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AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket gets the Jelly Bean treatment

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket gets the Jelly Bean treatment

The happy hour for the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket has come, as AT&T is now rolling out an update to Android 4.1.2. Jelly Bean for it. The cool thing is that this update will not only bring a new version of Android...

posted: 12 Apr 2013, 08:51

Radio Shack holiday flyer leaks, shows off unannounced Samsung Stratosphere II

Radio Shack holiday flyer leaks, shows off unannounced Samsung Stratosphere II

Radio Shack's holiday circular has leaked and one of the handsets inside is the unannounced Samsung Stratosphere II that we showed you a photo of during the weekend; the phone is going to be on sale for...

posted: 05 Nov 2012, 17:28

AT&T's improved PTT service coming in November

AT&T's improved PTT service coming in November

AT&T will kick off its improved PTT service in November, hoping to grab Sprint customers who will be looking for a new iDEN network after Sprint closes its shop next June in favor of its CDMA PTT pipeline; the nation's third largest carrier...

posted: 17 Sep 2012, 12:40

Now getting Android 4.0: Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

Now getting Android 4.0: Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

This is the definitely the season for Ice Cream Sandwich as Tuesday will see the Samsung GALAXY Note for AT&T get the update, global Samsung Galaxy S II users are getting updated to Android 4.0.4 on Monday along with the Samsung Galaxy...

posted: 09 Jul 2012, 21:50

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket ICS update leaks out

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket ICS update leaks out

AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket might get updated to Android Ice Cream Sandwich even sooner than expected as what looks like the very official ICS 4.0.3 firmware…

posted: 26 Mar 2012, 04:05

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket brings fireworks inside a man's pocket

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket brings fireworks inside a man's pocket

Samsung didn't name it the Skyrocket for nothing as one of the phones exploded in the owner's pocket; coming a few days after a pair of Apple iPhone 4S models had meltdowns, we wonder if Apple's legal team will once...

posted: 01 Dec 2011, 13:59

White Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket arriving on AT&T just in time for the holidays

White Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket arriving on AT&T just in time for the holidays

The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket was among the first LTE-enabled handsets on AT&T, and with its thin profile and dual-core chip, the only thing it was missing was…

posted: 01 Dec 2011, 08:53

AT&T ad introduces the carrier's LTE 4G service

AT&T ad introduces the carrier's LTE 4G service

On Sunday, AT&T launched its first two LTE enabled smartphones and what better way to promote a Sunday launch with a commercial about tailgating prior to a big football game; from buying tickets to getting the latest injury news, the ad shows...

posted: 07 Nov 2011, 12:23

AT&T launches its first two LTE enabled handsets

AT&T launches its first two LTE enabled handsets

AT&T introduces its first two LTE enabled smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and the HTC Vivid, ready to run over the LTE pipeline that the carrier has up in 9 cities; the remaining AT&T customers will be able to squeeze HSPA+...

posted: 06 Nov 2011, 12:53

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket benchmark tests

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket benchmark tests

Before running any benchmark tests, our mind tells us that it’ll probably be slightly below the level of its Exynos equipped counterpart. Rather, we’re pleased to find it performing on the same level, since we’ve able to get scores between 2,787...

posted: 04 Nov 2011, 15:59

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket hands-on

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket hands-on

Honestly, it’s almost difficult to point out the difference between the Skyrocket and AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S II – since they’re nearly identical. In fact, one of the most impressive things about this smartphone is that it's barely increased in overall...

posted: 03 Nov 2011, 16:38

AT&T expands LTE to more markets November 6, data plans stay the same old

AT&T expands LTE to more markets November 6, data plans stay the same old

Not a bad pricing decision on AT&T's part, and if you don't consume more than 5GB per month, the prices for AT&T's LTE network are similar to Verizon's 5GB plan for $50. The advantage is you can always fall back...

posted: 31 Oct 2011, 10:04

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket unveiled: AT&T's take on 4G LTE

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket unveiled: AT&T's take on 4G LTE

AT&T has just set the bar high for its 4G LTE smartphones - it has announced the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, an LTE-enabled handset with a spacious 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display…

posted: 31 Oct 2011, 09:03

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