Samsung Galaxy S3 against Other Competitors

Nowadays, everyone is eagerly looking forward to the launch of Samsung Galaxy S3 and will be released on June and made its debut in European market. This is the latest generation of Galaxy series and considered as the most popular smartphone android. But, how does the strength and excellence when compared to other competitors?

Other brands have also launched Android smart phone that offers a spectacular technological sophistication. Is Galaxy S3 able to defeat them? Let's compare with other brands based on the hardware, display, design and software.

1. Samsung Galaxy S3

a. Design

If you look at some pictures on the Internet or a magazine, Galaxy S3 designs doesn't look awesome. A source said, Samsung deliberately make the design less identical to the iPhone. The size is also thicker than earlier versions, S2 Galaxy.

b. Hardware

Galaxy S3 has the latest technology as a smart phone and claimed as the fastest Performance.

c. Display

Well, no doubt, Samsung has the edge to offer the latest touch of screen technology. It can even be said they have no rival, Galaxy S3 may be claimed as a smart phone with great display quality.

d. Software

Samsung implemented a software application that isn't too different from earlier versions. Nevertheless, the existing software on Galaxy S3 is still considered the best.

2. LG Optimus 4X HD

a. Design

Well, at first glance the design looks strong and comfortable, but once you try it, you will probably get bored easily. The size is also quite thick and uncomfortable when in a pants pocket.

b. Hardware

Hardware capabilities aren't much different from HTC One X. But when compared to Galaxy S3, maybe they should increase their performance.

c. Display

About display capabilities, you don't need to doubt anymore. They are the main competitor with Samsung. In quality, they have top-class category.

d. Software

This smart phone offers Android 4.0 and the new UI to compete with HTC and Samsung.

3. HTC One X

a. Design

One X has the coolest design for a smart phone that released in 2012. Although its size is thicker than Galaxy S3, but the design is more attractive.

b. Hardware

Hardware components can still be classed with LG Optimus 4x HD. Not much different with the performance.

c. Display

Although considered to have the best display quality, they must give up the title of the best display for Galaxy S3 2012. Samsung would be proud of it!

d. Software

Offer new technology with Android 4.0. Moreover, this smart phone is very helpful for those who are high mobile.

Step by Step to Update Android 4.0.4 ICS build IMM76K at Samsung Galaxy Nexus SCH-I515

This is nice news for Verizon Galaxy Nexus users who just bought Samsung Galaxy Nexus SCH-I515 on Verizon because today you can find the update from The official Android 4.0.4 and you can do manual flashing to get the valid update today. If you are the new one who do not know much about Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, it is the latest version of Android operation system which will provide improved performance, stability, security and of course the whole lack of features on the previous version.

Today we will talk about how to update your android to the latest 4.0.4 ICS build IMM76K manually, please be careful and follow these instructions;

Warning

• This manually step by step update are valid for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA/LTE, model number SCH-I515. You may not practice this step to another device which we do not recommend.
• The manually step by step update information was advised and provided only for educational objective. We do not provide any guarantee for any damage and risk after trying this step.
• You must understand any risk that you will face, so do with your own risk
  

Instructions
1.) First you can start downloading the following files and then save them into your personal computer

• Android 4.0.4 ROM (12f767e7a5d0.signed-mysid-IMM76K-from-ICL53F.12f767e7.zip, 39.8 MB)
• Android 4.0.4 Radio and Bootloader Package(IMM76K_RADIOS_BOOTLOADER.zip, 6.2 MB)
• Fastboot (Fastboot.zip, 404.46 KB)
• ClockworkMod Touch Recovery image (recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-toro.img, 5.6 MB)

2) After saving those files, then you should copy the Android 4.0.4 Radio, Android 4.0.4 ROM and the Bootloader ZIP files to your SD card roots.

3) Extract the zip fiel in your personal computer or laptop Fastboot.zip file to the C:\ directory.

4) Next, you may copy the ClockworkMod Touch Recovery image file to your Fastboot folder which can be found on the C:\ drive of your computer. you will see 5 files by now in the Fastboot in your computer folder.

