Samsung 2013 SmartPhone Articles

Samsung Galaxy S IV US Review: Great, but a Small Step Up 5/25/2013

The Samsung Galaxy S IV may be a marginal upgrade from its predecessor, but is it still impressive enough to edge out the rest of the Androi

Samsung Galaxy S IV Now Available on Verizon Wireless 5/23/2013

After a long wait, the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S IV is finally available to Verizon Wireless customers.

Samsung Galaxy S IV Features Coming Soon to Galaxy S III 5/21/2013

A recent leak shows that many of the software features from the Galaxy S IV are headed to the Galaxy S III in a future update.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mega Outed by App Update Notes 5/21/2013

The update notes for the Samsung WatchON app appear to confirm the impending announcement of the super-sized Galaxy S4 Mega.

Photos and Video Leak of Ruggedized Samsung Galaxy S4 Active 5/21/2013

The rumored ruggedized version of Samsung's flagship handset, the Galaxy S4 Active, has been spotted in leaked photos and a sneak peek video

Samsung Looks at Memory Fix for Galaxy S IV 5/16/2013

After coming under fire for how much onboard storage is being taken up by preloaded software on its Galaxy S IV, Samsung is reportedly looki

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: What Will It Look Like? 5/16/2013

Rumors keep flying about the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which is expected to launch this fall. Will it have a build along the same l

Google Reveals Samsung Galaxy S IV with Stock Android 5/15/2013

Google announced during the the Google I/O keynote today that it will unshackle the Samsung Galaxy S IV and will be releasing a stock Androi

Verizon Moves Up Samsung Galaxy S IV Launch to May 23 5/13/2013

Verizon Wireless has moved up the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S IV a few days, from May 30 to May 23.

Samsung Galaxy S IV Storage Issues to be Investigated by Watchdog 5/10/2013

BBC consumer reports show Watchdog will be airing a segment next week on the discrepancies between the advertised storage on the Samsung Gal

Samsung GSIV Variants Given Release Windows 5/8/2013

The three Galaxy S IV variants that Samsung is said to have in the works have been given release windows, with the first device expected to

Apple and Samsung Account for 100% of Mobile Profits in Q1 5/8/2013

Apple and Samsung accounted for an astounding 100 percent of Mobile profits in Q1, leaving smaller manufacturers behind to fight for the scr

Samsung Galaxy S IV vs HTC One Head-to-Head 5/7/2013

The Samsung Galaxy S IV and the HTC One have emerged as two of the best Android smartphones to be released this year. Which one reigns supre

Samsung Rumored to Release Galaxy S4 Zoom with 16MP Camera 5/7/2013

As more people rely on their smartphones as their cameras, Samsung is rumored to release a photo-centric version of the Galaxy S4 that will

Galaxy Core Confirmed by Samsung 5/6/2013

The Samsung Galaxy Core, the rumored low-end follow up to the Galaxy S IV, was officially revealed by the company earlier today.

DoD to Approve Government Use of Samsung and Apple Devices, Bad News for BB 5/2/2013

Government agencies will soon be allowed to use Samsung's Galaxy line of smartphones as well as devices running Apple's iOS, dealing a cripp

Sprint Issues Samsung Galaxy S IV Availability Update 4/29/2013

Sprint has announced that inventory for the Samsung Galaxy S IV is "now flowing into Sprint sales channels," bringing the device in limited

Chinese Website Leaks Image and Specs of Samsung Galaxy Note III 4/29/2013

Over the weekend, a Chinese website leaked a supposed image of the Samsung Galaxy Note III and a list of specs that included a 6-inch displa

Samsung Galaxy S4 Rivals iPhone for 'User Experience' 4/26/2013

At a launch event for the Galaxy S IV, users stood in long lines to grab hands-on sneak peeks at cool new software features on the now immin

Russian Site Leaks Info on Entry Level Samsung Galaxy Core 4/26/2013

A Russian website has posted images and information regarding an upcoming entry-level smartphone from Samsung, supposedly called the Galaxy

Samsung Supposedly Working on Ruggedized Galaxy S IV 4/25/2013

Samsung Gulf president Young Soo Kim let slip in a recent Q&A session that the company has a ruggedized version of its flagship Android phon

