Samsung Galaxy S III Hits 5 U.S. Carriers This June

The Samsung Galaxy S III will be launched by five U.S. carriers this month. These are Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular.

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AT&T And Verizon Announces The Availability of the New Wifi+4G iPad on March 16

The long wait is over. Verizon and AT&T has both announced that starting on March 16, Friday, the new wifi+4G iPad will be sold on all AT&T sales channels, Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online stores.

The new WiFi+4G iPad will cost US$629 for the 16 GB version, $729 for 32 GB and $829 for 64 GB.

For more information on data plans and mobile hotspots, check out AT&T And Verizon’s website or contact their customer service hotlines.

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New Features of the Next Generation iPad Cited in Unveiling

Contrary to the rumors that the next generation iPad will be named the iPad2 or the iPad HD, Tim Cook has introduced it simply as “the New iPad”. Just when everyone expected for it to have a new name like the iPad 2 and other iPhone models, Apple has declined to give it a real name. A lot of peope were disappointed and confused on what to call the new Apple tablet. One user tweeted, “”So, just to confirm: Apple created a new iPad, declined to give it a real name and barely changed it from the last one? No thanks.”

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Will Nokia Pass the Carrier Approval Process?

The two leaders in mobile data plan are testing a special 4G LTE-powered Nokia Lumia phone. This was done since the Windows Phone 7.5 does not support the more efficient data network. The objective of the test is to push the carrier approval process. Nokia is reported to release their flagship device early next year. The phone is said to be Windows Phone “Tango” which includes 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, 8 MP camera and 1.4GHz processor. There are still no final words on whether the new Lumia phone will be the first 4G LTE smartphone to be under the two giant carriers. All the answers will definitely be found at CES!

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Arrives Early at Best Buy

A few lucky folks have managed to get their hands on the Verizon’s version of the Galaxy Nexus at Best Buy and they have pictures to prove it.

Galaxy Nexus, the first Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone was supposed to launch on December 9th, but was delayed due to ‘rumored’ conflicts with Google Wallet and while most of us are waiting for the official release date, some lucky shoppers at Best Buy were able to purchase one of the most anticipated smartphones this year.

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LG LU6200 is Now Optimus LTE

LG’s LU6200 4G phone was seen live by Korea’s Daum with more details regarding the said device. Its centerpiece will still be the 4.5-inch, 720p display; but it also carry a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon. LU6200 4G phone is now also believed to have a more elegant “Optimus LTE” title for now.

As shown, the hardware is still using Android 2.3.5 and may arrive that way at first. However, a leak claimed that the Ice Cream Sandwich will be an option later. The design of the said device will flesh out by an eight-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera.

A release could come as soon as early October, even though SK Telecom’s U+ services have been pushed back and could affect the Optimus LTE’s arrival as well. Its network choice makes it a strong candidate for US carriers looking to add LTE phones. Verizon could be shortlisted, given its launch of the LG Revolution in spring.

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Samsung Reveals Illusion for Verizon

Samsung gave away the game for its upcoming Illusion smartphone when they posted a preview of it through Flickr on Thursday. Even if the said post just have few details, it confirms the SCH-I110 badge and that it will top out at 3G for data.

Its also said that the device will use a variant on Samsung’s most recent TouchWiz interface for Android 2.3 scaled down to smaller screens. Aside from its Sustainable Product Certification as a more eco-friendly phone, most other details have been up in the air. Common leaks have claimed that it either use an 800MHz or 1GHz processor, a three-to-five megapixel camera and a 320×480 screen.

The Illusion is expected to arrive to Verizon on September 29, and it will cost around $100 on a contract as an option for those who want a modern Samsung Android phone but don’t need the Droid Charge or the other high-end model.

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Verizon, Expanding Their 4G LTE Network on September 15

Verizon will widen its 4G LTE network to 26 new cities in the US on September 15. Once the said expansion happens, users in 143 cities will have the chance to reach mobile broadband speeds that are up to ten times faster than before!

Check out the cities that will be included in the expansion of 4G LTE network of Verizon after the leap.

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Apple’s iPhone 5 Production, on its Full Steam

Supply chain discovered on Wednesday that Apple’s newest smartphone, iPhone 5, is now approaching its production on full steam. Foxconn, Apple’s key iPhone builder, is currently believed to be producing 150,000 iPhone 5s per day. Manufacturing is said to be brisk enough that Apple will ship out five million to six million iPhone 5s in September and 22 million for the fall.

The said figure also doesn’t factor in millions of iPhone 4 units, as it ramps down the original versions and supplemented the new model with a possible BGB iPhone 4.

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Leak Unveils Pricing For Xoom LTE, HTC Rhyme

An alleged pricing schedule for the upcoming Verizon offerings has emerged, providing insight into launch plans for several gadgets like the Motorola Xoom LTE and HTC Rhyme. The minimum advertised price (MAP) list, which was posted by Droid-Life, claimed that the LTE-equipped tablets may ship on September 8 for $499 with a two-year contract.

If the said details are correct, the tablets – installed with LTE radios – might arrive before Motorola finishes outfitting the first run of devices sold to customers with a promised free future upgrades. The company was alleged to be limiting the first upgrades to businesses and government customers.

The leaked document also puts a light on the unannounced HTC Rhyme handset which seems to be paired with the model number ADR6330. Other details are still unclear, however, the $199 price tag states that the smartphone will provide a midrange feature set.

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