5) Boot your phone by turning your phone off and then press and holding down the Volume Up, Volume Down and Power button, and then connect your phone to your computer.

6) On your computer, you can now start Command Prompt on Start > All Programs > Accessories.

7) Type and enter the command below so that you can activate temporarily into ClockworkMod Recovery. You must click the Enter after each command:

• cd c:\Fastboot
• fastboot devices
• fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-toro.img

8) Once you have finished the last command, your phone should reboot on ClockworkMod Recovery.

9) Create a Nandroid backup on ClockworkMod Recovery.

10) Operate a wipe:

• Select Wipe Cache and press yes to activate it.
• Select Advanced, and then select Wipe Dalvik Cache and click yes to confirm this step.

11) Choose Install ZIP on Your SD Card. Find the Android 4.0.4 ROM that you have downloaded before and choose it. And install it.

12) To Bootloader ZIP package you can repeat from step 1 to step 11.

13) Click Go Back menu to find recovery menu.

14) You can select reboot system now to restart your computer. And now, you have finished updating the original Android Ice Cream Sandwich ROM latest version 4.0.4

Samsung Galaxy S3 with NFC will launch as Olympic Games phone

For Galaxy fans, get ready to welcome the launch of its newest product. Samsung Galaxy S3 will become the official mobile phone for Olympic Games, as it has been confirmed by Samsung and Visa.

This mobile phone is using NFC technology that easier to use and become the first products using it. Consumers also get a limited edition showcase device and nascent application, Visa payWave.

During the Olympic event, this mobile phone will be used by testers and athletes and it is part of the test. There are 140.000 terminals spread across the capital city that hold the Olympics. Participants can enjoy payment application features that installed on the mobile phone, as replacing conventional payments for clothing shopping till ticket entrance to Olympic Park.

The payment application provides convenience but also issues about security level because payWave application allows the mobile owner to make payments over £15 without having to make contact with the card.

But if you want to shop or make a payment over £ 20, the owner must activate the phone first. This application requires a passcode to do transactions. So, it's good to lock the phone to get guarantee security level, especially if the phone is lost.

In order to support safety and convenience, this application comes with a feature that allows mobile phone and visa card owners to check every last transactions. That's why, the features in this application is said to be a precursor to contactless payments that will be part of modern society lifestyle.

"Technological developments in the mobile industry give a major influence and NFC technology that exist in the Galaxy Samsung S3 has opened up a new payment method" said Sandra Alzetta, Senior Vice President of Mobile of Visa Europe.

"Life has changed and become more modern, cash payments will be reduced. People would prefer mobile phones as a new payment method and allowing them to manage finances. "

"The collaboration with Samsung already becomes a bridge the future for modern payment. This will be an excellent way to show the latest payment relies on speed, flexibility, convenience and security." said Sandra Alzetta

Top download games for Samsung Galaxy S3

Do you like download some games below ? Just check several games that get most popular download on this weekend. Let's check it out.


Osmos HD Games (Cost $2.99)



Certainly one of favourite stress-free Android games, we frequently recommend Osmos for pills to provide you with a little more screen property for many organism-absorbing action. However the Universe S3's 4.8in almost edge-to-edge screen provides you with ample room to experience with. Hypnotic.

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Minecraft Games – Pocket Edition (Cost $6.68)

The Galaxy S3 might look sleek and sexy but underneath the surface, it is a veritable geek machine that may handle large games like Minecraft. You will find 36 different types of blocks that you should build nearly anything you like - and based on your mood, just choose from Creative and Survival modes.

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GTA III Games : 10 Year Anniversary Edition (Cost $4.88)

The Samsung Galaxy S3's quad-core Exynos processor should consume GTA III in the morning. With that we mean game play should run wonderful, the HD graphics will appear amazing on that 4.8in Super AMOLED screen, and you will observe ten years of Liberty City in happy.

