur

Samsung Impulse 4G Could Be AT&T's First LTE Smartphone 8/23/2011

AT&T has committed to offering smartphones that support its upcoming 4G LTE network, and the identity of the first of these may have leaked

HTC ThunderBolt vs. Samsung Droid Charge: Which 4G LTE Smartphone Is Better? 8/19/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt and the Samsung Droid Charge are two of the first phones with Verizon's super-fast 4G LTE wireless data network. If you'

Samsung's Upcoming Android and Windows Phone Devices Leaked 8/19/2011

Thanks to a new leak detailing several of Samsung's upcoming Android, Windows Phone and bada devices, we now have a good idea of what the co

Samsung Conquer 4G First Look Review: 4G on a Budget 8/16/2011

The Samsung Conquer 4G is going to be Sprint's first 4G WiMAX model to debut at just $100. Brighthand takes a preliminary look at this mid-r

Samsung Hercules, HTC Ruby High-End Smartphones Set for October Debut from T-Mobile 8/16/2011

The Samsung Hercules and the HTC Ruby, two dual-core Android smartphones, will reportedly be available at all T-Mobile stores and online sta

Samsung Galaxy S II Will Make Its U.S. Debut in Two Weeks 8/12/2011

Samsung has invited journalists to an event near the end of this month. While the company doesn't come right out and say what's going to be

Sprint's Samsung Conquer 4G Will Offer WiMAX on a Budget 8/5/2011

The Samsung Conquer 4G will be Sprint's 25th smartphone with support for its WiMAX service, but it will be the carrier's first 4G model to d

Verizon's Release Dates Leak Out for Motorola Droid Bionic, Samsung Stratosphere, Others 8/4/2011

An internal roadmap of when Verizon is going to release a number of smartphones running Google's Android OS has leaked out. This reveals the

Samsung Galaxy S II Apparently Headed for All Major U.S. Carriers 8/2/2011

While people in the U.S. patiently await the arrival of the Galaxy S II, Samsung has divulged that the smartphone will be coming to more tha

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Will Have a Sliding Keyboard 7/26/2011

Images of an unnamed Samsung slider that have appeared on the Web confirm that the Samsung Galaxy S II will definitely be headed to AT&T. An

AT&T Version of the Samsung Nexus S Introduced 7/24/2011

A version of the Samsung Nexus S designed to work with AT&T's wireless network is now available exclusively from the national retailer Best

Samsung Galaxy 3D in Development? 7/22/2011

Rumors are running rampant that a 3D handset is going to be released by Samsung at the end of this year. This will reportedly be a variation

Samsung Nexus S on the Way to AT&T Courtesy of Best Buy 7/21/2011

The national retailer Best Buy will soon begin offering an exclusive: a version of the Samsung Nexus S designed for AT&T. This Android-based

Samsung Galaxy S II To Launch in the U.S. in August 7/20/2011

The Galaxy S II debuted in Europe and Asia earlier this year, and U.S. residents won't have to wait much longer. This Android smartphone inc

Samsung Nexus S Android Smartphone Being Used on the International Space Station 7/16/2011

The Samsung Nexus S, the first commercial smartphone to be cleared for use in the International Space Station, will be used to further NASA'

Samsung Might License the webOS 6/30/2011

HP executives are making it increasingly clear that they intend to license the webOS to other companies. If this comes to pass, then multipl

Samsung Epic 2 Details Come to Light 6/28/2011

Sprint's replacement for the Samsung Epic 4G is apparently moving closer to release. Like the current version, this will have a large keyboa

Samsung Exhibit 4G and Gravity Smart Launch from T-Mobile 6/22/2011

Two Android smartphones have just debuted from T-Mobile at prices that are a bit lower than expected. The Samsung Gravity Smart has a slidin

Samsung Infuse 4G Review: Smartphone or Mini-Tablet? 6/16/2011

With its 4.5-inch display, the Samsung Infuse 4G from AT&T skirts the line between smartphone and mini-tablet. However you classify it, this

Samsung Dart Debuts from T-Mobile for Free 6/15/2011

Those who are looking for a low-priced smartphone need search no farther than the Samsung Dart. This smartphone is now available from T-Mobi

T-Mobile Announces Launch Date for Samsung Exhibit 4G and Gravity SMART 6/15/2011

T-Mobile has slapped an official date on the release of two new Android Samsung smartphones -- the Exhibit 4G and Gravity Smart -- a couple

Samsung Droid Charge Review: Great Screen, Terrible Battery 6/14/2011

The Super AMOLED screen on the Samsung Droid Charge is a sight to behold, but is that enough of a reason to by this recent addition to Veriz

Samsung Nexus S 4G Review 6/8/2011

The Samsung Nexus S 4G is a WiMAX-enabled version of the smartphone Google recommends for developers. It sports an innovative curved display

