Samsung released its relatively impressive compact entry-level Android-powered smartphone, the Galaxy S Duos, back in September, 2012, and since then has shown itself to be a big hit with people who don’t require the power that a flagship device has to offer, but still seek the software and functionality that it brings. At launch, the handset retailed for $314, but Amazon is currently selling the handset with a $143.74 discount (46%) — meaning you can now pick one up for $170.26.
Verizon is at last, in the process of pushing out the much-anticipated Android 4.3 Jelly Bean over-the-air (OTA) update to all its carrier-branded Samsung Galaxy S III handsets located in the United States. In addition to the upgraded build of the open-source operating system, this update brings a newer version of the TouchWiz user interface, plus a multitude of bug fixes, stability improvements, speed optimizations, as well as support for the Galaxy Gear and Samsung KNOX.
Earlier today, Samsung officially announced a revamped version of its ultra-rugged, waterproof smartphone, the “Galaxy S4 Active, which was released back in June, 2013. This new variant has some pretty noticeable differences from the original. For starters, the name has been changed to the “Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A” as it now boasts LTE-Advanced data speeds of up to 150Mbps.
LG has today unveiled its new Chromebase all-in-one PC — its first desktop PC powered by Google’s Chrome OS operating system. It boasts a 21.5-inch 1080p display, an Intel Celeron processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage, and it will be on show at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month.
Is nothing sacred in the Samsung vs. Apple clash, we ask you?
It might have recently been ordered to pay Apple $930 million in damages (with a possible side order of Apple legal fees), but Samsung still scored a personal victory this month by hiring away Apple’s senior store designer, Tim Grudgel.