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Angry Birds Space Games (Free Edition)

And lastly, in case your brain's gone into overload all the astonishing Galaxy S3 features and hardware that you are now carrying, and you simply want some mind-mind-numbing fun, selection compared to gravity-repel Angry Wild birds Space?

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Most downloaded free apps for Samsung Galaxy 3

We would cover Game for Android on the upcoming post, followed by Top 4 app updates. Today, we will look back and see which ones were the most crowd-pleasing among our audience. Read on for the most downloaded and popular Samsung Galaxy 3 apps from your peers.


1) Instagram Apps (Free Edition)

the first things that you will test out on Samsung Galaxy S3 gadget is that camera 8MP with the ability to take stills while you are shooting 1080p video and super speedy response times, 3.3fps burst mode. So, where people are smiling and in focus, you have let the S3's Best Photo feature pick out the shots , tidy them up a bit further with filters and photo tools in Instagram.

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Spotify Apps (Free Edition)

The Spotify for Android just were built with a amazing change with ICS support, a significantly improved redesign and-res button snaps of the favorite genre-hopping starlets (or however Jessie J's explaining herself currently). Having a Spotify Premium account, you'll have the ability to cache tunes for your Universe S3 for offline listening and there is even an 'extreme' seem quality setting for 320kbps listening. Try Rdio rather now.

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Samsung Remote Apps (Free Edition)

We are very interested by Sammy's Allshare Cast TV exhibiting feature, which looks set to consider lower Apple's AirPlay and shape in the Samsung ecosystem pretty nicely. But not it is good to begin with the fundamentals - so if you have a lounge filled with Samsung package, download this free remote application and you will make use of your Universe S3 to manage your Wise TV and Blu-ray player.

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But this last section, you need some cash to get or download it. :)

Scalado Album $0.99

Tired of the conventional Default Android Gallery? Just Sort your photos by month, place or geotagging and scan the animated video pictures with Scalado Album. It's superior to the S3's fundamental photo gallery - and excellent for revealing that stunning 4.8in HD Super AMOLED display for your mates.

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Samsung GALAXY S3 New Photo Gallery

Samsung GALAXY S3 New Photo Gallery

The “next Galaxy” smartphone has just been officially unveiled and there's already a lot of debate on the phone's design. Samsung Galaxy S3 has been “designed for humans” to mimic nature, hence the curved lines and the “pebble” form factor.

Although the device comes with a 4.8-inch capacitive touchscreen display, it fits perfectly in hand. However, there are some who already blame Samsung for adding such a large display, which they fear, makes the phone too big to carry.

Samsung GALAXY S3: Photo Gallery

Android 4.0 ICS Update for Samsung Galaxy S II – SaskTel

SaskTel Rolls Out Android 4.0 ICS Update for Samsung Galaxy S II
Although SaskTel announced about a week ago it expects the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Samsung Galaxy S3 to be available in mid-May, the regional carrier received the update earlier than expected.

The information comes directly from SaskTel’s support site where the carrier notes that is working to obtain the hotly anticipated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform for several phones. In addition, the operator mentions that this update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S II.

Image credits: Samsung

Unfortunately, SaskTel customers who own other Android phones will be disappointed by the fact that the carrier confirmed it has not other details on the availability of the update for the rest of the devices in its portfolio.

SaskTel Galaxy S II owners can now upgrade their smartphone to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich via Samsung Kies desktop software. Make sure you have the latest version of Kies before attempting the update.

Samsung GALAXY S3 Gets Launched in India

Samsung GALAXY S3 Gets Launched in India in Early June for 705 USD (535 EUR)
It looks like Europeans won’t be the only ones to get the Galaxy S III next month. Samsung announced the availability of the smartphone in the UK starting May 30 and confirmed a US version would be launched later this summer.

However, the folks over at NDTV had been told by Samsung that India would be among the first countries to get its Galaxy S3 device soon after the European launch.

The third-generation Galaxy smartphone is said to make its way onto shelves in India in the first week of June. According to the latest hearsay, Samsung Galaxy S III will go to India for a suggested retail price of Rs 38,000 (705 USD or 535 EUR).