Samsung Indulge Android Phone Now on Cricket for $55 Per Month 6/7/2011

Contract-free wireless provider Cricket has announced its first Android OS smartphone from Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, as one of fo

Samsung Exhibit 4G and Gravity SMART Headed for T-Mobile 6/2/2011

T-Mobile USA is prepping two Android smartphones that will sell for just under $100. The Samsung Exhibit 4G will run the latest version of G

Samsung Droid Charge First-Look Review 5/31/2011

The Samsung Droid Charge is the next smartphone in the steadily-growing line of Verizon's 4G LTE devices. We got our hands on it and took it

Samsung Infuse 4G First-Look Review 5/24/2011

Despite its unusually large display and other cutting-edge features, the Samsung Infuse 4G is quite slim. It's one of the first models with

Samsung Exhibit 4G Coming on June 8 5/17/2011

While June 8 is already seeing a release of two Android smartphones for T-Mobile customers, one more handset has been thrown into the mix of

Samsung Captivate, Epic 4G, Fascinate, Vibrant Getting Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Upgrade 5/16/2011

Samsung has announced plans to release an operating system upgrade for its Galaxy S, bringing it up to the latest version of the Android OS

Samsung Infuse 4G Super Big but Super Slim Smartphone Now Available 5/15/2011

An Android OS smartphone with a 4.5-inch touchscreen has just launched from AT&T. Despite its unusually large display and other cutting-edge

Samsung Droid Charge To Launch Tomorrow... Finally 5/13/2011

Verizon has just announced that the Samsung Droid Charge is going to hit store shelves tomorrow. This Android model -- which will be the sec

Samsung Nexus S Headed for AT&T 5/13/2011

Samsung has accidentally let slip that a version of the Samsung Nexus S is coming to a third U.S. carrier, AT&T. This model is one of the fe

Samsung Droid Charge Now Two Weeks Late 5/12/2011

Verizon said it was going to launch the Samsung Droid Charge on April 28 -- two weeks later, it is still not available. This smartphone will

Samsung Nexus S 4G Debuts from Sprint 5/8/2011

Sprint has just introduced a version of the Samsung Nexus S with support for this carrier's 4G WiMAX network. This smartphone is one of the

Apple, HTC, Samsung Lead the Charge of Q1 Smartphone Market Growth 5/6/2011

The smartphone market has been growing unabatedly, and this trend has strongly continued during the first quarter of 2011 with analysts from

AT&T's Samsung Infuse 4G To Sport a 4.5-inch Display in a Slim Design 5/5/2011

AT&T has just announced a launch date for the Samsung Infuse, a cutting-edge Android model that's going to offer a larger screen than virtua

Samsung Captivate and Fascinate, BlackBerry Curve 3G Free Until Tomorrow 4/29/2011

The retailer Best Buy is announcing the return of "Free Phone Friday", with a sale on Verizon's Samsung Fascinate, AT&T's Samsung Captivate,

Verizon's LTE Network Running Again, but Samsung Droid Charge Delayed 4/28/2011

Users across America are reporting that Verizon's 4G service is running again after an outage yesterday. Nevertheless, the carrier has decid

Sprint Reveals the Launch Date for the Samsung Nexus S 4G 4/26/2011

A WiMAX-enabled version of the Samsung Nexus S is on the way from Sprint, and it's going to debut in less than two weeks. This smartphone is

Samsung Droid Charge Can Be Pre-Ordered at Below Regular Cost 4/23/2011

Verizon is going to release the Samsung Droid Charge next week, and those who are eager to get this high-end Android model can already put i

Samsung Nexus S 4G Debut on Sprint Moving Closer 4/22/2011

Sprint has promised to release its own 4G version of the Samsung Nexus S, but hasn't said when this is going to happen yet. There's new evid

Samsung Droid Charge To Debut from Verizon Next Week 4/21/2011

Verizon Wireless has just announced that it's going to introduce its next 4G-enabled smartphone, the Samsung Droid Charge, near the end of t

Verizon's Samsung Fascinate Finally Gets Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) Upgrade 4/21/2011

Users of the Samsung Fascinate can finally upgrade this smartphone to Android OS 2.2 (Froyo). This brings support for Adobe Flash 10.1 and o

Samsung Creating Dual-Core 2 GHz Smartphone Processor 4/18/2011

Further blurring the line between smartphone and computer, Samsung Electronics is developing a dual-core, 2GHz mobile processor for release

Samsung Galaxy S II Will Debut This Month as Scheduled 4/8/2011

Samsung says that a recent report that the Galaxy S II has been pushed back to June is incorrect, and this high-end Android OS smartphone wi

