After a barrage of rumors and fake images, we’re finally going to get some real facts about the Galaxy S III (that is if that’s the “Next Galaxy”). Samsung has begun sending out press invites to a “Samsung Unpacked” event in London on May 3rd where they will be unveiling the “Next Galaxy.” It’s safe to assume this will be the Samsung Galaxy S III, which means we’re less than a month away from finally seeing this unicorn in the wild.
Friday the 13th has long been viewed as an unlucky day in America, so much so that one of America’s top grossing horror franchises was named after the superstitious day. While many people are quick to disregard such mumbo jumbo, I’m betting a few Google employees are now believers. It appears Friday the 13th has struck the Googleplex, and after some late night rain, has turned building 44 into Camp Crystal Lake. Rising from the depths of Crystal Lake is the left-for-dead Eclair, hellbent on enacting revenge upon his fellow fun-loving desserts. After a couple attempts to take out Gingerbread, Eclair is finally stopped by a few brave Google employees willing to get their feet wet. All-in-all it was a one-of-a-kind day at Google — let’s hope they never release a sequel.
Boeing has announced plans to manufacture secure Android devices for U.S. government defense and security markets and you can bet your tax paying dollars these handsets will put carrier pricing to shame. Roger Krone, president of Boeing Network and Space Systems, was quoted as saying that Beoing was aiming to launch the device in late 2012, at a lower price than competitors who sell secure phones for as much as $20,000. Yep, you read that right, our government is paying upwards of $20,000 for a secure phone (talk about an expensive incognito mode).
Vodafone and Samsung have finally made Ice Cream Sandwich available to Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S II users. Starting today, users will be able to update to Android 4.0.3 via Samsung’s Kies software. For those who can’t be bothered with Kies, you’ll have to wait another few days before Vodafone begins pushing the update OTA.
Sony’s new SmartWatch launched yesterday and had a brief “out of stock” moment. All is well now on the Sony site but you may want to skip the $149.99 price they’re charging for the slightly less painful $117.99 deal being offered by Expansys USA.