Image credits: Samsung

Still, there’s a high chance that the Galaxy S3 might be released in India for around Rs 34,000 (635 USD or 485 EUR), which is about Rs 2,000 (35 USD or 30 EUR) lower than HTC One X.

There might be some price changes until the Galaxy S III goes live at multiple leading retailers across the country.

Given the fact that we don’t have an official statement from Samsung that should confirm the upcoming availability of the Galaxy S III in India, it’s hard to say for certain exactly when it becomes available.

Furthermore, we suspect that only the 16GB model will be available for purchase in the first week of June, but the 32GB variant might be introduced in India as well sometime later this year.

On a side note, Samsung also confirmed that a 64GB Galaxy S3 model would be launched on the market, though no time frame has been provided to this premium device.

Android enthusiasts living in India should stay tuned for the latest info on the Samsung Galaxy S3 launch in the country.

Samsung GALAXY S3 Official Accessories Unveiled

Samsung GALAXY S3 Official Accessories Unveiled: S-Pebble, Wireless Charger and More
Some may consider the third-generation Galaxy smartphone a disappointment, while others continue to praise Samsung’s new Android flagship smartphone.

Image comment: S-Pebble MP3
Image credits: Samsung

Samsung GALAXY S3 Screen Protector Supposedly Confirms 4.8’’ Display

Samsung GALAXY S3 Screen Protector Supposedly Confirms 4.8’’ Display

Tomorrow, South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics will make official the next generation Galaxy smartphone, supposedly called Galaxy S3.

Image credits: Unwire

The company hasn’t offered official confirmation on what the device would feature in terms of hardware, but a recent leak is meant to offer weight to suppositions regarding a 4.8-inch touchscreen display on device’s front.

Colorant, a screen protector film manufacturer, came up with a USG (Ultimate Screen Guard) screen protector for the device, and its size fits previous rumors regarding the panel’s measures.

Image credits: Unwire

In the photos attached to this post, courtesy of Unwire, you can see the screen protector sized up against Galaxy S II, so as to make an idea of how large the successor of this device would be.

All the necessary details on Galaxy S3 and its release will be unveiled to the world on May 3rd, so stay tuned for more on the matter.

Samsung GALAXY S3 Official Accessories Unveiled

Samsung's Bada Platform Has Only 1 Year Left to Live – Report

Samsung's Bada Platform Has Only 1 Year Left to Live – Report

Samsung’s bada platform for smartphones is still strong on the market. Unfortunately, while the growth of the platform was great since its launch, it wasn’t as impressive as Android.

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Eldar Murtazin thinks that Samsung is tempted to cut short any further development of bada smartphones. Moreover, the Murtazin claims that Samsung won’t openly recognize it doesn’t plan to release any other bada devices in the future.

Instead Samsung will continue to support bada end users and devs until the platform degrades itself and finally reaches “end of life” status, which is estimated for next year. Obviously, all resources will be gradually reassigned to other projects.

Given the fact that we don’t have anything reliable on this yet, these speculations are to be taken with a grain of salt, at least until we get more evidence. Check out Murtazin’s huge article here (translated).

New Samsung Galaxy S3 Pictures Confirm Android 4.0.4 ICS Onboard

New Samsung Galaxy S3 Pictures Confirm Android 4.0.4 ICS Onboard

With only a day until the big “Galaxy moment” where Samsung plans to unveil its next-generation Android smartphone, we continue to be teased with new alleged photos of the mysterious device.

Image credits: SamMobile

Although rumor has it that Samsung will announce more than one device at the launch event, which is set to take place tomorrow, the highlight is surely the long-awaited Galaxy S3 device.

The new pictures published by the guys over at SamMobile confirm that the smartphone will run the latest Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and that the phone’s codename is indeed Samsung GT-I9300.

According to SamMobile, along with the images of the alleged Galaxy S3, also came several details on the phone’s specs sheet.

Unlike other dummy units that were pictured in the wild in the past couple of weeks, this one is said to boast a 12-megapixel rear camera. There’s also a notification LED that is pretty obvious in the picture as well.