Samsung Galaxy S II Getting a 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor Upgrade 4/6/2011

Samsung is going to increase the speed of the processor in the second generation Galaxy S. This change will make an already-cutting-edge sma

Samsung Gem Entry-Level Smartphone Coming to Verizon 4/5/2011

Last week U.S. Cellular introduced the Samsung Gem, an entry-level device for first-time smartphone users. And now it appears, based on some

HTC Droid Incredible 2 and Samsung Droid Charge Prices Leak Out 4/4/2011

The HTC Droid Incredible 2 and Samsung Droid Charge are two of the high-end Android OS smartphones that Verizon is expected to release later

Samsung Galaxy S II Review 4/2/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II will come with a 4.3-inch touchscreen and dual-core processor, but will still manage to be very slim. Dragan Petric

U.S. Cellular Launches Inexpensive Samsung Gem Android Smartphone 4/1/2011

Today U.S. Cellular is launching an Android OS phone for people on a budget, with its release of the reasonably priced Samsung Gem. This dev

Samsung Droid Charge Could Be Verizon's Next 4G Smartphone 3/30/2011

Now that the HTC ThunderBolt is available, Verizon is apparently readying its second smartphone with support for its 4G LTE network. This mo

Samsung Epic 4G Finally Receiving Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) Update 3/21/2011

A month after Sprint pulled the plug on the Samsung Epic 4G's upgrade to Android OS 2.2, the carrier is re-releasing the update -- theoretic

Samsung Nexus S with 4G WiMAX Headed for Sprint 3/21/2011

Sprint has just announced plans to release its own 4G version of the Samsung Nexus S, one of only two devices running the latest version of

Samsung Galaxy Player Hands-On Preview 3/18/2011

When Samsung delivered the world premier of its 5-inch Galaxy Player and the U.S. debut of a 4-inch counterpart, Jacqueline Emigh was there

Samsung Galaxy Player With 5-Inch Touchscreen Unveiled 3/17/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Player debuted in Asia this winter, and now a slightly larger version of this gaming-oriented handheld has been announced

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Review 3/13/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is the first smartphone to fully support T-Mobile's HSPA+ network, and sports a 4-inch touchscreen. Jen Edwards brin

Samsung Nexus S Now Available for Half Price 3/11/2011

The national retailer Best Buy is holding a sale on the Samsung Nexus S. For a limited time, this high-end smartphone -- one of only two dev

Samsung Stealth on the List of Verizon 4G Smartphones 3/9/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt is the best-known smartphone that will offer support for Verizon's 4G LTE network, but it's not the only one. The Samsun

Samsung Unveils BlackBerry-Style Galaxy Pro 3/7/2011

Samsung's Android smartphone portfolio continues to grow, as the company announced this morning that it will be releasing the Galaxy Pro, wh

T-Mobile Offering Sidekick Users 50% Off on Samsung Models 3/5/2011

The Sidekick data service is going to be shut down in a few months, converting these smartphones into simple dumbphones. As compensation, T-

Samsung Epic 4G Update Suspended 2/26/2011

Sprint and Samsung have pulled the plug on an over-the-air update sent out to Epic 4G phones on account of a small number of customers who e

Samsung Captivate Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Finally Released 2/24/2011

The latest device to get a long-overdue upgrade to Android OS 2.2 is AT&T's Samsung Captivate. This new version of Google's operating system

Android OS 2.3.3 Coming to Samsung Nexus S Bringing NFC Support 2/23/2011

Google is releasing an Android OS 2.3.3 update to the Samsung Nexus S, and with it comes a special new feature: near field communications. A

Samsung Captivate Long-Awaited Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Coming Tomorrow 2/23/2011

There's good news for users of AT&T's Samsung Captivate: an Android OS 2.2 upgrade is going to be released tomorrow. This is going to bring

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Released by T-Mobile 2/23/2011

T-Mobile has just introduced its latest Android OS device, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, an updated version of the Samsung Vibrant. This is the f

Samsung Galaxy S 4G First-Look Review 2/22/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G will be the first smartphone to fully support T-Mobile's HSPA+ network. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this model

Samsung Epic 4G Can Be Manually Upgraded to Android OS 2.2 2/22/2011

The long-awaited Android OS 2.2 upgrade for Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G is now available. Among other changes, this brings support for Adobe Fl

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Will Cost More than Expected 2/21/2011

T-Mobile's next Android OS smartphone is going to debut on Wednesday, but those who are interested in the Samsung Galaxy S 4G should hurry u

Samsung Epic 4G Finally Getting Its Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Next Week 2/19/2011

The system software on the Samsung Epic 4G is about to get a long-awaited upgrade. Sprint has promised that Android OS 2.2 for this model wi

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Can Now Be Pre-ordered 2/17/2011

