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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

Prepaid Samsung Galaxy S II coming soon to Net10

Prepaid Samsung Galaxy S II coming soon to Net10

So, let's say that you are looking for a decent mid-range Android smartphone, but you also want it to be from a prepaid carrier. Net10 might have something just for you in the near future. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy S II, which...

posted: 21 Aug 2012, 09:33

AT&T now provides carrier billing for purchases through Samsung's Media Hub on select devices

AT&T now provides carrier billing for purchases through Samsung's Media Hub on select devices

For those AT&T customers holding onto the Samsung Galaxy S III, Captivate, and Exhilarate, they now have the ability to charge Samsung Media Hub content purchases to their AT&T account....

posted: 18 Jul 2012, 12:08

AT&T Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich update live again via Kies

AT&T Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich update live again via Kies

A few days ago owners of the Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T were suddenly able to access the long awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update. Shortly thereafter the update was removed and AT&T confirmed that...

posted: 24 Jun 2012, 19:40

AT&T confirms ICS delay for Samsung Galaxy S II, hopes to bring it back soon

AT&T confirms ICS delay for Samsung Galaxy S II, hopes to bring it back soon

On Thursday we told you how a AT&T customer used Live Chat to find out from a rep that the Android 4.0 update was live for a brief period of time before getting pulled for what the carrier technical reasons;...

posted: 22 Jun 2012, 15:03

Ice Cream Sandwich update for AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II delayed for technical reasons

Ice Cream Sandwich update for AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II delayed for technical reasons

AT&T originally had the Android 4.0 update for its Samsung Galaxy S II available via Kies on Wednesday, but after a few users of the device had trouble finding the update, an AT&T customer decided...

posted: 21 Jun 2012, 22:34

AT&T prices the Samsung Galaxy S II at $9.99 until June 17th

AT&T prices the Samsung Galaxy S II at $9.99 until June 17th

How would you like to pick up the Samsung Galaxy S II for less than $10? For the next 48 hours, AT&T will sell you the device that many call the greatest Android handset of all time for just $9.99 with a signed 2-year contract...

posted: 15 Jun 2012, 13:22

Giveaway: Samsung Galaxy S II AT&T and Motorola ATRIX 2

Giveaway: Samsung Galaxy S II AT&T and Motorola ATRIX 2

PhoneArena and RadioShack are giving you the chance to win a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II AT&T or a Motorola ATRIX 2! Read the post to see how...

posted: 30 Apr 2012, 08:20

Analyst: Apple iPhone 4S remains top smartphone in U.S.

Analyst: Apple iPhone 4S remains top smartphone in U.S.

Canaccord Genuity analyst Mike Walkley told clients that the Apple iPhone continued to have strong momentum in March, outselling all other smartphones combined at Sprint and AT&T and equaling the volume of Android sales at Verizon...

posted: 02 Apr 2012, 19:32

OTA update for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II brings it to Android 2.3.6

OTA update for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II brings it to Android 2.3.6

From the looks of it, one of our faithful readers managed to inform us that they just started receiving an over-the-air update that brings the venerable smartphone to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread. Taking a look at AT&T’s...

posted: 16 Dec 2011, 16:40

Former manager at Microsoft reviews Android and the Samsung Galaxy S II, gives two thumbs down

Former manager at Microsoft reviews Android and the Samsung Galaxy S II, gives two thumbs down

After spending some time with a Samsung Galaxy S II, Charlie Kindel, former Manager at Microsoft, shared his thoughts in his personal blog. He was not happy with the overall user experience...

posted: 12 Dec 2011, 03:02

Latest Samsung Galaxy S II ad tackles 4G on the AT&T version of the Apple iPhone 4S

Latest Samsung Galaxy S II ad tackles 4G on the AT&T version of the Apple iPhone 4S

Samsung's latest ad continues to poke fun at Apple iPhone users, this time making fun at the lack of 4G on the Apple iPhone 4S; some iPhone 4S users, like the ones on the ad, are a bit confused since...

posted: 02 Dec 2011, 01:02

PhoneArena Awards 2011: Most delayed smartphone

PhoneArena Awards 2011: Most delayed smartphone

We at PhoneArena have another award to present today, and the most delayed smartphone of 2011 will be the one to walk away with it. But before we announce the absolute winner in this category, let us start by making it clear...

posted: 29 Nov 2011, 10:02

Sam's Club might have the best Black Friday deal of them all

Sam's Club might have the best Black Friday deal of them all

We have seen some interesting deals as some retailers have had their Black Friday plans leaked when it comes to handsetsl; Sam's Club might have them all beat as the membership warehouse club is offering some smartphones for...

posted: 12 Nov 2011, 22:19

RadioShack Black Friday deals surface

RadioShack Black Friday deals surface

Although Black Friday is still two weeks away, some of RadioShack’s Black Friday deals have surfaced and there are definitely some attractive smartphone deals that may be worth your attention…

posted: 10 Nov 2011, 21:37

Samsung Media Hub hands-on

Samsung Media Hub hands-on

After quickly updating the app on our AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II unit, we’re quickly taken to the main menu where we’re presented with a carousel of featured items at the top – with menu items to get into My Media, Movie Store, and the TV Store...

posted: 05 Oct 2011, 19:47

Samsung Media Hub beta available now, only for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung Media Hub beta available now, only for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II

Starting today, owners of the AT&T variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II can sign up to receive the beta version of Samsung Media Hub; the Media Hub will offer movies and television shows and any purchased content...

posted: 03 Oct 2011, 13:52

Walmart undercuts Amazon, charges $148.88 for the AT&T version of the Samsung Galaxy S II

Walmart undercuts Amazon, charges $148.88 for the AT&T version of the Samsung Galaxy S II

A major price war has broken out between Amazon and Walmart over the AT&T version of the Samsung Galaxy S II; while the former is offering the handset for$50 less than the carrier is charging...

posted: 02 Oct 2011, 13:23

Amazon has the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II priced at $149.99 to all customers

Amazon has the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II priced at $149.99 to all customers

Right from the get-go, Amazon is shaving $50 off the price of the long awaited Android smartphone – thus, bringing it down to a respectable $149.99 with a 2-year contract. Yeah, it’s only $50, but that’s $50...

posted: 02 Oct 2011, 11:13

Samsung Galaxy S II now available at AT&T

Samsung Galaxy S II now available at AT&T

The AT&T variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II is now available at a price of $199.99 after a signed 2-year pact; unlike the Sprint and T-Mobile variants of the phone, the AT&T version has a smaller 4.3 inch Super AMOLED screen although there is still...

posted: 02 Oct 2011, 00:07

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