The source of these shots claim that the device, which might as well be another dummy unit, is thinner that the Samsung Galaxy S II, which also comes in line with previous rumors on the phone’s specs.

Image credits: SamMobile

Furthermore, the smartphone has been pictured in Brazil, which leads us to believe this is in fact the same device revealed by the folks over at Gizmodo about two weeks ago.

There’s more to it as SamMobile’s anonymous source claims Samsung plans to unveil more than one device tomorrow and mentions a certain GT-I9800. We’ve never heard anything about this device, which might be another variant of the Galaxy S3, or a completely new device.

Given the fact that the GT-I9800 codename is too far apart from the already known GT-I9300 (Galaxy S 3), it’s likely that the former is a brand new device. Still, anything is possible, so it won’t come as a surprise if the GT-I9800 is the US variant of the Galaxy S3.

Samsung GALAXY S3 Official Accessories Unveiled

Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin Receiving “Value Pack” Update

Samsung Galaxy S Hoppin Receiving “Value Pack” Update

Samsung promised it would offer an improved Gingerbread update to all Galaxy family devices that do not meet the hardware requirements for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

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The popular Galaxy S smartphone and Galaxy Tab slate are among these devices that will never receive an official Ice Cream Sandwich update.

However, Samsung plans to release a so-called “Value Pack” update that offers customers who purchased these Galaxy devices a glimpse to what Android 4.0 ICS means.

The South Korean company already released said update for Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy W, Galaxy M Style and Galaxy Tab.

Even though the update was only available in some regions, it will soon be rolled out globally. Today, Samsung officially announced the immediate availability of the “Value Pack” upgrade for Galaxy S Hoppin.

The update can be downloaded via Samsung Kies desktop software and brings new features such as Face Unlock, the ability to create new folders and to shot pictures while recording videos.

Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for Samsung GALAXY W

 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for Samsung GALAXY W Now Available at Vodafone Australia

Vodafone Australia customers who purchased the popular Galaxy S II smartphone through the carrier’s official channels have yet to receive their promised Android 4.0 ICS update.

However, that should not take too long as Vodafone already confirmed a few days ago that the update had been approved by the carrier and would soon be pushed to all Samsung Galaxy S II devices.

Vodafone Australia is currently one of the busiest carriers when it comes to software upgrades. The operator pushes new updates for the devices in its portfolio every week.

Vodafone Australia recently announced the immediate availability of Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread update for Samsung Galaxy W.

The update is now available for download OTA (over the air) or through Samsung Kies desktop software. Keep in mind that while the file size is only 17MB when downloaded OTA (over the air), those who prefer to install it via Kies desktop software will have to download no less than 620MB.

Obviously, the software update is available free of charge. Moreover, customers who choose to download it over 3G should know that their data will not be deducted from their monthly allowance.

In order to manually check for Android 2.3.6 update simply head over to Settings / About Phone / Software Update / Check for Update. Those who prefer to update through Kies should make sure they have the latest version installed on their PC.

According to Vodafone, the following changes will be added with Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread:

- Introduction of Google Books;
- New iconography;
- New screen unlock animation;
- Security enhancements;
- Improved SMS stability.

What are the technical details?

Android Version: 2.3.6


Baseband Version: I8150TDULA2


Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-perf-I8150TDULA4-CL905898dpi@DELL180#3


Build Number: GINGERBREAD.DULA4

Make sure the phone’s battery is at least 50% charged prior updating to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread. We also recommend Samsung Galaxy W owners to back up their sensitive data before performing the upgrade. For more details on how to download and install the update, head over to Vodafone Australia support site: http://blog.vodafone.com.au/blog/samsung-galaxy-w-android-2-3-6-update-27042012/

Technical support

 Technical Support teams are here to help should you experience any problems or do not feel comfortable in performing the update yourself.

They can be reached by calling 1555 from your Vodafone handset (or 1300 650 410 from any other line) or by posting on our Community Forums.