If you're looking to lock in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S 4G from T-Mobile, Wirefly is the place to go. This well-established online smartp

Samsung Captivate Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Released, Then Quickly Pulled 2/17/2011

The long-awaited upgrade to Android OS 2.2 for AT&T's Samsung Captivate was released today... only to be quickly withdrawn. Currently, it's

Samsung Galaxy S II Hands-On Preview 2/14/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II was officially announced yesterday, and Brighthand's Dragan Petric was there to take it on a test drive. This device

Samsung Galaxy S II Will Sport a Dual-Core Processor, 4.3-inch Display 2/13/2011

The successor for the popular Galaxy S Android OS smartphone has just been officially announced. The Samsung Galaxy S II will have a larger

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Pricing Revealed 2/11/2011

During Samsung's official Galaxy S 4G statement earlier this month the company released a ton of specs about this upcoming Android OS smartp

Samsung Gets Specific About the Galaxy S 4G 2/2/2011

In anticipation of a February release of its Galaxy S 4G smartphone, Samsung made an official statement today about the details of its "fast

Samsung Nexus S Review 1/31/2011

The Samsung Nexus S is the first smartphone to run Google's Android OS 2.3, also known as Gingerbread. Reviewer Jen Edwards says this cuttin

Samsung Fascinate and HTC Droid Incredible Get Big Price Cuts 1/31/2011

Verizon has cut the price of the Samsung Fascinate in half,and has also dropped the HTC Droid Incredible and Motorola Droid R2-D2 down below

Samsung Continuum Gets a ''Bug Fix'' Update To Its System Software 1/27/2011

Samsung and Verizon have released a upgrade to the operating system on the Samsung Continuum. This fixes a long list of bugs, but does not b

Samsung Announces Four Entry-Level Android OS Smartphones 1/26/2011

Though the Mobile World Congress is less than a month away, Samsung couldn't keep it in any longer: the company announced today that four en

Samsung Gives the World an Early Look at the Galaxy Ace 1/25/2011

Though images and specs of the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 have already been leaked, a more official and detailed posting of the Android OS sma

Details Leak Out on the Samsung Galaxy S Follow-Up 1/24/2011

Devices from Samsung's Galaxy S series were released by all of the top U.S. carriers last year. Its successor is going to be announced next

SMS Bug Squashed in the Google Nexus One and Samsung Nexus S 1/22/2011

Google has begun sending out maintenance updates to the Samsung Nexus S and Google Nexus One. This is intended to fix a serious bug in these

Samsung Vibrant Gets Its Long-Delayed Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 1/22/2011

An upgrade to Android OS 2.2 has just been released for the Samsung Vibrant. Among other changes, this new version of Google's operating sys

T-Mobile Pre-announces the Samsung Galaxy S 4G 1/20/2011

The follow-up model to the Samsung Vibrant is no longer a rumor. T-Mobile has just officially announced plans to release the Galaxy S 4G, wh

Samsung Vibrant 4G Might Not Debut Until Late February 1/18/2011

Rumors of an updated version of the Samsung Vibrant have been circulating recently, and now a potential release date for this Android OS sma

Verizon Tweaks the Samsung Fascinate's System Software Again 1/17/2011

A minor system software update has been released for Verizon's Samsung Fascinate. This brings a number of small enhancements to this smartph

Users of Android OS 2.3-based Samsung Nexus S Furious Over Glitches 1/17/2011

Starting late last month, users of the Samsung Nexus S have made myriad complaints on the Web about the Android OS 2.3-based smartphone, cit

Samsung Galaxy Player Hands-on Preview 1/13/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Player was on display at CES, and Brighthand's Ed Hardy took it for a test drive. This Android OS device is going to be a

A Faster, Better Version of the Samsung Vibrant Is on its Way 1/12/2011

Specifics about the long-rumored Samsung Vibrant 4G, a follow-up smartphone to the T-Mobile's Samsung Vibrant, have finally begun to emerge.

Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint Gets Price Cut 1/11/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G just got an epic price drop, as Sprint has lowered the subsidized price of the smartphone from $250 to $200 with a 2-yea

Verizon Prepping 4G Smartphones from Samsung and LG 1/7/2011

Two next-generation smartphones from LG and Samsung were revealed at CES yesterday during Verizon's presentation on its 4G LTE network. The

Samsung Continuum Review 1/3/2011

The Samsung Continuum is an Android OS smartphone with an unusual design built around two Super AMOLED touchscreens, as well as a set of oth

Samsung Says Android OS 2.2 for the Samsung Captivate, Fascinate, Vibrant, Epic 4 Still on the Way 1/3/2011

Samsung says the long-delayed upgrade to Android OS 2.2 for the U.S. versions of the Samsung Galaxy S is still in testing. The company says