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Samsung: the never-ending search for the next big thing

Samsung: the never-ending search for the next big thing

Tomorrow at Samsung’s event in the Big Apple, all eyes are on the expected official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S IV – well, we hope it’s what all the hoopla is all about! Throughout all channels on the interwebs, there’s a...

posted: 13 Mar 2013, 21:13

OTA updates are coming to the HTC EVO 4G, EVO Design 4G, and Samsung Epic 4G - adios Carrier IQ?

OTA updates are coming to the HTC EVO 4G, EVO Design 4G, and Samsung Epic 4G - adios Carrier IQ?

Recently, the HTC EVO 3D received one for itself that removed Carrier IQ from the device, and based on that, it seems fitting that the same thing is happening to these three smartphones....

posted: 19 Jan 2012, 15:30

Samsung Epic 4G finally getting its taste of Gingerbread

Samsung Epic 4G finally getting its taste of Gingerbread

The Samsung Epic 4G, a popular variation of the original Samsung Galaxy S, is finally getting its serving of Android Gingerbread as Sprint has posted the update on the smartphone’s software update site…

posted: 09 Nov 2011, 08:21

It's the end of life for the HTC EVO 4G, Samsung Epic 4G and other Sprint models

It's the end of life for the HTC EVO 4G, Samsung Epic 4G and other Sprint models

The first 4G enabled handset in the States, the HTC EVO 4G, is being phased out by Sprint in both colors offered; other handsets that have served their usefulness include the rugged Motorola i1, the BlackBerry...

posted: 26 Jul 2011, 12:32

Samsung Epic 4G could visit the Gingerbread bakery this month

Samsung Epic 4G could visit the Gingerbread bakery this month

The Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Samsung Epic 4G on Sprint is expected to come this month, around the 24th, says unnamed source from the nation's third largest carrier...

posted: 11 Jul 2011, 06:01

Best Buy is having a free smartphone promotion for Lady Gaga's upcoming CD launch

Best Buy is having a free smartphone promotion for Lady Gaga's upcoming CD launch

Whether you’re a fan or not, customers who happen to purchase any postpaid mobile phone from the big box retailer between May 22 and 28 will be given free copies of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” CD. Furthermore...

posted: 18 May 2011, 13:03

Sprint shaves off another $50 off the Samsung Epic 4G - now priced at $150

Sprint shaves off another $50 off the Samsung Epic 4G - now priced at $150

Previously, we saw the handset get a $50 price drop to $200 on-contract back in January, and now that the Google Nexus S 4G is now available with Sprint, it’s only natural to see it get chopped yet again. Now...

posted: 09 May 2011, 14:13

Sprint pushing out OTA updates for the Samsung Epic 4G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Sprint pushing out OTA updates for the Samsung Epic 4G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Sprint's subscribers who happen to have a Samsung Epic 4G or a Samsung Galaxy Tab are going to love to hear what...

posted: 21 Mar 2011, 11:06

Android 2.2 news for the Samsung Captivate, Samsung Epic 4G and the HTC Aria

Android 2.2 news for the Samsung Captivate, Samsung Epic 4G and the HTC Aria

Owners of the Samsung Captivate can grab an update right now to Android 2.2 but it must be done using the Samsung Kies software and a PC; owners of the Samsung Epic 4G are having enough of a problem with the...

posted: 24 Feb 2011, 20:42

As clock strikes 12 on the East Coast, Samsung Epic 4G will get Froyo

As clock strikes 12 on the East Coast, Samsung Epic 4G will get Froyo

The Android 2.2.1 update will finally be sent to owners of the Samsung Epic 4G with an OTA update tonight at 9pm PST which is the same as midnight in the East; Sprint is rolling out the upgrade and it all should be...

posted: 21 Feb 2011, 20:58

Sprint goes on the record to say Froyo update for the Epic 4G is coming February 21st

Sprint goes on the record to say Froyo update for the Epic 4G is coming February 21st

In a recent Sprint forums posting, one of the Sprint admins put up a statement that mentions February 21st as the expected day when the Froyo update is going to be made available. Furthermore, it...

posted: 18 Feb 2011, 15:08

Froyo updates for the Samsung Epic 4G & Sanyo Zio are coming February 21st

Froyo updates for the Samsung Epic 4G & Sanyo Zio are coming February 21st

Just when things were starting to look bleak, two of Sprint’s Android powered devices are finally getting their highly anticipated Android 2.2 Froyo update. So if you happen to be sporting either the Samsung...

posted: 18 Feb 2011, 10:58

Froyo finally coming to Samsung's Epic 4G and Fascinate

Froyo finally coming to Samsung's Epic 4G and Fascinate

It is most certainly way overdue, but the word is that users of the Samsung Epic 4G and the Samsung Fascinate, both Galaxy S phones, will finally be getting the highly desired update to Android 2.2 after countless delays…

posted: 09 Feb 2011, 00:48

Sprint drops the price of the Samsung Epic 4G to $200 with a contract

Sprint drops the price of the Samsung Epic 4G to $200 with a contract

Probably one of the most alluring devices to grace Sprint in recent memory, the Samsung Epic 4G is now priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate. At that level, it's almost a no-brainer to choose it over...

posted: 10 Jan 2011, 17:35

Get Froyo and other tasty perks for your Epic 4G

Get Froyo and other tasty perks for your Epic 4G

Samsung USA posted a tweet that the Froyo treat is coming to the US Galaxy S owners "as soon as possible". However, the truth is that quite a few of these good folks are sick and tired of waiting...

posted: 04 Jan 2011, 09:26

Sprint delays Froyo serving for Samsung Epic 4G

Sprint delays Froyo serving for Samsung Epic 4G

Sprint has pushed back its software upgrade for the Samsung Epic 4G which means no Android 2.2, no Adobe Flash Player 10.1 until next year, for any of the Korean manufacturer's hot selling Samsung Galaxy S smartphones...

posted: 28 Dec 2010, 20:35

Sprint takes its WiMax act on the road to San Francisco on December 28th

Sprint takes its WiMax act on the road to San Francisco on December 28th

The nation's third largest carrier officially brings its 4G service to San Francisco and includes a video showing all about the service and the Sprint devices that can take advantage of the extra bandwidth...

posted: 21 Dec 2010, 17:23

EXCLUSIVE: The day after Christmas dishes up a tasty Froyo treat for the Samsung Epic 4G

EXCLUSIVE: The day after Christmas dishes up a tasty Froyo treat for the Samsung Epic 4G

Based on the screen shot of an internal memo, it appears that the DL11 build of Froyo will slowly begin to roll out as an over-the-air process starting on December 26th – with the hopes of it...

posted: 21 Dec 2010, 15:41

Official Froyo test upgrade for Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G leaks

Official Froyo test upgrade for Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G leaks

Installing the DK28 build for the Samsung Epic 4G will take the handset to Android 2.2.1 and as a test unit, the upgrade is not being pushed out by Sprint so if you want it, you need to take it right from Google...

posted: 04 Dec 2010, 23:33

Keep your finger on the pulse of the world, now for free

Keep your finger on the pulse of the world, now for free

The Pulse News Reader is now free across all platforms, including Android, dropping from the original $1.99 cost and its recent 99 cent fee...

posted: 15 Nov 2010, 10:04

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