Android 4.0 ICS for Samsung GALAXY S II (I9100G) Now Available in Some Regions

 Android 4.0 ICS for Samsung GALAXY S II (I9100G) Now Available in Some Regions

Samsung is still struggling to push the long-awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update for some of the less popular Galaxy family smartphones.

Image Credits: Samsung GALAXY S II (I9100G)

Given the fact that it took the South Korean company more than several months to release the Android 4.0 update for Galaxy S II devices, it won’t come as a surprise if the rest of the Galaxy devices that were promised the same updated won’t be getting it until later this year.

However, it appears that this will not be the case for the Galaxy S II (I9100G), which is a different variant of the standard Galaxy S II (I9100). In fact, the only difference between the two smartphones is the processor.

While the Galaxy S II (I9100) is equipped with a dual-core Exynos processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, the Galaxy S II (I9100G) packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 CPU, which is complemented by a PowerVR SGX540 graphics processing unit.

Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100G) was launched on the market with Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread out of the box. Up until recently, it was unclear whether this version of Galaxy S II could receive an Ice Cream Sandwich.

Fortunately, Android 4.0 ICS is now available for download in some regions. According to the folks over at GSMArena the update is now slowly rolled out globally, so more countries might get it in the following weeks.

Currently, there have been reports on the availability of the update coming from Pakistan and Australia. Keep in mind that Android 4.0 ICS for Galaxy S II (I9100G) is only available via Samsung Kies desktop software.

Galaxy S II (I9100G) owners who did not receive the update yet might want to wait a few more days until Samsung deploys it in additional countries.

Those who already upgraded their smartphone might want to leave their comments, along with their location.

Samsung and Apple to Settle Squabble on May 21/22

 Samsung and Apple to Settle Squabble on May 21/22
After months and months of almost constant tensions, and several clashes in court, Samsung and Apple have finally chosen when they will meet and try to bury the metaphorical hatchet, officially anyway.

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That Apple and Samsung have decided to try and stop their ongoing fights is something we learned about earlier this month.

Now, though, we finally have an actual date and place for when and where the momentous event is to take place: May 21/22, 2012, in San Francisco, California.

The Chief Executive Officers of both companies and the general counsel will discuss the matter, while Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero presides over the gathering.

We should probably try to summarize the history of this whole debacle.

Apple and Samsung used to be quite at peace with each other, until the latter released the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

Almost immediately, the former cried foul, saying that it was an iPad rip-off, and scored a quick victory in Australia, banning it.

The decision was eventually overturned, but not before Apple filed similar patent infringement claims in other parts of the world. Meanwhile, Samsung initiated some lawsuits of its own, related to 3G patents for the most part.

We kept up with the different courtroom sagas as best we could, presenting both Samsung's and Apple's points of view, for all the good it did.

In the end, nothing really came of anything either of them did, so they had to choose between spending or not spending money on lawsuits that will probably complete long after the products fought over disappear from the market.

Keep in mind, though, that while talks are definitely set for next month, there is no guarantee that anything will come of them. We, of course, hope for a resolution, but all the accusations thrown around up to now have left a mark that isn't likely to disappear any time soon.

Samsung’s First Windows Phone 8 to Sport Galaxy S3 Hardware

Samsung’s First Windows Phone 8 to Sport Galaxy S3 Hardware
South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung is nearing the release of a new Android-based flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, which could be the foundation for the designing of the next Windows Phone devices.

Image Credit: Samsung

Rumor has it that the vendor plans on releasing Windows Phone 8 devices soon, maybe before the end of this year, and that it could use Galaxy S3’s hardware as the basis for these.

No official confirmation on the matter has emerged thus far, but a recent article on wp-life claims that the info comes from a source familiar with Samsung’s plans.

The first Windows Phone 8 device from Samsung could arrive as Samsung Focus S II, and should be a high-end successor for the original Focus S.

With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft reportedly made dramatic changes to its mobile platform, designing it to fit more powerful hardware than before.

Thus, Samsung will be able to use Galaxy S3’s hardware to build Windows Phones that will deliver performance similar with that of high-end Android devices.

