https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lpLGb1WW8E

Here it is, the first commercial for the Samsung Galaxy S III.

[Update: The event is over, stay tuned for more coverage on the Samsung Galaxy S III]

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We’re only a couple hours away from getting the real scoop on the “Next Galaxy” from Samsung. We’ve endured countless rumors, leaks, and shameless fakes, but now it’s time to set the record straight and see just what Samsung has to unpack at this year’s London event. We’re all expecting to see the Samsung Galaxy S III and when it’s finally unveiled I’m betting it will be the must-have device of 2012.

According to reports from Twitter, the music subscription service Rdio, appears to have secretly launched in the U.K. and France. While Rdio has yet to chime in on the subject, users in those locations are now able to sign up for a free 7-day trial of unlimited listening. Everything seems to work, although I’m hearing quite a few people in the U.K. are unable to stream or download a significant number of albums (probably why we haven’t heard an official announcement from Rdio).

Google announced it will be extending carrier billing services to include all types of content on Google Play. Carrier billing is a “convenient” way to charge digital content directly to your carrier phone bill versus having to use a credit card or separate payment method. While it can be seen as more convenient, it’s also a dangerous road to go down. Our phone bills are already mini-car payments and adding digital content purchases to it can result in astronomical monthly bills.