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S IV Heading to Stores Sooner than Expected 4/23/2013

AT&T customers who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S IV can receive the handset five days earlier, and the new flagship device will be availabl

Samsung Galaxy Note III Rumored to Have Flexible Display 4/22/2013

Though the Samsung Galaxy Note III is not expected to be revealed until later this year, there are rumors that it may feature a shatter-proo

Samsung Galaxy S IV Review: The International Version 4/22/2013

The Samsung Galaxy S IV is a certainly a high-quality Android handset, but is it enough of an upgrade to convince GS III users to upgrade?

Sprint Updates Samsung Galaxy Victory with 'Jelly Bean,' Other Features 4/11/2013

Sprint has released an upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy Victory smartphone which includes Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) plus a number of other ne

Samsung Releases a Wi-Fi Version of the Galaxy Camera 4/4/2013

Today is the release of the Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi version. This is a camera that runs the Android operating system. DigitalCameraRevie

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S IV WIll Cost Less than First Thought 4/3/2013

AT&T announced last week that its version of the Samsung Galaxy S IV is going to cost $250 with a two-year contract, which is $50 more than

Samsung Galaxy Mega Models Could Break New Ground in Smartphone Size 4/2/2013

As mainstream smartphones get ever larger, Samsung is reportedly going to keep pushing up the size of its phablets. As such, its Galaxy Mega

U.S. Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S IV Pre-orders Start in Two Weeks 4/1/2013

U.S. Cellular is the latest wireless carrier to announce pre-sale information for the Samsung Galaxy S IV.

Sprint Releases Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.1 Update 3/30/2013

Sprint has introduced an update for the older Samsung Galaxy S II to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This is available now over the wire, not over

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S IV Pre-orders Start in Mid April 3/28/2013

Most U.S. carriers haven't even announced when they are going to release the Samsung Galaxy S IV . Still, AT&T took a step closer today, whe

Samsung Galaxy S IV Coming to T-Mobile May 1 3/26/2013

It's a big day for T-Mobile. Among a spate of other announcements, the carrier revealed its release date and price for the Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung Galaxy S IV to Cost More to Produce than GSIII 3/21/2013

A "virtual teardown" has revealed that the recently-announced Samsung Galaxy S IV has a significantly higher bill of materials than that of

Watch Samsung's Hands-on Video Preview of the Galaxy S IV 3/21/2013

Samsung officially unveiled its next flagship smartphone last week, and has released a video of a company rep putting the Galaxy S IV throug

Another Lockscreen Security Bug Found in Samsung Android Phones 3/20/2013

A new security flaw has been discovered in Samsung Android smartphones which could let an exploiter bypass the lockscreen and unlock the pho

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note II Getting Upgraded with 4G LTE 3/18/2013

T-Mobile is releasing a significant software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note II, which will activate support for the company's 4G LTE net

Samsung Galaxy S IV vs. Galaxy S III: Should You Upgrade? 3/17/2013

The next iteration of Samsung's flagship handset has been revealed. How does the Galaxy S IV compare to its predecessor?

Watch the Entire Samsung Galaxy S IV ''Unpacked'' Event Video 3/15/2013

Did you miss the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S IV? It's not too late to see it.

Sorry U.S. Samsung Galaxy S IV Users, No Octa-Core Processor for You 3/15/2013

When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S IV last night, it was a bit vague on one important detail: what processor will its new flagship smartphon

HTC Shows Off Its Flagship Smartphone to Crowd Waiting for Samsung's Big Event 3/14/2013

Not to be outdone, HTC had reps on site hawking the new -- but currently unreleased -- HTC One smartphone at Samsung's Unpacked event in New

Samsung Galaxy S IV Hands-On Preview 3/14/2013

Following Samsung's Unboxed event in New York City tonight, we got to spend some face-to-screen time with its "next big thing," the Galaxy S

Samsung Galaxy S IV: From Rumor to Reality 3/14/2013

Samsung went to Radio Music Hall tonight to take the wraps off its new signature smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S IV.

Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumor Round-Up 3/13/2013

Samsung will officially announce its next flagship handset, the Galaxy S IV, tomorrow at an event in NYC. We take one last look at what to e

Samsung Releases a Picture of the Galaxy S IV 3/12/2013

Those wondering what the Samsung Galaxy S IV will look like will be happy to see a picture of the device from Samsung itself.

Don't Buy A Samsung Galaxy S III...Yet 3/11/2013

With Samsung's new flagship phone, the Galaxy S IV, on the horizon, it's imperative that customers avoid purchasing a Galaxy S III right now

Samsung Keeps Teasing the Galaxy S IV 3/11/2013

The official announcement of the Galaxy S4 is in just three days, and Samsung is working to build the hype. It has released the second in a

Is This the Samsung Galaxy S IV? 3/11/2013

Some pictures coming out of China might -- or might not -- have given the world an early look at the Samsung Galaxy S IV. UPDATED: A video o

With Samsung Galaxy IV Imminent, Galaxy S III on Sale 3/7/2013

With the expected upcoming reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S IV next week, retailers and Amazon and Wirefly are offering major deals on the Sam

Samsung Galaxy S III Has a Lockscreen Bug; Security Can Be Easily Bypassed 3/6/2013

There is a flaw in the Samsung Galaxy S III that allows the security of the lockscreen to be quickly bypassed.

Samsung Galaxy Note III Will Have a 5.9-inch Screen 3/6/2013

Samsung announced that it is set to reveal a new 5.9-inch handset in the second half of 2013. The new handset is widely expected to be the S

New Leak Says Samsung Galaxy S IV Will Have an 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor 3/6/2013

Those who can't wait for the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV next week should be interested to learn that some of the important s

Samsung Galaxy S IV Might Track Eye Movement to Provide Automatic Screen Scrolling 3/6/2013

The New York Times is reporting that Samsung?s upcoming flagship smartphone will feature eye movement so it can scroll web pages, emails, et

Pictures Supposedly of the Samsung Galaxy S IV Aren't Real 3/5/2013

Several images supposedly showing the design of the Samsung Galaxy S IV have been making the rounds on the Web. These are definitely not wha

Samsung Begins Teasing Galaxy S IV with Video 3/4/2013

The next model in the wildly-popular Galaxy S series is going to be announced in mid-March, and Samsung has started on a campaign to build a

Samsung's Damages Payment to Apple Reduced 3/4/2013

The initial $1.05 billion in damages Samsung was ordered to pay Apple for infringing on its design patents has been greatly reduced by rough

Samsung Unveils Wallet App for Android 2/27/2013

Samsung has unveiled Wallet, a new app for Android devices that can store a user?s tickets, coupons, membership cards, and boarding passes i

Samsung Galaxy S IV Will Be Unveiled on March 14 2/25/2013

The wait for the Samsung Galaxy S IV is almost over. This cutting-edge smartphone is going to be announced on March 14.

Apple iPhones Vastly More Reliable Than Samsung, Nokia or Motorola Phones 2/23/2013

Apple's iPhones are roughly three times more reliable than Samsung's line of Galaxy phones, five times more reliable than Nokia Lumia phones

Samsung ATIV Odyssey Review: Take No Chances 2/21/2013

Samsung could have tried something new and different with the Verizon-exclusive ATIV Odyssey, but instead it chose to play it safe.

Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi Will Offer a Cheaper Option for Those Wanting an Android-Based Camera 2/20/2013

Last year, both AT&T and Verizon brought out the Samsung Galaxy Camera, a point-and-shoot that runs Google Android. A version of this device

Samsung Partners With EA To Attract More App Developers 2/8/2013

Samsung has teamed up with Electronic Arts' mobile gaming division, Chillingo, to offer new developers a more profitable partnership for the

Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumored To Be Unveiled on March 15 2/6/2013

New information suggests that Samsung may unveil its next flagship smartphone in a few weeks, after MWC (Mobile World Congress event). Accor

Samsung and Amazon Overtake Apple in Customer Loyalty 2/6/2013

The results of Brand Keys' annual Consumer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI) are in, and it would appear that Apple fans aren't as faithful to