The rumored specs list of Focus S II includes a 4.7-inch HD touchscreen display, complemented by either a dual-core or a quad-core application processor, depending on the market on which the phone will be released.

Additionally, the device will pack a 12-megapixel photo snapper on the back, complemented by a 2MP camera on the front, for video calling.

Other features of the device would include NFC capabilities, support for LTE connectivity, a dedicated camera button, better Photo Studio, and Samsung Cloud Support.

The smartphone would reportedly feature a similar design with the one available on Galaxy S III, though the Windows Phone logo and buttons would feature a different layout.

Three of the largest wireless carriers in the United States should receive the device, namely AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. T-Mobile might launch it as well, but no plans on the matter have been confirmed until now.

Windows Phone 8 was long rumored to be an impressive update to the current Windows Phone flavor. It should prove highly popular, especially if loaded on such hardware.

Samsung Galaxy S3 to Sport a 4.8’’ Screen, New Photo Unveils

Samsung Galaxy S3 to Sport a 4.8’’ Screen, New Photo Unveils
Samsung Galaxy S3, the next generation high-end Android smartphone from the South Korean mobile phone maker, is expected to arrive on shelves with a large, 4.8-inch touchscreen display, the latest reports on the matter suggest

Image Credit: Know Your Mobile

The info arrives via a leaked image with what appears to be the final design of Samsung’s new flagship device, but no official confirmation on this is yet available.

According to the photo that an “anonymous tipster” sent to Know Your Mobile, the smartphone will sport a 130mm body, while its screen will be 4.8 inches in size.

Previously leaked images with the phone suggested that it won’t sport hardware buttons on the front, the same as on Galaxy Nexus.

In fact, the handset itself appears to resemble the latest Google phone out there, powered by the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

The leading mobile phone maker is determined to make the new device official as soon as next week, during an Unpacked event set for May 3rd.

As the announcement date approaches, more and more details on what the phone could sport started to emerge.

Thus, we can expect Samsung’s Galaxy S3 to feature a 1.5GHz quad-core application processor in addition to the said 4.8-inch Super AMOLED MIPI display, along with support for HSPA+ 21Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps.

Moreover, the device should sport an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back, with autofocus and LED flash, capable of recording videos in full HD resolution.

Specific info on this handset will be released in the next few days, so stay tuned to learn more on what Samsung decided to pack it with.

In the meantime, however, have a look at the aforementioned leaked image with the device to make an idea of what it might look like, but take it with a grain of salt until the official unveiling is made.

Image Credit: Know Your Mobile

New GALAXY S3 Pictured, the Final Design?

 New “Dummy” GALAXY S3 Pictured, It Looks Closer to the Final Design
Rumors on the upcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy S3 continue to spice up our lives almost every day.

Aside from the numerous leaks on the phone’s specs sheet, there’s also quite an impressive gallery of alleged Galaxy S III that’s been fueled by “trusted source.”

However, it appears that Samsung is safeguarding the design of its “next Galaxy” smartphone fiercely as the company has been reportedly using generic boxes for testing purposes, in order to keep the final design of its flagship device secret.

Although we already know that all photos that have been lately leaked online are simply showing some of these test sample units, which have nothing to do with the final version of the Galaxy S III, at least we get to learn the phone’s specs sheet and its capabilities.

We’ve already seen a couple of Galaxy S III variants, so bear with us for one more photo of the alleged “next Galaxy” smartphone, which is set to be unveiled on May 3, in London.

The guys over at PhoneArena recently received an image from one of their tipsters who claims this is the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III.

Unlike any of the previous photos, this one seems to be in line with the sketch spotted in the official manual leaked yesterday.

The purported Galaxy S III device shown in this photo features a physical home button and two capacitive touchscreen keys.

The home button is a hot subject for Samsung fans as some of them would prefer that the company launches a Galaxy S III with only on-screen button, while others would like to see the phone featuring a physical button.

Even though there’s no telling exactly what the Galaxy S III will look like, the device in the latest photo might seem awfully close to the final design.