Samsung Galaxy S III mini Heading to T-Mobile with a New Name 2/5/2013

A more affordable option to the popular Samsung Galaxy S III is supposedly on its way to T-Mobile... with a new name. The Galaxy S III mini

Samsung Did Not Infringe Apple Patents Willfully, According to Judge 1/30/2013

Samsung has been granted a small victory after losing a costly patent-infringment lawsuit this summer. Judge Lucy Koh found that Samsung did

Samsung Galaxy S III vs. LG Optimus G 1/29/2013

The LG Optimus G and the Samsung Galaxy S III both promise a high-end experience, HD screen, and are available on multiple carriers. But how

Samsung Galaxy Note Available for Only $100 1/28/2013

Those who are looking for a deal on the Samsung Galaxy Note II are in luck: the Sprint version of this smartphone is available from Amazon f

Samsung and Apple Set Record Numbers in Smartphone Shipments for 4Q12 1/28/2013

While the global mobile phone market grew by nearly 2 percent last year, the number of smartphone shipments almost equaled those of feature

Verizon's Samsung ATIV Odyssey Priced and Given a Release Date 1/23/2013

Samsung's Verizon-exclusive Windows Phone 8 handset, the ATIV Odyssey, has just been given an official release date and price.

Samsung Galaxy S IV Now Expected in April 1/23/2013

New details have sprung up about the next Samsung flagship smartphone. Codenamed "Altius", the device is expected to offer wireless charging

Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumored to Offer Wireless Charging 1/17/2013

As we near the upcoming reveal, more details have leaked about Samsung's next flagship handset, the Galaxy S IV. The smartphone is reported

Android 4.1 Hits AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S III Thanks to Over-the-Air Update 1/17/2013

AT&T has officially rolled out an over-the-air update for Samsung Galaxy S III owners' to get a taste of Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean." While the

Samsung Reveals Flexible Youm Display Technology at CES 1/11/2013

Samsung showed off its new flexible OLED technology (called Youm) at CES this week in Las Vegas. The Korean manufacturer demonstrated its ne

Samsung Announces Galaxy S II Plus 1/10/2013

Samsung announced the Galaxy S II Plus today. The new handset is a continuation of its popular flagship handset the Galaxy S II. Armed with

Samsung Exynos 5 Octa Smartphone Processor Unveiled at CES 1/9/2013

Samsung has just raised the bar on what to expect from a smartphone chip. The newly-announced Exynos 5 Octa will include a startling 8 proc

Samsung, Corning Promise Tougher Screens Are on the Way 1/8/2013

Screen breakage remains a major problem for smartphones, but Samsung and Corning are looking to fix that.

Samsung at CES: "BYOD Will Be the Norm Within the Next Two Years" 1/8/2013

Samsung looked into the bring your own device trend within the enterprise, and came away thinking that BYOD will be the norm by the end of 2

CES 2013: Samsung ATIV Odyssey Hands-On Preview 1/8/2013

The ATIV Odyssey, Samsung's Verizon-exclusive Windows Phone 8 device, was on hand for inspection at CES this week, so we took it for a test

CES 2013: Samsung Gives Windows Phone 8 ATIV Odyssey Official Reveal at CES 1/7/2013

Samsung finally provided us with hard-and-fast specs at CES today for its upcoming Windows Phone 8 device, the ATIV Odyssey, which will laun

Samsung Galaxy S IV Image Reportedly Leaked 1/4/2013

Another supposed leak has surfaced for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S IV and this time it's an image.

Samsung Confirms Tizen-Based Handsets 1/3/2013

Today, Samsung has confirmed the reports that the manufacturer plans to sell Tizen-Based handsets. The Korean firm announced that it plans t

Samsung Muse Review: A Mini Approach to Music 1/2/2013

The Samsung Muse is an ultralight MP3 player that sports special functionality with many of Samsung's own Galaxy line of smartphones.

Samsung Reportedly to Sell First Tizen Smartphone 1/2/2013

A recent report suggests that Samsung will be first manufacturer to release a Tizen handset. The Tizen OS is an open Linux-based operating s